2016-12-29

Vertical Farm and Greenhouse Herb Production Illuminated with LED Lights

Fluence Bioengineering today announced that Shenandoah Growers, the largest retail grower of organic herbs in the United States, has deployed thousands of Fluence LED solutions in its state-of-the-art vertical farm and greenhouse facilities. With the new Fluence lighting solutions, Shenandoah Growers has boosted crop yields and quality while reducing land, water and fertilizer resources.
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2016-12-29

Amerlux Adds Lens for LED Downlight Families

Amerlux has added the Solite Lens as its latest optic available for Evoke 4.75 and Hornet 3.5-inch lensed downlight families. The Solite glass lens delivers light with better control and without glare. The results are light delivered evenly and effectively with a soft comfortable ceiling plane.
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2016-12-28

AIXTRON to Voluntarily Delist American Depositary Shares from NASDAQ and Deregister from SEC

AIXTRON announced that it intends to voluntarily delist its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from The NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) and deregister and terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act").
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2016-12-28

Lighting Science Recalls Times Square Ball Redesign Project

Working for an LED manufacturer, I have the privilege to be surrounded by some of the brightest and most talented scientists and engineers in the business.  These are people who are truly trying to make a difference in the world around them by utilizing the amazing science of light in ways that can help shape the world around us, affect the health of people, plants and animals and create a vibrant, more sustainable world. We have been fortunate to work on many high-profile projects over the years, but one that remains close to all our hearts at Lighting Science was when we were asked to help redesign and retrofit the New York City’s Time Square Ball with LED lighting almost 10 years ago.  This beloved New York icon was given a much-needed 21st century makeover by Lighting Science Group and a handful of industry leaders, to help create a bigger, brighter and more energy-efficient New Year’s Eve Ball.
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2016-12-28

SYLVANIA Smart Home Launches Apple HomeKit Integrated Hub Free Bulb

LEDVANCE continues to advance light by announcing the HomeKit-enabled SYLVANIA Smart Multicolor A19 bulb that can be easily controlled via Siri and Apple’s Home app without a separate hub. Installation is easy. All you need to do is screw in the Bluetooth-enabled bulb in your favorite lamp, sync it with the Home app, and start controlling your lights. The Home app allows users to control all HomeKit accessories in one place, including lights, temperature, locks, garage doors, scenes and more.
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2016-12-28

MaxLite LED Fixtures with Enlighted Controls Approved by DLC

MaxLite announced that its Polygon and Vapor Tight LED linear fixtures are now recognized by DesignLights Consortium (DLC) as optional models to Enlighted’s Networked Lighting Controls listed products.
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2016-12-28

TILS 2017: LED lighting by Beautiful Light Technology Corporation

Beautiful Light Technology Corporation (BLTC) was established in March 2005 in Chiayi County, Taiwan. We are devoted into developing high-efficiency, high quality and most innovative LED lighting products. BLTC has successfully integrating thermal management, electronics, optic design into our products, and also added Wi-Fi communication to offer smart lighting for smart home application. 
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2016-12-27

LeEco Acquisition of Vizio Still Waiting for Green Light from Chinese Authorities

Chinese TV manufacturer LeEco’s takeover of U.S. TV maker Vizio for US $2 billion is still waiting for approval from Chinese government authorities, according to a TechNews report.
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2016-12-27

Samsung to Form QD TV Alliance

Samsung Electronics is taking the lead in forming a quantum dot (QD) TV alliance to counter OLED TV manufacturers, reported Korean media the Pulse.
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2016-12-27

Kula Lumpur Pavilion Installs Large Energy Saving Outdoor SMD LED Display

This giant LED display is located in the Kuala Lumpur Pavilion, a famous place for luxury shopping. Every day, there are people passing by from all over the world. BAKO's LED display is the largest and best in Malaysia and it is sure to improve prosperity of this area because of its perfect advertising effect.
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2016-12-27

Zumtobel Launches Capsule Collection LED Luminaires

Zumtobel presents their first capsule collection consisting of five exclusive luminaires, which were originally developed and custom-made for special client projects and are now available to architects and light planners for creative and high-quality lighting solutions for the first time.
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2016-12-27

Revolux Donates LED Solutions for Food Pantry in Toyota in New Orleans

When Revolux, the automotive industry’s largest provider of dealership LED lighting solutions, recently visited Premier Automotive’s Toyota of New Orleans, it wasn’t to discuss how to light the showroom or service bays, but rather to help those in need see their way to their next hot meal.
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2016-12-27

Oriental Edison Lighting Extends LED Bulb Range

The use of LED light is gaining worldwide popularity. Many agencies have now come up to produce and supply high-grade of lighting bulbs that are based on LED technology. Oriental Edison Technology Limited is one such agency that comes with the expertise to manufacture and supply a comprehensive range of high-quality LED bulbs at competitive prices. Utilizing latest state of the art facilities, the specialized R&D team of this company always strives to improve the quality and performance of LED products under all circumstances. The agency devotes extreme attention to minute details to meet the distinct needs and requirements of global customers on a priority basis.
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2016-12-26

NVC Lighting Signs Partnership Agreement with CAS Smart City

NVC Lighting and CAS Smart City signed an intelligent lighting partnership agreement recently in Huizhou, reported Yicai.com.
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2016-12-26

Taiwanese LED Manufacturer GPI Transitions into CSP LEDs for Automotive Lighting

Last Friday, LED epiwafer manufacturer Genesis Photonics Inc. (GPI) outlined its future roadmap at a press conference, stating it was redirecting its focus to CSP LEDs for automotive lighting, reported Money DJ.com.
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2016-12-26

Honglizhihui Forecasts Net Profit for 2016 Dropped by 40%

Honglizhihui, formerly a Chinese LED package manufacturer known as Hongliopto, forecasted its profits could plummet as much as 40% for 2016 compared to the same period last year.
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2016-12-26

Finance Committe Meet to Discuss Controversial Jalandhar LED Streetlight Installations in India

Members of the Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC) at Jalandhar in India gathered recently to discuss a 65,000 high pressure sodium streetlight replacement project with LEDs that will cost an estimated INR 2.74 billion (US $40.39 million), reported The Tribune.
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2016-12-26

SemiLEDs Files Form 8-K For Changing Accounting Firm to BF Borgers

On Dec. 21, 2016, SemiLEDs Corporation (the “Company”) selected BF Borgers CPA PC (“BF Borgers”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm. The decision to engage and appoint BF Borgers as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm was approved by the Audit Committee.
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2016-12-26

HyLite LED Lighting Launches New Product Line

HyLite LED Lighting, a division of ARVA, LLC, is excited to introduce the new Lotus™ LED Line.  The Lotus™ was designed with versatility in mind.  The 180° adjustable mounting arm allows the Lotus™ Lamp to install in multiple positions and at different lengths for use in a wide variety of applications including Recessed Cans, Canopy Lights, Parking Garage Fixtures, Parking Lot Lights, Flood/Spot Lights, High Ceilings, and High / Low Bays.  
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2016-12-26

Bradford City Center Illuminated with Colorful RGB LED Lights

The City of Bradford in West Yorkshire has a history of industry and textiles production, evident in the listed Victorian architecture that remains today. Iconic buildings include City Hall, the former Wool Exchange and St George’s Hall - the oldest concert hall in Britain.
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2016-12-26

Storm Electronic Music Festival Lighting Inspired by Qi in Chinese Medicine

With an early career in lighting design combined with a Masters in ancient Chinese medicine, Daniel Richardson, Lighting Designer, Programmer and Operator, credits wysiwyg from CAST Software as an essential tool for designing and programming for the spectacular set of Storm, Now or Never and EDM other festivals in China. Originally from Australia, he is now in London operating tours and designing projects globally.
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2016-12-26

TILS 2017: Australian LED lighting by KOPA GLOBAL PTY LTD

Kopa Global Pty Ltd, evolved from a Company which had established itself in Commercial Lighting for over 25 years in Australia. Having specialised in LED technology for the past 10 years or so, and successfully expanded this business Nationally, the time was perfect to extend our business Globally.  To do this we set up a Design and Engineering program to establish a new range of quality well priced LED fixtures under the name Kopa Global.  The Company is owned and operated under the Management of experienced electrical, and qualified lighting engineers.
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2016-12-23

Hot Picks of the Week Dec.12-16

Patent suits left an indelible mark in the LED industry in 2016, Seoul Semiconductor took the lead this week warning 29 companies over potential patent infringement issues. Nichia also announced it had won two legal YAG patent suits against Everlight in Dusseldorf District Court in Germany and the local appeal court. Cree also has settled a long pending patent infringement case with Feit Electric for an undisclosed amount, and the two companies have signed a patent license agreement.
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2016-12-23

ETI Projects Losses Incurred from Operations Near RMB 100M in 4Q16

ETI forecasted losses incurred from operations would peak to RMB 100 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, stated the company in a press release.
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2016-12-23

China Development Bank Signs Strategic LED Business Financing Partnership Deal with San’an Opto

China Development Bank (CDB) and San’an Opto group signed a strategic partnership agreement Thursday in southern province Xiamen to propel the Chinese LED company’s global sales strategy and rankings.
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2016-12-23

Canon Tokki OLED Equipment Production Shortages Might Not Be Able to Match iPhone 8 Demands

To meet OLED display supplies for the next generation iPhone 8, Apple tracked down equipment maker Canon Tokki located in Japanese rice fields next to the city of Mitsuke in Niigata prefecture, reported Bloomberg.
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2016-12-23

GE Acquires Concept Laser to Propel 3D Printing Technologies

GE, the world’s leading digital industrial company, executed on its agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Concept Laser of Germany. The agreement, announced in late October, allows for GE to take full ownership over the next several years.
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2016-12-23

Alstroemerias Flower Blossoms with Philips LED Lights

Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, announced that the Dutch alstroemeria grower Hoogenboom Alstroemeria is moving to hybrid lighting in its 1.5-hectare greenhouse with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. By using Philips GreenPower LED, grower Dick Hoogenboom will shorten growth cycles, increase quantity and quality of yields while reducing energy consumption up to 42%.
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2016-12-23

Widest Motoway in the World in Netherlands to Shine Under New LED Lights

The A2 motorway in the Netherlands is one of the busiest in the country, connecting the capital city Amsterdam to Liège, in Belgium. The lighting on certain sections of the motorway was no longer meeting the required levels and needed to be replaced.
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2016-12-23

Factory Pipe in California Slashes Energy Costs with Efficient Solar and LED Installations from GE Current

Factory Pipe, a manufacturer of high-performance exhaust systems, is collaborating with Current, powered by GE, to make its Ukiah, California headquarters more efficient. The company is offsetting 75% of its energy use through Current’s rooftop solar offering and saving close to 60% in lighting-related energy use with an LED lighting retrofit in its manufacturing warehouse.
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