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.

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.

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

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. 

Tridonic Dresden, the former LEDON OLED lighting, and Franhofer COMEDD are presenting a desk luminaire with flexible OLED at the Plastic Electronics 2013. The product is the result from a joint OLED project R2flex that was focused on the production of highly efficient organic devices on flexible substrates, manufactured in a roll-to-roll process technology. The project that successfully concluded recently, was funded by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research Germany (BMBF) with a total sum of about 11 million Euros over a period of 2.5 years.

The modular headquarters of the Organizing Committee  for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games  is the first commercial building in Brazil to adopt GE Lighting’s Lumination™ ET Series Recessed LED Troffer, an ultra-thin fixture as thin as the width of a finger that brings modern styling to traditionally uninspired commercial ceiling spaces.

The lighting specialists at Lights 4 Living have responded to the design of a chandelier which creates a forest in the room.

Nanoelectronics research centrer Imec of Belgium and Veeco Instruments Inc. are collaborating on a project aimed at lowering the cost of producing gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) -based power devices and LEDs.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Primoceler, a microfabrication company specializing in laser micro welding and scribing of transparent materials, has developed the first sapphire-to-sapphire welding process.

A recent article by U.S. IT website CNET outlined “Seven problems with current OLED televisions”. Although, OLED TV has better performance and good potential, in the short-term it still faces seven issues including high prices, low yields, and no technology standards. Below is are seven reasons highlighted by CNET article “Seven problems with current OLED televisions” as to why consumers should think twice before purchasing an OLED TV in 2013:

Researchers in Okinawa Japan have developed a communication system which uses LED lights as a medium for underwater communication. The device works by first taking sound and converting it into a light signal. The LED light will then transmit the signal to the other person’s receiver where it is reverted back to sound.

Larson Electronics has announced the release of an explosion proof LED blasting gun light designed to handle the extreme conditions of industrial blasting operations. The BLG-LED-7W Hazardous Location LED Blasting Gun Light mounts to any standard blasting gun and provides high power illumination combined with extreme durability.

PAR floodlights capable of dimming to less than 5 percent.

Venture firm LAMPServe in Naha Okinawa Japan is a company researching LED visual light communication technology. In September the company plans to conduct a worldwide outdoor lighting demonstration experiment and if successful will present the lighting in areas that lack communication infrastructure like Africa, Asia, and emerging market countries.

Intematix Corporation announced that a sample set of lighting modules using its remote phosphors have reached 6,000 hours of life testing with 100% of initial lumens maintained as measured by TÜV SÜD, an independent testing laboratory.  Testing time of 6,000 hours is the minimum typically required to qualify for ENERGY STAR and DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) standards for LED lighting.

Secondary optic manufacturer Ledlink felt the effects of increased LED lighting demands when their originally predicted capital expenditure of US $7 million for 2013 instead reached that of US $8 million. Ledlink chairman Tang Delong stated that after the 2Q13 production launch of their newly acquired factory in Yangzhou, the next goal was to increase self manufacturing for mold production with an estimated investment of about US $15 million in order to increase the volume of machines. Starting from November this year, one month’s operation quantity will increase from 100 sets to 150 sets.