Himax Technologies (HIMX) announced on August 18 that its WiseEye palm vein biometric technology powers the newly launched WAFERLOCK L322 smart lock. This technology, which reads vein patterns for authentication, received TÜV Rheinland verification for accuracy and speed during Q2 and complies with GDPR. The company is also seeing design-in activity for palm vein recognition beyond locks into workforce management and smart office equipment.
Automotive display drivers, timing controllers, and touch controllers remain Himax's largest revenue source, making up over half of Q2 revenue, with full-year 2026 automotive IC sales expected to grow by double digits. Additionally, Himax's co-packaged optics products entered engineering production ramps in Q3, with 2027 shipments projected to significantly exceed 2026, and a leading global brand launched WiseEye-powered smart glasses in Q2. These ne
Himax (HIMX) is positioning palm vein biometrics, automotive ICs, smart glasses, and co-packaged optics as key growth drivers, with co-packaged optics entering engineering production in Q3.
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