Signify, the world leader in lighting, announced new research from Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting showing that sports fans1 are swapping packed pubs and crowded stadiums for something far more personal: their homes. The research reveals a growing shift towards "home stadiums", with 42% of surveyed fans transforming their spaces into immersive matchday environments. The Rise of the “home stadium” For 66% of surveyed fans, comfort tops the reasons for the shift to home viewing, with viewing control (45%) also a big factor. From securing the “l...

The world’s attention turns to the game as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, delivers one of the most anticipated sporting spectacles in history. Forty-eight national teams are competing across 104 matches, igniting passion among football fans worldwide. As a technology-driven publicly listed company with deep roots in football applications, Ledman Optoelectronic has long been committed to LED display innovation. We continues to provide standardized, high-performance display solutions and professional on-site service...

Excelitas®, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make Phoseon VeriCure Sizesa difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, today announced the expansion of its Phoseon® VeriCure™ Water-Cooled UV LED Curing System with four new wide-format lengths – 750 mm, 900 mm, 1050 mm and 1200 mm – designed to meet the demanding UV curing requirements of high-speed industrial coating and printing applications. Each VeriCure lamp feature...

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, announced that the company’s LDE Series of All-in-One Direct View LED Displays have been selected as the winner of the “Education Hardware Innovation Award” in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market. Designed to make large display experiences easier to deliver, the LDE Series pairs immersiv...

As AI data centers continue to scale, power consumption and bandwidth bottlenecks in chip-to-chip interconnects are becoming increasingly difficult to address. Against this backdrop, Micro LED-based co-packaged optics (CPO) is emerging as a promising alternative. By replacing traditional high-speed serial architectures with a “wide-and-slow” parallel optical approach, the technology transmits data through hundreds of low-speed optical channels operating simultaneously. This architecture eliminates the need for several power-hungry components—including DS...

According to TrendForce 2026 Global Automotive LED Market- Lighting and Display Product Trend, pressured by political uncertainty, shifting trade policies, and inflated raw material costs, automotive lighting suppliers are facing severe profitability compression and margin constraints. To overcome these challenges, automotive lighting manufacturers are actively optimizing their cost structures, while accelerating the transition toward high-value-added digital lighting systems integrated with both software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and ADAS platforms, to achieve customized ...

Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays (HuDs) are fast moving from concept cars into production-intent cockpits, promising to place navigation cues, hazard highlighting and driver assistance overlays directly in the driver’s line of sight. The demand has pushed display engineers to rethink the entire light engine: to make imagery bright enough for daytime use, compact enough to fit into tight instrument pods, color-accurate enough to preserve legibility and UX, and safe enough to meet automotive standards. In this effort, projection-grade RGB LED sources are emerging as...

At InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, and Grass Valley were presented the rAVe Pubs Best Solution for Large Venue or Live Events Award. The recognition was presented at the show and highlights the companies’ integration, uniting Daktronics Show Control solution with Grass Valley’s live broadcast technology into a single in-venue workflow. “We’re honored to be recognized for our efforts with Grass Valley as we partner together to deliver best-in-class experience to the live-event industry,” said ...

Daktronics, Inc., a recognized industry leader in the design and manufacturing of best-in-class dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, today reported results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended May 2, 2026. Fiscal 2026 was a 53-week year, with an extra week in the first quarter, whereas fiscal 2025 was a 52-week year. Fiscal Q4 and full year 2026 financial highlights: Q4 sales of $208.6 million, up 20.9% from the fourth quarter fiscal 2025, and record full year sales of $838.7 million, up 10.9% from full year fiscal 2025 ...

GlassBridge™ is a wafer‑based fiber‑to‑PIC technology platform designed to support scalable manufacturing, robust TMT‑compatible interfaces, and detachable high‑channel‑count connectivity. Built on Corning’s expertise in glass science and precision manufacturing, GlassBridge enables flexibility and density without compromising reliability. As part of a broader connector system architecture, GlassBridge functions both as a precise glass component and as a complete connector assembly, providing system designers with a practical, manufacturable path to next‑...

Drive Group, comprising six leading transportation and infrastructure companies in Israel, and the technology company Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms, announced today the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement. The agreement is designed to promote the integration of Innoviz's existing LiDAR technology (InnovizSMART) into Drive Group's ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) and perimeter security solutions, with a specific focus on the joint project "Barak LightGu...

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today introduces an updated strategy, portfolio priorities and medium-term financial objectives at its Capital Markets Day 2026. “Today, we are setting out a strategy to build a more focused, better-performing Signify. We are making deliberate portfolio choices and applying differentiated playbooks to drive a step-up in performance, while organizing the business for greater speed, accountability, and customer focus. Our ambition is to return to a stable topline, improve profitability, and create sustainable value for all stakeholders.&r...

Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership with Alcedis, a digital-first clinical research organization (CRO) specializing in data-driven clinical trials, to translate biometrics collected by wearable devices into meaningful evidence for clinical trials in pharmaceutical and other research organizations, maximizing efficiency in terms of both cost and time. Wearable technologies have become a widely available and cost-effective way to capture continuous, real-world health data, making them extremely appealing for clinical research. However, many research programs struggle t...

Glasses are the most exciting hardware category of the AI era — the ideal device to experience an all-day AI assistant that understands the world from your perspective. That’s why today, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, we’re introducing Meta Glasses. Building on all the technology and features of the world’s best-selling AI glasses, this new line features bold and timeless shapes, rich colors, and premium materials, all consciously crafted and starting at just $299. A Pair for Any Look We’re launching Meta Glasses with three fram...

GreenTech 2026 in Amsterdam once again demonstrated how dynamically the international horticulture industry is evolving. Many discussions centered on solutions for greater energy efficiency, new approaches to plant care, and the growing integration of lighting technology, sensor technology, and automation. For ams OSRAM, the trade show provided an opportunity to discuss current challenges and future developments in professional plant cultivation with customers, partners, and research institutions. Energy efficiency remains a key issue Rising energy costs continue to shape...

Driven by global net-zero carbon emission targets and ESG policies, the smart building and energy-efficient lighting markets are experiencing rapid growth. This expansion is fueled by demands for improved energy efficiency, stricter regulatory requirements, and the growing need for digital management. According to the “Global Smart Building Market Size & Share” report by Fortune Business Insights, the size of the global smart building market is estimated at approximately USD 143 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 548.5 billion by 2032, refle...

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, brings its line-up of Direct View LED visual solutions to InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, June 17-19, 2026. The company highlights its latest dvLED solutions and technologies from MicroLED in Package (MIP) and the latest generation of Mobile LED displays to the latest simplified, All-in-One systems. The ViewSonic dvLED solutions are developed and engineered to make large-scale display solutions more accessible for AV/IT teams. In addition to having the latest feature...

The Güvercinlik Valley in Cappadocia is one of the world’s most impressive cultural landscapes. Since autumn 2025, its famous rock formations and historic dovecotes light up even after sunset. This impressive lighting installation has been made possible by LEDVANCE, in partnership with installation expert AREM and in close coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. The approximately four-kilometer-long valley between Uçhisar and Göreme is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cappadocia an...

Ennostar Corporation and Saphlux today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialization of semi-polar Micro-LED technology. The collaboration will focus on two key frontier markets: AR microdisplays and optical communications. Under the agreement, the two companies will combine Ennostar’s strengths in large-scale manufacturing and vertically integrated optoelectronic production with Saphlux’s proprietary semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) platform and high-bandwidth Micro-LED technologies. Together, they aim to develop a new generation of ...

Established in 1996, AUO specializes in display panel R&D and production, boasting a long track record of technological expertise and innovation as a long-standing industry leader. Since the AI wave began in 2025, AUO has aggressively pursued a high-value-added product strategy focused on four main directions: AI product deployment and services, Micro LED optical communication (CPO), transparent antennas for low-orbit satellites, and optical waveguides for AR glasses. For waveguide development, instead of starting everything from scratch, AUO has strategically ...

Okinawa Suntory Arena announced the installation of the ASB GlassFloor, making it the first venue in Japan to deploy the full-LED glass floor for professional sports competition. In addition to pre-existing permanent installations in Europe, this project marks ASB GlassFloor’s first portable court installation, providing Okinawa Suntory Arena with additional operational flexibility for a wide range of events. A New Level of Venue Flexibility As ASB GlassFloor’s first portable arena installation, the project highlights how modern venues can ...

With the World Cup officially underway across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Unilumin is once again showcasing its leadership in global sports visual technology. Following its prominent presence at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Unilumin has returned to this world-class sporting stage, delivering an integrated hardware and software LED sports display solution covering nearly 1,000 square meters across multiple competition venues to provide immersive visual experiences for fans and audiences worldwide. A key highlight of this implementation project is that Unilumin pr...

LG Electronics USA, a leader in commercial digital display solutions, is expanding its Direct View LED (DVLED) portfolio for 2026 with the introduction of five new display solutions designed to simplify deployment while delivering premium large-format visual performance. InfoComm2026 booth #C7836 will feature the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 (LMPB), LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED (LSAH), LG MAGNIT Essential (LMEA), LG MAGNIT Essential All-in-One (LASA), and the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 AIO (LAAB). The “Essential&rd...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors, today highlighted its role as a LiDAR supplier for Mobileye Drive™, following the announcement by Mobileye (NASDAQ: MBLY) that it will establish a vertically integrated robotaxi business, targeting launch in a U.S. city in 2027. Mobileye Drive™ is a standalone self-driving system that enables mobility service providers and vehicle manufacturers to make robotaxis, ride-pooling, public transport, and goods delivery fully autonomous. Innoviz LiDARs a...

LG Electronics USA, a leader in commercial digital display solutions, is expanding its Direct View LED (DVLED) portfolio for 2026 with the introduction of five new display solutions designed to simplify deployment while delivering premium large-format visual performance. InfoComm2026 booth #C7836 will feature the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 (LMPB), LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED (LSAH), LG MAGNIT Essential (LMEA), LG MAGNIT Essential All-in-One (LASA), and the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 AIO (LAAB). The “Essential&rd...

As AI data center deployments continue to accelerate, demand for high-speed optical interconnects has seen burgeoning growth, triggering a new wave of capacity expansion across the optical communications industry. On June 16, Dongshan Precision (DSBJ) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Source Photonics Holdings (Cayman) Limited, and its affiliated entities will invest in optical chip and optical module expansion projects in Changzhou and other locations. The projects carry a total investment of USD 1.2 billion, funded entirely through the company’s o...

As the integration of AI and wearable devices advances with a strong push from market leaders, global market intelligence firm TrendForce forecasts that global AR glasses shipments will reach a million units in 2026, marking a significant industry milestone. Weight still plays a crucial role in shaping the AR glasses user experience. Therefore, lightweight AR glasses designs will become a key enabler in driving the entire industry toward mass-market adoption and scaling. Recently, TrendForce had the opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion with Chuanxue Yin, Co-f...

The rapid growth of demand for AI semiconductors is driving the evolution of advanced packaging technologies, with Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging (FOPLP) emerging as a new battleground across the industry. TrendForce reports that TSMC is currently focusing on its Chip-on-Panel-on-Substrate (CoPoS) packaging architecture and has standardized on a 310 × 310 mm panel format. The year 2026 is expected to serve as a critical validation period for related equipment and materials suppliers, with pilot production targeted for 2027 and mass production slated for the ...

Coherent Corp., the global photonics leader, today announced it has signed a letter of intent to receive up to $50 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand its world-leading 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. The investment will support growing demand for optical networking technologies that power AI datacenters and further strengthen Coherent’s longstanding and recently expanded partnership with NVIDIA. At project completion, the Sherman ...

Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, in conjunction with AV integrator Auviso, has manufactured and delivered a high-resolution dvLED display for “Railway Experience Switzerland,” a new rail hall in Luzern, Switzerland. The project features a smaller version of the iconic SBB clock as a visual highlight in the exhibition. The hall was opened to visitors to experience for the first time in late 2025. Since then, thousands of guests have experienced the exhibition. “The exhibition allows visitors to design their own railway visions, immerse thems...