electronica, a biannual electronics trade fair held in Munich, Germany, is one of the top events in the global electronics industry. This year, electronica 2022 took place between November 15 and November 18, 2022, focusing on consumer and automotive electronics. Everlight offers automotive lighting components for the original equipment (OE) market, where its products are adopted for rear combination light (RCL), daytime running lamp (DRL), front fog light, and ambient light applications. In response to the rise of intelligent ambient lights, Everlight joined the ISELE...

“Bottom up, self-organizing chemistry” process has been developed by the lab of Professor Eiichi Nakamura. Quantum dots are nanoscale crystals capable of emitting light of different colors. Display devices based on quantum dots promise greater power efficiency, brightness and color purity than previous generations of displays. Of the three colors typically required to display full color images—red, green and blue—the last has proved difficult to produce. A new method developed at the University of Tokyo based on self-organizing chemical structures offers...

SAN FRANCISCO October 27, 2022 – Current Chemicals is unveiling market-ready miniLED LCD displays with phosphor film at the Phosphors & Quantum Dots Industry Forum 2022 in San Francisco this week. These displays are high contrast and wide color gamut (WCG) to deliver a best-in-class viewing experience. Current Chemicals encapsulated Current’s TriGain® KSF/PFS red phosphor and Current’s new JADEluxe™ narrow-band green (NBG) phosphor into a phosphor film and partnered with Innolux to manufacture the miniLE...

TrendForce released the 2022 Global Automotive LED Product Trend and Regional Market Analysis, which indicated shipments of automotive LED display panels will reach 185 million units this year. New automotive display trends include 1.5m full-width display, free shape, transparent display and high resolution (250 ppi) in addition to HDR, local dimming and wide gamut. Shipments are expected to jump to 241 million in 2026 with a compound annual growth rate of +7% from 2022-2026.     The smart cockpit can be considered a system designed to integrate messag...

Hesai, which has partnered with Lumentum, to provide sensors for forthcoming electric vehicle. Hesai, the Shanghai-based lidar company, says it has agreed a deal to provide its “AT128” sensors for a new car being built by fellow Chinese firm Changan Automobile.   Changan Automobile concept car   Based around vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays emitting at 905 nm, the AT128 units are claimed to have a range of 200 meters (for objects with a reflectivity of 10 per cent).   Lumentum supply deal O...

◆Overview  In addition to micro-ultraviolet (UV) LEDs with a peak wavelength of 385nm, we have successfully developed three types of visible micro-LEDs with a peak wavelength of 620nm for red, 510nm for green, and 450nm for blue. In 2018 we have succeeded in high-efficiency light emission of micro UV-LEDs with a size of 12 μm x 24 μm and its peak wavelength of 385nm (patented), and have already supplied samples to many users. We have also developed visible LEDs, because many users request micro-sized chips for red, blue, and green LEDs. This time, especi...

Nov. 28, 2022 ---- TrendForce’s latest research finds that shipments of display panels used in notebook computers (NB panels) came to 13.5 million pieces (pcs) in this October, showing a MoM drop of 16.1% and a YoY drop of 45.0%. Based on TrendForce’s tracking of NB panel shipments, this figure is a 10-year low for the month of October. Moving into 4Q22, TrendForce expects NB panel shipments to remain in a slump because of uncertainties in the global economy and inventory adjustments that are taking place across the entire supply chain. Fourth-quarter shipm...

Ishikawa Prefectural Fureai Public Corporation in Building 2 of Ishikawa Prefectural Industry Exhibition Hall We are pleased to announce that our LED floodlights, LEDSFOCUS PRO, is now used at the huge aquarium tank of whale sharks and other species at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Notojima Aquarium is located on Noto Island, east of Noto Peninsula. Notojima Aquarium opened in July 1982 as the only aquarium in Ishikawa Prefecture. One of the most popular exhibits in the aquarium is the giant water tank wit...

BluGlass has signed a paid development agreement with Ganvix, Inc - a leading developer of GaN Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) Ganvix has selected BluGlass’ RPCVD technology to enable the development of green VCSELs for advanced applications    Global semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has entered into a collaboration agreement with Ganvix, Inc. to develop cutting-edge gallium nitride (GaN) vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) for green wavelengths (515nm-525nm). Ganvi...

(a) 100 Micron Long Laser Developed by Kyocera, (b) Micro LED Substrate, and (c) 100 Micron Long Laser (Graphic: Business Wire) Company unveils new process to create functioning 100 micron length micro-light sources with higher yield, lower cost — enabling short cavity lasers and micro-LEDs for autonomous driving, AR, and VR applications KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto)(TOKYO:6971) has developed a new thin-film process technology for making unique silicon (Si) substrates for gallium...

  Ismaning, November 14, 2022 – Deutsche Telekom will air all 64 matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live on MagentaTV from November 20 to December 18. Today, Telekom presented the hybrid World Cup studio at a Media Day at PLAZAMEDIA at the AGROB Medienpark in Ismaning near Munich. During MagentaTV’s coverage, this new and innovative XR LED Studio from PLAZAMEDIA will be a central element, combining real set architecture and physical media feeds with a digitally generated, virtual extension (“augmented real...

A KAIST research team led by Ph.d candidate Jae Hee Lee and Professor Keon Jae Lee from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has developed a surface-lighting microLED patch for UV-induced melanogenesis inhibition.  Melanin is brown or dark pigments existing in the skin, which can be abnormally synthesized by external UV or stress. Since the excessive melanin leads to skin diseases such as spots and freckles, proper treatment is required to return normal skin condition.    Recently, LED-based photo-stimulators have been rele...

Stellantis has chosen Valeo's third-generation LiDAR to equip multiple models of its different automotive brands from 2024. The Valeo SCALA 3 LiDAR will enable these vehicles to be certified for level 3 automation, allowing drivers to safely take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road. As Yves Bonnefont, Chief Software Officer and member of Stellantis’ Top Executive Team, explains: “What sets cars apart from others today is the driving experience they offer. Thanks to our L3 autonomous driving solution leveraging Valeo...

An interview with Clément Nouvel, Valeo LiDAR Technical Director LiDARs are essential to the development of the autonomous car and the drastic road safety improvements that come along. Up to 30% of premium new vehicles are set to reach level 3 automation by 2030, and to do so will be equipped with LiDAR technology. As well as cars, robotaxis, delivery droids, autonomous trucks or vehicles for industrial and agriculture sectors will come equipped with this technology. Clément Nouvel is LiDAR Technical Product Line Director and leads over 300 ...

From November 15th to 18th, 2022, the biennial Electronica 2022 in Munich, Germany will be held as scheduled. Elites from the electronics industry from all over the world gathered in Munich, Germany, to discuss the development of the global electronics industry in the past two years, and look forward to the future of the electronics market.     Refond Booths & Products   As an industry-leading optoelectronic component solution service provider, the Refond Optoelectronics team went to Germany to participate in the exhibition with major globa...

Highlights • BluGlass has demonstrated feasible reliability of its gallium nitride laser diodes o Lasers have passed 500 hours of continuous operation with stable optical and electrical performance • Reliability feasibility is a critical milestone needed for beta production and product launches • Key technical milestone enables BluGlass to increase engagement with potential customers Global semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) advises its gallium nitride (GaN) laser diodes have achieved feasible reliability, successfully demonstrati...

SF1 series UV-C LEDS: A better way to detect nitrate contamination in water Nitrate contamination of drinking water is a growing global threat Silanna UV’s new SF1 LEDs detect nitrates in water faster and cheaper Full nitrate detector reference design available Ideal for cost-effective, fast, reliable, low-power contamination detection Based on new, patented ultraviolet LED manufacturing technology Brisbane, Australia, 17th November, 2022 – Newly-developed ultraviolet LEDs from Silanna UV are ready to take Nitrate S...

LG OLED Recognized for 11th Consecutive Year, Earns Three 2023 ‘Best of Innovation’ Awards SEOUL, Nov. 17, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) has been recognized for the technological and design excellence of its latest lifestyle solutions, earning more than two dozen CES® 2023 Innovation Awards, including three coveted Best of Innovation Awards for LG OLED in the computer peripherals, gaming and video display categories. Bestowed every year by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) – the organization behind CES...

Rectangular beam from new 940nm OSLON Black IR LEDs matches field of view of automotive cameras used for driver and cabin monitoring   The new LEDs enable manufacturers to avoid the need for secondary optics, reducing their designs’ cost and complexity  The optimized field of illumination of the new emitters produces improved optical power distribution and homogeneity for better, more reliable IR imaging in the cabin    Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (16 November 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS...

Huawei launched the first smart Vision Glass. These viewing glasses pack a bunch of surprising features and some outstanding functionalities.   The Chief Operating Officer of Huawei Device BG – He Gang unveiled the smart viewing glasses on the event stage. Alongside this, the personnel mentioned how this device could serve benefits in the world of virtual reality.     Huawei Vision Glass launched with a Micro-OLED display. Ultimately, this mini panel amounts similar to a 120-inch massive virtual screen.   On the other hand, ...

Tokushima, Japan – 17 November 2022: Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce the addition of the new NCSWE13A-V1 to its high luminous flux density Direct Mountable Chip portfolio.   The new NCSWE13A-V1 is a 1W-class LED, the same as the existing NCSWE17A-V1 (1.7mm x 1.7mm), but in an even smaller package size (1.3mm x 1.3mm). Additionally, the NCSWE13A-V1 complements　the existing 0.2W-class, smaller NFSWE11A-V1, which is 1.1mm x 1....

ams OSRAM will unveil new innovations at electronica in Munich, Germany, November 15-18 Company to showcase how optical technologies are advancing the automotive and mobility, industrial, horticulture, medical and wearable application areas Demonstration highlights include dynamic forward lighting, guidance systems for autonomous robots, smart water- and air treatment with UV-C light, and 24/7 vital signs monitoring in a smart watch Pierre Laboisse to deliver keynote at the Automotive Conference Jens Milnikel to deliver keynote at the Smart MedTech F...

ITRI, Taiwan's largest and one of the world's leading high-tech applied research institutions, today introduced the High Resolution Full-Color Micro LED Display for AR Glasses. This innovation assists panel manufacturers and other industry players to upgrade their technology, expand their Micro LED applications, meet market demand and secure business opportunities in next-generation augmented reality (AR) display products for immersive experiences in the metaverse. The High Resolution Full-Color Micro LED Display for AR Glasses won a 202...

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer™, Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and light sources for the data center, tele-communication and artificial intelligence markets, today announced that it will use high-speed directly modulated laser (DML) technology from Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum”), a market-leading designer and manufacturer ...

Munich, Germany – 14 November 2022 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and the global automaker Stellantis have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding as a first step towards a potential multi-year supply cooperation for silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. Infineon would reserve manufacturing capacity and supply CoolSiC™ “bare die” chips in the second half of the decade to the direct Tier 1 suppliers of Stellantis. The potential sourcing volume and capacity reservation have a value of significantly ...

Macroblock held the 2022 online symposium on November 9, and the theme of this year was “Drive A Whole New World – Metaverse”. This time our lecturers went deep into the metaverse from different applications, including VR headsets, smart cockpits and LED displays. In the speech, they covered how to realize the metaverse concept and how to deal with those challenges within this area through Macroblock products and technologies.   First, the symposium began with an opening remark given by Mr. Robert Chen, Macroblock General Manager. Mr. Rober...

With the increasing improvement of process and equipment accuracy of major packaging plants, the chip size of Mini LED applications has gradually evolved from 5x9mil to today's 3x5mil, even smaller. The reduction of chip size means that more LED chips can be arranged in the same unit area of display  or backlight unit, and higher requirements are put forward for chip mounting. At the same time, higher requirements are put forward for chip mounting.   First of all, the most significant change is that the pad size of the PCB becomes smaller, and the correspondin...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that its Vuzix M400C™ smart glasses are now available for customer orders in the US, Canada, UK, EU and Japan. Vuzix M400C smart glasses list for $1299.99 and interested customers should contact the Company sales department directly.   Vuzix M40...

According to TrendForce’s latest report ,“2022 Global Automotive LED Product Trend and Regional Market Analysis”, despite the fact that automotive market demand fell due to the Russian-Ukraine conflicts and the Pandemic in China, automotive LED market demand in 2022 increases with the raise in market share of LED headlight and the development of advanced technologies including intelligent headlight, logo lamp, intelligent ambient lamp, Mini LED / HDR automotive display. Looking ahead, automotive lighting products tend to be characterized by pe...

Nov. 11, 2022 ---- Ennostar’s subsidiary Epistar and PlayNitride’s wholly-owned subsidiary PlayNitride Display have announced that they have teamed up to build a production line for 6-inch Micro LED epi-wafers. Looking at the latest progress in the development of Micro LED, large-sized displays are regarded as the forerunners to the more advanced end products. Even though Micro LED has unresolved technological bottlenecks and cost-related issues, TrendForce is optimistic that this technology will eventually be adopted for the development of different kinds...