2016-08-10
Everlight stated in a press release that Taiwan’s Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) ruled Nichia’s white LED patent TW 383508 was invalid on July 28, 2016.
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2016-08-10
Samsung Display is running low on OLED supply, due to soaring OLED display demands from Chinese smartphone makers, reported The Korea Herald.
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2016-08-10
Seoul Viosys, a world class UV LED solution company (www.seoulviosys.com), announced that it has filed a lawsuit with the Federal District Court of Southern New York, US on Aug. 8, 2016 against P3 International, a U.S. manufacturer of home electronics products who sells their products through large retail shops such as WalMart, on the grounds that the company has infringed SEOUL VIOSYS’s UV LED mosquito trap device MosClean’s patented technology.
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2016-08-10
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in U.S. announced that, through their partnership in the Five Cities Energy Initiative, Yonkers will replace 20,200 interior lighting fixtures with LED energy efficient tubes in all city operated buildings. The project, partially funded by NYPA, will save Yonkers taxpayers up to $250,000 per year and reduce the City’s carbon footprint by 1,226 tons annually.
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2016-08-10
Harvard University researchers have designed more than 1,000 new blue-light emitting molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that could dramatically improve displays for televisions, phones, tablets and more.
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2016-08-10
In a large open office on the fourth floor of the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, lighting scientist Leora Radetsky lifts the blinds and lets in the sunlight. The overhead LED luminaires dim in response, fluidly, maintaining consistent light levels on the desk spaces. She lowers the blinds and the luminaires instantaneously increase light levels in response.
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2016-08-10
Rare-earth metals, which are needed for dyes and phosphor converters in light emitting diodes, are a finite resource. Osram Opto Semiconductors, as one of four partners in the “ORCA” project, is therefore researching and developing new types of organic dyes and inorganic phosphor converters. The aim of this project, which began on May, 2016, is to reduce the volume of these materials by developing new solutions, and to encourage the implementation of these solutions in actual production.
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2016-08-10
Dialight, the global innovation leader in LED lighting technology, unveiled a new addition to its lineup of next-generation high-intensity LED panel mount indicators. The new watertight 656 Series ½” indicators incorporate the latest LED technology to deliver superior brightness and visibility in five standard colors for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, including instrument and UL 508 panels, safety indicators, power generation, rail, bus and airline transportation and vehicle and equipment applications.
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2016-08-10
Aura Light’s new Lezzon LED luminaire is one of the latest products to join the market offering a stylish twist to the classic favorite linear luminaire.
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2016-08-10
Thomas Research Products is excited to announce that SSP3 series Surge Protectors are now shipping. These low-profile surge protection devices provide cost-effective protection from damaging power line disturbances. Thomas Research Products manufactures complete LED power and control solutions for OEMs and retrofitters.
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2016-08-10
MaxLite introduces the CP Series of LED Garage and Canopy Fixtures as high performance lighting with DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Premium qualification for fuel stations, parking areas, entranceways and other locations where safety and security are paramount.
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2016-08-09
Taiwanese LED manufacturer Lextar posted a net loss of NT $ 120 million (US $ 3.82 million) for second quarter of 2016, despite reporting a revenue increase.
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2016-08-09
Taiwanese LED manufacturer Lite-On’s latest financial performance in July 2016, showed its global consolidated revenue reached NT $19.4 billion (US $630 million), setting a new record high in the last nine months.
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2016-08-09
LEDinside, a division of TrendForce, reports the global average sales prices of 40-watt and 60-watt equivalent LED light bulbs in July fell 0.7% and 0.6% versus the prior month, respectively, to US$9.5 and US$12.9.
“July was the start of the traditional off season for the LED industry,” said LEDinside analyst Allen Yu. “Furthermore, the economic conditions in Europe and the U.S. remained weak, so the demand rebound that occurred in the lighting market was limited to just the second quarter. Retail prices of LED light bulbs slid entering the third quarter, and some products suffered larger price drops on account of promotional activities.”
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2016-08-09
Iota Labs, a company founded by five Berkeley engineers, is launching a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to finish developing Dot, the Physical Push Notification. The campaign will kick off in Aug. 23, 2016 and features a LED enhanced smartphone notification device.
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2016-08-09
Researchers have built a miniature electro-optical switch which can change the spin -- or angular momentum -- of a liquid form of light by applying electric fields to a semiconductor device a millionth of a meter in size. Their results, reported in the journal Nature Materials, demonstrate how to bridge the gap between light and electricity, which could enable the development of ever faster and smaller electronics.
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2016-08-09
Veeco Instruments announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), based in California, has ordered Veeco’s SPECTOR® Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) System. The system will be used to deposit optical thin films and to conduct research regarding laser performance in support of the Laboratory’s national security mission.
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2016-08-09
Dymax introduced the BlueWave® MX-150™ - a new smaller LED spot-curing system with unique curing flexibility. The system can be used as a bench-top unit or integrated into an automated system, and its LED emitters are available in 365, 385, or 405 nm wavelengths.
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2016-08-09
LED lighting manufacturer Evluma has received the IDA (International Dark Sky Association) Fixture Seal of Approval for its 40W and 70W 3000K CCT LED AreaMax street and area lights. IDA's Fixture Seal of Approval program certifies outdoor lighting fixtures as being Dark Sky Friendly, meaning that they minimize glare while reducing light trespass and skyglow. Certification criteria includes a CCT of 3000K or below and a U0 rating, emitting no light above 90 degrees. Street and area light submittals must also identify an optional backlight shield, available for the AreaMax since 2015.
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2016-08-08
Japan Display Inc. (JDI), a manufactuerr of small to mid-sized LCD displays issued a statement on Saturday refuting claims made by Nikkeiand other media that it was seeking financial support from INCJ.
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2016-08-08
The adoption of iris recognition features into Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 7 in New York last week caught market attention, users of the device can unlock their phones simply by peering into their smartphone displays, reported TechNews.
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2016-08-08
GE Lighting has helped monitor athletes performance with LED biosensors at the 2016 Summer Olympics that took place from Aug. 5-21, 2016 in Rio de Janerio and its projects there invovles more than illuminating venues.
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2016-08-08
Fulham has introduced a new technology alliance with Tvilight, a Dutch high-tech company and a European market leader in sensors, wireless controls, and lighting management software, to deliver fully programmable, wireless outdoor LED systems for emerging Smart Cities.
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2016-08-08
Gemio, a wearable device developer, launched a new customizable smart LED band capable of lighting up in various color patterns.
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2016-08-08
GlacialPower, a division of LED technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., has launched a new LED driver, the GP-LS60P-42C 1E, with a 42V, 59 Watt DC output. This rugged, highly efficient driver is ideal for a wide range of indoor and outdoor environments and applications, thanks to its IP67 rated environmental protection from water and dust, and it also offers extensive thermal and electrical safety features.
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2016-08-08
Green Creative, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its next generation of PL DIRect and BYPass lamps for horizontal and vertical installations.
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2016-08-05
U.S. researchers claim to have found a new method to overcome green LED droop issues.
GCS Holdings sell to San’an Opto faces similar fate as Lumileds, with U.S. authorities blocking the acquisition transaction over undisclosed concerns.
Samsung rumored to be investing huge sums in 3D NAND flash memory and OLED panels.
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2016-08-05
According to LEDinside’s latest findings, micro-LEDs will enter mass production by 2018. To understand micro-LED technology comprehensively, and tap into its market potential, LEDinside has organized its history, current situation, theory, manufacturing process, and related manufacturers.
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2016-08-05
To cope with saturated smartphones' market and gradually weakening sales, Samsung Electronics is considering to purchase Fiat Chrysler Group's automobile component manufacturer Magneti Marelli to develop new market segments.
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2016-08-05
Universal Display Corporation, enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED ® technology and materials, today announced the signing of an OLED Technology License Agreement and Supplemental Material Purchase Agreement with Tianma Micro-electronics, a leading Chinese small-and medium-size display panel manufacturer. The agreements run for five years.
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