Outstanding output power and wall plug efficiency (WPE): typically 115mW at 5.3% Maximized germicidal effectiveness: peak emission wavelength at 265nm Compact and durable design: superior R70B50 lifetime of more than 20,000 hours Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (October 23, 2024) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent emitters and sensors, has unveiled its new OSLON® UV 3535. This groundbreaking UV-C LED serves the growing demand for mercury-free and efficient UV-C disinfection and treatment sol...

Celestial AI announced the acquisition of silicon photonics intellectual property from Rockley Photonics, including worldwide issued and pending patents. The combination of Celestial AI and Rockley IP results in one of the strongest IP portfolios in the field of silicon photonics for optical compute interconnect, bringing their total IP portfolio to more than 200 patents globally. The acquired patent portfolio is comprised of three main technology categories including optoelectronic systems-in-package, electro-absorption modulators (EAMs) and optical switch technology,...

A cinema on the new roof terrace at the the Danish Film Institute (DFI) building in Copenhagen has been fitted with a Leyard 4K LED screen. The cinema is the centrepiece of the 1,700 sq metre terrace, which is also home to a bar, eatery, exhibition space, children’s play area and two outdoor ‘videotheque’ covered booths for watching movies on large touchscreens. The DFI chose a Leyard Luminate Ultra Series 1.5 mm display due to its suitability for outdoor use, with an IP66 weatherproof rating, dual power supply and ultra-wide viewing angle. ...

Samsung Electronics today announced the installation of its Outdoor LED Signage XHB Series (P8) at the flagship location of Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul, South Korea. Unveiled during the “2024 Lights Up SEOUL, KOREA” event today, the installation is set to establish Myeongdong Square in Seoul as Korea’s new premier landmark, featuring a stunning media lighting display that illuminates the heart of Seoul’s iconic shopping district. “Our LED displays present unlimited possibilities for places like Myeongdong to...

AccuSim, in partnership with Bendac, has launched the AccuVision LED – a scalable, cost-effective LED system for professional simulators. Up until now, the high cost of LEDs has been a limiting factor for simulators. Working with Bendac, AccuSim has designed a solution that meets the performance and cost requirements of simulator applications. AccuVision LED is an industry first, offering better performance than existing projector systems at cost parity while introducing functional benefits. The LED offers low latency (16.6ms), high refresh rates an...

Ancient Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan captured through advanced lidar technology. Credit: fdecomite / CC BY 2.0 Researchers recently used drones with special light-sensing tools, known as lidar, to discover two ancient Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan’s mountains. This is the first time in Central Asia that such advanced drone technology has been used to study high-altitude archaeological sites. Often used to map areas blocked by thick vegetation, lidar proved equally effective in capturing the rugged landscape of Uzbekistan’s mountains, providing a clear ...

Xiaomi has launched its new TV S Mini LED 2025 in Europe, which is available in three screen sizes: 55, 65 and 75 inches. Here's What We Know The TV S Mini LED 2025 has a bezel-less design and uses QD-Mini LED technology with 512 independent dimming zones to deliver vivid colours and deep blacks. Peak brightness of up to 1200 nits ensures clear images in all lighting conditions The TV supports a 144Hz refresh rate and MEMC technology, which reduces blurring during fast movement. Game Boost mode increases the refresh rate to 240Hz, which ca...

Image: LG LG has entered a multi-year partnership with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and has completed its first installation at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, according to a press release. LG is now "Official Display Partner of the Dallas Cowboys" in a deal that includes AT&T Stadium along with Cowboys training facility and corporate headquarters The Star, located in Frisco, Texas. The initial installation includes seven MAGNIT Micro LED walls installed in the Bank of America Founder's Club at AT&T Stad...

Researchers based in China report on the fabrication of 270nm-wavelength deep ultraviolet-C (UVC) arrays of micro-LEDs with a view to maskless proximity photolithography [Feng Feng et al, nature photonics, published online 15 October 2024]. The team from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Southern University of Science and Technology, Suzhou Institute of Nanotech and Nano-Bionics, comments: “UVC micro-LED arrays are increasingly valued in photolithography and photochemistry as tools for generating arbitrary image patterns and transferrin...

What is a Long-range LiDAR Sensor ? Building on over 14 years of automotive-grade LiDAR experience, Valeo’s SCALA™ Gen 3 Long Range LiDAR Sensor is at the forefront of advanced driving technology. With its outstanding performance, the Valeo’s SCALA™ Gen 3 is enhancing both safety and comfort; being a key enabler for level 3-4 highway and urban autonomous driving, but also extanding the Operationnal Domain Design of L2+ ADAS functions. This technology is based on our leadership in releasing automotive-grade LiDARs, inc...

In one of World Horti Center's greenhouses, four students from the Horti Technics & Management course are busy growing young strawberry plants. The LED lighting is turning the greenhouse 'pink', the plants are getting fruit and there are bumblebees are flying around. A collaboration between MBO Westland, Vertify, and RED Horticulture is investigating the effect of LED lighting on strawberry cultivation. RED Horticulture has equipped the test site at World Horti Center - where they are also based - with the latest lighting technology. RE...

Figure 1. Overall concept of face-fit surface-lighting micro-LEDs (FSLED) mask. a. Optical image of the FSLED mask showing uniform surface-lighting. schematic illustration of the FSLED mask. The 2D to 3D transformation procedure b. Difference in cosmetic effect on deep skin elasticity, wrinkles, and sagging between FSLED mask and CLED mask. (improvement percentage in eight weeks). Credit: Advanced Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202411651 Conventional LED masks, with their rigid design, fail to conform closely to the skin's contours. T...

Speech by Lin Mingfeng, Chairman of Unilumin Group at the Conference HUIZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 26th, Unilumin Group's 20th anniversary celebration themed "Advancing Together with Metasight" alongside the Global Ecosystem Partner Conference was grandly held at the Unilumin Daya Bay Science and Technology Base. Unilumin Group showcased its technological achievements in Mini/Micro LED, virtual production, stage rental, and other niche areas, unveiling new products, strategic metasight ecosystem layout...

The next generation of high-performance LEDs is now available: the OSCONIQ® C 3030 from ams OSRAM. Engineered for demanding outdoor and stadium lighting applications, this cutting-edge LED series combines exceptional intensity with thermal efficiency. Supporting drive currents of up to 3 A and a maximum power output of 9 W, the OSCONIQ® C 3030 delivers superior brightness and reliability in a compact, flat package — for high-intensity illumination with unmatched durability and performance. Applications Stadium and high-mast lighting Th...

Jake Dickey, right, teaches Salt Lake Community College students how to use the latest technological advancement in Hollywood, called the virtual production stage. Jake Dickey, right, teaches Salt Lake Community College students how to use the latest technological advancement in Hollywood, called the virtual production stage. (Salt Lake Community College) SALT LAKE CITY — Imagine as a director you want to film a scene that takes place at the Great Wall of China. In the past, you would have to send the crew, the actors, and hair and makeup people t...

The Indian Railways has issued a ₹3,200 crore tender for the implementation of light detecting and ranging (LiDAR) technology to bolster track safety. What Happened: The LiDAR technology will be employed to identify fractures, faults and missing sections on the tracks, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The system will create 3D models of railway tracks using sensor images, thereby minimising human intervention and potential accidents. The tenders are for the installation of LiDAR systems across 1,000 trains and 1,500 kilometres of tracks, with the project ...

St Albans-based sensor specialist SICK has expanded its high-performance multiScan and picoScan LiDAR ranges to make them even more powerful, compact and robust. With a variety of industry specific software applications that run on-device, SICK is taking LiDAR sensor technology to new levels of performance, reliability and flexibility. The modular multiScan 100 3-D product family and compact picoScan 150 LiDAR sensors are customisable to suit a wide range of applications, with bespoke parameters, operation and integration. From robotic guidance and outdoor...

New technology successfully recovers 80% of the costly QD ink that was previously discarded in the QD emitting layer manufacturing process The recovered ink is refined through advanced synthesis technology that revives its purity and optical properties The process is expected to achieve an annual cost savings of KRW 10 billion (approximately $7.3 million), contributing to resource recycling efforts SEOUL, October 28, 2024 – Samsung Display, an industry pioneer in integrating ultra-fine semiconductor particles known as quantum dots (QD) into displays, a...

"This LED-lighting system will revolutionize the way we produce plants," says Merih Tesfamicael, Quality & Environmental Manager at Gartneriet PKM. Recently, this Danish nursery upgraded their greenhouse area with 73,000 m² and installed a new LED-lighting system. All with the goal to produce plants more sustainably and efficiently. We interviewed Tesfamicael to learn more about this system and how it fits in the company's efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. CO2 reduction efforts According to Tesfamicael, the company has long been f...

Xiaomi S Pro 2025 Mini-LED TV series starts at ~$646 (Image source: Xiaomi) Xiaomi has made the 2025 S Pro Mini-LED TV series official, and the new TVs will be available to purchase from October 29 in China. The new lineup has four models, with a starting price of 4,599 yuan (about $646). Among the four, three have a peak brightness rating of 3,200 nits, which is reasonably high compared to competitors like the Hisense U7 (65U7N curr. $797.99 on Amazon). Only the 100-inch model has a peak brightness rating of 3,000 nits. The company also highlights ...

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its Generative Wallpaper feature for the 2024 Neo QLED and QLED models, powered by Tizen OS. This new feature leverages AI to create custom 4K images that enhance the TV’s display, offering users a unique way to personalize their viewing experience. “Generative Wallpaper brings a new dimension of personalization to our customers’ screens, allowing them to customize their TVs in a way that truly reflects their style,” said Cheolgi Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display...

Schematic diagram of self-stabilizing luminescence system built with vertically integrated devices. Credit: Prof. Sun's team A team led by Prof. Sun Haiding from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) developed a vertically integrated micro-scale light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array which was then applied in deep ultraviolet (DUV) maskless photolithography system for the first time. Their study was published in Laser & Photonics Reviews. Photolithography plays a crucial role in the manufacture of integrated circuit chips and is on...

In recent years, LED lighting has been seen as the most effective shortcut to achieving noticeable energy savings and reducing carbon emissions. Companies across various industries are enhancing their LED systems by implementing smart lighting control systems, accelerating their progress toward ESG goals and sustainable development. To meet this growing demand, MEAN WELL has launched a new generation of compact and intelligent LED power supplies – the XLN and XLC series, which feature multiple dimming control interfaces. The critical innovation in this se...

LED video floors have gradually made their way into the sports industry, replacing traditional hardwood floors. These LED floors not only offer better protection but also enrich sports events. In addition to functioning as playing surfaces, the floors are also versatile platforms for advertising campaigns, eliminating the need for court advertising stickers. This change helps reduce the risk of player injuries and brings more entertainment and commercial opportunities, increasing the efficiency of sports venues. Recently, the University of Kentucky’s basketball team in t...

Third quarter 2024 Signify's installed base of connected light points increased to 139 million in Q3 24 On track for three Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 sustainability program commitments Sales of EUR 1,537 million; nominal sales decline of -6.8% and CSG of -5.2% LED-based sales represented 90% of total sales (Q3 23: 85%) Adj. EBITA margin of 10.5% (Q3 23: 10.7%) Net income of EUR 108 million (Q3 23: EUR 83 million) Free cash flow of EUR 119 million (Q3 23: EUR 152 million)   Eindhoven, the Netherla...

Independent Slovakian Broadcast company, TV Markíza recently installed a Leyard TVF video wall in its news studio and Leyard CarbonLight CLI and CLI Flex screens in The Morning Show studio. The fine pitch LED displays add functionality and flexibility to the 24-hour, multi-use studios, allowing TV Markíza to switch between news, weather or morning chat show layouts. Leyard’s association with the broadcaster dates back to 2017, when three Leyard TVH series video walls were installed for the news studio. Leyard was then chosen as the s...

(ECNS) -- In an agricultural industrial farm in Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, rice is thriving on three-tiered cultivation racks in a plant factory, thanks to vertical, multi-layered space utilization and soilless culture technology, which significantly boosts yield per unit area. It takes just two months from planting to harvest, much shorter than the typical 120-150-day growth cycle for rice in China. An agricultural industrial farm in Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (Video screenshot) "We are growing the local Xindao-1 (new rice) va...

ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: NMHI) ("Nature's Miracle" or the "Company"), a leader in vertical farming technology and infrastructure, today announced it has launched a wholly owned subsidiary, NM Rebate Inc., to facilitate the Company's energy rebate financing segment. Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, many utility companies offer rebates to commercial customers who upgrade to more energy efficient lighting, such as LED lights. These rebates can help offset ...

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that six Samsung Onyx cinema LED displays have been successfully installed at the Pathé Palace theater in Paris, France. Together with The Wall, an 8K screen installed in the lobby, and Smart Signage around the cinema, Samsung displays will raise the bar on the entire moviegoing experience. Completely renovated over five years, the Pathé Palace is a one-of-a-kind venue known as much for its architecture by Renzo Piano as it is for the quality of its unique services. To deliver a premium cinema experie...

Researchers based in China report the growth of high-brightness green indium gallium nitride (InGaN) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on silicon (Si) [Haifeng Wu et al, Light: Science & Applications, v13, p284, 2024]. The epitaxial material was fabricated into normal-size LEDs and arrays of 5μm pixels at 7.5μm pitch in a 1080x780 format. A 30x30 array reached a brightness of 1.2x107cd/m2 (nits) at 1000A/cm2 current injection, claimed as the highest reported for such micro-LEDs. The research team from Hunan University, Innovision Technology (Suzhou) Co L...