The market for short wavelength infrared (SWIR) devices is growing rapidly as the variety of applications grows. For example, SWIR can be used in biofluorescence and blood chemistry analysis in a medical setting. It is also used for night vision technology, security equipment, anti-counterfeiting currency validation, fiber optics, produce inspection systems, and more.

Crestron announced it is now shipping two new products for in-wall and centralized 0 – 10V control for LED lighting. The Cameo® Wireless In-Wall LED Dimmer and In-Panel LED Dimmer Module make design, specification, and installation of centralized LED lighting control easier and more flexible than ever.

Imagine using your smartphone to analyze your breakfast, lunch and evening meal. Now you can, thanks to the new broadband infrared LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors. The company is using converter technology for infrared emitters for the first time. The result is an LED that emits broadband infrared light in a wavelength range from 650 to 1,050 nanometers (nm), opening up infrared spectrometry for the consumer market. One option would be a compact sensor – like a USB stick – which would be used with an appropriate smartphone app to measure calories, freshness or nutritional content.

Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched the Oslon Black Flat S series, the world’s first surface mountable LEDs with up to five individually controllable chips. Thanks also to the contrast ratio provided by the package, they are predestined for use in ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) headlights. Switchable light segments enable oncoming traffic and traffic further ahead on the road to be masked out, making driving more comfortable and safer. With their improved thermal properties, these high-power LEDs offer system benefits and are suitable as an attractive entry-level ADB solution even for vehicles in the compact class. The new 3-chip version in the Oslon Black Flat S series has been available since October 2016, and the versions with four and five chips will be available from January 2017. 

GlacialTech, a division of the LED technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc, announces the GP-HS08N-21C1 LED driver. This model is a new addition to the well-established GP-HS08N 8W series, supporting 250mA to 680mA. The new model is complaint with the EU’s ErP standards for efficiency and environmental sustainability without carrying extra cost to customers.

The new rear lights for the new Audi TT RS feature OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diode) from lighting manufacturer Osram – currently the only company to offer this innovative lighting technology for automotive applications. The organic area light sources are highly flexible and enable innovative design solutions for the automotive sector. “We are delighted that our OLEDs in the new Audi TT RS are now used in a large volume production vehicle,” said Hans-Joachim Schwabe, CEO Specialty Lighting at Osram, describing the lighting manufacturer’s pioneering role in the OLED business.

Instrument Systems again demonstrates new and well-proven technologies in light measurement at electronica from Nov. 8 – 11, 2016. This year’s highlight is the brand new high resolution CAS 140CT-HR spectroradiometer which will be presented for the first time to trade fair visitors at booth 443 in hall A1.

Plessey, a leading expert in the manufacture of lighting and sensing products and components, is pleased to announce the launch of its new 7070 high power LED range, part number PLW7070GA. 

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Columbia Lighting has launched one of the first modular designs in the history of the company, the new "CWM," a contemporary wall mount LED luminaire.

TP-Link®, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today announced the addition of the LB130 to its family of Smart Wi-Fi Bulbs, which includes the LB100, the LB110 and the LB120. All models are now available at online retailers nationwide and feature Amazon Alexa compatibility, no smart hub or bridge required.

SYLVANIA Automotive, the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), will debut its latest additions to the ZEVO® LED Lighting product suite at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 1 – Nov. 3 in Las Vegas.

Mega Tiny Corp  announces the launch of PowerBulb, the world's first LED lightbulb that integrates USB charging anywhere in the home, office or hotel. With PowerBulb, gone are the days of petty anger, trivial annoyance and senseless frustration by not having easy access to a charging source. PowerBulb harnesses the power of the lightbulb to charge your mobile devices. Simply place PowerBulb into a lamp, turn on the lamp, attach a USB charging cable, and then connect the devices you are looking to charge!

NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, today announced the NP-PX1004UL, a 10,000-lumen single-chip DLP projector that creates large, easy-to-read images with outstanding picture quality for higher education, corporate, house of worship and digital signage environments.

LEDVANCE announced a wide range of new SYLVANIA LED lighting solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Available now or in the near future, first-to-market products include an easy option for updating recessed lighting, and connected indoor/outdoor and under cabinet lighting.  The company is also launching a motion and temperature sensor – a major step toward automating intelligent light – and Energy Star® qualified LED A19 and A21 lamps that are rated at 15,000 hours, offering long life at a good value, and eligible for utility rebates.

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of two new industry-leading[1] photocouplers, TLP2767 and TLP2367, for high-speed communications at data rates up to 50Mbps.

LG Innotek announced that it will release a programmable LED driver for wireless lighting control in the American market. The product has moderate price, but shows outstanding performance, it is expected to gain popularity as a wireless lighting control solution in the market.

The TCAT is designed to harmoniously blend flat and curved geometrics, producing a sleek, subtle contour that complements any architectural aesthetic in offices, schools, medical, and public spaces.

These 1.5W lamps provide the timeless look of an incandescent lamp with the energy efficiency of LED technology. U-LED filament LED lamps have no visible circuit boards or heat sinks, they are dimmable and provide an omnidirectional light that replicates the appearance of incandescent filament lamps.

MAXIMUS®, a home security company providing easy-to-install smart home security solutions, today launches its latest preventative security feature: message playback on detection. This new feature helps homeowners protect their homes and loved ones, even when they're not able to get to their phone, by playing pre-recorded messages or a sound when motion is detected.

A new infrared LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors reduces the size of lighting units for camera-based assistance systems in cars. Compared to the Platinum Dragon previously used, Synios SFH 4770S A01 offers 25 percent higher optical output and needs only about one tenth of the footprint. 

Fulham, a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, will demonstrate its newest LED lighting products for OEMs, distributors, and lighting professionals at this week’s Hong Kong International Lighting Fair. Included among the Fulham products on display will be the LumoSeries LED drivers, the HotSpot Plus LED and emergency lighting drivers, and the customizable Quik Custom linear LED drivers. Fulham will be exhibiting in booth 1C-C02.

Throughout the industry, it is widely accepted that an estimated 4% error currently exists with most LED light measurements. This 4% error is responsible for a massive loss in revenue across the industry as manufacturers and laboratories undervalue their own LEDs or send out product that does not perform as expected. Much of this 4% error traces back directly to the current source and methods being used during testing. To reduce the error and improve LED light measurements, Vektrex introduces the Performance Current Source Series. These high performance current sources are the only current sources that employ precise, accurate pulsing with microsecond rise times and low-jitter triggering. The resulting ideal current waveforms reduce uncertainty and enable accurate LED measurements with excellent measurement repeatability. 

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced that Litecontrol has modernized its market-leading MOD product line, which has set the standard for linear slot lighting, by delivering a full family, cost sensitive solution for general lighting in architectural spaces.

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK… BeveLED BLOCK from USAI Lighting provides an elegant solution for those that love the industrial exposed ceiling style, but hate the exposed electrical connections. The innovative, unique design of BeveLED BLOCK completely encloses surface mounted junction boxes in concrete ceilings, creating beautiful modern spaces with high performance LED lighting.

Custom manufactured low order sapphire waveplates that extend IR polarization control into the infrared, beyond fused silica optical waveplates, are available from Meller Optics of Providence, Rhode Island.

Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced that it will display its most advanced Opti-Brite LED Headlamps for the first time in booth 3328 at the 2016 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Optronics’ new LED headlamps feature advanced retroflective LED technology engineered to emit a wider, brighter beam for increased visibility and safety, and an eye-catching LED conspicuity array that enhances the lamp’s style and appearance.

DENSO announced that the image sensors provided by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has helped DENSO improve the performance of its in-vehicle vision sensors* and can now detect pedestrians during night conditions. This improvement helps strengthen DENSO’s suite of Advanced Driver Assistant systems used to help prevent traffic accidents.

LED powerhouse Lighting Science® announced its latest innovation with the release of its high-performance linear lighting solution, the L-Bar™. Delivering up to 4,500 lumens, the L-Bar is so powerful that one linear luminaire can replace a standard 2’ x 4’ fluorescent troffer, making it the ideal solution for new commercial construction and for legacy fluorescent lighting replacement.

In conjunction with ENERGY STAR Day, MaxLite today announces the release of a 60-watt equivalent LED A-lamp value pack that makes saving energy and protecting the climate an easy and affordable choice for consumers.

Qingdao Jason Electric, the manufacture of deep ultraviolet light emitting diodes (DUV LEDs) announces that with improvement of their DUV LEDs technology, they have improved their UVC LEDs lifetime to a guaranteed 10,000 hrs, and this is the world’s most cutting-edge technical result. The production line now includes 2mw, 5mw, 10mw and 30mw products.  Since the production of 1mW UVC LED in 2012, Qingdao Jason Electric remains the leading of DUV LEDs markets around the world especially in China.