The Taiwan International Lighting Show 2013 took place at the Taipei World Trade Center on March 26, 2013, gathering most of the Taiwanese LED manufacturers as well as experts and scholars in the LED field. Numerous excited exhibitors implied the importance of this annual event, and a variety of innovative lighting products also suggested a maturing LED industry.

The lighting products displayed at the exposition can be divided into three categories: power drivers, dimmers, and light bulbs. Almost all of the products, however, were highly efficient and innovative. TESS, for example, introduced a series of disposable light bulbs as well as innovative modularized power engines that could be applied to different light sources. They emphasized that with the combination of high efficiency power engines and energy-saving light bulbs, better LED lighting performance could be achieved not only in domestic areas but also in commercial places.

Everlight, on the other hand, launched dimmable omni-directional LED bulbs (1100 lm) with a light-emitting angle up to 270 degrees. These bulbs are ideal for replacing 75W incandescent bulbs. They also introduced the SL-Liberty Lighting Series (high CRI bulbs that could replace traditional ceiling lights) that is suitable for industrial lighting, as well as the SL-Victory Street Light Series (eco-friendly streetlamps with an excellent heat dissipation system) that could reduce illumination pollution. It was obvious that manufacturers were striving for creative yet more economical lighting systems.

Most manufacturers believed that high efficiency, long service life, and innovative technology are essential to creating outstanding lighting. Also following this trend, Epistar introduced qualified chips that could achieve high CRI and high efficiency, as well as high efficiency candle lights that could replace 60W incandescent lights. In addition, they also displayed plants grown in colored lights, showing a variety of lighting applications.

Other related products such as designed lamps, ultra-thin lights, displays, and signboards were also shown throughout the exposition. It is obvious that while LED manufacturers were focusing on high efficiency and more eco-friendly systems, they also tended to produce innovative, stylish products that could attract a wider range of customers. This trend was not only limited to experienced manufacturers. As shown at the Innovation Product Pavilion, university students demonstrated imagination and creativity through their lighting furniture and other innovative lighting products. Though different than commercialized products, the new lighting ideas suggested that not only manufacturers but also young students were passionate towards the lighting industry. From immature student projects to breakthroughs in the LED industry, the Taiwan International Lighting Show 2013 is proof that new lighting technologies will bring us a greener and more beautiful place to live.