2024-02-19

Nichia will exhibit at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany

From March 3rd to March 8th, Nichia will exhibit at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Light + Building, Europe's premier international trade fair, showcases a comprehensive range of lighting trends, featuring the newest innovations in lighting, electrification, digitalization of home and building services, and integrated security technologies. Nichia will display several groundbreaking products, including the Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L and a new Cube Direct Mountable Chip which introduces a novel feature of efficient horizontal light distributio...
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2024-02-17

Luton Borough Council Upgrades LED streetlighting for environmental impact and public safety

UK, January 2024 –British Lighting manufacturer Acrospire work with Luton Borough Council to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, minimise light pollution, and enhance public safety through clearer surveillance footage. Luton Borough Council is responsible for over 18,500 streetlights on the public highway; It operates with a focus on maintaining a reliable highway infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient movement in Luton. The "Keep Luton Lit" Street Lighting policy is designed to foster a safe, green, and accessible environment, contributing to...
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2024-02-17

Emerson Introduces Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas

Appleton Retromaster™ luminaires convert legacy incandescent and HPS lighting fixtures in C1D2 locations to LED without need to rerun wires or cut conduit ROSEMONT, IL (January 2, 2024) -- Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster™ Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) hazardous locations to economical and sustainable LED technology, while keeping the ori...
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2024-02-17

Available First in PH: Brilliant Visuals with 14th Gen Intel Powered ROG Strix Laptops

First ROG laptop featuring an 18″ mini-LED display alongside the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs keeps Strix on the vanguard of incredible gaming visuals and performance. Brilliant detail: The Strix SCAR 18 is the first 18″ laptop from ROG with the mini–LED ROG Nebula HDR Display Flagship performance: All with Intel® Core™ i9 processors 14900HX; SCAR models with up to a GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with 175 W max TGP Cooler than cool: Tri-Fan tech, full-surround vents,...
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2024-02-16

Planar Enhanced Its LED Video Wall Solutions—What You Need to Know

Updated lines include new mount options, built-in curving blocks, and finer pixel pitches for enhanced deployment. (Image credit: Planar) Planar is upping its LED video wall solutions. The company enhance its next-generation LED video wall families for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR): the Planar Venue Pro Series; Planar Venue Pro VX Series; and Planar Luminate Pro Series. The new and enhanced Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series, and Planar Luminate Pro S...
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2024-02-16

Lister Hospital spends £1m installing energy efficient lighting

The lights will be replaced in every ward, theatre, clinic and office at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire The government has awarded a hospital with a grant of more than £1m to install energy efficient LED lighting. East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust said the lights will be replaced in every ward, theatre, clinic and office at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. About 20,000 fittings will be switched from fluorescent bulbs to LED over the next month. Karen McConnell, the deputy chair of the trust, said it was an "important step for...
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2024-02-16

US LED, Ltd. Introduces New ExsaBay® Xtreme Compact LED High Bay with Selectable CCT

ExsaBay Xtreme Compact is the culmination of US LED's legacy of engineering expertise and available modern technology KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US LED, the leading full-service provider of ultra-long-life LED lighting and Operational Efficiency Solutions, today launched its new ExsaBay Xtreme Compact LED high bay with selectable CCT for commercial and industrial spaces. The ExsaBay Xtreme Compact offers exceptional versatility and illumination for larger spaces like warehouses and distribution centers, effectively repl...
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2024-02-16

Skoda Octavia Facelift Unveiled; Gets New Matrix LED Headlights, Mild-Hybrid Tech

The latest iteration of the Skoda Octavia gets subtle cosmetic tweaks and new tech Highlights First update for the fourth-gen Octavia. To be offered with four petrol and two diesel powertrain options. Gets subtle cosmetic tweaks. Skoda has revealed the Octavia facelift. Sporting a revised appearance and a range of new features, this marks the first time that the fourth-generation model has received a facelift following its unveiling in 2019. The car will be sold in both sedan and estate guises and will be offered with four petrol and two diesel powertrain opt...
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2024-02-16

Xiaomi Unveils The Redmi G Pro Mini-LED Gaming Monitor: 27″ With DisplayPort 2.1 For $310

Xiaomi has pushed out a new entrant in its Redmi G Pro gaming monitor lineup, featuring cutting-edge Mini-LED technology with DisplayPort 2.1. Xiaomi's Latest Gaming Monitor Comes With a High-End Mini-LED Panel, Suitable For All Applications Xiaomi hasn't made great strides when it comes to entering the PC industry as a whole, but the company has stayed dedicated throughout the period, and a prime example of it is when they unveiled a "decent" AMD Ryzen "Phoenix" APU laptop which came with astonishing capabilities. Simi...
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2024-02-16

Probing InGaN RGB micro-LEDs on silicon

Xiamen University and Latticepower Co Ltd in China report on the characteristics of micron-scale light-emitting diodes (LEDs) fabricated from aluminium indium gallium nitride (AlInGaN) structures grown on silicon (Si) with a view to their use in displays, particular for virtual-reality and augmented-reality (VR/AR) systems [Xi Zheng et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., v124, p051103, 2024]. The team comments: “Few investigations have been carried out on the chromatic characteristics of the InGaN-based red, green and blue (RGB) micro-LEDs system grown on silico...
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2024-02-15

ROHM’s New SBDs: Achieving Class-Leading* Reverse Recovery Time with 100V Breakdown Voltage by Adopting a Trench MOS Structure that Significantly Improves VF-IR Trade-Off

Ideal for automotive LED headlamps and other high-speed switching applications ROHM has developed 100V breakdown Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) that deliver industry-leading reverse recovery time (trr) for power supply and protection circuits in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Although numerous types of diodes exist, highly efficient SBDs are increasingly being used inside a variety of applications. Particularly SBDs with a trench MOS structure that provide lower VF than planar types enable higher efficiency in rectification application...
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2024-02-15

ams OSRAM delivers solid Q4, with revenues and adj. EBIT above the mid-point of the guided range, and continues executing its turnaround plan to benefit from structural growth

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange  Q4/23: revenues of EUR 908 million, above midpoint of the guidance range Q4/23: adj. EBIT margin of 6.9%, or EUR 62 million, above the midpoint of the guided range Q1/24: expected first quarter 2024 revenues of EUR 800 to 900 million with adj. EBIT margin of 4% – 7% driven by usual seasonality and weak industrial & medical market FY/23: revenues of EUR 3.59 billion FY/23: adj. EBIT margin of 6.5%, or EUR 233 million Continued strong ...
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2024-02-15

New Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Boost Road-Legal LED Retrofit Bulbs

Ultimate road-legal performance like you’ve never seen before The Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Boost range puts up to +300% more light on the road compared to the minimal legal standard for halogen bulbs. These exceptional LED retrofit bulbs, developed by Lumileds, set new standards for brightness and have been approved for road use in several European Union countries[1]. They fit a wider range of vehicles thanks to their innovative architecture. Compact, road-legal LED bulbs accredited by automotive experts The Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Boost range is homologated...
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2024-02-15

Lumileds Showcases Lamps, LEDs, Lighting Accessories on New Philips Automotive Lighting Website

New site highlights video content, interactive Bulb Finder, FAQs includes advanced accessibility features to improve site use Farmington Hills, MI – Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company, has launched a brand new, technologically advanced update of its Philips Automotive Lighting website at https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-au/car-lights. The site features an entirely new design that brings together the full breadth of the Philips portfolio of automotive lighting and accessories in North America. In addition to learning about Philips Automotive product fea...
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2024-02-15

ISE 2024: Highlights from Over 20 LED Manufacturers

From January 30 to February 2, the Integrated Systems Europe 2024 (ISE 2024), the world's premier showcase of professional audio-visual equipment and information systems integration technology, took place in Barcelona, Spain. Credit: ISE Unlike the CES event that just concluded in early January, ISE 2024 witnessed not only the presence of end-user companies but also numerous Chinese manufacturers of LED displays, components and modules, and related materials in the upstream and midstream segments. Among them were notable participants such as LED di...
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2024-02-07

Apple to launch new iPad Pro soon, bigger OLED display and M3 chip expected

Apple is gearing up to launch its new iPad Pro models next month with substantial upgrades including a bigger OLED screen, an M3 chip, and a new Magic keyboard. In Short Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models with major upgrades. The new iPad Pro models will feature OLED screens for the first time. The new models will also become more powerful with the latest M3 chip. Apple is expected to give its iPad Pro lineup a major overhaul soon, with new models possibly arriving next month. Reports suggest that Apple will introduce its new iPa...
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2024-02-07

Planar Bolsters Virtual Production, Event and Outdoor Applications with Three Next-Generation LED Video Wall Families

The improved product lines feature new mount options, built-in curving blocks and finer pixel pitches for enhanced deployment versatility and superior visual performance Planar expands LED video wall portfolio with next-generation LED display lines designed for virtual production, events and outdoor applications. (Photo: Business Wire) PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the enhancement of three LED video wall solutions designed for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such ...
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2024-02-07

Council votes to spend £1m on LED street lights

South Kesteven District Council's cabinet voted unanimously for the proposal South Kesteven District Council, external will spend £1m to convert more than 3,000 street lights to energy-saving LEDs over the next 18 months. This will cut costs and emissions. E.on energy solutions was awarded the contract at the council's cabinet meeting on Tuesday afternoon. South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) is responsible for 3,893 street lights in its district. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service the council has been making big strid...
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2024-02-07

Amazon presents INNOCN 4K MiniLED 144Hz Gaming Monitor in mouth watering deal

Unleash 4K gaming using the mini-LED technology with the INNOCN 4K MiniLED Monitor. Feel it may be time to heighten the brightness during your gaming experience? Well, Amazon might have the best deal for you this February. The INNOCN 32-inch Mini-LED 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor is now on sale with a substantial 35% discount and an enticing $50 coupon. Originally available for a whopping $999.99, you can save $400 and unleash your 4K gaming PC dreams to elevate your gaming experience entirely for just $599.99. Don’t hesitate to get your hands on...
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2024-02-06

Case IH brings LiDAR technology to hay producers

PHOTO: CASE IH Case IH introduced baler automation at the 2024 NCBA Cattle Con in Orlando, Florida. The technology allows for hands-free operation and consistent large square bales regardless of operator experience level. A dealer-installed automation kit connects seamlessly with Class 3 ISOBUS Puma, Optum, and Magnum tractors. It is compatible with HD models from model years 2020-2024, and XL models from model years 2022-2024. “Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to the tight operating windows hay producers face,” ...
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2024-02-06

Cooler Master launches new Mini LED and GM series gaming monitors

Cooler Master is launching a trio of new monitors for 2024, each arriving at under £500, putting them in more affordable territory. The new Tempest GP2711 is Cooler Master's new Mini LED display, while the GM2711A offers an ultra-fast IPS panel instead. Finally, we have the GM34, a new 34-inch ultrawide. The Tempest GP2711 arrives at the top of the list, with a £429.99 price tag. For that money, you get a 27-inch Mini LED display with 1440p resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate and impressive colour accuracy of 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3. ...
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2024-02-06

Full Series, Full Scene, Full Coverage | Ledman UHD Display Products Amaze ISE 2024

Ledman amazed the ISE exhibition with its star products, such as Super COB(Pixel Sharing Engines technology), Interactive Education AIO, UHD household giant video wall and creative magic cube screen, with its full-scene UHD display applications and solutions attracting the attention of global customers active in AV system integration, commercial display, advertising, and education. Indoor display series and solutions Eye-catching products Ledman, coupled with diversified creative contents, exhibited multiple products which, suitable for indoor display,...
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2024-02-06

Fluence and Innexo BV’s Research Partnership Explores Eliminating Vegetation Phase to Drive Potential Energy Savings for Growers

Initial research findings from Fluence’s partnership with Dutch research organization Innexo reveal potential electrical savings of up to 55% Fluence and Innexo's partnership tests the effects of eliminating the vegetation phase for cannabis cultivation. (Photo: Business Wire) AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Jan. 25, 2024)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today the successful continuation of its partnership with Dutch organiza...
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2024-02-05

LG Unveils Cutting-Edge Display Solutions for Corporate Spaces at ISE 2024

LG ISE 2024 Education XR Studio / Courtesy of LG LG showcased its range of cutting-edge display solutions tailored for corporate environments at ISE 2024. The exhibition featured advanced products suitable for spaces such as meeting rooms, in-house XR studios, corporate rooms, and control rooms. The LG MAGNIT lineup of Micro LED displays was a standout at the event, offering various pixel pitch options from 0.68 to 1.25 millimeters. These displays are designed with features tailored to installation environments, meeting diverse customer needs across t...
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2024-02-02

TrendForce: Global LED Lighting Market Value Likely to Increase 4% To USD 60.9 Billion in 2024

According to TrendForce’s latest market research report "TrendForce 2024 Global LED Lighting Market Analysis-1H24", the lighting market demand in 2023 did not experience the expected rebound due to numerous factors. TrendForce once again revised down the LED lighting market value for 2023 to USD 58.5 billion (-5% YoY). In 2024, about 5.788 billion LED lamps and luminaires will reach their service life limits and be phased out, leading to a considerable demand for second-time replacements. This is expected to reverse the declining trend in the LED...
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2024-02-02

Laser projectors light up new water show in Yinchuan

Images courtesy of Jianye Display NINGXIA, China – Christie® HS Series 1DLP® laser projectors are elevating the new light and water show at Ningxia Yinchuan Cultural City to new heights with an array of fascinating visuals inspired by the phoenix, an immortal bird that’s become the icon of the city. Located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China, this Phoenix-themed nighttime performance is positioned to become a hallmark performance in this region, which underscores Yinchuan city’s commitment to artistic excellenc...
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2024-02-02

Fluence and Innexo BV’s Research Partnership Explores Eliminating Vegetation Phase to Drive Potential Energy Savings for Growers

Initial research findings from Fluence’s partnership with Dutch research organization Innexo reveal potential electrical savings of up to 55% AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Feb. 1, 2024)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today the successful continuation of its partnership with Dutch organization Innexo BV (Innexo), a specialty agricultural contract research organization that focuses on molecular farming and medicinal plants. Flue...
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2024-02-02

Innoviz Announces Operational Realignment to Expand Cash Runway and Optimize Path Towards Profitability and Free Cash Flow

Realignment actions to be implemented during the first quarter of 2024 and are expected to reduce cash outlays by $22-24 million on an annualized basis Savings expected to be derived primarily from the transition of the InnovizOne program to series production and concentration of future investments on the InnovizTwo sensor and perception software suite  TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, aut...
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2024-02-02

Avegant announces breakthrough Spotlight™ display technology for Augmented Reality

Introducing the world’s first LCoS light engine with adaptive LED illumination. Spotlight™ display technology delivers up to 90% illumination power savings and 10x local contrast compared to conventional LCoS. SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 — Avegant announces Spotlight™ display technology – the world’s first adaptive LED illumination architecture for LCoS. By dynamically illuminating regions of a LCoS microdisplay, Avegant has enabled the benefits of APL (average pixel level) to achieve illumination power savings ...
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2024-02-02

XLamp® XP-G4 High Intensity LEDs

Ideal for Indoor directional, aftermarket auto and portable flashlights/torches XLamp® XP-G4 High Intensity LEDs provide a new, higher performance option in the small LES XLamp LED portfolio, delivering up to 1,017 lm from a 1.4 x 1.4 mm LES. Featuring higher light output and efficacy than existing options with the same LES size in the XLamp portfolio, XP-G4 HI LEDs are optimized for maximum performance in a one-to-one optic configuration. XP-G4 HI LEDs feature the familiar XP 3.45 mm footprint with a large neutral thermal pad and ve...
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JBD, a pioneering MicroLED display manufacturer, has set a new standard with its Phoenix series microdisplay, achieving an industry-record white-balanced brightness of 2 million nits. JBD’s Phoenix - Native Monolithic RGB Panel Leveragin... READ MORE

Veeco Instruments Inc. today announced that PlayNitride, an industry leader in MicroLED technology, has qualified Veeco’s Lumina® MOCVD system for production of next-generation MicroLEDs, and also placed an order for two systems for ... READ MORE