D-LED Technologies has recently announced the launch of its new modular 20mm optic holders system “OptoSNAP”. OptoSNAP is a “snap-on” 20mm optic holder and easily attaches itself to an MCPCB / FR4 PCB. OptoSNAP is made out of small interlocking modules which allow the creation of various lengths and combinations. The system is made of 3 parts: 1. Optic Holder 2. Rim cover 3. Closed cover

LUXEON c delivers a more efficient, cost effective LED solution for appliance, portable and personal lighting solutions Addressing the lighting industry’s need for smaller, more powerful, and long-lasting LEDs for applications like refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines, Philips Lumileds today is introducing LUXEON c, the company’s latest addition to its LUXEON power LED portfolio.

Optigami, LLC announces the availability of more efficient LED optics. The MR16 and PAR30 Miro® silver based optics provide upto a 30% efficiency improvement over total internal reflection plastic optics or simple Aluminum reflectors. Optigami’s standard components are intended for illumination applications requiring less than 60 degree full width beam spread where an additional homogenizer is also in use. Optigami is a U.S. startup specializing in the application of laminar 98% reflective material to 3D optical surfaces.

Austriamicrosystems, a designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, today announced the AS3645 LED flash driver. This inductive, ultra-small, high-efficiency single/dual LED flash driver offers 25 percent higher output current than existing equivalents. The higher flash power enhances picture and video quality especially in low light environments at the same system size.

Mains dimmable LED drivers are leading edge and trailing edge compatible

OSTAR Compact: SMT LED for light guides in the automotive sector

With the standard linear packaged selections of 1W and 3.5W EdiLine III series, Edison Opto recently announces a new module selection for EdiLine III arrays. EdiLine III array is factor-mounted with Pb-free reflow soldering on MCPCB. With the MCPCB and provided M2 screw sockets, the EdiLine array is easily-mounted and applied in a variety of fixture or design applications.

JSR Corporation (President: Mitsunobu Koshiba) has announced plans to launch a new series of performance materials by the name of "LUMILON"(TM), materials for high-luminance LEDs. There are growing market needs for high-luminance LEDs, which are extensively being used in a variety of applications such as for in-car use, various lighting fixtures and displays, as components to reduce environmental impact. In order to respond to such market needs, JSR will extend its materials for high-luminance LEDs.

Nexxus Lighting, Inc. announced today it has begun production and shipment of its new Array(TM) Quantum LED R30 replacement light bulb. Developed in conjunction with QD Vision, this is the first commercially available LED lamp that utilizes quantum dots to deliver true 2700deg Kelvin, high-color rendering (91 CRI) incandescent warm white light at an industry leading 60 lumens per watt.

Custom Interconnect (CIL), the Andover-based electronics manufacturing and design company, has used its considerable experience and proven track record in LED design and manufacture to produce a bespoke, high power, uniform, infra-red light-source for Mindstorm Technologies. CIL’s LED solution provides massive advantages over previous light sources used in the system.

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has developed and launched its first leading-edge LED digital signage solution that offers wireless high definition video and audio streaming that is compatible with 3G networks such as AT&T and Wi-Fi and WiMax networks. The LED digital signage solution will provide modular and customizable sizes for displays ranging from 50 inches to stadium-size applications.

Honeywell announced today that its LED wingtip navigation lighting is now standard on new production Airbus A320 Family aircraft, comprising the A318, A319, A320 and A321. Honeywell's LED wingtip navigation lighting lasts up to 40 times longer than current halogen technology, greatly reducing operator maintenance costs. Drop-in LED replacements make maintenance quicker and easier.

The sustainable design of the GreenCobra™ innovatively combines a traditional form with next generation proven performance capabilities.

e:cue lighting control – An OSRAM Company, introduces DMX2CC dimmers for smooth and flicker- free dimming of high power LEDs. Using continuous current dimming method, DMX2CC dimmers enable control of 1W and 3W LEDs via a DMX control unit. Available in six-channel and twelve-channel versions, these devices feature a self-diagnostic test function preventing damage to the unit and LEDs caused by incorrect wiring, open or short circuit, and overheating. This level of preservation is unmatched by competative offerings.

Lemnis Lighting announced today at the Strategies in Light conference in Santa Clara, CA that it has started submitting the first products of a broad portfolio of LED replacements for incandescent and halogen light bulbs for ENERGY STAR® qualification as of August 2010.

At the "Light+Building 2010" in Frankfurt, ERCO is set to make the most extensive product launch in the company’s history. This year, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture and technology will be held from 11–16 April. ERCO’s focus will primarily be on Quintessence, its new range of recessed ceiling luminaires. Innovative, phenomenally comprehensive and user-friendly – this is the short description.

Sharp has developed a new series of high-power LED modules. The six new models of the 'MiniZeni' series, which is the young daughter of the Zenigata series, represent yet another addition to the Sharp LED portfolio. The future-orientated product variants are characterised by four special features: they have compact outer dimensions and are extremely flat, economical and bright.

As long-term cooperation partners, TridonicAtco, Dornbirn (Vorarlberg), and Lumitech, Jennersdorf (Burgenland), have agreed upon extensive collaboration in the field of PI-LED technology.

Grote Industries introduced the sixth member of its advanced LED WhiteLight Work Lamps Portfolio today: the revolutionary Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight With Mounting Bracket.

City of Naperville IL Concludes 6 Month Test Period  PolyBrite International, Inc. developer of Borealis LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps and lighting systems announced today that The City of Naperville has concluded their 6 month LED streetlight testing period with up to 60% savings in energy usage.

DOMINANT introduces a new high intensity white DomiLED, the DomiPlus White (DPW-EJG), which is designed to provide a high intensity light output using a miniature package optimized for application where space is a premium. With an operating current of 60mA, this LED features a typical luminous intensity of 4,500mcd (12.5lm). With its high flux output and convincing luminous intensity, the DPW-EJG reveals its ability being the perfect fit for all lighting applications.

Company Leverages Expertise in Advanced Power Factor Correction, Mixed-Signal Processing and Wireless Networking to Deliver Mass Market Solutions for LED Driver Electronics and Networked Lighting Controls

Compact Design Provides Superior Brightness in a Low Profile Package for Easy Implementation

The new stamped circuit board (SCB) technology available from Heraeus opens up a whole new concept of thermal management geared towards the realization of reliable and economic solutions in the area of thermal dissipation. The demands placed on electronic systems are continually growing, whilst the systems themselves are become ever smaller and increasingly complex. Heraeus‘ reaction to this ongoing trend towards miniaturization has been to develop a sophisticated smart solution. The SCB technology is specially designed for small circuits.

Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), Inc., developer of the world’s most efficient LED-based display backlights, is continuing its technological progress with a new range of LED-based edge-lit illumination solutions to expand its offerings beyond LCDs, keyboards and keypads and into areas of egress lighting and general illumination.

StreetSENSE RS Series effectively directs light where it’s needed, reduces energy consumption and dramatically cuts maintenance costs by eliminating the constant replacement of expensive outdated mercury vapor and metal halide fixtures

With Streetlight Advanced OSRAM provides an efficient and future-proof solution for technical and decorative street lighting with LED. This durable module enables lighting without distracting stray light plus easy maintenance thanks to a lamp socket that is installed once only. In addition to that the module is sustainable due to its standardised, consistent system interfaces as well as unchanging dimensions.

The new EASY DMX SO lighting control unit enables users to achieve effective colour moods, simulate daylight transitions and create dynamic lighting effects. OSRAM’s DMX control unit is available in three versions for 16, 32 or 64 individually controllable light points and it is simple to configure. OSRAM’s EASY DMX SO makes professional light management very easy.

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces the commercial availability of higher-flux bins for warm- and cool-white XLamp® XP-E LEDs and higher maximum forward currents for both XLamp XP-E and XP-G LEDs.

Ultratech, Inc., a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices, today introduced its newest lithography system, the Sapphire 100 for high-brightness light-emitting diode (HBLED) manufacturing. By leveraging its lithography and technology leadership, the Sapphire 100 lithography system is designed to enable Ultratech customers to meet the growing demand for illumination products with HBLED technology.