Noribachi, announces NORImark. A product line and LED alliance program, NORImark aims to standardize LED lighting while empowering the lighting industry with state-of-the-art, market-ready LED solutions. Currently, many challenges exist within the developing LED lighting market, including lack of engineering resources, lengthy product testing and certification lead times, and prohibitive product development costs. In response, Noribachi has made its acclaimed LED products available to all mainstream lighting channels, allowing anyone to immediately go to market...

Best MOCVD Equipment Award 2012 for latest CRIUS II-XL Technology At the LEDforum 2012 in Guangzhou, China, AIXTRON SE has been awarded the 2012 LEDinside Aurora Award in the “Best MOCVD Equipment” category. With this award, the jury has honored and recognized outstanding products and performance in the LED industry. AIXTRON received its award for its latest CRIUS II-XL technology. Dr. C. L. Liu (on the right), Chairman of Trendforce Corporation, presented the award to AIXTRON’s Vice P...

When the whistle blows at the opening match of the 2012 European Soccer Championship on June 8, Warsaw’s National Stadium will shine brightly, enhanced by the latest LED lighting and control technology. Poland, one of the tournament’s host countries, relies on Traxon’s experience in illuminating sporting venues to capture the world’s attention. The dynamic lighting concept of the new stadium’s façade was developed by Lichtvision, Berlin. The goal was to create a landmark which can be seen from the upper ancient centre of Warsaw, leadi...

Cree has released an updated, advanced process design kit (PDK) based on Agilent Technologies’ Advanced Design System (ADS) software that will provide microwave and RF design engineers with a comprehensive suite of design and simulation tools for developing GaN-on-SiC HEMT devices. The free PDK integrates the latest version of Agilent ADS with Cree’s GaN-on-SiC process technology parameters and design rules. Engineers can now more quickly develop monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). “The latest version of this...

Wavien, Inc. has made use of its proprietary Recycling LED (RLT™) technology and the new Luminus SBT 70 round white LED from Luminus, to develop an LED flashlight producing output of one million candle power.   This flashlight far surpasses the brightness of currently available LED flashlights using standard technologies, and is within the brightness range of arc lamp based flashlights and spotlights. According to Dr. Kenneth Li, President and CEO of Wavien, Inc., who is also the inventor of the recycling technology, "This unique design...

Lattice Power has started mass production of its new generation GaN-based high powered LEDs on silicon substrates, which sets the backdrop for a sharp reduction in the prices of energy-efficient LED light bulbs worldwide. Lattice Power claims to be the first and only company in volume production of GaN-on-Silicon LED chips, with products that are comparable to high-end chips that rely on conventional sapphire substrates. Operating at a current of 350mA, the 45 mm product is capable of producing 130 lumen cool white with an efficiency of 120 lumens for each watt cons...

O2Micro(R) International Limited‘s LED Driving methodology were issued 15 claims under United States patent number 8,169,160. This patented methodology controls the LED current with accuracy, thereby affecting the LED stability of LED brightness.

•         Innovatively--designed suspended GE light-emitting-diode edge lighting fixture revealed •         First Zhaga-compliant GE Lighting Infusion LED modules announced, marking a significant step in interchangeability Leading global lighting innovator GE Lighting unveiled its two new LED products at Asia’s largest lighting fair - Guangzhou Lighting Exhibition 2012 - reinforcing its commitment to lead the global lighting revolution. The Lumination LED Suspen...

AIXTRON SE today announced a new MOCVD system order from Plessey Semiconductors Ltd., UK. The contract is for the first of a set of production ready CRIUS II-XL reactors in a 7x6-inch wafer configuration. The reactors are dedicated to the growth of high brightness LED wafers based on gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) materials. AIXTRON’s local support team will install and commission this first reactor before the end of June 2012 in Plessey’s state-of-the-art cleanroom facility located in Plymouth, UK. Barry Dennington,...

Merck and LG Chem Ltd. of Seoul, Korea, will receive the “Silver Honor for the Display Component of the Year Award” at the SID Display Week, which will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, from June 3-8, 2012. This award recognizes Merck’s and LG Chem’s Film-Patterned Retarder incorporating Merck’s proprietary reactive mesogens (RM), which have set a new standard in superior performance 3D displays. “Merck is extremely honored to have been recognized by the Society for Information Display again this year. Winni...

The Tokyo SKYTREE is lighting up by Panasonic LEDs, symbolizing the start of a bright new future for Japan. Located in the Oshigami district of central Tokyo, the historical heart of the Edo region, the SKYTREE stands at an astounding 634m, giving visitors to the tower a previously unseen view of the city.   The LED lighting used on the SKYTREE has been supplied by Panasonic. The color design scheme of the lighting reflects the traditional Edo roots of the region, with a pale blue, representing the Sumida River, and a royal purple, known as &...

At the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, Philips has discussed China’s LED transformation in the lighting industry with China Association of Lighting Industry (CALI) and China Solid State Lighting Alliance (CSSLA). During this panel discussion, China’s leading industry leaders will also discuss opportunities how the government, trade associations and companies can collaborate in driving this transformation. Ms. Guan Baiyu, Secretary-General of CSSLA says, “The LED lighting industry is to enter a new wave of growth. G...

LEDforum 2012 Guangzhou is to kick off with industry heavyweights at the Chinese Export Commodities Fair Pazhou Complex, Area B, Room # 8 on June 11th. Organizer :       Co-organizer： Date : June 11, 2012 Time : 9 am – 5 pm Venue : Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex (Please enter directly from Area B) Overview This time, LEDforum 2012 will provide a perfect platform to interact with global LED market leaders from Osram, Philips Lumileds, Seoul Semiconductor, Henkel (China), Lextar, Aixtron, Veeco Instrume...

Philips Lumileds’ new power LED family is 80% smaller, offering greater design flexibility for next generation lighting solutions At a size that is 80% smaller than traditional power LED, the new LUXEON Z offering from Philips Lumileds is the company’s smallest LED package to date. With a total footprint of just 2.2 square millimeters and high lumen output across a full spectrum of colors from 440-670 nanometers, including white, the LUXEON Z offers luminaire designers the industry’s highest commercially available lumen density.  In add...

As a strategic partner of ANTA Sports,GE Lighting’sleading lighting solution has benefitedtheirstores’ refurbishment program through enhanced retail displays and optimizedmerchandise illumination. The specified products - GE CMH PAR30 and EM ballast- provided high efficiency, long life span and superb overall lighting quality designed for retail environments.ANTA shops have enjoyed reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs whilst improving the brand image and customer experience. Established in 1994, ANTA Sports is a leading top sports good...

Power Integrations has released a reference design kit for a 150 W, 48 V power supply for LED streetlights and other industrial/infrastructure lighting systems. The driver circuit described in RDR-292 is more than 93% efficient at 230 VAC input and above 91% at 110 VAC. The design delivers a system power factor of greater than 0.97, THD of less than 10%, and easily meets EN61000-3-2 C. Designs can be scaled from 75 W to 400 W, using the same platform, simply by choosing different HiperPFS™ (PFC) and HiperLCS™ (LLC) family members and si...

AIXTRON SE today announced that a new customer, Sinoepi, a leading manufacturer of wafer materials in China, has placed an order for one MOCVD system, a CRIUS II-L reactor in a 69x2-inch wafer configuration. The system will be used for the production of epitaxial wafers for ultra-high brightness (UHB) gallium nitride (GaN) based LEDs. The reactor was ordered in the fourth quarter of 2011 and was delivered during the second quarter of 2012. AIXTRON´s local service support team will install and commission the CRIUS II-L at the Sinoepi ...

Cooper Lighting has claimed to create IRiS™ Lighting Systems P3LED directional series, the World's First Zhaga Certified LED Recessed Luminaire. Developed for demanding commercial and residential applications, the P3LED 3-inch aperture LED recessed series combines the flexibility of interchangeable optics with energy savings, long life and the sustainability of LED. The P3LED's unique design allows the light distribution to be modified during construction or years later by changing out the optical elements (trims), which are available in d...

Honors include Next Generation Luminaires(TM) and LIGHTFAIR® International competitions. Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has backed up its claim of developing innovative products by recently bringing home a total of 18 awards from major industry competitions. Honored in the Next Generation Luminaires(TM) (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition, LIGHTFAIR® International Innovation Awards (LIA), Architectural...

Edison Opto, a Taiwanese leading Manufacturer in high power LED market, has successfully developed a novel technology which provides high performance, high luminous flux and high CRI into HR series products. Besides, Edison Opto has introduced the products which fit the specifications of Zhaga－EdiLex Spot Light Module (SLM). Edison Opto will participate in the Guangzhou International Lighting Fair 2012 and showcase their latest LED products and the applications of Edison LDMS plan (Lighting Design Manufacturing Service). Edison Opto has success...

Japanese Nara Institute of Science and Technology has made a breakthrough on integrated optical neural stimulation and observation device incorporating an LED and a CMOS image sensor, which will help researchers in the field of optogenetics, which involves the use of light to alter the behaviour of cells. Compared with a CMOS sensor, which is an approach that has been adopted by engineers at the University of Strathclyde, UK, it is possible to build a similar system with an avalanche photodiode array. According to lead-author Takashi Tokuda from Nara Institute...

Double the system brightness for embedded projection thanks to a new green LED component from Osram Opto Semiconductors An integrated miniature projector that can display images on a much larger surface than existing displays is the next giant leap for smartphones and cameras. This is known as embedded projection and uses LEDs as the light source. The greatest challenge so far for lighting technology has been the limited efficiency of the green light emitting diodes. This is because high brightness is essential if the projected image will be seen with ambient light. The Os...

Tower Bridge has gotten an LED makeover funded through a deal between the Mayor, City of London and London 2012 sponsors GE and EDF for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Work began in November to fit the 1,800 special energy-efficient LED lights, 6,562ft of energy-efficient LED linear lights, 16,404ft of cable and 1,000 junction boxes. The lights will be in place for 25 years. The state-of-the-art lighting system, which is aimed at brightening the bridge and picking out its architectural features, had its first switch-on last night. Colou...

Philips has introduced the new TruGroove lineup of LED for offices, classrooms, retail & healthcare environments applications. TruGroove features an innovative optical design, patented MesoOptics technology. This allows TruGroove to make spaces more visually comfortable by optimally blending light and color, controlling high angle glare and creating a precisely-controlled batwing distribution. Its 3" narrow aperture lens provides full end-to-end luminance without socket shadows, which is ideal for commercial applications such as offices, classrooms, libraries, retai...

Lighthouse Technologies has launched 19mm outdoor display panel using surface mounted (SMD) LEDs. The new “Impact 19” panel extends the successful “Impact Series” enabling Lighthouse to become the first ever company to offer a full range of SMD LEDs outdoor display series specifically for the permanent installation market. With superior visual performance and a significant price advantage, “Impact 19” provides a radical new 19mm pixel pitch making it ideal for sports arenas, outdoor digital signage, advertising billboards, shoppi...

Borealis Lamps Will Reduce Lighting Costs by 80 Percent and Last Up To 10 Years   PolyBrite International, Inc. manufacturer and creator of Borealis® LED Lamps and Lighting Systems announced the installation of Borealis LED lamps at the Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield.  Borealis lamps will reduce interior lighting costs by about 80 percent and should last for up to 10 years.   Ninety-five percent of the Executive Mansion’s interior light fixtures will be LED equipped as a result of the PolyBrite installation. ...

As a global leading  brand, GE Lighting is thrilled to showcase its comprehensive portfolio of current vertical market lighting solutions as well as innovative new lighting technology, applications and products for 17th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition from June 9th to 12th, 2012 (Booth 3.1 B02). With the theme “GE Lighting Envision the Future”, GE will deliver its commitment to lead the global lighting revolution and the vision of GE Works to build a better life for the world.   The global lighting market has experienced turbulent up...

Amerlux received Five Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Awards during the fourth annual Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) design competition at LightFair International in Las Vegas. Amerlux received NGL Awards for the Hornet Line Voltage LED Track Luminaire, Hornet LED Multiples, the Evoke 2.9 G2 LED Recessed Downlight, the Evoke 4.75 G2 LED Downlight, and Evoke 4.75 G2 LED Wall Washer.  In addition, these Amerlux products have met the latest ENERGY STAR® Program V1.1 Requireme...

LED plant strengthens the company’s position in the lighting industry’s largest market OSRAM AG has signed a contract with the Wuxi New District Administrative Committee to build a new assembly plant in the Chinese province of Jiangsu. LED chips will be packaged in housings at the new backend facility starting in late 2013; with the Regensburg and Penang (frontend) plants exclusively continuing to make the actual LED chips. “The new assembly plant will improve our access to the world's largest single market in the lighting industry,” s...

Shenzhen Absen Optoelectronic Co., Ltd , a LED lighting professional OEM/ODM supplier, will showcase its last LED products at the 17th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition from June 9th to 12th. Absen’s Booth is in the Hall 4.1 No.C59, the company will show a series of products including LED tube, LED bulb, LED downlight, LED panel light and so on. Additionally, the company will arrange technicians to demonstrate the new products , in order to help visitors learn more about  LED lighting. Currently, Absen mainly has ten...