2024-08-08

Executive Interview with Inside Lighting

Cree LED insights straight from the top Discover the Future of LED Lighting with Cree LED Join Joe Clark, President of Cree LED, as he delves into the importance of LED components in the lighting industry and shares the company’s strategic vision in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Cree LED, a pioneer of the LED Revolution for more than 35 years, continues to push the boundaries of innovation, supplying advanced LED components across various industries. Now part of Penguin Solutions, formerly known as Smart Global Holdings, C...
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2024-08-08

‘World’s largest LED wall’ stars at Adele pop-up stadium

The 220 x 30 metre undulating LED wall is believed to be constructed with ROE Visual panels on a Stufish-designed stage hosted by exhibition organiser Munich Messe. Image: Mike Blackman/LinkedIn A giant LED wall that is said to be the largest in the world has been constructed at a pop-up stadium for a series of 10 concerts by Adele. The 220 x 30 metre undulating LED wall was installed at the Munich exhibition grounds operated by Munich Messe. The LED panels in use are believed to be from ROE Visual while stage design was by Stufish. The po...
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2024-08-08

Cooler Master GP57ZS: New 57-inch Mini LED gaming monitor detailed with 90 W USB-C and HDMI 2.1 ports

Cooler Master has now officially unveiled the GP57ZS, its take on the Acer Predator Z57 and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC. Not only does the Cooler Master GP57ZS offer a DUHD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it also has 2,304 Mini LED local dimming zones that help deliver up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. Cooler Master is not ready to start selling the GP57ZS just yet. (Image source: Cooler Master) Cooler Master has plenty of gaming monitors in development, including the Mini LED-backed GP27QP and OLED-based GZ2713. Whil...
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2024-08-07

Amway Launches Powerful Redesigned Water Treatment System Aimed at Strengthening Consumer Health, Boosting Sustainability

ADA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading U.S. health and wellbeing company Amway today launched its new eSpring Water Purifier with powerful, innovative UV-C LED technology, aimed at strengthening consumer health and boosting sustainability.
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2024-08-07

TI’s Smallest Display Controller Enables 4K UHD Projection Anywhere

At the width of a pencil eraser, the new digital light processing chipset may enable the "smallest, fastest, and lowest-power 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) projectors ever". Today Texas Instruments introduced a digital light processing (DLP) chipset that is 90% smaller than previous generations. The 9 mm x 9 mm DLPC8445 chip is a highly advanced digital display controller that addresses the demand for high-resolution displays, like 4K UHD displays, that provide unprecedented image clarity and color fidelity. The DLPC8445. Image (modified) used courte...
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2024-08-07

SMT pulse laser diode Precise lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles

Precise lidar sensors play a key role for autonomous vehicles. ams OSRAM has launched an eight-channel SMT pulse laser with a wavelength of 915 nm. The diode is housed in an AEC-Q102-qualified QFN package. Powerful laser diodes are necessary for precise Lidar applications. ams OSRAM has launched a 915 nm SMT pulse laser diode. (Image: ams Osram) A Lidar sensor must be able to map its environment very precisely. ams OSRAM has now introduced the SPL S8L91A_3 A01, a special laser diode that can be integrated into Lidar systems. The SMT puls...
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2024-08-07

Infineon opens the world’s largest 200-millimeter silicon carbide (SiC) fab in Kulim

  In the face of climate change, the transition to a sustainable energy supply system is crucial. Infineon is committed to meeting this challenge by investing in technologies that drive energy efficiency. Power semiconductors play a key role in enabling the switch to renewable energy and electrified applications, from electric vehicles to AI data centers, thus creating a net-zero economy. In the dynamic world of power electronics, the pursuit of efficiency has led to a new class of power transistors known as wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, based on the materials Sil...
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2024-08-06

Towards smart cities: Adaptive multi-LIDAR sensor networks for indoor use

The research team addressed this problem by implementing a system capable of adaptive control of the data volume sent by each sensor. In their design, each LIDAR unit is connected to a sensor control device, which grabs, buffers, and transmits the data to an edge computer. The computer constantly monitors and aggregates the data streams from each sensor, carefully inspecting their latency and jitter. Most importantly, if the computer detects large delays from a given sensor (which can happen due to network or bandwidth problems), the sensor is instructed to adjust the data volume it transmits. For this purpose, each sensor carries a filter that can increase or reduce the size of the point cloud transmitted based on the "importance" of each region in 3D space, which is predetermined by the administrator for each specific use case. By discarding the least important points from sensors experiencing bandwidth limitations, the quality of the aggregated point cloud can be preserved as much as possible. The researchers tested their system in two experimental indoor environments under a variety of conditions. "The proposed design was evaluated with various load patterns from 100 to 200 MB/s, including dynamic loads that differed in size minute to minute," explains Akiyama. "We found that our system was able to satisfy delay requirements and receive highly important points even if the network was under dynamic load. This suggests that our approach is effective when an object moves within the monitoring area and when the available network bandwidth varies, regardless of the physical speed of wireless communication." One of the main use cases for multi-LIDAR sensor networks, both indoor and outdoor ones, is creating virtual replicas of the real world, called digital twins. "A sensor network with a large number of LIDAR sensors can be leveraged to construct a digital twin that covers a wide area. Such extensive digital twins could be continuously updated in real time to capture the movements of people, vehicles, and mobile robots to optimize autonomous driving systems," highlights Akiyama. "These optimizations could improve safety and efficiency of autonomous mobility while saving reducing costs." Further efforts in this field will help accelerate the advent of smart cities and all their benefits, making urban spaces better places to live.
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2024-08-06

Marktech Optoelectronics Launches Advanced Silicon Carbide (SiC) Photodiodes for Deep UVC Detection

Marktech Optoelectronics, a leader in optoelectronic technologies, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: Silicon Carbide (SiC) photodiodes designed for deep UVC detection. These photodiodes exhibit visible light or solar blind characteristics, making them ideal for monitoring 235 nm and 255 nm far or deep UVC LEDs.   New UVC SiC Photodiodes - ATLAS (SMD) Packaged MTSM1057SMF2-046 (left), MT12-00 in TO-46 metal can (right). Image Credit: Marktech Optoelectronics Revolutionary SiC Photodiodes for Superior Deep UVC Detec...
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2024-08-05

Blue light has a dark side

What is blue light? The effect blue light has on your sleep and more. Although it is environmentally friendly, blue light can affect your sleep and potentially cause disease. Until the advent of artificial lighting, the sun was the major source of lighting, and people spent their evenings in (relative) darkness. Now, in much of the world, evenings are illuminated, and we take our easy access to all those lumens pretty much for granted. But we may be paying a price for basking in all that light. At night, light throws the body's biological clock—the circadian rhythm—...
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2024-08-02

LEOTEK Acquires Traffic Business from LED Giant Dialight, Becoming the Top Traffic Signal Solution Provider for Efficient, Low-Carbon AI City Management in the Americas.

LEOTEK Acquires Traffic Business from LED Giant Dialight Becoming The Top Traffic Signal Solution Provider in the Americas Already a dominant force in North America, LEOTEK is set to become a global pioneer in digital traffic signal services through this acquisition. With a presence in over 30 countries and partnerships with thousands of public and private transportation entities, LEOTEK continues to pursue traffic upgrades in major cities across entire Americas. Dialight, a Global LED industry titan with a rich history dating back to 1938...
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2024-08-02

A Graphene-based Infrared Emitter for Integrated Photonic Gas Sensors

  Researcher at AMO GmbH, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Senseair AB and the University of Bundeswehr have successfully developed a waveguide-integrated incandescent thermal mid-infrared emitter using graphene as the active material. This innovative approach significantly enhances the efficiency, compactness, and reliability of gas sensor systems, paving the way for widespread application across various industries. Gas leak detection, industrial process control, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics are all applications that require robust, rea...
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2024-08-01

Predator X34 V3: Acer releases new Mini LED gaming monitor with 1,000 nits peak brightness

Acer has finally released the Predator X34 V3, six months after announcing the monitor globally. Not only does the monitor have a 1440p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate, but it also peaks at 1,000 nits thanks to the inclusion of 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones. The Predator X34 V3 delivers up to 1,000 nits in HDR mode thanks to its Mini LED backlight zones.   Acer is finally starting to release the Predator X34 V3, which debuted in January during CES 2024. For reference, the Predator X34 V3 is joined by the Predator X32 X3, release details ...
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2024-08-01

Red InGaN micro-LED on silicon prospecting

Researchers based in Korea report on size-dependent characteristics of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) red micro-scale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) fabricated on 4-inch silicon (Si) substrates [Juhyuk Park et al, Optics Express, v32, p24242, 2024]. The team from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea Advanced Nano Fab Center (KANC), and Chungbuk National University, sees its work as being pioneering, adding: “This work is the first investigation into the size-dependent characteristics of InGaN/GaN red micro-L...
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2024-08-01

Philips Hue leans into affordability with new Tento ceiling light lineup

Brighten up your smart home without breaking the bank. The Philips Hue Tento smart lamps are the company’s most affordable ceiling lights yet. Sizes range from 29.1 to 54.2 cm, with output available in white, adjustable color temperature, and full RGB. Availability is just getting started in Europe, but US release plans remain up in the air. When you’re setting up your smart home, you’ve got no shortage of options to choose from. And so long as everything you’re using supports Google Home, you’re largely free to mix and match ...
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2024-07-31

Step into the future with TCL's new QD-Mini LED TV redefining home entertainment

The TCL Studio event offered a thrilling glimpse into the future of home entertainment TCL Electronics (1070.HK), a global powerhouse in consumer electronics, recently electrified tech enthusiasts, journalists, and industry experts with an exclusive showcase of its cutting-edge QD-Mini LED TVs at the TCL Studio in Dubai. The highlight of the event was the breathtaking 115" X955 Max, the world's largest QD-Mini LED TV, alongside the latest TCL C855 Premium QD-Mini LED TV 4K TV. This unique studio provided an immersive, real-wor...
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2024-07-29

Macroblock & Juxin 2024 LED Display Symposium | Redefine LED Displays for Live Events

(29th July) Last Thursday, Macroblock held the " Macroblock & Juxin 2024 LED Display Symposium" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Shenzhen last Thursday. This year's seminar discusses new types of concerts, which means that concerts have moved beyond focusing solely on the single experience of live audiences, and transformed into a multi-event and multi-format commercial sales model, reflecting the development of LED displays. Macroblock held the " Macroblock & Juxin 2024 LED Display Symposium" to discusses new types of concerts L...
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2024-07-27

ams OSRAM delivers solid revenues in Q2 and continues turn-around with profitability at the upper end of the guided range

ams OSRAM delivers solid revenues in Q2 and continues turn-around with profitability at the upper end of the guided range Q2/24: revenues EUR 819m, adj. EBIT EUR 56m (6.8%), adj. EBITDA EUR 135m (16.5%) Q3/24: expected third quarter revenues of EUR 830 to 930m and adj. EBITDA margin of 17% to 20% H2/24: significantly improved free cash flow due to lower capex and higher profitability Implementation of Re-establish-the-Base program progressing well, approx. EUR 60m savings realized to date Design-win momentum for long-term struc...
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2024-07-27

Introducing Superflex Utility Lamp, the most flexible light from OSRAM

ams OSRAM has launched the Superflex Utility Lamp (LEDIL416), a highly versatile flexible LED strip light for a wide range of applications. It can be twisted, bent and contorted and has four light settings so it can be used in many different places. The Superflex Utility Lamp has been designed primarily for the automotive industry but is ideal for many other sectors such as construction and handicrafts. Premstätten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (July 25, 2024) – The Original equipment (OE) manufacturer and renowned lighting specialist,...
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2024-07-26

Seoul Semiconductor achieved sales of 284.5 billion KRW in the second quarter

Seoul Semiconductor announced on the 16th that it recorded provisional consolidated sales of 284.5 billion KRW in the second quarter. This figure represents an 11% increase compared to the same period last year (255.2 billion KRW). Seoul Semiconductor plans to hold a performance presentation on August 12 in Yeouido, South Korea, where it will analyze the second-quarter results and present its sales outlook for the third quarter. Products from its three major business areas automotive, lighting, and IT backlights along with products from its affiliate, Seoul Viosy...
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2024-07-26

Seoul Viosys achieved record quarterly sales of 189.6 billion KRW in Q2

Seoul Viosys announced on the 16th that it recorded provisional sales of 189.6 billion KRW in the second quarter. This figure represents a 57.6% growth compared to the same period last year (120.3 billion KRW). The company stated that this is the highest quarterly sales in its history. Seoul Viosys will hold a performance presentation on August 12 for shareholders, general investors, institutional investors, and the media. Products from three business areas ultraviolet applications, micro displays, and laser diodes for optical communication will also be showcased intro...
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2024-07-26

PowerNex|MA60 Series: 10W LED Bulb

MEAN WELL SDG Group is dedicated to maximizing the potential of the industrial value network. Through the PowerNex brand, we are expanding our connections to peripheral power components. This initiative enhances the comprehensiveness of related accessory packages and enables us to collaborate with the globally renowned LED manufacturer, MLS Group. By introducing and facilitating project sales of MLS brand LED bulb products, we aim to provide innovative solutions. We have officially launched the MA60 Series: 10W LED Bulb, designed for a full voltage rang...
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2024-07-25

Quantum Dot Mini-COB Display: A Leap Towards the Next-Gen COB

QD-mLED direct-view display technology has been steadily progressing towards the goal of "achieving ultimate display technology" since it was first jointly exhibited by Saphlux and Leyard in April 2023. This year, Saphlux has officially initiated the commercialization of its QD-mLED COB Display Product. Within a few months of its market debut, QD-mLED COB displays have quickly gained market acceptance, with nearly a thousand square meters of products already deployed. 8 Times Better Color Accuracy, Superior Color Performance Compared to tr...
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2024-07-23

LG Display’s OLED TV panels proven to ‘Sleep Friendly’ supporting body and eye health

SEOUL, Korea (July 22, 2024) – LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that its OLED TV panels have been confirmed to be excellent for helping viewers maintain healthy sleep patterns. The company recently completed a clinical study to verify the impact of TV panels on sleep, in conjunction with researchers from Seoul’s Kookmin University. During the two-week study, they measured levels of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin in 40 adult men and women divided into groups watching the same content on eith...
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2024-07-23

Individualisation at the next level: FORVIA HELLA and Audi break new ground with digital headlamp concept for Q6 e-tron

Digital daytime running light matrix gives end users the option of selecting their preferred digital light signature from up to eight preset designs The appearance of the Matrix LED headlamps can therefore be personalised to a high degree FORVIA HELLA and Audi are breaking new ground with the digital headlamp concept for the Q6 e-tron. (Picture: FORVIA HELLA) For the front lighting of the Q6 e-tron, FORVIA HELLA has developed a headlight concept that visually divides the lighting elements into two areas thanks to the design of the ...
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2024-07-19

NBC SPORTS SELECTS LED VIDEO WALL PROVIDER FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF 2024 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS

Networks of NBCUniversal to Present Games of the XXXIII Olympiad July 24–August 11, 2024 and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games August 28-September 8, 2024 NBC Sports to Utilize Planar LED Video Walls for its Production in Paris to Provide Viewers with Unrivaled Image Detail in Paris STAMFORD, CONN. – July 16, 2024 – NBC Sports has selected Planar to provide LED video walls for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, July 24 - August 11, and August 28 - September 8, respectively. N...
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2024-07-19

Philips introduces the Evnia 32M2N6800M 4K MiniLED gaming monitor

The latest addition to the Philips Evnia lineup is the 32M2N6800M MiniLED gaming monitor. With a 31.5-inch IPS screen with a 4K resolution, this monitor's standout feature is its cutting-edge MiniLED backlight technology with 1152 dimming zones, which delivers exceptional brightness and extended coverage of the colour spectrum. The Philips Evnia 32M2N6800M is made for gamers seeking superior colour performance. Its IPS panel with 10-bit (8-bit+FRC) colour depth and MiniLED backlight can provide 700 nits of brightness, peaking to 1250 nits with HDR...
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2024-07-18

Digitale Schiene Deutschland Selects Aeva to Supply LiDAR for the AutomatedTrain Project

Aeva 4D LiDAR Provides Faster and More Reliable Detection of Obstacles and Hazards Surrounding Train Tracks to Enable Safe Automation MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 17, 2024 – Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that the sector initiative Digitale Schiene Deutschland has selected Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology to support state-of-the-art perception and localization in the AutomatedTrain project. The Digitale Schiene Deutschland initiative is managed by DB Inf...
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2024-07-18

Christie helps freshen up learning at Luanda Science Center

UANDA, Angola – Christie® technologies are powering immersive educational experiences at the Luanda Science Center (CCL) in Angola. The CCL, built on the site of a former soap factory, features powerful audio and visual technology inside and out to engage visitors and inspire future generations. An auditorium at the CCL has been equipped with two Christie Griffyn 4K35-RGB pure laser projectors and Vive Audio® speakers to deliver impactful educational content, while eight Christie D20WU-HS 1DLP® laser projectors power a permanent out...
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2024-07-18

KOPIN HOSTS ‘VISION SYSTEM DEMO DAYS’ EVENT IN NYC TO UNVEIL AND SHOWCASE TRANSFORMATIVE WEARABLE VISION AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR DEFENSE, MEDICAL AND CONSUMER APPLICATIONS

This exclusive event will provide hands-on experience with Kopin’s latest wearable vision solutions and showcase how its technology enhances human interaction with visual information WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions and high-performance micro-displays, announced today its upcoming Vision System Demo Days event, scheduled for July 16-18, 2024 in New York City. This exclusive event will gather industry leaders, customers, investors, and media members for immersiv...
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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