Air Zing Mini: OSRAM’s new UV light cleans the air and kills viruses in car cabins
Using its expertise in photonics and ultraviolet light, lighting expert OSRAM has launched the Air Zing Mini air purifier which removes germs from the air inside vehicles, improving air quality for drivers and passengers. Ideal for taxis, the technology used by Air Zing mini has been proven to eliminate up to 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria, including Coronavirus.
In a small enclosed area such as a vehicle interior, harmful germs can easily spread. The driver and passenger unknowingly bring them along on the journey and then the ventilation system distributes the pathogens throughout the car – a risk especially now with Coronavirus.
The ultraviolet light of Osram’s Air Zing Mini works at a wavelength of 360 to 370 nanometers and can remove viruses and bacteria from the vehicle’s air with a reliability of up to 99.9 percent. The air purifier also eliminates airborne allergens, pollutants or smells.
With a diameter of 7.5 cm, the compact, round device is no larger than an apple and easily attaches to the vehicle’s ventilation slats with a clip.
The included USB cable supplies power to the air purifier via any standard USB socket.
The device operates quietly and illuminates the brand logo on the top in a subtle blue to show that it is working. Air is drawn into the unit and passed through a titanium dioxide filter, where it is cleaned by an array of UV-A light emitting diodes. A photo-catalytic reaction kills viruses and bacteria cells before the purified air is expelled through the top of the housing.
The filter can be cleaned with clear tap water, dried and reused and there is no danger to passengers from the encapsulated UV radiation. Additionally, the device can be used freestanding, making it ideally suited also to office desks and home environments.
Available now from your local motor factor for a special price of €53
ABOUT OSRAM
OSRAM, based in Munich, is a leading global high-tech company with a history dating back more than 110 years. Primarily focused on semiconductor-based technologies, our products are used in highly diverse applications ranging from virtual reality to autonomous driving and from smartphones to smart and connected lighting solutions in buildings and cities. OSRAM uses the endless possibilities of light to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. OSRAM’s innovations enable people all over the world not only to see better, but also to communicate, travel, work and live better. OSRAM had approximately 23,500 employees worldwide as of end of fiscal 2019 (September 30) and generated revenue of around 3.5 billion euros from continuing activities. The company is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt and
