Small light, big peace of mind: UPANG relies on ams  OSRAM UV-C LED technology for premium baby bottle sterilization

Mercury-free UV-C disinfection is moving into everyday consumer products. Korean baby-care brand UPANG is among the latest manufacturers adopting UV-C LED technology to improve both product performance and design flexibility.
 

Premstaetten, Austria, Munich, Germany and Korea — 21st September 2026 —Korean baby-care specialist UPANG has integrated ams OSRAM’s OSRAM OSLON™ UV 3535, SU CULCN1.VC UV-C LED into its premium baby bottle sterilizer. The collaboration brings compact, mercury-free UV-C disinfection technology into a consumer appliance that parents and caregivers can rely on every day. 

As manufacturers seek more flexible and sustainable sterilization technologies, UV-C LEDs offer new opportunities for product design. For UPANG, the OSRAM OSLON™ UV 3535 provided the combination of compact size, germicidal performance, reliability and long operating lifetime required for a premium sterilization appliance.

At the heart of the design is the OSRAM OSLON™ UV 3535, SU CULCN1.VC. The UV-C LED combines high germicidal performance with a compact ceramic package, integrated glass cover and robust design. Its small footprint supports flexible placement inside the appliance, helping UPANG optimize UV-C LED placement within the appliance while maintaining a compact product design.

“The compact design and performance of the OSRAM OSLON™ UV 3535, together with the application support from ams OSRAM, helped us realize the sterilization concept we envisioned for our premium product portfolio.,” said a UPANG representative.

“With OSRAM OSLON™ UV 3535, SU CULCN1.VC, UPANG can combine compact design flexibility with the performance and reliability required for consumer sterilization applications,” said Alex Kwon, Account Manager, South Korea at ams OSRAM. “This collaboration demonstrates how UV-C LED technology can enable more sustainable, mercury-free disinfection solutions for everyday consumer applications.”

For UPANG, the implementation combines sterilization performance, reliability and compact product design in a single solution. For ams OSRAM, the project highlights the role of UV-C LEDs in next-generation disinfection treatment and purification applications.

 

Product information

The OSRAM OSLON™ UV 3535, SU CULCN1.VC is part of the OSLON™ UV 3535 series for UV-C disinfection and treatment applications. The device combines wall-plug efficiency, high optical output and extended lifetime with germicidal performance in a compact 3.5 mm x 3.5 mm package. It is mercury-free, supports instant-on operation and is designed for flexible integration in UV-C systems, with a peak wavelength of 275 nm and typical radiant flux of 26.5 mW.

More about the products can be found here on the ams OSRAM website.
 

Application picture
Image: UPANG

Application picture
Image: UPANG

About ams OSRAM

The ams OSRAM Group (SIX: AMS) is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge global manufacturing to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital light and sensing technologies. 

“Sense the power of light” — our success has ever since been based on a deep understanding of the potential of light. For 120 years, we have been developing innovations that move markets: from automotive applications and industrial manufacturing to medical and consumer electronics. In the anniversary year of the OSRAM brand, around 18,500 employees worldwide are working on pioneering solutions alongside societal megatrends such as smart mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. This is reflected in around 12,000 patents granted and applied for. Headquartered in Premstaetten/Graz (Austria) with co-headquarters in Munich (Germany), the group achieved EUR 3.3 billion revenues in 2025 and is listed as ams-OSRAM AG on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ISIN: AT0000A3EPA4). 

Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

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About UPANG

UPANG, the pioneer that created South Korea's baby bottle sterilizer market, has remained the nation's No. 1 brand since the launch of its first product.

Built on 21 years of industry-leading technology and the trust of countless customers, UPANG has continuously expanded its product portfolio to support every stage of a child's growth. Through ongoing innovation and an unwavering commitment to quality, the company has firmly established itself as a leading premium baby care brand, delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions for modern families.

More information is available at https://upang.co.kr/.

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