Researchers from Xiamen University have unveiled a self-polarizing RGB device that harnesses the power of semipolar MicroLEDs and perovskite-in-polymer films to drastically improve the energy efficiency of LCD backlights. This innovative technology tackles the long-standing issue of light intensity loss in traditional polarizing methods, which can filter out up to 50% of vertical polarization. Structure of an LCD based on semipolar blue μLEDs excite anisotropic perovskite NCs as backlight. (Source: Opto-Electronic Advances) The team, led by Associate Pr...

Astronaut Andrew Morgan waters plants in the Veg-04B experiment on the space station. This space botany research is one of several studies into how to provide fresh food for crews on long-term space missions. Credits: NASA NASA’s exploration requires research into how light affects both humans and plants: John Glenn’s first trip into Earth orbit lasted just under five hours, but today, astronauts regularly stay six months or longer on the International Space Station. Experiencing over a dozen sunrises and sunsets each day means an astronaut’...

Both companies have been partnering for many years, while AIXTRON was now honored for the outstanding collaboration with BOE HC SemiTek on Micro LEDs.    Herzogenrath, April 08, 2024 – AIXTRON (FSE: AIXA) has received the prestigious Gold Supplier Award from BOE HC SemiTek for their collaboration in the field of Micro LED technology. The partnership between the leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry and BOE HC SemiTek spans over 19 years, dating back to the early 2000s. ...

2023 Global LED Lighting Market Analysis” released by TrendForce in March 2024 SEOUL, South Korea--Seoul Semiconductor (KOSDAQ:046890), a global optical semiconductor company, ranked third in the category of visible light for the second consecutive year and first in the category of UV LED for the fifth consecutive year in the 2023 global rankings released by market research firm TrendForce. This is significant in that Seoul Semiconductor is the only one among the top 5 companies that has achieved organic growth relying solely on its best-in-indust...

Apr. 3, 2024 ---- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan at 7:58 AM on April 3rd. Continuous aftershocks have left most machinery at AU Optronics and Innolux in a state of shutdown. According to the latest investigation by TrendForce, all panel fabs at AU Optronics have suspended operations for inspections and repairs, and recovery efforts are now underway. As for Innolux, most of its fabs have experienced a noticeable impact from the earthquake in terms of equipment operations. The exception is Fab6, where equipment was ...

The industrial-style deconstructed video wall, which has been designed like a circuit board, required Nanolumens to develop a new product topology for its Nixel curved LED technology. A new innovation hub has been fitted out with a deconstructed video wall display that looks like a circuit board. The concept was to have a 16:9 display splayed out from the main display, so that it appeared as if a TV had exploded. It needed to have a clean aesthetic, but also seem industrial in style, with exposed parts and cabling. Gensler’s Jeian Jeong and Michael Schneider ...

Godox is announcing two new, high-power, hard RGB LED panels. Aimed at professionals and medium-large production studios, the Godox KNOWLED P600R and P1200R panels combine high output, rugged build, modular compatibility, and advanced control methods. Both panels support a wide CCT range of 1,800-10,000K, as well as full RGB coverage. The P600R offers CRI 96 / TLCI96 while its bigger P1200R brother offers CRI 96 / TLCI 98. This impressive spec list is only part of the story, so let’s dive in. The lighting market has grown significan...

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiaomi, a leading technology company, has officially launched its first mass-produced electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7, in Beijing. This all-new high-performance sedan represents Xiaomi's entry into the electric vehicle market and showcases its exceptional capabilities in car manufacturing. The Xiaomi SU7 Pro and Max versions utilize Hesai's high-performance AT128 long-range lidar, marking a significant milestone in intelligent driving technology. With over 88,898 reservations within the first day of ...

AUO Corporation ("AUO" or the "Company") (TWSE: 2409) announced today the completion of its acquisition of German company Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "BHTC"), at an enterprise value of €600 million (approximately NT$20.4 billion), following the agreement reached previously on October 2, 2023. After fulfilling all necessary closing conditions and obtaining approval from relevant national authorities, AUO now holds 100% equity interest in BHTC. In response to the prevalence of smart and autono...

More stylish signaling is now possible with the latest high-end LED technology Suresnes, France – April 2nd, 2024 – Get noticed on the roadway with Philips new Ultinon Pro7000 range of automotive signaling bulbs, developed by Lumileds. Whether stopping, reversing, or turning, these elegantly engineered LED lamps will keep you safer by ensuring others can see you clearly. And like all other Philips Automotive LED lamps, these lamps offer long-lasting performance and easy compatibility with most cars and trucks. Superior visibility for safer driving S...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at an astounding rate. Following the emergence of ChatGPT around the 2023 Spring Festival, the global AI market is once again booming in 2024, with OpenAI launching the AI video generation model Sora, Google unveiling the new Gemini 1.5 Pro, and NVIDIA introducing a local AI Chabot. The innovative development of AI technology has triggered intense changes and explorations in various industries, including the sports sector. OpenAI Sora example video Since last year, the International Olympic Committee Pres...

Naturally adapting cabin light colour elevates visual comfort and travelling experience. The goal of DOMINANT newest seddLED (Smart Embedded Digital Driver) product is to provide a thinner, brighter, and more easily manufacturable product for its customers. Two new products introduced in this family is the slim package seddLED3.4 (A3D-MHG-2000-1) and the world’s first high power smart RGB LED seddLED3.5 (A3E-THG-60-1), with the latter expected to have a large application in cabin RGB projection systems. Fig 1: seddLED3.4 and seddLED...

Nichia is honored to announce that the Blue-IR hybrid laser “BRACE™”, equipped with a blue laser diode module (LDM) developed in collaboration with Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., has been awarded the Laser Industry Encouragement Award at the 16th Industry Award of The Laser Society of Japan. This award is given to companies that have contributed to the development of the laser-related industry in Japan, from development to practical application adoption of products and technologies. The Encouragement Award is specifically given to those who are ...

In cooperation with the City of Davenport and Musco Lighting, the Quad Cities River Bandits have announced the installation of an upgraded LED field lighting system at Modern Woodmen Park, a news release says. Modern Woodmen Park (OurQuadCities.com) Custom designed and manufactured by Musco, the Total Light Control—TLC for LED lighting system increases light levels on the field by more than 40 percent and brings the historic venue into compliance with Major League Baseball’s enhanced lighting standards. Key benefits of the system upgrade ...

Laser-assisted bonding bypasses one of the remaining roadblocks in volume microLED display production. Samsung wowed attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2024, with their huge, transparent microLED display. But there’s more to microLED displays than just good looks. They offer several advantages over other display technologies, such as LEDs and OLEDs. These include improved energy efficiency, longer lifetimes, higher brightness, and better color accuracy. In addition, utilizing microLEDs allows manufacturers to easily modify s...

On Wednesday, Chinese leading display panel manufacturer BOE started construction of its first 8.6-gen AMOLED production line in Chengdu, Sichuan, with an investment of around RMB 63 billion ($8.72 billion). This is the largest single investment in the manufacturing sector in the history of industrial development in Sichuan, a province located in southwestern China. The upcoming production line is expected to occupy around 1,400 acres, boasting a planned monthly capacity of 32,000 glass substrates. The company claims that the production line, primarily targeting high-en...

Available on German and Czech websites for over $20,000 Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Recap: TCL's flagship 4K QD-Mini-LED television (model QM851G, also known as the X955 internationally) has been available in the US and elsewhere since the company introduced it last year, but a larger version has begun to appear in various markets. It's unclear when those in the US with large homes and ample funds can order one, but it has started to surface at European retailers. A 115-inch v...

SEOUL, South Korea--Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:046890), the world best-in-class technology in opto-semiconductors, is supplying and mass-producing “WICOP,” the world’s first high-power LEDs without wire, for the headlamps of Genesis GV80, a luxury SUV model by Hyundai Motor Group, which is one of the world’s top three automobile companies. The technology applies to all functions of the high-light, sophisticated headlamps introduced by GV80. Seoul Semiconductor applied its new technology of Ultra-High Luminance &l...

TRUMPF’s 980nm VCSEL extends transmission reach to 500 meters using optimized multimode fiber Ulm/San Diego, March 26, 2024 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL and photodiode solutions for data communication, announces transmission reach extended to 500 meters with its 980nm VCSEL and a multimode fiber optimized for this wavelength. The results will be presented in more detail by Jochen Hellmig, Head of Technology & Application Development at TRUMPF Photonic Components, during his presentation at Optical F...

Nichia's laser diode technology has been recognized for its contribution to the advancement of the motion picture industry and has received a Scientific and Technical Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). About the Academy Awards for Science and Technology The Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards are given to companies and engineers who have developed significant technologies that have contributed to the motion picture industry. Five of Nichia's LD engineers involved in the development of the blue and gr...

ams OSRAM now offers the first H7 retrofit lamp for motorcycles, the NIGHT BREAKER® LED GEN 2 H7 Equipped with the latest LED technology, the NIGHT BREAKER® LED series stands for high performance, high luminous intensity and maximum light output Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (27 March 2024) – With the launch of the NIGHT BREAKER® LED GEN 2 H7, ams OSRAM, the market leader in automotive lighting, is for the first time providing an H7 retrofit lamp for low and high beam on m...

Drivers can now enjoy the classic warm color of halogen combined with the latest LED technology The new Philips Ultinon Classic LED bulbs, developed by Lumileds, offer the best of both worlds – the warm color of classic halogen lighting and the performance of LED. These Philips bulbs are compact and easy to install in headlights. 3500 K warmth of classic light in LED bulbs Nothing beats the visual appeal of a 3500 Kelvin warm white light on a car, and now, thanks to Lumileds LED innovation, a warm white LED headlight bulb can offer the same brightne...

Entering 2024, the blockbuster Chinese TV series Blossoms Shanghai, directed by Wong Kar-wai, has started airing, showcasing the LED virtual production technology to the general public. With the arrival of the Lunar New Year, the Spring Festival Gala, as a traditional cultural event in China, has embraced modern trends. For the first time, it introduced virtual production technology, allowing the audience to experience more stunning stage effects and visual feasts right in front of their screens. As the Lunar New Year approaches, the focus turns to family reunions....

Coherent expands capacity in its U.S. and European fabs and significantly reduces die cost for InP optoelectronic devices including lasers, detectors, and electronics PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of compound semiconductors and high-performance optical networking solutions, announced today it has established the world’s first capability for 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) wafer fabrication, in the company’s Sherman, Texas, and Järfälla, Sweden, wafer fa...

Stellantis has announced its investment in SteerLight, an innovative French LiDAR start-up, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing automotive capabilities through advanced technology. This partnership aims to deliver superior performance at a feasible cost for large-scale production. However, despite the promising prospects of this venture, certain questions persist within the industry. On Wednesday, March 20, Stellantis disclosed its endorsement of LiDAR technology through the Stellantis Ventures investment fund. Notably, the chosen beneficiary of this automo...

Although many people think of Xiaomi just as a smartphone manufacturer, the company make a wide variety of products. For example smart TVs are a big part of their business, and the Chinese manufacturer is currently one of the top five largest in the world. In fact, as of the third quarter of 2023, they held 13.1% of the global market, coming in third behind Samsung and LG. Xiaomi isn’t slowing down, and they recently launched the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series to show their commitment to the market. Here are the details… Xiaomi Unveils TV S Mini LED ...

An all-in-one (AIO) display is an integrated computer display that combines all components like a monitor, processor, and other features into a single unit. In education, AIO display solutions provide an engaging platform for diverse learning experiences by facilitating interactive and collaborative learning, integrating multimedia resources, and enabling real-time feedback Advantages of AIO Displays in Education AIO display solutions provide numerous instructional advantages when used in educational settings through enhanced interactive and collaborative learning, sea...

Nuro autonomous delivery vehicle The world of autonomous driving and robotics is rapidly evolving, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. Among the many technological marvels driving this transformation, lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology stands out as a cornerstone for safety and precision. At Hesai, we're not only leading innovators in the field, working at the forefront of lidar research and development, but we've also embarked on a groundbreaking journey into lidar manufacturing. In this article, we delve into our strategic shif...

The iF Design Award is highly regarded as an authoritative award worldwide in the industry. Recently, four products of Unilumin's rental display Upad Series have won international iF Design Awards, which are UpadIV HB, XV Series transparent screen, tailored-made LEDskin Series, and a new product under R&D. By acclaiming the most authoritative award in the industry, Unilumin’s innovative capabilities and customer-centric product design philosophy have been well recognized again. Upad Series UpadIV HB UpadIV HB is undoubtedly ...

The trial marks One Floral's first-ever foray into LED lighting. Photo Credit: One Floral Group Greenhouse plant grower One Floral Group is conducting its first-ever foray into LED lighting with SUNaa LED grow lights supplied by Sollum Technologies. Based in Leamington, Ont., One Floral has been propagating a variety of flower and vegetable crops distributed to clients across North America. With a particular focus on developing floral solutions, One Floral has decided to conduct a trial with LEDs, with the goal of bringing more efficiency t...