2016-06-21

OEKO Institut Backs Renewal of RoHS Exemption of Cadmium Selenide-Based QD Usage in Displays

The OEKO Institut has confirmed that there are currently no alternatives on the market that match the color performance and energy-efficiency of solutions based on cadmium selenide (CdSe) quantum dots (QDs). The extensive report can be found on the European Commission’s RoHS Exemptions website. The Commission’s consultant thus recommends the renewal of the RoHS exemption allowing the use of CdSe QDs in displays for a period of three years.
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2012-12-13

RoHS Compliant from Lighting Industry Association Laboratories

RoHS (Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances)   From January 2013 RoHS compliance becomes a requirement of a producer’s self-certification  of  their overall CE (European Community Conformity) Mark. The LIA Laboratories are here to assist. It offers XRF testing to suit customers’ needs, from a single material sample through to a complete finished product. As well as initial type testing can offer an on-going product evaluation service to ensure continued compliance and manufacturer due diligence....
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Strawberries flourish in a Controlled-Environment Agriculture Installation with Horticulture LED lighting provided by Cree LED and RED Horticulture. (Photo courtesy of RED Horticulture) The integration of technology into every aspect of life i... READ MORE

The prior blog titled “Nichia’s contribution to a realization of a mercury-free society” took a short break. However, there was a release about new LED-based water disinfection devices made by Miura Co., Ltd., a Japanese manu... READ MORE