Silanna UV is pleased to announce its new NozzleShield UV Water Dispenser Disinfection Application. This innovative technology uses 235nm (235 nanometre wavelength) UV-C LEDs to rapidly disinfect water dispensers, effectively eliminating bacteria and virus buildup. This ensures that water dispensers remain free from harmful bacteria, providing a significant benefit for companies looking to enhance their product features. Scientific Tests Confirm Safety and Efficacy Many studies demonstrate the effectiveness of Far UV-C against various pathogens, including S...

Silanna UV is pleased to announce the release of its next generation Far UVC LED, the SF2-3T9B5L1-TB, which exceeds even the popular SF1 series, with UVC wavelengths down to 230nm (typical 233nm); doubled output power; and 2x improvement in temperature stability. This new SF2 UVC LED is encapsulated in a standard compact Transistor Outline (TO-can) package. The SF2 is designed for precise detection and reliable disinfection in demanding environments, with the collimated ball lens providing a 17° effective beam angle. It is ideal for detection of ...

Silanna UV’s Ultraviolet LEDs effectively inactivate multiple H5N1 avian influenza virus strains within seconds, according to recent research by scientists at the University of Siena. The research showed strong viral reduction of up to 99.999% with Silanna’s 235nm Far Ultraviolet C (UVC) LEDs. The company’s Far-UVC LEDs support applications in public health protection, pandemic preparedness, and agricultural biosecurity. Avian flu has severely disrupted agricultural markets and food production, posing a major public health threat. Earli...

  Violumas is excited to announce the addition of UVA and UVB wavelengths to its VioBeam-1X1 series portfolio. Featuring 10° fused silica optics combined with a high-power UV LED, the product series now includes 405nm, 395nm, 385nm, 375nm, 365nm, 340nm, and 325nm wavelengths. These new LEDs are offered alongside the previously released 255nm, 265nm, 275nm, 295nm, and 310nm wavelengths. The VioBeam-1X1 delivers a precise, ultra-narrow beam, making it an ideal solution for collimation, focused illumination, fiber coupling, and far-field illumination. Comp...

Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce the successful development of a new UV-C LED light source technology. Nichia has been continuously developing various light sources with the aim of realizing a mercury-free society. As environmental conditions change, market needs and challenges also evolve, requiring technologies that can adapt accordingly. In particular, the replacement of mercury lamps demands light sources with high output, high output density, and excellent heat dissipation....

Battling germs with UV-C radiation: disinfection with light is gaining global importance — in hospitals, offices, kitchens, and bathrooms. Even tap water can be disinfected using UV-C radiation. ams OSRAM has now achieved a technological breakthrough in this field within the scope of the evaluation of a new UV-C LED. The LED delivers over 10 percent efficiency at 200 milliwatts power, a wavelength of 265 nanometers, and a lifespan exceeding 20,000 hours. With these specifications, it can replace conventional mercury discharge lamps in the future. The LED&...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in optical solutions, today announced its collaboration with Hergy International Corp. to commercialize the innovative Perazim series drinking water sterilizers. This partnership not only underscores Hergy International Corp.'s high standards for quality but also reinforces ams OSRAM’s technological and market leadership in UV-C LEDs water purification applications. With over two decades of expertise in the LEDs field, Hergy International Corp. possesses comprehensive capabilities in customized development and module i...

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major challenge in everyday medical practice, as they often cannot be treated with antibiotics. According to the Robert Koch Institute, there are 400,000 to 600,000 infections with hospital germs in Germany every year – around 10,000 to 20,000 people die from them. Alternative treatment options are therefore needed. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) from the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), which emit light in the far-ultraviolet (UV) spectral range, are opening up new opportunities. The far-UVC wavelength range below ...

Gastrointestinal cancers remain among the most common forms of cancer. While endoscopy has become a cornerstone of cancer screening and diagnosis over the past two decades, the procedure still misses approximately 8 to 11 percent of tumors, due to visibility limitations. Now, researchers have developed a prototype imaging system that could significantly improve doctors' ability to detect cancerous tissue during endoscopic procedures. The new approach, reported in the Journal of Medical Imaging, combines light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with hyperspectral imaging technology to...

Industrial boiler manufacturer MIURA CO., LTD. (Tokyo Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Yoneda; hereinafter referred to as “MIURA”) began sales of mercury-free UV-LED water sterilization equipment using UV-LEDs developed by NICHIA CORPORATION (Head Office: Anan City, Tokushima, President & CEO: Hiroyoshi Ogawa; hereinafter referred to as “NICHIA”) in August 2024, and has received numerous orders from customers across various industries in the cosmetics, chemical, machi...

Seoul Viosys, an advanced opto-semiconductor solutions company and an affiliate of Seoul Semiconductor, has once again secured the No.1 global market share in the UV LED sector for 2024, marking its sixth consecutive year at the top (TrendForce 2025). This milestone is not a one-time success, but rather a reflection of Seoul Viosys’s sustainable market dominance. The company leads the UV LED market with its independently developed technology, "Violeds," offering innovative solutions across industries including sterilization, disinfection, skin reju...

As a leading force in Taiwan’s photonics industry, UVT made a strong impression at the recently held Optics & Photonics International Exhibition (OPIE) 2025 in Yokohama. Showcasing a range of forward-looking photonic technologies and application solutions, UVT attracted significant attention from industry professionals. This year’s exhibition spotlighted UVT’s innovations in line light sources, laser light, UV-C LED components for water sterilization, and photodetectors (PD) across various wavelengths — all of which highlight the comp...

According to TrendForce 2025 Deep UV LED Market Trend and Product Analysis, supported by stable demand in the UV curing market and the adoption of UV-C LED technology in new applications such as air conditioning, air purification, and flowing water sterilization due to favorable technological maturity and pricing, TrendForce forecasts the UV LED market value to reach USD 338 million by 2029. Most UV LED manufacturers remain optimistic about the market performance in 2025, particularly with UV-C LED likely to enter the flowing water sterilization mar...