U.S. curing light manufacturer acquired by German company

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jun 5, 2017

U.S. dental curing light manufacturer LED Engin has been acquired by German lighting company Osram.

San Jose, CA-based LED Engin will be integrated into the professional and industrial applications division of Munich-based Osram. LED Engin makes three dental curing lights and also serves the horticultural, entertainment lighting, and other markets.

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