Currently, the Chinese novel light source and energy lighting industry is experiencing explosive growth. Because of large national projects, semiconductor lighting manufacturers now have access to greater opportunities than ever before. Green Lighting Shanghai 2010, to be held at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center from April 20 to April 22, will feature the giants of the semiconductor lighting industry, including Philips, OSRAM, ASTRI, AIXTRON, Cree, Shanghai Sansi, Rainbow Optoelectronics Material and Everfine.

Marl is to distribute the Lumotech Lumoluce range of LED architectural lighting products for commercial and domestic applications. Manufactured in the Netherlands, Lumoluce LED lighting solutions are attracting a fast-growing following due to their remarkable colour consistency and exceptional energy efficiency.

An impressive OLED installation by the lighting planners of ‘LichtKunstLicht’ is the main attraction on the OSRAM stand at the Light + Building show in Frankfurt from 11 to 16 April 2010. Design objects and luminaires use actual examples to show the range of wafer thin light sources with various colors and shapes.

Elumin8 Ltd has today announced a strategic partnership with Chinese lighting company Tianjin Gongda Hiyu Solid State Lighting Co. Ltd. (Hiyu). The agreement is to develop advanced LED street lighting applications and distribute them across Europe, Middle East & Asia. HiYu is an associate of the Climate Control Committee – part of the Climate Group

OPTILED sets example for the industry by encouraging the public in Hong Kong to switch to greener lighting technologies OPTILED Lighting International, a pioneer of LED lighting technologies, launched its green L.E.D. campaign today. Short for Love the earth, Engage with LED lighting, Dump the conventional bulb, L.E.D. is a movement that will encourage people in Hong Kong to go green by taking the simple action of replacing one conventional bulb with an LED one.

Nuventix, Inc., innovator of SynJet® active thermal management solutions, today announced it has signed a Manufacturing Services Agreement with Nypro Inc. Nypro provides plastic injection molding and turn-key assembly of Nuventix products.

Bright, Green Future for Lighting Industry See the light of the future at TILS. This event, otherwise known as The International Lighting Show is Taiwan’s first ever dedicated exhibition for lighting, an event that reflects Taiwan’s global lead in LED production (NT$7.4Bn in exports 2001) and future trends. From March 12 to 15 every facet of the trade will be reflected in such theme areas as household lighting, commercial lighting, industrial lighting, LED lighting, green lighting, and lighting components and parts. 

The new IHR Series High Power Ring Lights from LDDLIGHT.com are designed for applications requiring high light intensity, illumination of large areas or long working distances. Unique within our Ring Series, IHR’s are equipped with Power LEDs that provide significantly higher output when compared to more conventional LED ring lights.

Demand for Energy Efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology Fuels New Testing Services Sector.

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and LED innovator/manufacturer Seoul Semiconductor have entered into a global distribution agreement. The agreement includes distribution through Digi-Key of the full range of Seoul Semiconductor’s products, from the smallest DC LED to the innovative and world’s first AC LED, Acriche™.

Johnson Controls, Inc., the global industrial leader in providing energy efficient and sustainable products, services and solutions, has announced the acquisition of National Energy Services (NES), a lighting services company headquartered in Roswell, GA. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc, an up and coming, veteran-owned business in the aerospace field, was recently profiled in the January edition of Vetrepreneur magazine for completing their large-scale, government contract.. The company, composed of fifteen employees, successfully closed their multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Air Force, supplying 2,000 Dual Mode Portable STAND GUARD©LED lighting systems to 28 Air Force Bases worldwide.

Thresher Industries announced today that it has received its first order of 2010 from an S&P 500 conglomerate for its recently launched, next generation LED energy-efficient lighting component. The custom designed, 7" inch aluminum die cast offers superior heat dissipation and at a faster rate than the use of conventional die cast technology and processes.

EPA AND DOE RECOGNIZE OSRAM SYLVANIA WITH 2010 ENERGY STAR SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD Lighting leader earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency

JP Sercel Associates Inc., (JPSA) announced that construction has begun on the first phase of the 20,000 sq ft expansion of its facility. The expansion provides JPSA the ability to meet customers’ increasing demand for JPSA LED and Solar laser processing systems, and excimer laser micromachining systems.

At light+building 2010, world’s biggest lighting trade fair in Frankfurt from 11-16 April, Zumtobel will present trend-setting initiatives and custom lighting concepts for all areas of application.

ilumisys, Inc., developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, announced today that it has granted a license for its patents on LED fluorescent tube replacements to Clean Light Green Light, based in Mt. Clemens, Mich. and Evergreen LED, based in Westmoreland, N.H. The licensing agreement provides for royalty payments in exchange for rights to manufacture and sell products covered by Altair’s patent portfolio.

On the 11th~16th of April, 2010 at Frankfurt am Main there will be a leading trade fair of the greatest lighting, electrical engineering and building automation in the world. ARC Solid-State Lighting, the high specialized provider of LED control system programming, is going to participate in this exhibition and demonstrate a variety of LED control system applications; we are looking forward to your visit for experiencing our innovative technology in LED applications.

ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market research consultancy, today announced the release of a new market forecast of the global market consumption of DMX512 controllers.

Seesmart, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technology, announced today that it has partnered with Los Angeles Lighting, a commercial lighting luminaire leader, based in Los Angeles, CA. This partnership will allow both Seesmart and L.A. Lighting the opportunity to provide the only ETL listed and approved complete LED luminaires.

DOMINANT Semiconductors Sdn. Bhd. is a dynamic Malaysian company belonging to the world leading SMT LED manufacturers. It has an excellence driven organization and offers a comprehensive product range for all kind of lighting applications needed in the automotive, consumer, communications and industrial market segments.

PolyBrite International, Inc. developer of Borealis LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps and lighting systems announced today that The City of Naperville has concluded their 6 month LED streetlight testing period with up to 60% savings in energy usage. Seven 120 watt Borealis LED streetlights with a like number of 350 watt HPS (High Pressure Sodium) streetlights were monitored from June 2009 through January 2010.

Technologies and Devices International, Inc. (TDI), part of the Oxford Instruments Group, today announced it has been awarded $600,000 by the Maryland Energy Administration to help industry expedite the broad adoption of energy-efficient LED lighting, and better position Maryland to become a national solid-state lighting materials and equipment manufacturing leader.

EvoLucia, Inc., the LED lighting division of Sarasota-based Sunovia Energy Technologies, announced today that they have hired Kevin Arthur as Vice President of International Sales and Marketing. Arthur previously served as head of international sales and marketing for lighting industry giant Cooper Industries, where he was responsible for growing sales from $5 million to $37 million.

Ultratech, Inc. , a supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices, today announced that it has received an order from Taiwan's largest LED chip manufacturer for an LED lithography system, which is specifically designed and optimized for high-brightness LED (HBLED) manufacturing.  In addition, this customer has provided a conditional commitment to purchase several additional Sapphire 100 systems to meet its ramp requirements over the next few quarters.  The Sapphire 100 tool is scheduled to be av

In recent times, China has witnessed rapid growth in its novel light and energy sources lighting industry. Attendees to a press conference held on January 21 for Green Lighting China Expo and Forum 2010 heard that with new improvements and innovations continuing to emerge from the industry, novel light and energy sources lighting are expected to replace traditional light sources in the lighting industry, creating both great opportunities and great challenges for lighting manufacturers.

Luminus Devices, Inc., designer, developer and manufacturer of high light output PhlatLight® LEDs, today announced the closing of its round of funding totaling $19 million, led by current investors Argonaut Private Equity, Braemar Energy Ventures, Paladin Capital Group and Stata Venture Partners. This investment creates a fully funded operating plan to increase profitability, maintain minimal debt, support growth and the expansion of Luminus’ products and applications.

Lighting Science Group Corporation have entered into an agreement to coordinate marketing and supply efforts to American cities, counties and towns. Under the agreement, Senergy will utilize the Lighting Science PROLIFIC(TM) series roadway luminaires to replace inefficient high pressure sodium cobra head street lights, driving economic, environmental and municipal service benefits through Senergy's street lighting program. Lighting Science Group and Senergy will coordinate marketing efforts nationwide.

AIXTRON AG today announced that its next generation MOCVD Platform AIX G5 HT has demonstrated high quality GaN deposition at very high growth rates and high pressure above 600mbar and superior GaN/InGaN uniformities. The epitaxial runs were performed at Epistar Corporation, located in the Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park, Taiwan consecutively without reactor baking or swapping of any parts. The MOCVD reactor is now being transferred into mass production.

EvoLucia, Inc., the LED lighting division of Sarasota-based Sunovia Energy Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: SUNV), announced today that they secured a General Services Administration (GSA) contract award. Sunovia expects that the GSA award will help accelerate government sales, as government customers can now buy the company’s proprietary LED lighting products directly, without having to obtain a competitive bid.