2014-03-28

Ledzworld Launches Color Temperature Adjustable LED MR16 Lamp

Ledzworld will display at Light + Building next week a breakthrough color temperature adjustable LED MR16 lamp that perfectly emulates the color tones of halogen light bulbs when dimmed. Now users can create the right color temperature ambiance through dimming while enjoying the energy-efficient and long-lasting benefits of LED lighting.
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2014-03-28

Prescolite Elevates LED Downlighting To New Heights With MegaLum Cylinder

Hubbell Lighting announced today the first 12,000+ lumen LED fixture designed for high ceiling commercial and architectural interiors where recessed depth is not available—Prescolite's MegaLum Cylinder. 
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2014-03-28

LIGHTUP LED Launches 6060 LED Panel Lights for Clients Worldwide

LED panel light is ideal for offices, hospitals, restaurants and more. Today, LIGHTUP LED introduced its  6060 LED panel light to its clients worldwide. The company promises to give its customers the best shopping experience on its website.
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2014-03-28

Luminus XNOVA COB LEDs achieve top performance with 145 lumens per Watt (LPW) at 5000K

XNOVA COB LEDs released to mass production; industry best CRI up to 98 with AccuWhite technology Billerica, MA (February 25, 2014) - Luminus Devices Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs, announced today that its flagship XNOVA white Chip-On-Board (COB) products reached full mass production while setting another benchmark with industry-leading efficacy for both cool and warm white. Typical performance was measured at up to 145 lm/W at 5000K, and 132 lm/W for 3000K at room temperature. Hot lumens per Watt at 85C, a more representa...
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2014-03-27

Juropol Aims to Keep Up Sapphire Crystal Growth Furnace Sales in China in 2014

Polish sapphire crystal growth furnace manufacturer, Juropol, plans to maintain sale targets of 70 sapphire crystal growth furnaces in 2014. The company already successfully sold 70 furnaces as of 2013, out of these 50 furnaces were preorders. Looking ahead Juropol aims to sell 200 sapphire crystal growth furnaces by 2015. 
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2014-03-27

FOREPI Faces Financial Challenge in 2014

Taiwanese LED chip manufacturer FOREPI announced their fiscal 2013 financial report. The company reported losses and was hit hard during the second half of 2013 when backlight demands dropped sharply. 
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2014-03-27

Robert Yeh: Everlight Revenue to Set New Records in 2014

The LED industry performance has been much better than last year, demands have been pretty good for backlight, lighting and other components, said Everlight Chairman Robert Yeh. In addition, Everlight’s acquisition of German luminaire company WOFI in 2013 will allow Everlight revenue to break new records in 2014.
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2014-03-27

Lite-On Technology Reports Record High Performance in 2013

Lite-On Technology announced their fiscal 2013 financial performance today. The company’s fourth quarter 2013 consolidated sales reached NT$59.36 billion (US $1.9 billion), up 12 percent YoY and 4 percent QoQ, hitting a 10-quarter record high.
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2014-03-27

Rising Backlight Demands Bump Up Unity Opto Profitability

Taiwan LED package manufacturer Unity Opto released their fiscal 2013 financial report on March 26, 2014. Increased backlight demands drove up revenue and the company’s profitability grew 170 percent compared to the year before. 
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2014-03-27

Cree First to Break 300 Lumens-Per-Watt Barrier

Cree, Inc. records another significant LED milestone with the demonstration of 303 lumens per watt from a white, high-power LED. Reaching the landmark achievement much faster than previously believed possible, this result surpasses Cree’s previous R&D industry-best of 276 lumens per watt announced just over a year ago.
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2014-03-27

SATCO Products Recalls KolourOne LED Light Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury

SATCO Products has recalled their KolourOnce brand LED lights due to cases where the metal housing/lens assembly separates from the bulb's base and falls. This poses a risk of injury from impact to bystanders.
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2014-03-27

ForceField Energy Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire American Lighting

ForceField Energy Inc. announced the signing of a letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire American Lighting & Distribution ("ALD"), a commercial lighting manufacturer with over 20,000 installed customers and standing relationships with many of the major California utility companies, including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Their customers include many prominent and recognizable companies including over 100 hotels, 300 schools, and over 200 auto dealerships. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur on or before May 1(st) 2014.
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2014-03-27

Philips and Ecophon Launch Light-Emitting Acoustic Ceiling for Offices

Philips and Saint-Gobain Ecophon, a global supplier of acoustic systems will launch a transformational new version of their jointly developed light-emitting acoustic ceiling. The new SoundLight Comfort Ceiling Tunable White enables dynamic lighting, supporting the human body’s natural biorhythm to aid wellbeing and productivity. It is based upon the known benefits of SoundLight Comfort Ceiling launched in 2012.
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2014-03-27

Philips Lumileds' Mid-Power LEDs Provide the Ideal for Low-Cost Residential LED Fixtures

 Retailers in Brazil have chosen a low-cost, modular style design using 48V mid-power LEDs from Philips Lumileds that accompanies the country’s line voltage—delivering the required lumen output using up to 5 LEDs per module for over 30 different commercial fixtures
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2014-03-27

Osram: 2015 Ford F-150 First Truck to Feature Full LED Forward Lighting System

Ford Motor Company is ensuring consumers continue to ‘think Ford first’ by offering industry first technology on the completely redesigned 2015 Ford F-150, part of Ford F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup truck. The next-generation F-150, which debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is the first to feature a complete LED forward lighting solution, thanks in part to OSRAM Automotive Lighting.
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2014-03-27

Samsung Introduces New Flip Chip LED Packages and Modules

Samsung Electronics Co., a world leader in advanced component solutions, introduced a new lineup of flip chip LED packages and modules offering enhanced design flexibility and a high degree of reliability. The new offerings, for use in leading-edge LED lighting such as LED bulbs, MR/PAR and downlights, will be available in the market during the second quarter of this year.
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2014-03-27

Plessey Launches Dot Sized LED Products for Wearable Market

Plessey announced the launch of its smallest packaged MaGICTM LED (Manufactured on GaN-on-Si I/C) aimed at the surging wearable electronics market. The PLW138003 is a white LED in a 1005 SMT package designed specifically for the demand for ever smaller LED components producing highly collimated light. Plessey’s dotLEDs weighing 0.2 milligrams and a profile of 0.2mm are an industry-leading option for any wearable application with LED content.
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2014-03-27

Bridgelux to Unveil Advanced IP Rated Exterior LED Sub-System at Light + Building

Bridgelux, a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, unveiled the Bridgelux Outdoor Lighting Module (OLM); a new line of LED sub-systems which integrates optics, environmental protection and the LED source for roadways, parking garages and other outdoor and industrial applications. OLM will allow manufacturers to rapidly expand their product lines while lowering costs.
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2014-03-27

Lextar to Unveil LED Point-Light Candle Lamp

Lextar Electronics Corp. announced its LED point-light candle lamp based on its significant advances made recently in light source design. This new candle lamp illuminates objects from a small pointed light source. It spreads outward in all directions as wide as nearly 360 degree, giving identically glowing effects to the starlight. The Company will debut this new product at “Light + Building Frankfurt 2014” from March 30 to April 4, 2014.
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2014-03-27

GlacialLight Releases 6” Surface Mounted LED Down Lights with AC and DC Input

GlacialLight, a division of lighting and technology manufacturer GlacialTech, announces the newest addition to its down light range with 6” surface mounted down lights. The GL-DL06-SM down light series are all-in-one lighting fixtures which can be installed without drilling holes in ceilings or walls. These surface mounted lighting fixtures are highly compatible with a range of electrical standards around the world and offer high quality light at various color temperatures. Non-dimmable, 3-in-1 dimmable, AC-TRIAC dimmable, and DC input options are available.
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2014-03-27

ADATA to Showcase Smart Lighting Controls at Light + Building 2014

ADATA, a LED Lighting and technology manufacturer, will exhibit the latest in lighting products and control systems at Light + Building 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany from March 30 to April 4, 2014 in Hall 10.1 Booth #D38. ADATA Lighting will present not only Complete Knock Down (CKD) lighting kits, indoor & outdoor lighting products, and an elegant LED desk lamp, but also a smart lighting control system.
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2014-03-26

Philips Lumileds Mid-Power LED Differentiation Strategy Focuses on Binning

The maturation of LED lighting has given mid-power LED products star status. Philips Lumileds, a major player in the international lighting scene, has shown its resolve in taking mid-power LEDs to another level. Besides releasing four new mid-power LED products in March, the company has introduced a whole new binning method into its new products. Philips Lumileds is providing mid-power LEDs with excellent lighting quality to differentiate itself from competitors in the mid-power product market, said Sean Zhou, Regional Marketing Director, Asia, Philips Lumileds. 
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2014-03-26

LED Lighting Taiwan

The 10th Int'l LED Lighting Exposition   June 17(Tue) ~ 19(Thu), 2014 TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall Led by lighting and backlight application, the production value of Taiwan LED component and lighting application is expected to grow beyond 5.02 billion US dollars. For the three-day show of Taiwan LED lighting Taiwan exhibition, exhibitors will showcase LED wafer, chip, package components and downstream lighting products along with various ...
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2014-03-26

CCFL Bites the Dust

Demand for CCFL has been hit hard by LCD TV backlight’s gradual conversion to LEDs. Japanese CCFL manufacturer Sanken Electric’s revenue will drop further this year as demand for CCFL dries up. The company therefore announced on March 25th after hours on the Japanese stock market, that they are ending their CCFL business.
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2014-03-26

Four Major Trends at TILS 2014

Taiwan International Lighting Show (TILS) 2014 was bigger than ever this year, held jointly with LED Taiwan for the first time. Organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA, TILS 2014 was held at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei from March 20-23. It showcased over 333 manufacturers and attracted around 16,000 visitors from around the world during the four day show. 
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2014-03-26

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE 2014)

Attaining the 19th edition, the fair positioned as an industry and networking gala for the global lighting professionals. The fair presenting wide diversified lighting solution including decorative lighting, technical lighting, lighting accessories, components and LED Technology offering a one-stop sourcing platform for lighting manufacturers, project-based and trade-based visitors. Through a series of concurrent seminar & networking events presenting cutting-edge lighting technology, inspired lighting design ideas and market intelligence. Show focuses Energy efficiency ...
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2014-03-26

New Technique Makes LEDs Brighter, More Resilient

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new processing technique that makes light emitting diodes (LEDs) brighter and more resilient by coating the semiconductor material gallium nitride (GaN) with a layer of phosphorus-derived acid.
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2014-03-26

Panasonic Eager for the Future of OLED

International Lighting manufacturer Panasonic has been active in strategizing the OLED lighting market. Their OLED panels already have a luminous efficacy of 110lm/W, said Research Director Takuya Komoda. As mass production is driving down costs, OLED use in office lighting is anticipated to spur a new replacement trend in 2014-2015. 
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2014-03-26

Merck: Soluble Materials to Make OLED Widespread by 2018

“OLED lighting has a bright future” was a common theme at the Solid State Lighting forum 2014 where many manufacturers touted the advantages of OLED technology in comparison with LED. Among the many advocates was Manfred Weigand, Global OLED lighting Marketing Director for Merck. According to Weigand, a future where OLED becomes a true competitor with LED is absolutely obtainable. 
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Sumitomo Chemical will participate in SPIE Photonics West 2025, the world’s largest optics and photonics conference and exhibition, to be held in San Francisco, California, the United States, from Tuesday, January 28 to Thursday, January... READ MORE

  Seoul Semiconductor, Seoul Viosys CES 2025 Exhibition Booth Global optoelectronics leader Seoul Semiconductor and Seoul Viosys (hereafter, "Seoul") participated in CES 2025, held in Las Vegas, USA, from January 7 to 10, 2024. ... READ MORE