How do people interact with the surroundings at night? This must be achieved through light. However, according to a survey conducted by Coretronic Culture and Arts Foundation (CCAF), there are 97% of Taiwan’s residents admit that our cities need better lighting infrastructure. For this reason, the association launched an event to improve the lighting condition and reveal the importance of appropriate lighting design.

The Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China on the 3rd released news on their website that the expert panel discussion over the “LED lighting standard optical component technology and management system” policy is convening in Guangzhou. The policy was first initiated in Guangdong and must go through expert appraisal before being passed.

The K3 series LED grow lights are comprised of high powered 3 Watt LEDs featuring a proprietary intensified spectrum designed for flowering large yields. This revolutionary series of LED grow lights will produce the biggest and best yields, while consuming approximately half the electricity and producing virtually no heat. The Kind LED Grow Light will cultivate record breaking yields, both in quantity and quality, while running quieter, cooler, and more efficiently than any other grow light.

GiSTEQ, a photographic equipment and accessory manufacturer since 2010, announced this week the launch of a new product line for LED camera lights – the Flashmate series. They are high quality, easy to use and affordable.

E-lite star™, a registered brand of Excellence Optoelectronics Inc.(EOI) for all outdoor and industrial LED lighting products, has announced the launch of new residential LED streetlight SL3c series with the promise of delivering payback in one year and up to 65% in energy savings.  The SL3c luminaire comes in 28W and 38W that can replace 70W to 100W equivalents of high pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures. Combined with the fact that it only weighs 5.44 kg (12 lbs) and has an output of 2940~3990 lm, it is now the right time for municipalities, small or big cities, utilities, and private owners to consider switching to LED lighting. 

Engineered Material Systems (EMS), a global supplier of electronic materials for circuit assembly applications debuts its CA-195 high thermal conductivity, low cost electrically conductive LED die attach adhesive for attaching LED and other small semiconductor die to silver and copper lead frames. 

Supplier of industrial lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new mobile light tower designed for mobility and efficient stand alone operation. The WCDE-4-4X300W-LED Mobile Light Tower can effectively illuminate up to 6 acres and incorporates LED lighting technology to achieve exceptional efficiency and run time.

The new Volkswagen Golf R is one such vehicle. The Golf has always been a friendly looking car; even in the sporty GTI and R forms. With the new LED lights on vehicles, this friendly, unimposing attribute has turned aggressive without being too intimidating. The Mk VII R features great semi-square LEDs up front that mold into the shape of the hood – the effect is a car that looks like it is staring you down.

Inc. 5000 annual list reveals some of America’s top growing companies based on revenue growth from 2009 to 2012 in a variety of industries.

Affected by the end of China’s Home Appliance Subsidies, demands for large size LED-backlit products waned in 3Q13. Citibank’s report forecasted large size backlight LED revenues for Epistar Corp. and Everlight Electronics, leaders in Taiwan’s LED upstream and downstream markets. The entry of lighting demands will alleviate the stress manufacturers are under from sliding LED-backlit demands. 

Presentation examines process optimization for wide IO Package-on-Package implementation

As flip chip technology gradually matures, global LED manufacturers are actively developing the technology. Flip chip technology flips over the LED in a face down orientation and places the electrode on LED chips into direct contact with substrates. This technology gives LED chips advantages that include a larger light-emitting area, better heat dissipation, and does not require wire-bonding. Flip chip technology was one of the most popular topics at the LED Taiwan’s, Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), 2013 Automation Technology for Solid State Lighting Workshop on Sept. 5, 2013. 

This year is the start of a new era in TV with both Samsung and Son有 unveiling curved designs. Technology giants Sony and Samsung both highlighted their newest curved TV designs at IFA 2013.

Nikon Introduces the New Nikon LD-1000 LED Movie Light, a Compact LED Light for Nikon 1 System and COOLPIX Cameras. The Nikon LD-1000 LED Movie Light Provides Additional Illumination When Capturing Still Images and HD Movies.

Lumenpulse Inc., a manufacturer of architectural LED lighting solutions, has completed an installation of its breakthrough Lumentalk technology, converting the Buckley Recital Hall at Massachusetts' Amherst College into a LED-powered performance space for the 21st century.

The experts at Lights 4 Living have responded to a poster that uses conductive ink to transform into a LED lamp.

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., announced that its energy-efficient LED T8 EasiRetrofit tubes are now qualified by Design Lights Consortium (DLC) for utility rebates.

Precision-Paragon [P2] Releases Energy-Efficient SIL and CKL

Larson Electronics has announced the release of a pedestal mounted work light designed for high output and versatile portability. The WAL-PM-150LED Portable LED Work Area Light produces 12,000 lumens of light output and features a rugged aluminum pedestal mount for convenient portability.

Following the expansion of the LED lighting market, Epistar president Li Bingjie during an interview on September 4th pointed out that once LED lighting permeability broke 10 percent, usage rate increased exponentially. LED lighting wafer usage by 2015 is estimated to equal that of backlight usage. Epistar’s lighting market strategy is therefore focused on increasing market share.

LED wafer manufacturer Epistar’s president Li Bingjie revealed that with the company successful entrance into supply chains of European and Asian based automotive makers, their next target is the Korean automotive supply chain.

Taking the visitors on a journey to space and back.

Phoenix Products Company, Inc. announces the launch of the DLAW, a 16W LED Task Light that provides a lucrative option over similar non-LED fixtures and proposes a price reduction of up to 52 percent.

Cree LED Lighting Delivers Savings and Rapid Payback at New South Lake Tahoe Location 

UV LED curing systems technology company Air Motion Systems | AMS is set to showcase the latest generation power series from its Peak LED-UV platform for instant UV curing in high speed offset, flexo and inkjet printing applications

The first electric utility and wall dimmable 60W-incandescent-replacement LED light "bulb" priced under US$10

SEMICON Taiwan Semiconductor exhibition and LED Taiwan held a press conference yesterday before the exhibition officially launched on September 4th. SEMICON expressed that global semiconductor growth is stable and capital for 2013 is expected to be similar to that of 2012, with hopes that capital in 2014 will return to NT $44 Billion. 

LED Taiwan’s 2013 Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) exhibition will be launched on Sept. 4, 2013 to present the latest technology from domestic and international LED manufacturers and suppliers. Main themes of forums hosted at the show will include “LED technology forum,” “2013 Automation Technology for Solid-State Lighting Workshop,” and “TechXPOT”. Over the last year, the LED industry has been more cautious in expansions, and has been elevating its oversupply situation. 

Philips (China) Investment Co.,Ltd yesterday announced the establishment of Philips Energy Service Company (ESCO) in Wuhan.

China’s LED exports are impacted by a new wave of foreign technical barriers. According to market statistics, since 2012 the U.S., EU, Japan and other country and regions are implementing new LED standards. On Feb. 1, 2013, the EU stipulated all imported luminaires must enhance Electric and Magnetic Force (EMF) tests. Recently, the EU has also issued a new LED energy efficiency regulation that required all products exported to EU must meet the new standard starting from Sept. 1. The LED product lighting efficiency will be gradually raised though three phases starting from Sept. 1, 2013, Sept. 1, 2014, and Sept. 1, 2016.