2023-11-15

Lumileds Names Tom Constantino as New CFO

San Jose, CA – November 14, 2023 – Lumileds, a global lighting and light source innovation and manufacturing leader, announces that Tom Constantino has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Constantino has over 35 years of finance leadership experience at leading technology companies in Silicon Valley. TOM CONSTANTINO, CFO “Lumileds advances have significantly shaped the world we live in and travel through, and I am thrilled to be joining the company as it continues to innovate and shape the future of illuminatio...
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2023-11-15

Sollum Dynamic LED Grow Lights Selected by Proplant Propagation

The Plant Propagation Company Recognizes the Benefits of Dynamic Lighting for Their Business Committed to providing their customers with dependable and high-quality crops, the team at Proplant Propagation has chosen to install Sollum®'s dynamic smart LED fixtures in their propagation greenhouses. With this new investment in precision supplemental lighting, the company hopes to continually improve their product with the help of tailored light recipes. (Photo: Business Wire) MONTRÉAL, Québec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Committed to ...
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2023-11-14

Vital signs monitoring capabilities get a boost thanks to ams OSRAM’s ultra-low noise AFE sensor technology for wearables

Highly integrated, the new ultra-low power AS7058 supports sophisticated PPG applications and ECG and electrodermal activity measurements AS7058 AFE introduces body impedance measurement feature, to enable wearable devices to analyze body composition Designed for wearables such as smart watches, smart rings, smart bracelets and more Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (13 November 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, today launches the AS7058, an analog front end (AFE) which enables manuf...
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2023-11-13

IAAPA Expo 2023: Christie to exhibit technology capabilities in Orlando

AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023 Christie’s RGB pure laser projector technology is used to power Canada’s Illuminarium attraction (pictured) in Toronto’s Distillery District   CREDIT: CHRISTIE Christie will exhibit its latest technologies at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the AV specialist hosting an impressive booth at this year’s event. Visitors to booth #1378 will be able to explore Christie’s curved M...
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2023-11-13

Polestar 4 To Integrate Luminar LiDAR with Mobileye Chauffeur

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar is working with Luminar, a leading automotive technology company, and Mobileye, a global leader in autonomous driving solutions, to enhance safety and the future autonomous driving capabilities of Polestar 4 with the integration of Luminar’s next-generation LiDAR technology with Mobileye's Chauffeur platform. Announced in August, Polestar 4 is planned to be the first production car to feature Mobileye Chauffeur, now with Luminar LiDAR, which builds upon the full-surround camera-based...
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2023-11-13

Samsung Continues Taking Fan Engagement to New Heights at Hollywood Park: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Infinity Screen by Samsung & YouTube Theater

Since opening in 2020, SoFi Stadium is described as the most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue on the planet, with the 70,000-seat stadium serving as the premier location for some of the largest live concerts in the world, with recent acts Beyoncé and Taylor Swift selling out shows earlier this year. Its size, unique architecture and seamless integration of Samsung displays make it a gold standard for entertainment venues of the future and also highly sought after for global events, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olymp...
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2023-11-10

JUFEI Optoelectronics acquires LENS Patent from Panasonic Corporation of Japan

Recently, Jufei acquires a patent family on LED bar lens from Japan's Panasonic Corporation, including 9 U.S. patents and their global equivalents. Valid until 2032, this patent family provides a comprehensive layout for Jufei's lens patent map for the next 10 years. The lens patents obtained by Jufei this time, including refractive lens and reflective lens technology, can be applied to Jufei direct light bar series products. Til now, in addition to purchasing lens from international suppliers to obtain its patent guarantee, Jufei also has an independent lens pa...
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2023-11-10

Philips Radii auto-linkable solar lights light up your outdoor space

Illuminate your outdoor space with new Philips auto-linkable Ultra Efficient solar lights New Philips Radii auto-linkable Ultra Efficient solar lights are automatically linked together and light up simultaneously when triggered by motion Powered by Ultra Efficient technology, the new solar lights can brighten your outdoor space for six nights before they need to be recharged by the sun Pedestal and wall lights for gardens and other outdoor spaces offer a reliable performance on sunny and cloudy days Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LI...
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2023-11-10

Brightness boost in automotive forward lighting as ams OSRAM launches third generation of OSLON® Submount PL LEDs

New OSLON® Submount PL LEDs support direct mounting to heatsink to provide system cost savings in standard low- or high-beam headlamps. Available in two sizes of light emitting area, giving the choice to optimize for efficacy or to achieve the ideal balance between luminance and efficacy. Supplied in a standard submount footprint, the OSLON® Submount PL is a drop-in replacement for less bright competing products. Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (November 9, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent se...
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2023-11-09

Ikea launches its first smart LED strip at the right price

The Ormanäs RGB LED smart light strip looks like it has the right balance of features. Images: Ikea Ikea launched the Ormanäs, its first smart RGB LED light strip, in the Netherlands. The news comes by way of Dutch tech site Tweakers, which notes that the Ormanäs is a four-meter, or roughly 13-foot, dimmable Zigbee affair for €29.99 (about $32) that works with the company’s Dirigera smart hub. The light strip is only available in the Netherlands for now, but Ikea typically starts its rollouts there before bringing products to the US...
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2023-11-09

Indy Integrator Teams with Crimson AV on Dynamic Mini LED Theater

Intelligent Living Solutions wows clients by collaborating with commercial expert Crimson AV to design & install 12 x 6.5-foot, 1.25mm pixel pitch dvLED in 14K-square-foot residence. The Crimson AV LED Experts Group worked with Intelligent Living Solutions to gather site & client info, and spec the proper Mini LED screen for the theater. (All images courtesy of TR22 Photography) This huge 14,000-square-foot Indianapolis-area residence in home features include a lower-level entertainment space (think ultimate walk-out basement overlooking a Pet...
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2023-11-08

Absen's NT Series: Delivering Visual Excellence Across the Globe

Absen proudly presents the Neptune (NT) Series, redefining success in the world of LED display screens. With a staggering global sales volume of 50,000 panels in just six months, this Series has emerged as a major success and market phenomenon in the industry, proving itself a top choice among consumers. Its popularity is attributed to its exceptional manufacturing quality, brilliant design, and Absen's unwavering commitment to performance excellence. Beyond being a product, it's an innovative solution that adapts to a wide range of application scenarios. Through divers...
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2023-11-08

AOTO Electronic: The Secret Behind the Success of SP Parameter Screens

With the easing of the global pandemic, enthusiasm for offline sports events has surged. LED displays have found widespread use in the realm of sports. Taking football matches as an example, whether you are attending the event in person or watching it on television, you'll undoubtedly notice the LED screens encircling major stadium. These screens not only enhance the on-site atmosphere and showcase intricate details of the game but also generate substantial advertising revenue for event organizers. Why do football events choose LED displays? According to AOTO, a co...
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2023-11-08

ROHM’s New Ultra-High-Speed Gate Driver IC: Maximizing the Performance of GaN Devices

Class-leading* unit of nanoseconds gate drive contributes to greater energy savings and miniaturization in LiDAR applications and data centers ROHM has developed a gate driver IC - the BD2311NVX-LB. It is optimized for GaN devices and achieves gate drive speeds on the order of nanoseconds (ns) - ideal for high-speed GaN switching. This was facilitated through a deep understanding of GaN technology and the continuing pursuit of gate driver performance. The result: fast switching with a minimum gate input pulse width of 1.25ns that contributes to smaller, more ener...
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2023-11-07

Head to page 50 of the latest Compound Semiconductor Magazine Volume 29 Issue 7 to see their review of Silanna’s Applied Physics Letters SPSL paper!

https://data.angel.digital/pdf/Compound_Semiconductor_Issue_7_2023.pdf MBE for far-UV LEDs 150 mm sapphire substrates are a promising platform for high-volume production of far-UVC LEDs via MBE WHILE MOCVD is the most common growth method for producing far-UV LEDs, MBE also enables high-volume, high-yield production of these devices, says Silanna UV. This Australian outfit has made more than 10,000 functional devices from a 150 mm GaN-based epiwafer, produced on a sapphire substrate using a Veeco GEN200 MBE tool. Following pac...
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2023-11-07

Ledman Torshare LED lighting products and solutions show up at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)

From October 27 to 30,the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As Asia’s largest lighting show, it themed “innovative lighting and business opportunities”, attracted more than 3,000 companies from 37 countries and regions, presenting a series of innovative and top lighting products and solutions. Torshare (Ledman Torshare), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ledman, amazed the lighting show with a brand-new booth image. A variet...
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2023-11-06

Signify accelerates the transition to energy efficient lighting with new UltraEfficient lamps for roads, retail, hospitality, and more

The Philips MASTER LED SON-T UltraEfficient A-class lamps are the first A-class HID lamps at 4,000K registered in Europe [1], allowing easy replacement of conventional HID HPL/SON lamps with LEDs for road and street lighting. Signify also introduces UltraEfficient A-class GU10 LED spot and A-class dimmable LED bulb for various indoor applications, such as retail, hospitality, and residential. Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, continues to lead the transition to ener...
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2023-11-06

Philips Xperion 6000 LED Flood and Flood Mini Work Lights Designed to Save Time for Service Pros

Two-part magnetic handles make it easy to aim the light exactly where it’s needed Las Vegas, NV – October 31, 2023 – Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company for the automotive industry, offers Philips Xperion 6000 LED Flood Lights, designed to help service technicians light up their work area faster and more precisely. The Xperion 6000 LED Flood and Flood Mini feature pivoting handles with powerful magnets embedded in them, allowing users to mount the Xperion 6000 LED flood lights on most any metallic surface. In addition, the handles are...
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2023-11-06

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen – Epic Screen, Epic Play

Elevate the ultimate gaming experience with Ark 2nd Gen, now with enhanced Multi-View The Samsung Ark 2nd Gen is now available for purchase at Samsung.com and select retailers nationwide. The 55-inch, 4K UHD rotating display features enhanced Multi-View connectivity that supports up to four source inputs,1 with up to three HDMI sources and one DisplayPort source. You can now connect and control multiple PCs, laptops and gaming consoles. Ark 2nd Gen offers the same powerful cinematic experience as the first generation Ark, with its AI-Powered processor th...
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2023-11-03

TCL unveils its QD Mini LED 4K TV and 4K UHD TV, integrated with next-gen technologies in India

TCL unveils its QD Mini LED 4K TV and 4K UHD TV, integrated with next-gen technologies in India New Delhi [India], November 1: TCL - a global leader in the Television and Home Appliances segment has officially unveiled its new lineup of QD Mini LED 4K TV and 4K UHD TV in India. The new televisions are integrated with next-gen technologies, smart features and an array of other advanced functionalities to offer an immersive viewing experience to its customers. The newly launched C755 is a QD Mini LED 4K TV - available in 55'&#...
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2023-11-03

Rebound in Mini LED Product Shipments to 13.79 Million Units in 2024, Continued Growth Expected Until 2027, Says TrendForce

TrendForce's "2024 New Mini LED BLU Display Trend Analysis" report reveals that due to declining demand in consumer electronics, shipments of Mini LED products are expected to decrease to 13.337 million units in 2023. However, the market is projected to rebound in 2024, with shipments estimated at 13.792 million units, and the growth trend is expected to continue through 2027. This decline is part of a larger trend of decreasing prices for Mini LED products, setting the stage for sustained growth in shipments. The report predicts that by 2027, shipments ...
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2023-11-03

Fluence and Cannabis Business Times’ Annual “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market” Report Reinforces Dominant Adoption of LEDs, Positive Impact on Yields

Eighth-annual “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market” report highlights the sustained high rate of LED adoption among commercial cannabis growers AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Nov. 2, 2023)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today the eighth-annual “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market” report. The report is developed collaboratively with and distributed by Cannabis Business Times, a national publication foc...
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2023-11-02

ams OSRAM signs close to EUR 450 million of infrastructure related asset transactions as part of its recently presented financing plan

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ------------------------------------------------------- ams OSRAM signs close to EUR 450 million of infrastructure related asset transactions as part of its recently presented financing plan The main transaction relates to a Sale and Leaseback of its new Kulim 8-inch facility with expected proceeds of around EUR 400 million and excludes the manufacturing equipment. Investment partners are three of Malaysia’s largest and most recognized investment companies. Sale of...
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2023-11-02

[ViewFinity S9 Story] RABBIT WALKS Pushes Boundaries of Picture Quality Demo Content Creation

The “crown jewel” of ultra-high-definition content is video. It’s not just about sharp, vibrant image quality; it’s also about elaborate frame-by-frame and pixel-by-pixel work. In a single video, you can see the creator’s careful balancing of contrast and color, as well as the aesthetics that go into every little detail. This is especially true for “picture quality demo” videos, which showcase the display’s full specs, capabilities and their potentials. When creating a picture quality demo video, it’s all about the details. This ...
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2023-11-02

TCL's Partnership with Leading European Sport Teams Solidifies Commitment to Deliver Premium Sports Viewing

Official sponsor of several of Europe's national teams, TCL ensures sports fans experience every action-packed moment with the latest large screen QD-Mini LED TVs PARIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics (1070.HK), a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brands, has been ensuring homes across Europe have access to top quality spectating during October, an extremely busy month for European sports. With nail-biting qualifiers for major football games and the biggest global rugby event on the calendar, sports lovers...
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2023-11-02

ams OSRAM announces Q3 profitability at upper end of the guidance, revenue above mid-point and re-confirms mid-term target financial model on the back of strong automotive design-wins

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ------------------------------------------------------- ams OSRAM announces Q3 profitability at upper end of the guidance, revenue above mid-point and re-confirms mid-term target financial model on the back of strong automotive design-wins Q3: adj. EBIT margin of 7.9% at upper end of the guidance Q3: revenues of EUR 904 million above midpoint of the guidance Q4: expected fourth quarter revenues of EUR 850 to 950 million with adj. EBIT margin of 5-8% Mid-term target...
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2023-11-02

HC SemiTek to Change Its Name

On the evening of October 27, HC SemiTek announced a corporate name change to BOE HC SemiTek Corporation, with the securities code and ticker symbol remaining unchanged. On November 4, 2022, HC SemiTek and BOE signed a subscription agreement, in which BOE plans to spend RMB 2,083,597,236 in cash to acquire 372,070,935 shares issued to specific offerees from HC SemiTek. Following the issuance, BOE will hold a 23.08% stake in HC SemiTek and 26.60% voting rights. On June 29, 2023, the application for stock issuance was approved by the China S...
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2023-11-01

Korea Photonics Technology Research Institute makes new progress in Micro LED luminous efficiency

On October 17, Korean media reported that the Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI) announced the successful development of highly efficient and fine Micro LEDs. The internal quantum efficiency of Micro LEDs can be maintained within 90% and is not affected by chip size and different injections. Effect of current density. This Micro LED was jointly developed by the team of Dr. Jong hyup Baek of the Optical Semiconductor Display Research Department, the ZOGAN Semi team led by Dr. Woong ryeol Ryu, and Professor Jong in Shim of the Depa...
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2023-11-01

AUO Signs NT$ 700 Million Contract with PlayNitride for Micro LED Production Line Construction

AU Optronics (AUO) held a board meeting today (31st) and announced its decision to enter into a production line construction contract with PlayNitride Display Technology, a related party. The contract aims to facilitate the building of 6-inch Micro LED chips at AUO’s Longtan factory, specifically the Carrier production line (COC). The contract, valued at NT$700 million, includes a comprehensive Turnkey Solution. In the Micro LED production process, the COC production line plays a crucial role, as emphasized by AUO. In light of this, PlayNitride, a lea...
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2023-11-01

Lumileds Adds LED Pod Lights to Philips Ultinon Drive 5000 Series of Off-Road Auxiliary Lighting

Las Vegas, NV October 31, 2023– Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company, has added to the Philips Ultinon Drive 5000 Series of LED auxiliary lighting with five new LED pod lights. The new lights include a 3” cube spotlight, a 3” driving light, and a 3” flood light, as well as a 4” round flood light and a 7” round light with a combination driving/flood beam pattern. All the new Ultinon Drive LED Pod Lights feature LED heat sinks, stainless steel brackets, and Lexan® light covers. Off-road ready Philips Ult...
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Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series packa... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interested... READ MORE