2024-06-06

A legend of the screen celebrates its 70th birthday: the XBO® projection lamp from OSRAM

OSRAM’s XBO® projection lamp – “Made in Germany” – revolutionized cinema projection when it first appeared in 1954, and even went on to win an OSCAR®. In the 2000s, OSRAM was a major player in the transition to digital cinema, and remains a reliable partner for cinema operators (now producing under the name of ams OSRAM). From June 17 to 20, ams OSRAM will once again have a stand at CineEurope in Barcelona. Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (5 June 2024) – Its debut in 1954 was h...
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2024-06-05

ImageNet and Daktronics Deliver Immersive LED Video Wall Experience to Flogistix

Daktronics worked with ImageNet Consulting and Rand Elliott Architects to install a new LED video wall for Flogistix, petroleum engineering and technology experts in the gas and oil industry. The display was recently installed at the company’s corporate space in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to create an immersive conference room experience. The relationship between Rand Elliott Architects and ImageNet Consulting was leveraged to determine the purpose and story behind the space, and then the technology side was researched. Daktronics IMD (Integrated Matrix ...
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2024-06-05

Daktronics Brings Flip Chip CoB LED to the ProAV Market

Daktronics has released its Flip-Chip COB (Chip On Board) LED display technology worldwide. The company’s latest Narrow Pixel Pitch (NPP) product family brings tighter pixel spacings ranging from 1.8 millimeters to 0.9 millimeters with increased durability and lower power consumption. The new COB technology provides an alternative to traditional Surface Mount Device (SMD) and Integrated Matrix Device (IMD) LED options. It brings a lower amount of heat to the display face and removes the wire bonds to increase reliability. It also decreases the...
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2024-06-05

Cooler Master’s Latest GP57ZS Ultrawide Monitor has a Massive 54-inch Curved Mini LED Panel with Dual 4K

Immersive entertainment takes one step forward with Cooler Master‘s latest display, unveiled at the Computex 2024 Taipei International Computer Show – the GP57ZS. This behemoth boasts a massive 54-inch curved Mini LED panel. While detailed specs haven’t been officially revealed by Cooler Master, information gleaned from the display itself confirms a “dual 4K” resolution, technically known as DUHD (7680 x 2160 pixels). This translates to incredible image clarity and sharpness, ideal for displaying intricate details in games or high-resol...
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2024-06-05

Planar Intros 109” MicroLED as Replacement for Projection

Planar announced an expansion to the Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED platform with the introduction of a 109-inch size and MicroLED technology. Available in Full HD resolution and 800-nit brightness, Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED 109-inch and 136-inch display models now offer customers three times more brightness while consuming much less power per unit of brightness. With the addition of MicroLED technology, the platform also delivers deeper blacks and better contrast for superior, wide-viewing visual performance. This enhances simulta...
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2024-06-04

TCL launches world's largest premium QD-Mini LED TV 115" X955 Max

LAHORE - TCL, Pakistan's leading LED TV brand, recently launched its newest range of Mini and QD-Mini LED TVs, including the 115” X955 Max, which is the world's largest QD-Mini LED TV. This new line of televisions sets a new standard in home entertainment with its advanced technology and superior visual and audio performance. The launch event, held in Karachi, showcased the impressive 115” X955 Max QD-Mini LED TV, the first of its kind and the world’s largest QD-Mini LED TV. This TV provides viewers with...
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2024-06-04

New feature Smart Dimming ensures the right light spectrum at the right time

RED Horticulture will unveil its latest innovation in smart greenhouse lighting during GreenTech 2024, Smart Dimming. This feature optimizes artificial light usage by dynamically adjusting the spectrum based on real-time sunlight intensity, ensuring energy efficiency without compromising crop growth. "Smart Dimming provides what's best for the crop. The right light at the right time", said Regnier Ten Haaf, Commercial Subsidiary Director of RED horticulture. "Our photobiology knowledge is the key difference by making the perfect trade-off between the ...
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2024-06-04

Geely Auto Gears up NEV Transformation and Innovation with Long-Term SiC Supply Agreement and Joint Lab with STMicroelectronics

ST’s third generation SiC MOSFETs help increase the powertrain efficiency for Geely Auto Group battery electric vehicles. Innovation Joint Lab set up to support the development of smart, electrified and connected cars. STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Geely Auto Group (HKEX: HK0175), a global leading automobile and new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, today announced they have signed a long-term Silicon Carbide (SiC) supply agreeme...
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2024-06-03

ZKW works together with the Four Rings for the Matrix LED headlights in the Audi Q8

Audi’s new SUV flagship relies on premium technology and clear design. The HD Matrix LED headlights from ZKW, developed jointly with Audi, are a perfect match. The premium lighting system offers digital daytime running lights with selectable, digital light signatures that allow the headlights to be customized. An optional additional laser high beam provides even more range. The high-tech headlamp also has a dynamic indicator light and a blue ambient light for the laser. Development and production of the premium lighting system are based in Wieselburg. “The pr...
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2024-06-03

LED or LCD Display: Which One Is More Energy-Saving?

When choosing a display, energy consumption is an important factor to consider. In today’s energy-conscious world, understanding the power usage of different technologies can help reduce electricity bills and minimize environmental impact. This article will compare the power consumption of LED and LCD displays to determine which is the better choice for energy savings. Understanding the differences between these technologies will help you make an informed decision. Understanding LED and LCD Technologies Understanding the basics of LED and LCD technolog...
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2024-06-03

Guinness World Record for Qatar Expo Illuminated by Absen LED Screens

At the recent Qatar Expo, a remarkable achievement was celebrated as the event set a new Guinness World Record. This prestigious accolade was made possible through the innovative use of Absen’s state-of-the-art LED display technology. The project, conceived and coordinated by Cityneon, showcased the unparalleled capabilities of Absen’s LED screens, marking a significant milestone in the world of visual displays. Bringing the latest ground-breaking technological advances in a variety of fields, the Qatar Expo is a prestigious international event that draws...
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2024-06-03

LG QNED90T/LG QNED91T review: a feature-rich TV that suffers from mini-LED's biggest flaw

LG QNED90T/LG QNED91T REVIEW: TWO MINUTE REVIEW The LG QNED91T, the company's flagship 4K model in its mini-LED ‘QNED’ range, is a TV with mixed performance. It’s stacked with smart and gaming features that will keep many people happy, but the picture and sound quality are inconsistent, succeeding in some areas, but failing in other crucial ones. It’s worth noting that in the US, this TV is called the LG QNED90 and comes with a pair of feet instead of a central pedestal stand. Priced at $1,...
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2024-06-03

Hisense, Abenson bring unparalleled gaming, entertainment experience with new Hisense U8K 85-inch Mini LED Pro TV

Finden Technologies, Inc. the Philippine exclusive distributor of Hisense televisions, in collaboration with Abenson, proudly launched on May 29 the highly anticipated Hisense 55/65/75 inch Mini LED TVs and the massive 85-inch Mini LED Pro. This groundbreaking television has quickly earned the title of MVP of TVs in the realms of gaming and entertainment, setting new standards for home viewing experiences. Shown here are (from left) Crizza Kaw, Sales Effectiveness Manager, Finden Technologies Inc., Gladdys Galura, Account Executive, Finden Te...
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2024-05-31

ams OSRAM plans to significantly expand production and chip technologies in Styria by 2030 as part of the European Chips Act

Planned investment in new generations of innovative microchips totalling EUR 588 Mio. by 2030 to meet growing demand for applications in medical technology, industry and consumer handhelds. Federal Minister of Labour and Economy Martin Kocher welcomes and supports the application for funding as part of the European Chips Act The requested funding of up to EUR 200 Mio. is part of important investments by ams OSRAM in Austria in the development and production of future generations of microchips “Made in Europe” In the midterm future, ap...
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2024-05-29

Ledman’s PM Glass Substrate Micro LED Display Panels Have Realized Small-batch Trial Production

Ledman has been proactively researching technologies and processes related to glass substrates and officially launched the world’s first PM Glass Substrate Micro LED display in October last year. At that time, the market did not realize that this exploration could potentially open up a new competitive field. By innovatively applying PM Glass Substrate technology, Ledman is capable of creating high-cost-performance products that excel in energy efficiency, screen temperature control, and significantly lower costs. This innovation is seen as a crucial entry point for pu...
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2024-05-29

UK wafer fab faces possible sale or closure, says report

A UK wafer fab is facing the possibility of sale or closure as a result of Apple ending a supply deal, according to the Daily Telegraph. The wafer fab is at Newton Aycliffe in County Durham in the north of England and is owned by materials, networking and laser technology firm Coherent Corp. (Saxonburg, Pennsylvania). The newspaper reported that local management have said a strategic review could result in the wafer fab being sold. The report also said that a last-time-buy notice had been issued to customers. The wafer fab had been making compound semiconductor co...
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2024-05-29

Goodbye Full Array LEDs — why Mini-LED TVs are here to stay

With better precision Mini-LED TVs trump older FALD screens (Image credit: TCL) Mini-LED TVs are taking the world by storm and despite being the clear winner in dimming technology, Full Array LEDs are going by the wayside in favor of the better balanced and brighter option in the market. Leading the Mini-LED revolution are TCL and Hisense, both of which have launched exciting new Mini-LED offerings that could be among the best TVs to release this year. Last year’s Hisense U8K Mini-LED TV was among our top picks of 2023, and th...
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2024-05-29

New Planar Luminate Ultra W Series Adds Wide Aspect Ratio to Portfolio of High Bright, Fine Pitch Outdoor LED Displays

New Planar Luminate Ultra W Series Adds Wide Aspect Ratio to Portfolio of High Bright, Fine Pitch Outdoor LED Displays Leading-edge fine pixel pitch LED video wall display sets a new standard for close-up outdoor viewing with a 16:9 wide form factor, MicroLED technology, front-service ruggedization and pre-configured sizes Planar expands outdoor fine pitch MicroLED portfolio with wide aspect ratio Planar Luminate Ultra Wide Series (Photo: Business Wire) Planar Luminate Ultra W Complete delivers pre-configured fine pitch outdoor MicroLE...
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2024-05-29

Tianma shows its latest OLEDs and MicroLEDs at Displayweek 2024

China-based Tianma had an impressive booth at Displayweek 2024, showing numerous OLED and microLED displays and prototypes. For the automotive market, Tianma showed three new display prototypes. First up is a 13" slidable OLED, with an embedded touch panel, aimed towards car dashboards or center controls. The second display is a 13-inch "dynamic" OLED, this is a flexible bendable display that can bend over 200,000 times. The display has a 200 mm radius, and is covered by Corning's LivingHinge automotive flexible cover glass. The third ...
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2024-05-28

German travel trade show installs 840 sq metre video wall

Innlights Displaysolutions’ 105m x 8m display, which comprised 17,640 pixels by 1,344 pixels, showcased a presentation by Oman to about 3,000 guests at the opening event of ITB. Photo: Innlights Displaysolutions Innlights Displaysolutions has provided an 840 sq metre video wall for the opening event of the ITB travel show in Berlin. The 105m by 8m display – which comprised 17,640 pixels by 1,344 pixels – showcased a presentation by this year’s guest country, Oman, to about 3,000 guests. The LED modules were managed by an InnVision S...
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2024-05-28

Finnish grower and university launch strawberry R&D project

Robbe's Little Garden and the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Myrrmäki entered a joint research, testing year-round strawberry cultivation in a closed environment. The so-called Urbanfarmlab is developing solutions that are set to be adopted at an industrial scale. "We want to look at the possibilities of growing strawberries year-round. Foreseeing that there will be a future demand for 12 months per year as Finnish customers are demanding local production of fresh fruit, as well as vegetables," says Robbe Jordas, Founder of Robbe's Li...
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2024-05-28

Visionox shows its latest OLED and MicroLEDs at Displayweek 2024

During Displayweek 2024, Visionox demonstrated many OLED display technologies and panels, and also an interesting microLED prototypes (produced by its subsidiarity Vistar).<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2WzTKSHi-qE?si=IvjJc-uDjUZMnEO-" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Visionox is in the final stages of development of it...
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2024-05-28

Leyard introduces all-in-one microLED video wall solution

VDS Complete, which features COB technology, is available in five screen sizes, ranging from 108″ to 217″, with 16:9 or 32:9 aspect ratios and pixel pitches ranging from 0.7mm to 1.8mm. Leyard Europe has launched an all-in-one “microLED” video wall solution for meeting rooms and public areas. VDS Complete is based on the company’s microLED chip-on-board (COB) technology and is available in 108”, 136”, 163”, 196” and 217” models, with 16:9 or 32:9 aspect ratios. The solution offers full HD, 4K a...
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2024-05-27

Porotech Wins 2024 SID Best MicroLED-Based Technology

Porotech, a pioneer in micro-LED and GaN-based semiconductor material technology, garnered significant acclaim from professionals at the annual optical-display industry event, SID Display Week 2024. With its world-first microLED projector, Porotech was honoured with the “Best MicroLED-Based Technology” award. Porotech will exhibit many state-of-art technology products at the SID Display Week from May 14 to 16, 2024; in addition to the PoroGaN® monochrome 0.26″ RGB microdisplay, the exclusive DPT® (Dynamic Pixel Tuning&...
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2024-05-27

Louisiana Tech Planning Big Things for Home Football Experience with New Daktronics Audiovisual System

3,240-square-foot end zone display, custom audio system headed to Joe Aillet Stadium in 2024 3,240-square-foot end zone display, custom audio system headed to Joe Aillet Stadium in 2024 BROOKINGS, S.D. – May 24, 2024 – Catering to Bulldogs football fans, Louisiana Tech University has partnered with Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, for a new audiovisual experience at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. A custom audio system along with a 3,240-square-foot end zone video display will be installed before the 2...
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2024-05-24

Viture's XR Pro AR glasses deliver higher refresh rates, larger and brighter displays, improved clarity, and more

An impressive follow up to our favorite pair of AR glasses Viture's latest Pro AR glasses offer larger screens, faster refresh rates, and brighter displays for an enhanced experience. The new glasses also deliver improved clarity and electromic capabilities that block out 99.9% of light, making it a great choice for productivity and entertainment. With a limited-time discount, now is the perfect opportunity to upgrade to Viture's high-performance AR glasses. If you do a quick Google or Amazon search, you'll find that there's no shortage of di...
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2024-05-24

Hobolite Micro 8W LED Lighting Kit: Small with big impact

I’m fast becoming a big fan of pretty much anything Hobolite produces these days and this little Micro 8W LED Lighting Kit by Hobolite is no different. I adore the ease of use and convenience for still life. I took it mushrooming in a forest, in product shots and even creative portraits. The fact that it’s so small it easily fits in your hand or pocket and well, and looks so cool too. Hobolite products just work straight out of the box, brilliant. I recently got to check out the Hobolite Micro 8W Bi-Colour continuous LED. The Hobolite Micro fits e...
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2024-05-24

ImageNet and Daktronics Deliver LED Video Wall Experience for Flogistix

Corporate conference space brought to life with versatile display system BROOKINGS, S.D. – May 22, 2024 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, in partnership with ImageNet Consulting and Rand Elliott Architects, manufactured and installed a new LED video wall for Flogistix, petroleum engineering and technology experts in the gas and oil industry. The display was recently installed at the company’s corporate space in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to create an immersive conference room experience. The relationship be...
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2024-05-24

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT 3D SENSING

Coherent is a leading provider of advanced illumination solutions for 3D sensing applications. The world is three dimensional. That statement is so obvious that most of us never question how we perceive it. But, in fact, each of our eyes captures a flat image – just like a camera. And it’s only in our brains that the magic of forming a 3D perception from those two flat images occurs. Today, we increasingly ask digital systems to interact with the 3D world – whether it’s to interpret gestural controls, perform facial recognition, or automatically pilot...
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2024-05-24

Smartkem debuts first microLED display demo at Display Week 2024

Smartkem, a company that makes semiconductor polymer transistors, has just debuted its first demo of a microLED display using its proprietary OTFT materials at Display Week 2024 in San Jose. Evident from the exhibitors at Display Week 2024 is that they recognise the inherent advantages and inevitability of microLED display mass adoption – high durability, extremely strong brightness, a de-coupled production process and high aperture ratio – all of which Smartkem’s OTFT technology can deliver at a much lower cost due to its low temperature processin...
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Violumas, provider of high-power UV LED solutions and inventor of 3-PAD LED technology, is proud to launch the release of new 275nm and 265nm LEDs in mid-power, high-power, and high-density packages. The radiant flux of the new 275nm and 265nm... READ MORE

DURHAM, NC – November 12, 2024 –– Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), today announced the launch of its new CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam™ Technology, a groundbreaking advancement for the LED signage market... READ MORE