Growing demands in the LED market were fueled by decreased product prices, government bans on incandescent light bulbs, and shift away from traditional lighting to more energy efficient LEDs. Financial service company Credit Suisse believes that from the current state of the industry, LED manufacturers have already begun moving in two different directions, with manufactures including Phillips Lumileds, OSRAM, CREE, Samsun LED, and Innotek mainly moving towards products and manufacturers such as Epistar, Lextar, and Seoul Semiconductors towards OEM

Traditional halogen track, spotlights, down lights and other common lighting can be easily and inexpensively upgraded to super-efficient LED Lighting. LED Canada’s new 5-watt COB LED GU10 and 5-watt COB LED MR16 are now available under CA$ 15 (US$ 14.21).

Advertising.my will be expanding its LED-based advertising services to Langkawi and Port Dickson, 2 of the top tourist destinations in Malaysia.

The dazzling display of 1,680 Philips Lumiblade GL26 tiles was installed in one of the largest OLED installation in Southeast Asia by installer SLT Asia in Providence, the Kuala Lumpur VIP club which opened in July, 2013.

EJ Thermal Technologies Inc., a supplier of high performance reliability test systems, has introduced a line of three new LM-80 qualified LED reliability test systems.

LED Canada works together with native leaders to provide low cost, high efficiency LED lights to native communities across Canada, with a "not-just-for-profit" model that delivers profits back to the communities LED Canada works with to stimulate innovation and local development.

The UK’s busiest train station, Clapham Junction, is set to achieve significant energy savings with the introduction of an intelligent lighting control system.

German semiconductor manufacturer, Azzurro LED Technologies, announced during a talk at ICNS-10 that the company’s technology has reached the capability of achieving “1 bin” GaN-on-Si LED wafers. While showing production values of less than 3 nm wavelength uniformity, the 1.0 nm result came straight from development. The record 1.0 nm result demonstrates the capability to achieving “1 bin” GaN-on-Si LED wafers.

The LED specialists at Visible Lighting have reviewed the government’s recent Waste Electrical Equipment (WEEE) consultation, which called for an overhaul of current regulations.

In another step to innovate the future of automotive lighting, Osram takes the opportunity ahead of the Frankfurt International Motor Show to unveil its product roadmap for OLEDs used in automotive applications. “We have essentially achieved road suitability for our OLEDs this year and will be offering initial special equipment based on OLEDs next year," said Ulrich Eisele, head of OLED sector at Osram. "We expect to see OLEDs used in series production of new vehicles by 2016 earliest.” The show is being held from September 12 to September 22, 2013.

Baguio City is the summer capital of The Philippines and an established tourist destination and education hub. Faced with an increase in migration and a high influx of tourists in recent years, city officials embarked on a committed move to revitalize the city through a Clean & Green Environment program. Utilizing energy-efficient roadway lighting is one of the core initiatives, leading to the introduction of energy-efficient LEDs at its streets in an extensive collaboration with GE Lighting.

China’s Jinli city has received RMB $ 2 billion in investment to establish a factory in the city’s economic zone for production of epitaxial wafers. It is expected to have a gross production of 300 million by 2014 becoming the biggest LED industrial base in northern Chin

International semiconductor industry show SEMICON Taiwan will open on September 4th 2013. With LED lighting application development more mature than ever before, intelligent lighting, high energy efficient lighting and household lighting have become the main avenue for the LED application market. LED lighting rapid growth will drive demand for related LED manufacturing equipment and materials.

As EU begins implementations of its new LED standards on Sept. 1, 2013, LED manufacturers based in Shenzhen, China are facing higher entry level and risks. Shenzhen’s LED industry launched a risk management platform on Aug. 30, 2013 that will issue advanced risk alerts, regulate contracts, aid in negotiations, and offer risk consulting to Shenzhen LED manufacturers.

Supervisory Board of Zumtobel AG accepted the resignations of CEO Harald Sommerer and CFO Mathias Dähn effective 30 September 2013. This step had been preceded in recent months by intensive discussions on the future strategic direction of the Zumtobel Group.

New Display Redefines Traditional Tickertape, With Full Color, Multi-Directional Content Featuring Top News Stories and Targeted Advertisements

DER-350 achieves excellent dimming performance for all TRIAC dimmer types

LED manufacturer creates prototype luminaire with networked controls, embedded camera and other high-end technologies.

Aixtron SE announced gas manufacturer Air Water Inc. based in Azumino, Japan has successfully installed a fully automated AIX G5 HT Planetary Reactorin a 8x6-inch configuration for the growth of GaN epitaxial layers. Following the system installation, the company has announced the release of GaN-on-SiC on silicon substrates for this year.

German LED semiconductor manufacturer Osram and Sharp based in Osaka, Japan have entered a cross-licensing agreement comprising of optoelectronic semiconductor components and lighting products including components from both companies.It extends from LED chips and laser diode chips through modules to luminaires.

Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new LED lamp capable of acting as a direct replacement for incandescent bulbs used in standard light sockets. The LED17W-PAR38-WP 17 Watt LED Style Bulb produces more light than 150 incandescent lamps and provides added versatility in the form of multiple color options

Halton Condominium Corporation chooses LED Canada as energy-efficient LED lighting supplier, the most recent project making Burlington, Ontario a hot spot for LED lighting efficiency.

UL, a global independent safety science company, has issued a notification to consumers and retailers that the LED Tube Light identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the U.S. This LED tube light has not been evaluated by UL to any Standards for Safety and it is unknown if this LED tube light complies with any safety requirements.

The Investment Commission approved for Chinese LED epitaxy manufacturer San'an Optoelectronic Co. to invest in Taiwan LED chip supplier Formosa Epitaxy Inc. (ForEpi). Cooperation between the two companies marks a new milestone and will intensify LED industry cross strait co-opetition.

With air pollution becoming an increasing issue, air quality is important now more than ever especially at home. Air purifies are common in household but are often bulky and obtrusive.Turkish design Nariman Bashiri has designed a portable air purifier called the Airion which is small enough to fit into one palm

 LED continues to be the main technology for interior and exterior lighting. The successor, OLED, is already on the starting blocks.Osram Opto Semiconductors (Osram) recently shared its insights on applications and developments in automotive lighting. The German semiconductor manufacturer explains that OLEDs will be the next emerging trend for automotive lighting. 

Interactive chandeliers designed by Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii and manufactured by Japanese semiconductor manufacturer ROHM will be on display at the one of the world’s largest interior design exhibition Maison & Objet that will run from Sept. 6-10 in Paris, France.

The Peugeout 308R design concept radicalizes the boldness of the new 308 while expressing extreme sensation; low posture, wider tracks, toned bodywork, sports vocation - developed by PEUGEOT Sport. The car has a new aggressive look with new LED headlamps and rear lights.

The LED specialists behind Visible Lighting have celebrated the completion of Los Angeles’ LED street light replacement project.

To efficiently light high-traffic outdoor areas, Hubbell Lighting announced today two new high-performance pedestrian post top LED luminaires—Spaulding Lighting’s Peachtree and Vandalia.