The prior blog titled “Nichia’s contribution to a realization of a mercury-free society” took a short break. However, there was a release about new LED-based water disinfection devices made by Miura Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer and also one of Nichia’s customers, that has successfully been replacing mercury lamp systems. By using the features of this device as an example, Nichia would like to explain in this blog the reason for why it was possible for the manufacturer to replace mercury lamps with LEDs, and the advantages of utilizing LEDs. ...

As Europe’s largest display exhibition, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) always highlights the best of the best in digital signage. This year was no different with Samsung Electronics and other industry-leading companies setting the stage for the future by pushing the boundaries of innovation.  ...

The World’s First Retina-level VR Headset. TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology for over 15 years, demonstrated its next-generation immersive virtual reality display technologies at MWC 2025. Among the highlights, the company presented the ultra-low power consumption VR display and the world’s first mass-produced VR display with the highest PPI. These innovations are already helping to power the future of immersive visual experiences around the world. Virtual reality is playing an increasingly vital role in both entertainment and profe...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, announces the launch of its new high-power blue laser diode, the PLPT9 450LC_E. This innovative product stands out with its impressive wall-plug efficiency of 43 percent and for the first time a wavelength of 455 nanometers (nm). The blue laser diode in a TO90 package is another part of the continuously growing portfolio. It features a compact and robust design, making it ideal for applications requiring a robust package and high optical power. “The new blue laser diode represents a significant adva...

Samsung Display announced today its participation in the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), the world’s premier connectivity event. At this influential gathering, Samsung Display will unveil its “OLED Magic” concept, showcasing the future of display technology. The exhibition will highlight Samsung OLED’s superior display quality through innovative form factors, featuring a tribute to the iconic landmarks of Spain, where MWC25 is being held. Attendees will be treated to a unique experience as Samsung OLED captures and expresses t...

Luminar, a leading global automotive technology company announced that Luminar’s technology will be equipped in the new Volvo ES90, which is slated for production this year. This marks the second Volvo car model to feature Luminar’s technology, following the successful launch of the automaker’s flagship SUV, the Volvo EX90, which is now being delivered to customers. “We’re proud to be selected in conjunction with industry leaders like NVIDIA for a second global automotive launch as Volvo Cars expands its new lineup,” said Austin ...

According to a report by Business Korea, Meta, a leading company in augmented reality (AR) technology, has partnered with the Chinese display manufacturer JBD as the exclusive supplier of LEDoS displays for its AR glasses prototype, Orion. JBD is notably the only company worldwide capable of manufacturing LEDoS displays, as the report highlights. This development signals shifting industry dynamics, with Chinese firms increasingly challenging established market leaders. Since last September, Meta has produced approximately 1,000 prototypes of Orion and a...

Imagine a pair of lightweight glasses that blend seamlessly with your daily outfits, while projecting digital information directly into your line of sight to enrich your experience of the real world. This is not a distant science - fiction concept but a future blueprint that AR technology is bringing to life. Ever since the debut of Google Glass in 2012, this futuristic device has opened an entirely new chapter in tech, capturing the attention of technology giants and startups worldwide. Over the following decade, we witnessed AR evolve from the confines of laboratories into indu...

On March 7, 2025, Saphlux, Inc. officially unveiled the QD-COB Pro, a professional-level quantum dot Micro-LED direct-view display solution, at the Shenzhen International Smart Display & System Integration Exhibition (ISLE). QD-COB Pro is the first Micro-LED direct-view display product to achieve full-angle color accuracy with no color shift. Featuring premium quantum dot LED chips, exceptional color performance, and advanced packaging technology, this solution dedicates to professional design, CAVE immersive, virtual production, multimedia crea...

Violumas aims to provide the best variety of high-performance UVA, UVB, and UVC LEDs, encapsulated with the highest quality fused silica optics. The wide selection of beam angles (30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, and 135°) allows Violumas to provide unique solutions specifically tailored to any UV LED application. The newest addition to the product line, the VioBeam-1X1 series, offers an unprecedented ultra narrow 10° beam combined with a high-power UV LED, opening opportunities for new developments in ultraviolet applications. The VioBeam-1X...

J Series JB3030C White LEDs deliver high efficacy in a 301B/H compatible footprint to lighting applications that demand long lifetimes and sulfur resistance. Pro9™ versions of these LEDs deliver up to 13% higher efficacy over the standard version LEDs without sacrificing color rendering quality. These LEDs feature the same maximum current plus the same mechanical and electrical characteristics as the standard versions. Product Features Brilliant illumination with up to 9% higher LPW at 80 CRI and 13% higher LPW at 90 CRI than standard ...

Sollum Technologies and Leaficient are pioneering a breakthrough technology that redefines how LED lighting adapts to plant growth.Today’s traditional lighting strategies rely on Daily Light Integral (DLI) as the primary metric for optimizing plant growth, based on the premise that plants absorb and use light with the same efficiency throughout the day and at all growth stages. However, recent research has shown that plant productivity can change significantly based on a myriad of factors relating to the environment, resources provided and internal biological processes. I...

TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology for over 15 years, has presented its APEX brand of premium display technology at MWC 2025, leading with its Inkjet Printing (IJP) OLED solutions. Aiming to redefine visual excellence, APEX represents a leap in both innovation and display quality. APEX is built on four key pillars, each represented by a letter in the APEX acronym: 1. Amazing - Pleasant Display Experience APEX display solutions feature high contrast, wide color gamut coverage, ultra-high resolution, high refresh rates, and unli...

RayNeo™, a leading innovator in consumer Augmented Reality (AR) technology, has unveiled its latest XR glasses, the RayNeo Air 3s, at MWC 2025. Alongside this groundbreaking release, the company showcased its other two innovations: the AI-powered, Full-Color AR Glasses RayNeo X3 Pro and the Camera AI Glasses RayNeo V3. Together, these cutting-edge devices underscore RayNeo's unwavering commitment to redefining immersive experiences and enhancing everyday usability through advanced AR solutions. RayNeo Air 3s: Lightweight XR for Seam...

ISLE 2025, Asia's biggest exhibition featuring innovations and solutions in LED display & integrated audio-visual system, will open in Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (SHENZHEN WORLD) on March 7, 2025. Covering 80,000 square meters, ISLE 2025 will showcase the latest technologies and innovative applications in display technology, the entire LED industry chain, audiovisual integration, and the fusion & application of sound, light, and video. Hundreds of new products will debut in ISLE 2025, including: Absen's A...

In a bold fusion of historic design and modern technology, the foyer of London’s new 40 Leadenhall skyscraper has been transformed into a digital masterpiece by the innovative UK-based company, Dynamo LED Displays. Dynamo LED Displays is renowned for its high-quality, purpose-built LED solutions including LED walls screens, and LED tickers. With 15 years of experience and a commitment to excellence, the company has consistently delivered projects that marry artistic vision with cutting-edge engineering. This project is no exception. Selected after a rigoro...

Since its launch in 2020, Project Aria has enabled researchers across the world to advance the state of the art in machine perception and AI, through access to cutting-edge research hardware and open-source datasets, models, and tooling. Today, we're excited to announce the next step in this journey: the introduction of Aria Gen 2 glasses. This next generation of hardware will unlock new possibilities across a wide range of research areas including machine perception, egocentric and contextual AI, and robotics. For researchers looking to explore how AI systems can better ...

Hesai Technology, the global leader in lidar technology for automotive mobility and robotics applications, announced today that it holds the largest number of published patent applications for lidar globally, and its IP portfolio has further expanded with the acquisition of Swiss digital lidar patents. Patent volume is an important indicator to measure a high-tech company’s innovation capabilities. As of December 2024, Hesai has accumulated nearly 1,800 patents and patent applications worldwide. According to the global patent database Patsnap, the total number of Hesai...

Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, introduces Lince5M™ NIR, a state-of-the-art high-speed CMOS image sensor. Leveraging Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new sensor delivers enhanced performance in both visible and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, making it ideal for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and medical applications. The Lince5M NIR is a monochrome image sensor with a resolution of 5.2 megapixels (2,560 x 2,048). Building on the established Lince5M, this new sensor c...

In response to growing demands for eco-friendly solutions, cost optimization, and high-speed printing, the printer industry is entering a pivotal phase of technological transformation. As a trailblazer in MicroLED innovation, JBD proudly presents its newly launched MicroLED Printhead Module. Boasting a compact footprint, swift performance, high accuracy, low power consumption, ultra-quiet operation, and heightened reliability, this cutting-edge module is engineered to deliver significant commercial value for printer manufacturers. Building upon continuous breakthroughs in...

SEOUL, South Korea--Seoul Semiconductor (KOSDAQ: 046890), a global leader in optical semiconductors, introduces natural light technology (sunlight) and displays as the new paradigm in lighting. The company announced on the 27th that it will participate in JAPAN SHOP 2025, Japan's largest commercial space design and display exhibition, held from March 4 to 7 at Tokyo Big Sight. At the exhibition, Seoul Semiconductor will focus on its innovative SunLike LED technology under the theme of "Lighting's Paradigm Shift." SunLike is the ...

According to a report by TechCrunch on February 19, the Canada-based optical interconnect startup Hyperlume has secured a $12.5 million seed round—an infusion that underscores growing interest from major backers including Intel Capital. Hyperlume is on a mission to develop low-cost, chip-to-chip optical interconnect technology designed specifically for the short-range communications found in AI computing racks. In today’s data centers, where energy consumption hit 4.4% of U.S. electricity in 2023 and could soar to 12% by 2028, a significant share of power is devo...

Samsung Display today revealed plans to exhibit its next-generation OLED technology, boasting an impressive maximum brightness of 5,000 nits, at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) on March 3. The ultra-high brightness OLED was developed based on the polarizer-less display, also known as on-cell film (OCF) technology, which Samsung Display was the first to commercialize. This innovation not only enhances outdoor visibility but also reduces power consumption, paving the way for significant design flexibility. OCF technology is being applied to a bar-type sm...

LG Electronics (LG) has added to its rich legacy of design excellence with an impressive presence at the iF Design Award 2025. LG’s tally of 36 awards, which includes a Gold Award, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to innovative product design and the delivery of superior customer experiences. The iF Design Award, held annually in Germany, is considered one of the world’s top industrial design competitions, alongside the Red Dot Award and the International Design Excellence Award (IDEA). The iF Design Award recognizes sign...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has been selected as key supplier for ambient dynamic lighting applications by Ningbo Fuerda Smartech Co., Ltd, a leading Chinese automotive supplier for intelligent integrated system products, through its AS1163 Stand-Alone Intelligent Driver (SAID). This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of automotive technology, showcasing the AS1163's versatility and advanced capabilities in optimizing system costs for dynamic lighting applications. It enables sensor integration, features a...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today provided commercial and strategic updates on its business, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, and set 2025 commercial and financial targets. "I am very pleased with our strong finish to 2024, and with the recent developments and accomplishments that have the potential to transform Innoviz's financial and operational posit...

Apple has recently secured a U.S. patent that could revolutionize the way users interact with head-mounted displays (HMDs) like its Vision Pro or future smartglasses. The patent describes a design that integrates a secondary display—located on the side band or retention band of the device—allowing users to view essential information such as icons, messages, and battery status without having to wear the device. This innovation addresses a common usability challenge. Traditionally, HMDs are designed to offer an immersive, interactive experience across various fie...

ETC adds a one-of-a-kind fixture to its automated lighting solutions with the new High End Systems Zeo. This multi-functional moving light can serve as a blinder, strobe, wash, beam, or effect light. Designed to bring powerful visuals to concert tours, Zeo’s distinct look is defined by its center LED monolith surrounded by four RGBW LEDs and a patented reflector array. Automated Lighting Product Manager Matt Stoner says, “The design potential Zeo brings to the stage goes beyond its sheer brightness. The square face design, highlighted by our pat...

On February 21, RoboSense (2498.HK), an AI-driven robotics technology company that supplies industry-leading incremental components and solutions for the robotics market, held a ceremony in Shenzhen to celebrate the production of its 1 millionth LiDAR unit. On February 24, the LiDAR was officially delivered to Humanoid Robot (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. This milestone marks RoboSense as the first company in the world to achieve the production of 1 million high-beam LiDAR units. On the same day, the off-line ceremony took place at RoboSense's Beta Manufact...

Unilumin Group, a global leader in LED intelligent solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its new showroom and support center in Tunisia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across Africa. This new hub reinforces Unilumin’s commitment to providing cutting-edge LED solutions and localized support to its partners, resellers, and distributors across the continent. The inauguration was honored by the presence of Mr. Tiger Lin, chairman of Unilumin Group, alongside Ms Jill Guo, the newly appointed Africa Manager, underscori...