Theshortage of semiconductor chipshas exposed the vulnerability of European high-tech manufacturers that rely heavily on chip imports from Asia.
Osram later played a key role in the development of other lighting technologies, including compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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Osram instead focused on developing market segments that demanded high-performance LEDs.
High-performance LED development
Historical development of specialised applications of light-emitting diodes.
The companys product and IP portfolio todayremains amongthe industrys largest inkey patent classes.
And the takeover by AMS shouldnt be seen as a sign of failure.
Other western companies have not navigated the lighting sector as successfully.
Governments can support these efforts of private industry by strengthening the academic landscape in Europe.
It would also reduce the risk ofIP theftin overseas manufacturing.
This was enabled by unprecedented levels of factory automation and advanced robotics that is known as thefourth industrial revolution.
