Himax Technologies Unveils Advanced AI-Powered Sensing Solutions at CES 2025

Himax and Calumino Collaborate to Unveil Next Generation CMOS Imager-Based Optical Thermal Sensor By Investing.com

Unlocking the Future of Thermal Imaging with Superior Sensitivity, AI Power, Privacy Protection, and Affordable Pricing TAINAN, Taiwan and SYDNEY, Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), Inc. (Himax or Company) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, and Calumino Pty. Ltd. (Calumino), a leader in intelligent thermal imaging solutions, today announced their strategic partnership and the unveiling of their innovative, CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor, marking a significant step forward in AI thermal sensing and imaging across industries. At CES 2025, Himax and Calumino join forces to showcase a joint-collaborated optical thermal sensor, leveraging Himax's extensive expertise in ultralow power WiseEye AI processor, WiseEye2, and low power HM0360 CMOS image sensor, alongside Calumino's proprietary CMOS and MOMS (Micro-Opto-Mechanical System) technologies. This industry-leading CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor, featuring on-device edge AI, offers cutting-edge price-performance, intelligent feature detection and commercial scalability to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced thermal sensing solutions. We're thrilled to partner with Himax to bring our vision of accessible and intelligent thermal sensing to life, said Dr. Marek Steffanson, CEO of Calumino. This collaboration allows us to push the boundaries of what's possible in thermal technology and lay the groundwork for a transformative product launch later this year. Key Features and Benefits of the Calumino Thermal Sensor Products: At Himax, our focus is on enabling next-generation solutions through our advanced, versatile technologies, including across WiseEye AI, CMOS image sensors, optics and a wide range of semiconductor expertise and solutions, said Jordan Wu, President and CEO of Himax. Our collaboration with Calumino underscores our commitment to driving innovation and delivering value to our customers. The CES product samples provide a glimpse into what the future holds for this exciting technology. Thermal sensing technologies are increasingly critical in modern applications, enabling advanced functionalities such as energy efficiency, enhanced safety measures, and automation across various sectors. Calumino's proprietary technology stands out for its ability to deliver a unique blend of high performance, low cost, privacy protection, low power consumption, coupled with sophisticated on-device edge AI. These features position Calumino's solutions as a game-changer in the sensing space, addressing key challenges in industries ranging from smart infrastructure to next-generation consumer devices. The strategic partnership between Himax and Calumino will also prioritize innovative CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor advancement and scalable manufacturing process development to deliver high-quality solutions at competitive costs, thereby driving broader adoption. By focusing on streamlined production techniques and leveraging Himax's extensive expertise in semiconductor design, ultralow power WiseEye AI sensing technology, diverse CMOS image sensors, and innovative optical solutions and manufacturing capabilities, the partnership aims to ensure that the thermal imaging technology is accessible to a wide range of markets, enhancing both cost-efficiency and scalability. The final product, launching in late 2025, highlights the companies' shared vision of leveraging advanced technology to solve real-world challenges. One of the latest examples includes a case study which has shown that Calumino Thermal Sensors with Himax WiseEye AI processor and CMOS image sensor can save up to 40% of energy in commercial real estate, compared to traditional sensors. This partnership with Himax is expected to accelerate the deployment of these technologies, bringing tangible benefits to consumers and industries worldwide. Himax and Calumino invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience our cutting-edge intelligent thermal imaging solutions. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Calumino at info@calumino.com. About Calumino Pty. Ltd. Calumino pioneers transformative thermal sensing technology, redefining industries with insights and control. As creators of the world's first high-performance yet affordable thermal sensor, we bring intelligent sensing to diverse markets, globally. By combining thermal imaging sensors with cutting-edge AI, we revolutionize how technology creators reimagine our living and working spaces for the future. Our world-class team brings decades of expertise in micro- and nano-fabrication, optical assembly, AI software, and IoT platforms. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,649 patents granted and 402 patents pending approval worldwide as of December 31, 2024. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax Partners with Ganzin to Launch Best-in-Class Eye-Tracking Solution at CES 2025 By Investing.com

TAINAN, Taiwan and NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), Inc. (Himax or Company) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced that the Company, in collaboration with Ganzin Technology Inc. (Ganzin), a global leader in eye tracking technology, will showcase the industry-leading eye-tracking solution, Aurora IIS, at CES 2025. The Aurora IIS seamlessly integrates Himax's WiseEye™ ultralow power AI processor, WiseEye2, and Ganzin's renowned proprietary eye-tracking AI algorithm. This combination revolutionizes eye-tracking technology with enhanced real-time gaze tracking precision, reduced power consumption, and an industry-leading miniature configuration with minimal component integration, ideally suited for AR/AI glasses and VR headsets. The newly introduced Aurora IIS eye-tracking solution combines Himax and Ganzin's expertise to deliver unparalleled gaze-based control for eyewear applications. Featuring Himax's ultralow power WiseEye2 AI processor, the solution delivers significant advancements in performance and energy efficiency by elevating its capabilities to provide detailed insights into users' gaze direction, pupil size, and eye blinking, with a 30Hz gaze sampling rate and sub-1-degree accuracy in the center field of view (FOV). This enables the identification of behavioral intentions, opening up practical applications in decision-making and revolutionizing how users interact with wearable technology, making it as integral to devices as a mouse is to a computer or touch is to a mobile phone. Additionally, integrating WiseEye2 into the Aurora IIS offloads eye-tracking tasks from the main processor, helping to reduce system power consumption and extend battery life. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and energy efficiency, the Aurora IIS eye-tracking solution enables intuitive, user-friendly interactions, allowing the device to detect and respond to the user's eye movement. At CES, Himax and Ganzin will present AR reference design glasses featuring the Aurora IIS eye-tracking solution, which is configured with minimal components, including two miniature eye sensors and ultra-small IR-LEDs. This configuration enables a compact design for easy integration and broad compatibility with smart wearables. The glasses feature a 400mAh lithium battery and provide a user-friendly human-machine interface with advanced voice control capabilities. The combination of a compact design, long battery life, and advanced voice control makes the Aurora IIS a promising eye-tracking solution for the future of augmented reality, catering to a wide range of smart wearables and applications. Himax and Ganzin invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience our groundbreaking eye-tracking and mixed reality experience. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Ganzin at info@ganzin.com.tw. About Ganzin Technology Inc. Ganzin is a global leader in eye-tracking technology, delivering advanced, compact, and energy-efficient solutions for next-generation wearable and immersive devices. The company's vision is to make human-machine interaction more intuitive and accessible to everyone, enabling smarter and more responsive user experiences for consumers. https://ganzin.com/ About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. http://www.himax.com.tw Forward Looking Statements Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax and Calumino Collaborate to Unveil Next Generation CMOS Imager-Based Optical Thermal Sensor

TAINAN, and , (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Himax" or "Company") (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, and Calumino Pty. Ltd. ("Calumino"), a leader in intelligent thermal imaging solutions, today announced their strategic partnership and the unveiling of their innovative, CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor, marking a significant step forward in AI thermal sensing and imaging across industries. At CES 2025, and Calumino join forces to showcase a joint-collaborated optical thermal sensor, leveraging Himax's extensive expertise in ultralow power WiseEye AI processor, WiseEye2, and low power HM0360 CMOS image sensor, alongside Calumino's proprietary CMOS and MOMS (Micro-Opto-Mechanical System) technologies. This industry-leading CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor, featuring on-device edge AI, offers cutting-edge price-performance, intelligent feature detection and commercial scalability to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced thermal sensing solutions. "We're thrilled to partner with to bring our vision of accessible and intelligent thermal sensing to life," said Dr. , CEO of Calumino. "This collaboration allows us to push the boundaries of what's possible in thermal technology and lay the groundwork for a transformative product launch later this year." Key Features and Benefits of the Calumino Thermal Sensor Products: "At Himax, our focus is on enabling next-generation solutions through our advanced, versatile technologies, including across WiseEye AI, CMOS image sensors, optics and a wide range of semiconductor expertise and solutions," said , President and CEO of . "Our collaboration with Calumino underscores our commitment to driving innovation and delivering value to our customers. The CES product samples provide a glimpse into what the future holds for this exciting technology." Thermal sensing technologies are increasingly critical in modern applications, enabling advanced functionalities such as energy efficiency, enhanced safety measures, and automation across various sectors. Calumino's proprietary technology stands out for its ability to deliver a unique blend of high performance, low cost, privacy protection, low power consumption, coupled with sophisticated on-device edge AI. These features position Calumino's solutions as a game-changer in the sensing space, addressing key challenges in industries ranging from smart infrastructure to next-generation consumer devices. The strategic partnership between and Calumino will also prioritize innovative CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor advancement and scalable manufacturing process development to deliver high-quality solutions at competitive costs, thereby driving broader adoption. By focusing on streamlined production techniques and leveraging Himax's extensive expertise in semiconductor design, ultralow power WiseEye AI sensing technology, diverse CMOS image sensors, and innovative optical solutions and manufacturing capabilities, the partnership aims to ensure that the thermal imaging technology is accessible to a wide range of markets, enhancing both cost-efficiency and scalability. The final product, launching in late 2025, highlights the companies' shared vision of leveraging advanced technology to solve real-world challenges. One of the latest examples includes a case study which has shown that Calumino Thermal Sensors with Himax WiseEye AI processor and CMOS image sensor can save up to 40% of energy in commercial real estate, compared to traditional sensors. This partnership with is expected to accelerate the deployment of these technologies, bringing tangible benefits to consumers and industries worldwide. and Calumino invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, , U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience our cutting-edge intelligent thermal imaging solutions. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact at Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Calumino at info@calumino.com. About Calumino Pty. Ltd. Calumino pioneers transformative thermal sensing technology, redefining industries with insights and control. As creators of the world's first high-performance yet affordable thermal sensor, we bring intelligent sensing to diverse markets, globally. By combining thermal imaging sensors with cutting-edge AI, we revolutionize how technology creators reimagine our living and working spaces for the future. Our world-class team brings decades of expertise in micro- and nano-fabrication, optical assembly, AI software, and IoT platforms. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and -based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, , currently employs around 2,200 people from three -based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and and country offices in , , , , and the US. has 2,649 patents granted and 402 patents pending approval worldwide as of . Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended filed with the , as may be amended.

Himax to Introduce Expanded WiseEye PalmVein Suite at CES 2025 Featuring Groundbreaking Bimodal Palm Vein and Face Authentication Technologies for Multimodal Authentication - Himax Techs (NASDAQ:HIMX)

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company") HIMX, an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced the Company will introduce its expanded WiseEyeTM PalmVein suite at CES 2025, featuring groundbreaking bimodal palm vein and face authentication technologies. This game-changing, contactless, ultralow power bimodal biometric authentication is designed to enhance both security and user friendliness in smart door locks. By leveraging multiple personal biometric traits for authentication, the newly introduced solution delivers unparalleled security, seamless adaptability and a robust, user-friendly experience, ensuring authentication performance across various scenarios and environments. The Himax WiseEye PalmVein solution, part of Himax WiseEye module business, integrates the Himax WiseEye2 AI processor, an AoS CMOS sensor, and a proven palm vein authentication algorithm. Notably, the Himax PalmVein solution has been granted PSA Certified Level 2 security certification, ensuring it meets high security standards. Featuring an ultralow power, compact, plug-and-play design, it can authenticate an individual's identity in under 100 milliseconds, marking a breakthrough in security technology for battery-powered smart devices. Given that each person's palm vein pattern is as unique as DNA, even among identical twins, it provides a higher level of security compared to conventional fingerprint or facial recognition. Furthermore, it consumes only a few milliwatts of power, making it ideal for battery-powered, on-device AI endpoint applications. Himax WiseEye PalmVein offers superior accuracy and robust liveness detection, significantly reducing identity spoofing and fraud, with a FAR (False Acceptance Rate) of 1 in 1,000,000 and FRR (False Rejection Rate) below 1%. This ensures reliable performance regardless of challenges such as age, fingerprint quality, height, or lighting, which typically affect other authentication methods, such as vision and fingerprint-based systems. Additionally, PalmVein authentication offers a contactless, hygienic experience that rapidly verifies identification in under 100 milliseconds. Its industry-leading ultralow power performance extends battery life to over 9 months on just 8 AA batteries, even with regular daily use in a typical household. Since its debut in early 2024, Himax's WiseEye PalmVein technology has quickly garnered significant customer interest and been adopted by a U.S. customer for smart access control systems, with mass production underway. During CES, Himax will showcase a live demo of the expanded WiseEye PalmVein suite with bimodal authentication, featuring palm vein and face authentication, meticulously designed to address customer demands for increased flexibility in smart door locks, regardless of environmental conditions. For example, in extremely cold environments where glove-wearing makes palm access control unfeasible, the system seamlessly adapts by enabling face recognition along with keypad input, streamlining a two-step authentication process into continuous, reliable, and enhanced security. This breakthrough in flexibility and intuitiveness demonstrates Himax leadership in biometric authentication technology, offering a versatile and secure solution for modern, battery-powered smart door locks. Furthermore, WiseEye Module's versatile, plug-and-play characteristics simplify the integration of additional personal traits, unlocking the future potential of multimodal authentication. This capability affirms security and user convenience, ensuring seamless, flexible access control across a wide range of environments and applications. A live smart door lock demo will highlight how bimodal biometric authentication, featuring face and vein recognition, enhances security and user convenience. Don't miss the chance to experience our groundbreaking biometrics at our booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. HIMX is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. http://www.himax.com.tw Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended. Company Contacts: Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-6-505-0880 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Karen Tiao, Investor Relations Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-2-2370-3999 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Mark Schwalenberg, Director Investor Relations - US Representative MZ North America Tel: +1-312-261-6430 Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Himax to Introduce Expanded WiseEye PalmVein Suite at CES 2025 Featuring Groundbreaking Bimodal Palm Vein and Face Authentication Technologies for Multimodal Authentication By Investing.com

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), Inc. (Himax or Company) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced the Company will introduce its expanded WiseEye™ PalmVein suite at CES 2025, featuring groundbreaking bimodal palm vein and face authentication technologies. This game-changing, contactless, ultralow power bimodal biometric authentication is designed to enhance both security and user friendliness in smart door locks. By leveraging multiple personal biometric traits for authentication, the newly introduced solution delivers unparalleled security, seamless adaptability and a robust, user-friendly experience, ensuring authentication performance across various scenarios and environments. The Himax WiseEye PalmVein solution, part of Himax WiseEye module business, integrates the Himax WiseEye2 AI processor, an AoS CMOS sensor, and a proven palm vein authentication algorithm. Notably, the Himax PalmVein solution has been granted PSA Certified Level 2 security certification, ensuring it meets high security standards. Featuring an ultralow power, compact, plug-and-play design, it can authenticate an individual's identity in under 100 milliseconds, marking a breakthrough in security technology for battery-powered smart devices. Given that each person's palm vein pattern is as unique as DNA, even among identical twins, it provides a higher level of security compared to conventional fingerprint or facial recognition. Furthermore, it consumes only a few milliwatts of power, making it ideal for battery-powered, on-device AI endpoint applications. Himax WiseEye PalmVein offers superior accuracy and robust liveness detection, significantly reducing identity spoofing and fraud, with a FAR (False Acceptance Rate) of 1 in 1,000,000 and FRR (False Rejection Rate) below 1%. This ensures reliable performance regardless of challenges such as age, fingerprint quality, height, or lighting, which typically affect other authentication methods, such as vision and fingerprint-based systems. Additionally, PalmVein authentication offers a contactless, hygienic experience that rapidly verifies identification in under 100 milliseconds. Its industry-leading ultralow power performance extends battery life to over 9 months on just 8 AA batteries, even with regular daily use in a typical household. Since its debut in early 2024, Himax's WiseEye PalmVein technology has quickly garnered significant customer interest and been adopted by a U.S. customer for smart access control systems, with mass production underway. During CES, Himax will showcase a live demo of the expanded WiseEye PalmVein suite with bimodal authentication, featuring palm vein and face authentication, meticulously designed to address customer demands for increased flexibility in smart door locks, regardless of environmental conditions. For example, in extremely cold environments where glove-wearing makes palm access control unfeasible, the system seamlessly adapts by enabling face recognition along with keypad input, streamlining a two-step authentication process into continuous, reliable, and enhanced security. This breakthrough in flexibility and intuitiveness demonstrates Himax leadership in biometric authentication technology, offering a versatile and secure solution for modern, battery-powered smart door locks. Furthermore, WiseEye Module's versatile, plug-and-play characteristics simplify the integration of additional personal traits, unlocking the future potential of multimodal authentication. This capability affirms security and user convenience, ensuring seamless, flexible access control across a wide range of environments and applications. A live smart door lock demo will highlight how bimodal biometric authentication, featuring face and vein recognition, enhances security and user convenience. Don't miss the chance to experience our groundbreaking biometrics at our booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax Partners with Ganzin to Launch Best-in-Class Eye-Tracking Solution at CES 2025 - Himax Techs (NASDAQ:HIMX)

TAINAN, Taiwan and NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company") HIMX, an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced that the Company, in collaboration with Ganzin Technology Inc. ("Ganzin"), a global leader in eye tracking technology, will showcase the industry-leading eye-tracking solution, Aurora IIS, at CES 2025. The Aurora IIS seamlessly integrates Himax's WiseEye™ ultralow power AI processor, WiseEye2, and Ganzin's renowned proprietary eye-tracking AI algorithm. This combination revolutionizes eye-tracking technology with enhanced real-time gaze tracking precision, reduced power consumption, and an industry-leading miniature configuration with minimal component integration, ideally suited for AR/AI glasses and VR headsets. The newly introduced Aurora IIS eye-tracking solution combines Himax and Ganzin's expertise to deliver unparalleled gaze-based control for eyewear applications. Featuring Himax's ultralow power WiseEye2 AI processor, the solution delivers significant advancements in performance and energy efficiency by elevating its capabilities to provide detailed insights into users' gaze direction, pupil size, and eye blinking, with a 30Hz gaze sampling rate and sub-1-degree accuracy in the center field of view (FOV). This enables the identification of behavioral intentions, opening up practical applications in decision-making and revolutionizing how users interact with wearable technology, making it as integral to devices as a mouse is to a computer or touch is to a mobile phone. Additionally, integrating WiseEye2 into the Aurora IIS offloads eye-tracking tasks from the main processor, helping to reduce system power consumption and extend battery life. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and energy efficiency, the Aurora IIS eye-tracking solution enables intuitive, user-friendly interactions, allowing the device to detect and respond to the user's eye movement. At CES, Himax and Ganzin will present AR reference design glasses featuring the Aurora IIS eye-tracking solution, which is configured with minimal components, including two miniature eye sensors and ultra-small IR-LEDs. This configuration enables a compact design for easy integration and broad compatibility with smart wearables. The glasses feature a 400mAh lithium battery and provide a user-friendly human-machine interface with advanced voice control capabilities. The combination of a compact design, long battery life, and advanced voice control makes the Aurora IIS a promising eye-tracking solution for the future of augmented reality, catering to a wide range of smart wearables and applications. Himax and Ganzin invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience our groundbreaking eye-tracking and mixed reality experience. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Ganzin at info@ganzin.com.tw. About Ganzin Technology Inc. Ganzin is a global leader in eye-tracking technology, delivering advanced, compact, and energy-efficient solutions for next-generation wearable and immersive devices. The company's vision is to make human-machine interaction more intuitive and accessible to everyone, enabling smarter and more responsive user experiences for consumers. https://ganzin.com/ About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. HIMX is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. http://www.himax.com.tw Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended. Ganzin Contacts: Martin Lin, BD Manager Gazin Technology Inc. Tel: +886-2-8667-6689 Email: info@ganzin.com.tw ganzin.com Himax Contacts: Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-6-505-0880 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Karen Tiao, Investor Relations Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-2-2370-3999 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Mark Schwalenberg, Director Investor Relations - US Representative MZ North America Tel: +1-312-261-6430 Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us HIMXHimax Technologies Inc$7.88-2.96%Overview Rating:Speculative50%Technicals Analysis1000100Financials Analysis200100WatchlistOverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs