2023-10-30
L-Prize competition created to spur the development of the future of illumination in commercial buildings Innovative, modular luminaire delivers energy efficiency and light quality through flexible, circular design and sustainable materials Next-generation Interact connected lighting system provides businesses with tools to realize deeper energy savings, reduce operational expenses and enhance the occupant experience Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced that it is a winner of the Prototyp...
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2023-10-27
Third quarter 2023 [1]
Signify's installed base of connected light points increased from 119 million in Q2 23 to 121 million in Q3 23
Reached the 2025 target for circular revenues in Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 sustainability program
Sales of EUR 1,649 million; nominal sales decline of -13.8% and CSG of -7.8%
LED-based sales represented 85% of total sales (Q3 22: 83%)
Adj. EBITA margin of 10.7% (Q3 22: 10.4%)
Net income of EUR 83 million (Q3 22: EUR 112 million)
Free cash flow of EUR 152 million (Q3 22: EUR 135...
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2023-10-27
Philips Horticulture LED Solutions has signed a partnership with Houweling Americas. As a certified Philips LED horticulture partner, Houweling Americas will offer only the Philips LED lighting portfolio of greenhouse lighting solutions to Canadian growers.
Houweling Americas is a division of the Houweling Group, a family-owned company based in the Netherlands and founded in 1925. With offices in Western and Central Canada and a diverse product range that includes greenhouse hygiene, water treatment, coir substrates, nutrients, and LED lighting, Houwelin...
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2023-10-27
(LG Business Solutions)
How is the hospitality industry meeting guests’ increased expectations?
Hotels are more than a place to stay, they are a home away from home. Nowadays, travelers of both business and pleasure expect superior hotel customer experience when they set off for adventure. Guests want to be entertained and seek an elevated experience. And the competition is fierce. Hotels around the world are constantly evolving and updating their customer experience in hopes of improving and upgrading their current offering. But how can these hotels gain a competitiv...
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2023-10-27
A news report has found Microsoft is innovating its display technologies to reinvigorate its spatial communications devices
Microsoft has reportedly filed a new patent to develop a microLED display solution to enhance virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) experiences.
Microsoft’s latest patent aims to improve functionality for devices like its HoloLens 2 and others, indicating a potential revival of its research and development (R&D) push, a report from MS Power User revealed.
In it, Microsoft filed the display technology patent, which c...
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2023-10-26
To hail the highly anticipated 19th Asian Games, Ledman, provider of power support front headquarters large screens for Asian Games, together with the front headquarters, is well prepared for the upcoming Asian Games.
The 19th Asian Games
The 19th Asian Games, or “19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022”, marks the third Asian highest international multi-sport event hosted by China, following 1990 Beijing Asian Games and 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. This Asian Games will be the largest one with the most items and most extensive coverage in the history o...
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2023-10-26
The Absen and AbsenLive Autumn Event, with its theme of Live & Love together, saw visitors in attendance from across the world. The AbsenLive brand were honoured to present an abundant schedule of fine hospitality with interesting new milestones to behold, for the guests who travelled from across the country as well as from international destinations. Kicking off a loaded agenda attendees were taken on a fascinating tour around the Absen Dongjiang Intelligent Manufacturing Centre, which unveiled the exciting second phase of Absen’s factory completion and the ne...
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2023-10-26
ams OSRAM launches its first street-approved¹ LED retrofit lamp for H1 sockets. The OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® H1-LED enables low-beam and highbeam headlights to be upgraded to state-of-the-art LED technology. This launch means that 19 more models from various manufacturers can benefit from the OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® family. Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (25 October 2023) – ams OSRAM, the market leader in automotive lighting, is expanding its renowned series of LED retrofit l...
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2023-10-25
New LED lights provide better illumination and will cut costs in half for airport.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Image from the airport.
The lights at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport have been shining a little brighter lately.
That’s because the airport recently finished replacing a significant amount of lighting at the facility with new LED bulbs. What’s more, airport officials expect this lighting switch will save money.
The airport expects to save approximately 50% on energy costs for lighting, thanks to the new bulbs. This ...
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2023-10-25
Sony's mid-range LED TV punches above its class (Image credit: Future/TechRadar) Sony’s X90L is the company’s mid-range LED-backlit TV for 2023, succeeding last year’s Sony X90K. In the Sony TV lineup, it slots in between the X77L and the X93L, a series with a mini-LED backlight. Two distinguishing X90L features are a full-array LED backlight with local dimming, something the cheaper X77L series lacks, and a 98-inch size option, which is the largest screen currently offered by Sony. While most LED models on our best ...
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2023-10-25
A large number of people are injured by cars turning and backing up; dynamic near-field projections with new micro-LED technology helps ensure greater safety near and around vehicles. Dynamic near-field projections at the rear of the vehicle improve safety for vulnerable road users Another application: Personalised welcome messages for greater convenience, Continental has developed a new system for generating dynamic projections near a vehicle. A compact, powerful projection module based on micro-LEDs provides for increased safety in the immediate vicinity of a...
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2023-10-25
An operation with sustainability at its core, Flora & Flame chose Fluence fixtures for their energy efficiency and the consistent bud quality they help create AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 19, 2023)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today the results of its partnership with Oakland, California-based cannabis cultivator Flora & Flame, which has increased yields by 50%, improved bud quality and reduced cycle times with Fluence’s LED fixtures. Flora & ...
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2023-10-24
FMM use reaching limit in increasing OLED panel size
Image: Samsung Display
There was increasing interest within Samsung Display in technologies that can be applied to manufacture OLED panels without the use of fine metal masks (FMM), TheElec has learned.
This interest was sparked after the Society of Information Display conference held in May this year where new production technologies of OLED panels were showcased, sources said.
FMM are commodities used to deposit the red, green, and blue OLED subpixels closely together during OLED pane...
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2023-10-24
Xiaomi recently unveiled the 65-inch and 75-inch versions of the TV S Pro in China. Now, the brand has officially announced that they will be launching an 85-inch version of the television at the October 26 launch event. For those unaware, October 26 marks the date Xiaomi plans to unveil the Xiaomi 14 series smartphones in China.
The standout feature of this TV will be its Mini LED screen. For those unaware, Mini-LED TV panels are a newer type of LCD TV panel that uses smaller LEDs for backlighting. This results in better image quality, with deeper bl...
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2023-10-24
JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a pioneer in the world of technology, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Hisense U7K and U8K Mini-LED ULED TVs, taking visual entertainment to an unprecedented level. These new offerings are a testament to Hisense's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in home entertainment.
The Hisense U8K: A Quantum Leap in Visual Brilliance
Leading the charge is the Hisense U8K, boasting a Mini-LED Pro design. Its full array local dimming, coupled with Quantum D...
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2023-10-20
Source: Cnet.com Imagine being able to watch your favorite movie or TV show on a gigantic screen, all without needing a physical television set. Well, TCL has made this a reality with their groundbreaking new wearable display. This innovative device allows you to experience a cinematic viewing experience right on your face. With TCL’s new wearable display, you can indulge in immersive entertainment wherever you go. The device delivers an impressive virtual screen size, providing a viewing experience akin to sitting in a theater. Whether you’re on a long fli...
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2023-10-20
ASUS is revolutionizing the world of gaming displays with its range of OLED panels, offering high-quality visuals and immersive experiences. The OLED technology provides near-instantaneous response times, eliminating ghosting and delivering crisp blacks and vibrant colors for HDR.
One of the standout displays is the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, which is perfect for competitive gamers. It boasts a blisteringly fast 240 Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, full G-SYNC compatibility, true 10-bit color, 99% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and a peak brightness of...
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2023-10-20
The largest 8K TV from Samsung is a sight to behold, and so is its price tag.
Image: Ben Patterson/Foundry
Want a nearly 100-inch picture in your living room without installing a projector and lowering the drapes? Then Samsung has the TV for you: one with a massive yet svelte 98-inch display that mounts on a wall and churns out bright, detailed 8K images. All you need is 40 grand to spare.
Samsung invited me to its showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District to check out the Neo QLED 8K QN990C, the latest—and largest—in Samsung’...
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2023-10-20
OSTAR® Projection Power LE xx P1MS/AS LEDs produce up to 880 lm on projector level in four-channel configuration Compact, thermally efficient package and isolated chip technology result in very high current density and high brightness OSTAR® Projection Power family helps projector manufacturers achieve superior optical performance in space-saving product designs Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (October 19, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, today adds four new LEDs t...
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2023-10-19
CSPs increase AI investment, driving a 38% growth in AI server shipments by 2024
Major CSPs such as Microsoft, Google, and AWS are ramping up their investments in AI in light of the growing popularity of ChatBOTs, generative AI, and other applications, boosting demand for AI servers. TrendForce estimates that shipments of AI servers (including those equipped with GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs) will exceed 1.2 million units in 2023—a YoY increase of 37.7%—making up nearly 9% of total server shipments. This number is expected to grow 38% in 202...
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2023-10-19
A bigger TV screen is generally speaking a good thing. Over time, larger TVs have not only become more accessible but increasingly popular among consumers. They enable viewers to fully immerse themselves in the content they’re watching, as advancements in film technology now allow our favorite stories to come to life on the screen in more realistic ways. However, simply having a larger screen does not always result in a hyper-realistic viewing experience. As we enter the era of ultra-large TVs, Samsung Electronics has been upgrading its screen technology to provide the ...
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2023-10-18
Founded in 2020, 35North Studios is a state-of-the-art production studio. Their full-service approach helps filmmakers and businesses plan, shoot, edit, score, and finalize projects, all from one well-equipped and sophisticated location. Situated in Clear Lake, Iowa, the studio offers creators a peaceful space to focus on the craft and enjoy the process – a true creative refuge. At its 12-acre campus, 35North Studios operates out of a 225,000-square-footfacility that includes soundstages and editing suites, in addition to a recording studio, equip...
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2023-10-17
Versatile and dangerously powerful, the Acer Predator X32FP is very nearly an unmatched 4K gaming monitor
Acer’s new X32 is a monitor that aspires to be all things to all users: a perfect display for HDR content, gaming, colour-critical work and general home/office use. It’s an IPS monitor with a mini-LED zonal backlight: the idea is that with full-array local dimming, or FALD, the X32 can offer OLED quality with IPS durability and versatility.
To add context: before the partnership of IPS and mini-LED, if you wanted great HDR p...
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2023-10-17
After pioneering OLED screens in laptops, smartphones, tablets, TVs, and wearables, Samsung is now working on the next big groundbreaking display technology: Micro LED. The South Korean firm has already released Micro LED TVs to bring the best of both OLEDs and LCDs. However, the company is looking to bring Micro LED to smartwatches.
In a press release published earlier today by Samsung Korea, the company said that Samsung Electronics is considering using Micro LED panels for smartwatches and signage displays in the future. A rumor claims that S...
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2023-10-16
GRODAN AND FLUENCE LED DEVELOP NEW CONCEPT FOR YEAR-ROUND STRAWBERRY CULTIVATION
Grodan and Fluence join forces to develop new concept for year-round, high-tech strawberry cultivation with a demonstration trial at Wageningen University & Research in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands.
Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, 4 October 2023— Grodan and Fluence, two leading horticultural solution providers, have partnered for an innovative trial aimed at revolutionizing year-round high-tech strawberry cultivation usi...
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2023-10-16
Samsung outdoor LED signage and Harman Kardon audio solutions dazzle St. Peter’s Square visitors with stunning audio and visual quality
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the installation of four outdoor LED displays — XHB series, two measuring 7.935m x 4.83m and two measuring 5.865m x 3.105m — for the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square. Featuring Harman Kardon embedded audio, the displays are situated throughout strategic points of the square to create a completely immersive experience that makes it easy for visitors to see and hear ...
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2023-10-16
SEOUL, South Korea--GE Licensing (“GEL”), Current Lighting Solutions, LLC (“Current”), Savant Systems Inc. and Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“SSC”) today announced that they have entered into a patent license whereby SSC acquired a license to a PFS (also known as KSF) patent portfolio for all application fields widely licensed by the LED industry.
Thanks to this collaborative agreement, Seoul Semiconductor has emerged as the unique beneficiary of GEL's PFS patent portfolio for all applications, suc...
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2023-10-16
Recently, Shenzhen Jufei Optoelectronics Co., Ltd (hereinafter to be referred as Jufei) has completed acquirement of a patent family on S/CASN phosphors from Panasonic of Japan. The patent family includes 37 patents from various countries and the patent rights are valid in many countries and regions around the world such as the United States, Europe, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, China.
CASN phosphor is a kind of nitride red phosphor with molecular formula CaAlSiN3. It is also called 1113 phosphor as its chemical formula atomic coefficien...
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2023-10-13
Chinese lidar maker Hesai had a patent infringement claim against it by U.S. lidar maker Ouster terminated, but the case will go on in federal court. (Image: Hesai Group)
The International Trade Commission has terminated a patent infringement suit by an American lidar maker against a Chinese competitor. But the case will continue in federal court.
San Francisco-based Ouster Inc. sued Shanghai-based Hesai Group in April, seeking to bar Hesai from importing certain autonomous vehicle technology to the U.S. The ITC did not address the merits of Ouster&rsquo...
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2023-10-13
The 14.5-inch Lenovo Slim Pro 9i combines an impressive mini LED display with ample performance for content creators on the go.
US Street Price $1869.99
Lenovo's 14.5-inch Slim Pro 9i ($1,869.99 as tested) is a prosumer laptop with a seriously bright mini LED display. Under the hood, an Intel Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with special software promise maximum compatibility with demanding creative applications. We also like Lenovo's handsome aluminum design and Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio...
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