Despite of downpours and strong gusts caused by severe tropical storm Trami that hit Taiwan on Aug. 21, 2013, optical inspection giant KLA-Tencor Corporation outlined its 2013 product plans and business strategy at a press conference in Taipei that day. KLA-Tencor that usually keeps a low profile responded to questions concerning competitor Hermes Microvision Inc. (HMI), a large Taiwanese E-beam inspection equipment manufacturer. KLA-Tencor emphasized, while E-beams have higher resolution than optics, its inspection speed is too slow, and pointed out optical inspection is still the mainstream inspection method on the market. The company also announced it will be establishing equipment training centers in Taiwan, which reflects the aim of KLA-Tencor’s trip to the country to firmly establish its presence.

ON Semiconductor Corporation has named Paul Rolls Executive Vice President (EVP) of Worldwide Sales and Marketing to replace his retiring predecessor. Keith Jackson, president and chief executive officer (CEO), ON Semiconductor Corporation, said,“Paul is a proven leader with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. He brings a valuable combination of sales and business insight to his new role and is well-equipped to help us grow our business at a rate that outpaces the market.” Mr. Rolls has more than 25 years of technology sales, and ...

The Comal School District (“District”) in San Antonio is installing indoor and outdoor lighting and controls from Acuity Brands in schools across the district to achieve significant energy and maintenance savings. The District needed energy efficient lighting and controls solutions for multiple high performance school designs.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors, is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high-power, high-speed 940 nm infrared (IR) emitter for gesture remote control applications. Offering high radiant power of 40 mW at 100 mA, the VSLB9530S is offered in a clear molded, leaded TELUX package with an oval lens designed to support an angle of half intensity of ± 18° in the vertical direction and ± 36° in the horizontal direction.

Lighting manufacturer OSRAM (Munich/Germany) and electronics manufacturer Sharp Corp. (Osaka/Japan) have entered into a comprehensive agreement about the cross licensing of patents. The agreement comprises patents of both companies’ in the field of opto-electronic semiconductor components as well as in the area of lighting products including such components. It extends from LED chips and laser diode chips through modules to luminaires. In the past years, OSRAM has already entered into similar agreements with other big players in this market like Nichia, P...

By Switching to LED lighting, the United States could save billions in energy costs by reduce energy consumption by 50%.

U.S. nonprofit independent product-testing organization Consumer Reports October issue cover story includes ratings of dozens of different types of LED and CFL bulbs. The report also features a room-by-room guide to choosing the best LEDs and CFLs, and a clip-and-save lightbulb buying guide that you can take shopping. The guide explains the lightbulb lingo you'll see on packaging, and the pros and cons of LED, CFL and halogen bulbs.

GE Lighting has entered a joint-development agreement with Cooledge Lighting Inc. to develop a customized GE Lightech™ LED driver as a key component in Cooledge's first full range of LED light sheet solutions for fixture companies, which debut this week at the LightFair International trade show in Philadelphia.

ETi Solid State Lighting Inc. announced the addition of two 4’ integral linear LED tubes to the DesignLights Consortium® Qualified Product List (DLC QPL). ETi’s 4’ integral linear LED tubes offer a brighter, more efficient option to replace standard fluorescent tubes.

Lyon Lighting is pleased to announce that they have a new line of lights which are ideal for the darker nights that are on their way.

Furi Electronics will be holding a shareholders’ meeting on Sept. 2 to decide on the company’s private investments to acquire 92.8% of MR LED Photoelectricity Co. stock shares. According to the transfer of stock rights agreement, once the deal is sealed MR Photoelectricity’s 2013-2015 financial reports will belong to the parent company. Excluding non-recurring profits and losses, MR Photoelectricity’s earnings cannot be less than RMB 30 million (US$ 4.9 million), RMB 35 million and RMB 39 million throughout the three years, and total net profit cannot be lower than RMB 12,000. 

LEDtronics Inc., the pioneers of solid-state, LED lighting design and manufacturing, yesterday announced that their LED lights will help Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino save 291,000 kilowatts of power in one year and receive a $32,000 rebate from the Imperial Irrigation Energy Rewards Rebate Program. “The new LEDs reduce the heat load and offer a whiter, brighter light. And by reducing our energy use from 180 watts ballasted to 41 watts, we qualified for an energy rebate, and this LED lighting project will pay for itself in two and a half years.” ...

Known as a new generation of energy saving luminaries, prices for LEDs are 6-10 times that of their equally luminous counterparts, rare earth phosphor lamps. However, LEDs have much higher energy efficacy which can increase price/performance ratio for high power consuming public places. With soaring inflation and rapidly dropping prices, rare earth phosphor lamp quotas are plummeting. Investors have slowly begun to lose faith in rare earth and as a result orders have decline dramatically.

The medium power LED has risen up in lighting applications, international enterprises are looking for Taiwanese manufacturers with advantages in medium power products as cooperation partners, previously there was news that Epistar and Everlight received OEM orders from international manufacturers. It is reported that Lextar also receives orders for its LED Tube from European and American manufacturers. The medium power has begun to infiltrate LED street lights, and the penetration rate will increase next year. It is understood that Lextar's OEM orders from E...

Diversified technology company 3M has announced its first-time participation at 100% Design, the biggest design event of the year, taking place 18-21 September 2013, Earls Court, London. Designed by New Yorker Todd Bracher, the 3M stand (#E170), located in the Eco Design and Build section of the exhibition, will showcase the very latest product innovations for the architectural and design marketplace, including environmentally sustainable, decorative wall and furniture coverings, colour-shifting glass finishes as well as brand new ultra-sophisticated lighting products, launched recently by 3M in the US.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. introduced the latest iteration of its professional grade Series 9 monitor, the SB971. Featuring quad HD resolution and wide viewing angles, the premium, hand-calibrated Series 9 SB971 was designed for users that require a richer viewing experience, such as photo enthusiasts and graphic artists.

Designed as energy-saving replacements for 100-watt quartz halogen through 175-watt metal halide fixtures, MaxLite introduces its second generation Small LED Flood Lights offered in 15-, 25- and 45-watt styles. Qualified by DesignLights Consortium (DLC), the upgraded Small LED Flood Lights create bright, shadow-free security and general lighting when illuminating façades, landscapes, parking areas and displays in hospitality, public places, office buildings, shopping plazas, apartment complexes, schools, healthcare facilities and other commercial properties. ...

On Aug 22, ForceField Energy Inc. ("ForceField"), an international manufacturer, seller and distributor of energy products and solutions, signed an agreement with Sabia Corporation, a leading hotel and casino owner and operator in Latin America, to supply and install LED lighting at Fantastic Proceres Casino located in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The agreement was a result of the Company's distribution agreement with DEK International, a global supplier of technology for the gaming industry. "This is the first of many potential casino opportun...

Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. (Revolution Lighting), a U.S. LED lighting manufacturer, announced that it has closed its acquisition of Relume Technologies (Relume).

Montreal's landmark Notre-Dame Basilica has installed over 150 LED fixtures from Lumenpulse Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions. A designated national historic site, the Basilica has used Lumenpulse's innovative technology to completely redesign the structure's exterior lighting scheme, halving total energy consumption while accentuating the building's heritage architecture.

Due to the banishment of low efficiency illuminants, modern LED-lighting solutions are enjoying an increase in popularity and the lighting market is gradually adapting to these changes.

Lighting is an essential and important part of the automotive shopping experience, but also one of its greatest expenses, accounting for more than 45% of a dealership’s energy costs. Hubbell Lighting today announced a new solution to slash those costs, enhance the quality of light and reduce the financial risk of upgrades–resulting in up to a four percent increase in earnings before taxes at a typical dealership.

GE announced plans to invest US$ 30 million to expand manufacturing capacity in U.S. The investment will add more than 150 jobs at three GE Lighting plants to meet growing consumer demand for energy-efficient incandescent bulbs. The U.S. produced incandescent bulbs will be sold at 3,400 U.S. Walmart stores by summer 2014. 

At One Angel Square, Manchester, stands the landmark building that houses the Co-operative Group’s new headquarters. Striking in its architecture, it is an expression of the Co-op’s values and commitment to the environment: it is a statement for sustainability. The UK manufacturer has provided over 11,000 luminaries throughout the office and communal areas in the headquarters.

After The Japanese Patent Office (JPO) rendered Nichia’s patent JP2780691 invalid on November 12, 2012, Nichia decided to file for a Correction Trial at the JPO to conduct claim amendment. Subsequent to the trial procedure, the JPO upheld its previous decision to invalidate all claims of JP'691 again. Everlight applauds this decision. Everlight is pleased to say that both the civil and administrative actions brought by Nichia in 2011 obtained their final judgments that Nichia was defeated. Nichia hence turned to its hometown Japan to stir up patent ...

In line with recent reports, Toshiba International Corporation’s LED Lighting Division recently released their new high lumen output BR40 LED lamps, which serve as a direct replacement for 65-watt incandescent bulbs (using new ENERGY STAR criteria). With a rated life of 40,000 hours, the BR40 is ideal for recessed downlights and open hanging fixtures. The BR40 is available in 2700K (950 lumens) and 4000K (1050 lumens) color temperatures. It features improved dimming, undergoing ENERGY STAR and Lutron dimmer testing and offers a high powe...

Opto Diode Corp, a division in the Photonics Group of ITW, has launched the OD-669-850 high-power gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) infrared LED (IRLED) illuminator. Suitable for night-vision illumination tasks, it features ultra-high optical output, from minimum of 800mW to 1250mW and a peak emission wavelength of 850nm. Spectral bandwidth at 50% is typically 40nm, and the half-intensity beam angle is 120 degrees. All surfaces on the standard 2-lead, TO-66 electrically isolated package are gold plate. The OD-669-850’s operating and storage tempera...

A versatile and all-purpose LED lighting solution for a variety of commercial and industrial settings, GE’s compact and sleek low bay Albeo™ ALC4-Series is a reduced-maintenance alternative to linear fluorescent lamps. Offering flexible and customizable options for such qualities as CCT, CRI, lumen output and light distribution, the platform of the Albeo ALC4-Series fits a wide variety of needs and applications in office, retail, education, health care and light industrial facilities—especially those with task or display areas where optimal color q...

According to reports, Access Fixtures introduced LED turtle friendly lights to protect sea turtle hatchlings. Also known as wildlife lights, the turtle friendly LED bollard lights use 7 watt amber LEDs that are visible to humans, but not to turtles. The bollard lights are ideal for waterfront areas that are visible from the beach, including private properties, condos, country clubs and marinas. Furthermore, the LEDs are energy efficient, long-lasting, and require low maintenance. "The demand for turtle-friendly lighting has increased now that many waterfront locati...

The WTO lawsuit is expected to reach a verdict at the end of this year. Members of the Chinese Society of Rare Earths (CSRE) and Association of Rare Earth Industry (ACREI) have expressed that China has a high chance of losing the lawsuit and which will lead to substantial changes in policies towards exports.