For businesses and municipalities around the world, the emergence of LED lighting systems that can cut lighting energy costs as much as 80 percent and drastically reduce lighting maintenance costs has generated a desperate need for standardization of product performance claims.

High Definition Video Screens Enhance the Fan Experience Cree, Inc. announces that its high brightness LEDs are used in Lighthouse Technologies’ high definition video screens installed this season in the American Airlines Center, the Dallas home to both the NBA’s Mavericks and NHL’s Stars. Cree’s versatile 3-in-1 high-brightness LEDs are delivering crystal-clear, high definition images to fans throughout the arena.

TerraLUX is pleased to announce that it has closed a USD 5.6 million Series A venture capital financing. The round was led by Emerald Technology Ventures with participation from existing investor Access Venture Partners.

Primestar LED further expands its commercial indoor product line with newly designed LED T8 and LED T5 tubes. With excellent thermal management and color rendering, this product is a smart replacement of traditional fluorescent tubes.

Cree, Inc., announces the commercial availability of the award-winning XLamp(R) XP-G LED in warm- and neutral-white color temperatures (2600 K to 5000 K CCT). These new XP-G LEDs extend Cree's highest level of light output and efficacy across the white color spectrum, driving general lighting applications such as LED replacement lamps, outdoor area and commercial luminaires.

Cyberlux Lighting Systems Fulfill Request for Quote and will be Deployed to Forward Operating Base Hammer as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Luminus Devices, developer and manufacturer of big-chip PhlatLight(R) LEDs, today announced a licensing agreement that enables Formosa Epitaxy (Forepi) to manufacture small and mid-power chip blue and green GaN LEDs on the PhlatLight platform. By licensing and incorporating PhlatLight chip-technology, Forepi now has the capability of producing high-performance vertical-GaN chips for markets that require the performance of PhlatLight technology, but in a small and mid-power chip form factor.

In line with its strategy of leveraging its capabilities into new product segments with growth potential, Elcoteq has successfully started serving customers in selected lighting segments. Philips Lighting, a leading provider of solutions and applications for both professional and consumer markets, has chosen Elcoteq for a global growth partner of its Solid-State Lighting business.

Tyco Electronics today released the new IDC SSL connector for quick, tool-less termination of discrete wires onto LED printed circuit boards (PCBs).  The product terminates 18 through 24 AWG solid and stranded wire utilizing insulation displacement technology to eliminate the labor-intensive task of pre-stripping wires and soldering.

D-LED Technologies has recently announced the launch of its new modular 20mm optic holders system “OptoSNAP”. OptoSNAP is a “snap-on” 20mm optic holder and easily attaches itself to an MCPCB / FR4 PCB. OptoSNAP is made out of small interlocking modules which allow the creation of various lengths and combinations. The system is made of 3 parts: 1. Optic Holder 2. Rim cover 3. Closed cover

Los Angeles’ KABC-TV’s live pre-Oscar broadcast On The Red Carpet gave viewers an up-close look at Hollywood’s biggest stars as they arrived at the movie industry’s premier event. Right alongside these luminous celebrities were some “bright newcomers” making their first appearance at this year’s Academy Awards show – Elation Professional’s ELAR 108 RGBW LED par cans.

ATG’s iBright™ Series LED tubes are C-UL US certified now. UL File No.: E329832 ATG is one of the first few companies focusing on the development of LED tubes. ATG has a world-class product R&D team. ATG  has been continuously investing to improve the performances of LED tubes and ATG is now introducing fourth generation tubes.

LUXEON c delivers a more efficient, cost effective LED solution for appliance, portable and personal lighting solutions Addressing the lighting industry’s need for smaller, more powerful, and long-lasting LEDs for applications like refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines, Philips Lumileds today is introducing LUXEON c, the company’s latest addition to its LUXEON power LED portfolio.

Visualization specialist Barco is proud to announce that American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) selected a variety of Barco LED and LCD products for their new flagship store in New York City's Times Square. American Eagle Outfitters leveraged the store's distinctive exterior architecture to create a dominant visual landmark in this most iconic of urban settings.

Bridges do more than provide a passage over barriers. They connect; they join -- both symbolically as well as physically. A growing Midwestern city called Fitchburg, located in Wisconsin, needed such a connection. Fitchburg city officials wanted a gateway structure to their city, a means to connect local and regional trails and paths, and a way to solve safety and congestion issues with its major bicycle and pedestrian trail known as the Capital City State Trail.

Demand for Energy Efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology Fuels New Testing Services Sector.

Flying 35m in the air for up to 11 hours a day, late 2009 saw a large format Lighthouse LED screen play a major role in a promotion for mobile phone giant Nokia’s Ovi maps service and entertained thousands of Londoners in the process. Taking place over a two-week period, the 14 x 4 panel (14.22m x 3.04m) Rn7-ER 7mm screen was suspended from a crane in the city’s Potters Fields Park, near Tower Bridge. Mounted in a frame forming a giant arrow, it provided a unique form of interactive entertainment.

Honeywell announced today that its LED wingtip navigation lighting is now standard on new production Airbus A320 Family aircraft, comprising the A318, A319, A320 and A321. Honeywell's LED wingtip navigation lighting lasts up to 40 times longer than current halogen technology, greatly reducing operator maintenance costs. Drop-in LED replacements make maintenance quicker and easier.

Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc, an up and coming, veteran-owned business in the aerospace field, was recently profiled in the January edition of Vetrepreneur magazine for completing their large-scale, government contract.. The company, composed of fifteen employees, successfully closed their multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Air Force, supplying 2,000 Dual Mode Portable STAND GUARD©LED lighting systems to 28 Air Force Bases worldwide.

Thresher Industries announced today that it has received its first order of 2010 from an S&P 500 conglomerate for its recently launched, next generation LED energy-efficient lighting component. The custom designed, 7" inch aluminum die cast offers superior heat dissipation and at a faster rate than the use of conventional die cast technology and processes.

Elite Palace, one of New York’s premier corporate meeting and special event venues, plans to set a new standard for advanced special effects lighting with the installation of breakthrough color-changing solid-state LED technology from Virginia-based Renaissance Lighting, a leading innovator in the development and manufacture of energy-efficient, solid-state LED luminaires.

EPA AND DOE RECOGNIZE OSRAM SYLVANIA WITH 2010 ENERGY STAR SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD Lighting leader earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency

ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market research consultancy, today announced the release of a new market forecast of the global market consumption of DMX512 controllers.

Seesmart, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technology, announced today that it has partnered with Los Angeles Lighting, a commercial lighting luminaire leader, based in Los Angeles, CA. This partnership will allow both Seesmart and L.A. Lighting the opportunity to provide the only ETL listed and approved complete LED luminaires.

e:cue lighting control – An OSRAM Company, introduces DMX2CC dimmers for smooth and flicker- free dimming of high power LEDs. Using continuous current dimming method, DMX2CC dimmers enable control of 1W and 3W LEDs via a DMX control unit. Available in six-channel and twelve-channel versions, these devices feature a self-diagnostic test function preventing damage to the unit and LEDs caused by incorrect wiring, open or short circuit, and overheating. This level of preservation is unmatched by competative offerings.

Lunera Lighting, Inc., a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, announced today that it has released a new damp rated, industrial version of its popular 2200 Series LED fixture designed for parking garage environments. The modular, easy to install parking garage luminaire has seen strong interest because of the fast payback realized from the energy savings, lower maintenance costs and improved security it delivers.

Lemnis Lighting announced today at the Strategies in Light conference in Santa Clara, CA that it has started submitting the first products of a broad portfolio of LED replacements for incandescent and halogen light bulbs for ENERGY STAR® qualification as of August 2010.

At the "Light+Building 2010" in Frankfurt, ERCO is set to make the most extensive product launch in the company’s history. This year, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture and technology will be held from 11–16 April. ERCO’s focus will primarily be on Quintessence, its new range of recessed ceiling luminaires. Innovative, phenomenally comprehensive and user-friendly – this is the short description.

Company Leverages Expertise in Advanced Power Factor Correction, Mixed-Signal Processing and Wireless Networking to Deliver Mass Market Solutions for LED Driver Electronics and Networked Lighting Controls

Compact Design Provides Superior Brightness in a Low Profile Package for Easy Implementation