A sideways triangle means “play.” A red hand signals “don’t cross.” A white outline of a woman in a dress indicates “women’s restroom.” These are some very basic symbols that translate information without anyone thinking twice about from where they came.

Panasonic will be selling its LCD TV plant in Mexico as part of its restructuring measures, according to a recent Kyodo News report.

The Luminale festival is the Biennale of Lighting Culture and will be held already for the seventh time concurrently with light+building, the international architecture show, from 30 March to 4 April 2014 in Frankfurt am Main. This year, even two projects will be presented that create lighting experiences supported by Zumtobel.

New XNOVATM Mid Power LEDs ideal for replacement lamps and luminaires Frankfurt, Germany, Light + Building, (March 28, 2014) ‐ Luminus Devices Inc., a global manufacturer of high‐performance LEDs, announced today the release to mass production of the new XNOVA line of mid-power LEDs developed for the general lighting market.

Starting today, homeowners can lower energy cost without sacrificing lighting quality by installing a new generation of EcoSmart LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs. Lighting Science, a leader in LED-based lighting, produced the bulbs to be the most affordably-priced, yet efficient light bulbs on the market. The new EcoSmart LED lamp line features a complete line of 34 lamp types, including the most popular A lamps, BR lamps, MR lamps, PAR lamps and decorative lamps. 

Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB:DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid state lighting and short-range wireless technologies, today introduced its latest single-stage LED driver to address dimming performance, heat and cost in high power, dimmable solid state lighting (SSL) applications. 

Located at Hall 4.0, lampholder and connector manufacturer BJB displayed its latest connectors, lampholders and automated equipment, at Light + Building 2014 in Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Center in Germany. 

Taiwan Semiconductor Lighting Company (TSLC) is developing packaging based on hybrid technology for wavelengths that range from UV lights with invisible short wavelengths to visible light with long wavelengths of blue, green, red, and IR. Most of the company’s products are packaged on ceramic substrates and they have control over various ceramic substrate layout technology. 

Unity Opto March consolidated revenue grew 25 percent from February on the back of increased lighting and backlighting demands. Working days returning to normal in March allowed the Taiwanese LED package manufacturer to meet client order deadlines after Chinese New Year. The company’s indoor bulb order volume remains high.

Zumtobel announced plans of slashing 600 jobs, about 8 percent of its workforce to double operating profit margin by 2016 to 2017 and stay competitive against Asian manufacturers, according to a Reuters report.

German lighting manufacturer Osram Licht will be facing more challenges in 2014 as the company restructures its lighting business, according to a report by Reuters.

EEPCA, the European Electrical Products Certification Association, in cooperation with LightingEurope, today announced the launch of ENEC+, the first pan-European mark capable of certifying the initial performance of traditional and LED luminaires. The new performance rating provides the market with certification as to the compliance of LED light fixtures and other luminaires, proving compliance with European safety standards and ensuring the reliability of their stated performance characteristics at the beginning of their life cycle.

Each April 2, 2014, Autism Speaks celebrates Light It Up Blue along with the international autism community, in commemoration of the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day.

LIGHTUP LED announced a site-wide promotion for the customers from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It hopes to expand its market share there with its high quality LED lights, especially its LED wash lights, flood lights and panel lights.

Bridgelux is proud to announce that its new Vero™ Series LED array light source will be backed with the world’s first 10-year warranty for Chip-on-Board (COB) products. Built to reflect the impressive lifespan of LED lighting, the announcement provides customers and end-users with a new level of confidence backed by the performance of Bridgelux® Vero Series LED arrays.

Dialog Semiconductor plc introduced its latest single-stage LED driver to address dimming performance, heat and cost in high power, dimmable solid state lighting (SSL) applications.

Giving clients the ability to adjust their lights and window shades from a smart phone has never been easier, more reliable, or affordable. Lutron Electronics, maker of energy-saving wireless light and shade controls, today announced the Lutron Smart Bridge Pro – a wireless bridge that connects Lutron’s Caseta® Wireless dimmers, Pico® remote controls, Serena™ remote-controlled shades, and third-party devices to a new Lutron app, providing convenient home control from iOS and Android-based smart phones.

CRS Electronics Inc., a developer and manufacturer of LED lighting products, announced that its Lumenova(TM) lamps seized the Top 3 Energy Star Positions in R20, BR30 and BR40 Categories.

Toshiba highlighted several Chip Scale Package products  at the  Light + Building 2014 show that runs from March 31 to April 4, 2014 at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Center in Germany.

Market listed companies have released their March revenue reports this week with the LED industry coming out on top, according to an article by Economic Daily News. LED manufacturers had unusually good performance in January and February, a traditionally slack season for the industry. The growth trend continued into the peak season where it picked up pace in March. Order visibility already extended to 3Q14. The second half of this year is anticipated to be smooth for the industry. 

Genesis Photonics Inc. (GPI) has been devoted to developing flip-chip packaging recently. The Taiwanese LED chip manufacturer built a flip-chip package production line in 2013 to strengthen product integration. 

Renowned Austrian luminaire designer and manufacturer, Zumtobel, focused on everyday office lighting, shop and retail applications at the six-day Light+Building 2014 show, which kicked off at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Center in Germany on March 31, 2014.

The consumer electronics market, and the LED driver market in particular, have been developing rapidly in recent years. These markets are demanding power supplies/drivers with lower power consumption in shrinking form factors, as well as ultra low cost. Furthermore, due to the ever-increasing requirement for improved power quality, the use of power factor correction (PFC) circuitry for these devices is almost mandatory. 

Technology improvements for general service lighting, driven by federal efficiency standards, are leading to increased reliability and bulb life. As efficiency increases, residential electricity consumption for lighting declines over time. Although the initial purchase price is higher for more efficient technologies than for traditional bulbs, significant savings are achieved over the life of the bulb (also called a lamp).

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Neo-Ray Index light-emitting diode (LED) pendant luminaire from its Cooper Lighting Division. The suspended luminaire features unique, adjustable optical panels and incorporates patented WaveStream™ LED technology to efficiently improve light quality and reduce total power consumption for indoor ambient applications. 

LG Chem is currently participating in the biannual Light + Building Exhibition held at Messe Frankfurt. 

Philips revealed an innovative luminous panel that can cover a whole ceiling with homogenous white light. The panel will be displayed at Light + Building, the world’s biggest trade fair for lighting and building services technology in Frankfurt (March 30 – April 4, 2014).

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced new Dow Corning® EA-2900 Sealant (white) here today at Light+Building (Booth A51, Hall 4.0). One of the latest additions to the company's broad and growing portfolio of advanced silicone solutions for LED lamp and luminaire applications, Dow Corning® EA-2900 Sealant rapidly forms bonds in as little as 10 minutes. This enables manufacturers to minimize delays to assembly or handling of parts, and ensures significantly faster production of LED modules, lamps and luminaires.

With newly improved efficacy and precise optical control, the LUXEON Z ES is now an even better choice for applications requiring tight beam angles such as spotlights, downlights, retrofit lamps and outdoor streetlights.

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, launched new Dow Corning® MS-1001 Moldable Silicone for LED lighting applications today here at Light + Building 2014 (Booth A51, Hall 4.0). In addition to offering the ultra-high clarity, good moldability and photo-thermal stability for which the Dow Corning family of Moldable Silicones is known, MS-1001 Moldable Silicone introduces the product line's highest hardness material of the family.