On January 17, tech media outlet MacRumors published a blog post revealing that Apple is likely to release a second-generation Studio Display in 2025, featuring Mini LED backlight technology and supporting a 90Hz refresh rate. Additionally, Apple is reportedly developing 90Hz display technology, which could be integrated into the next-generation Studio Display. A higher refresh rate would make content like videos and scrolling text appear smoother. However, 90Hz remains lower than the 120Hz ProMotion technology available on iPhones and some Mac devices. Eve...

Samsung Display today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. with the goal of strengthening its position in the automotive OLED market. The collaboration includes the potential supply of OLED displays for Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Cockpit Experience Development Platform (CEDP) to provide next generation in-cabin experiences. Based on the next generation Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform, a key component of Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ Solution, the Snapdragon CEDP...

Today, Planar announced an expansion of the popular Planar® DirectLight® family with the launch of the Planar® DirectLight® Slim Series. Featuring an ultra-thin, narrow width form factor, the new fine pixel pitch MicroLED video wall display accommodates curved and space-constrained applications that benefit from its unique form factor, including control rooms, broadcast studios, virtual production, extended reality, simulation and training, research and more. Offering an installation depth of less than two inches, the new Planar DirectLight Slim Ser...

LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest digital signage innovations at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from February 4-7. LG’s exhibition booth, themed “Customized Solutions, Optimized Growth,” features dedicated zones for business sectors including retail, corporate, education, transportation and hospitality. The tailored display solutions on show leverage the company’s state-of-the-art technologies to meet the diverse needs of B2B clients and enhance and expand the customer experience. Present...

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is unveiling the world's first rack-mount All-in-One control box (LD-SCB-023) at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025. Seamlessly integrating power and control systems, the LD-SCB-023 boosts energy efficiency and simplifies operation. The company is also introducing the 3rd generation foldable All-in-One LED display (LDS138-151) with a patent-pending design. Emphasizing integration, efficiency, and adaptability, these advanced solutions meet the growing demand for impactful large-scale pres...

According to a report from The Verge, citing Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly canceled its project to develop advanced AR glasses designed to pair with other Apple devices, marking another setback in the company’s ongoing effort to create a headset that appeals to mainstream consumers. The report states that the product, codenamed N107, resembled regular glasses but incorporated displays in the lenses that could connect to a Mac. Initially, Apple intended for the glasses to pair with an iPhone, but challenges arose regarding the processing power limitations. As a re...

VueReal, a pioneer in MicroSolid Printing™, today announced it has secured access to USD $40.5 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Export Development Canada (EDC) and included participation from existing VueReal investors, including Cycle Capital, BDC Capital's Cleantech Practice, and TDK Ventures. This significant investment will enable VueReal to scale its production capabilities and enhance its ecosystem to support partners in achieving their goals of integrating microLEDs in commercial production. The funding positions Vue...

Revolutionizing Horticulture Lighting with Cree LED Cree LED is committed to delivering innovative lighting solutions for horticulture and agriculture, where tailored lighting is essential for maximizing yields. Unlike traditional lighting for human vision, these systems require application-tuned spectral content, high efficacy and long lifespans. Cree LED’s advanced products offer industry-leading efficiency and reliability, designed specifically for these unique applications. Introducing the XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LED XLamp® XP-L...

Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays, is proud to have been selected as the supplier of the main touch-screen display in Aptera’s Launch Edition solar electric vehicle. Aptera’s vehicle is equipped with 700 watts of integrated solar cells, which is expected to allow most drivers to enjoy daily use without ever needing to plug in to charge. The vehicle features up to 40 miles of solar-powered driving per day and the ability to travel up to 400 miles on a single charge. Aptera selected Tianma’s 12.8-inch Full-HD ultra-wide viewing a...

LEDVANCE, a global leader in lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of loblicht, a German lighting expert renowned for high-quality design products. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in LEDVANCE’s mission to strengthen its lighting project expertise and its portfolio of brands. loblicht’s longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation has made it a trusted partner of LEDVANCE for years. The acquisition reflects LEDVANCE’s commitment to meeting the needs of its project customers and enabling them...

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), Outsight, and Embotech AG announce a strategic collaboration to deliver cutting-edge lidar technology and perception software for Embotech’s AVM technology deployed in BMW facilities and known internally at BMW as Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW). This collaboration brings together industry leaders in autonomous driving solutions and sensing technology. Embotech is the system provider for BMW’s recently announced Automated Driving In-Plant series operation and global rollout. For the AVM solution, Out...

CREAL’s next-generation light field display developed for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses is now ready for integration. By replicating real-world light to deliver genuine focus depth, the display uniquely provides complete and correct 3D perception for an entirely natural, comfortable, and healthy visual experience in AR. The display is compatible with conventional prescription lenses, offering precise vision correction while maintaining high transparency to ensure clear view, eye contact, and social comfort. Current AR displays fall short of delivering a natural v...

Tokushima, Japan – 29 January 2025: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, started mass production of a new deep UV LED (Part No. NCSU434D) in December 2024, with a peak wavelength of 280nm. The NCSU434D has achieved the industry's highest wall-plug efficiency of 7.4% (input current: 350mA, radiant flux: 135mW) as a deep UV LED (Based on Nichia’s survey). This wall-plug efficiency is based on Nichia’s performance improvement roadmap, showing steady progress with 3.1% in 2021, 5.4% in 2022, and now 7.4%1 with the NCSU434D, realizing almost 2.5x the efficiency in three years. This allows for a higher output of UV radiation at the same input power, or similar output of UV at reduced input power, significantly contributing to energy savings.

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results. Eric Rondolat, CEO of Signify, comments: "Today’s results show the continued momentum of our business. Despite headwinds in China and in the Professional business in Europe, we achieved further sequential improvements in the fourth quarter, with a particularly strong performance from the Consumer business. We are encouraged by the improvements we have seen over the past quarters. We successfully managed the decline of t...

LG Electronics (LG) has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. This acquisition aligns with LG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company. On January 22, LG’s board of directors exercised a call option to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics. This follows an initial investment of USD 60 million in March 2024, which ...

Sollum Technologies is pleased to announce that EXKA, a leading cannabis producer in Québec, Canada, has chosen Sollum's cutting-edge dynamic LED grow light solution as part of the expansion of their state-of-the art greenhouse facilities in Mirabel. This partnership marks a significant milestone in EXKA's production capabilities, with the company increasing its greenhouse footprint by 50%. This decision reflects EXKA's commitment to leveraging advanced and sustainable lighting strategies to boost production efficiency and crop quality. (Pho...

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in automotive lidar technology, today announced that it has secured design wins for multiple Chery Automobile models. The models are expected to enter mass production in the second half of 2025 and will be equipped with the newest generation of Hesai’s ultra-compact high-performance ATX lidar. Chery’s vehicle line-up includes passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and urban mobility vehicles. Chery recently reported a 38 percent jump in global car sales year-over-year, with 2.6 million vehicles sold in 2024, an...

Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is launching a white LED (Part No. NS2W806H-B2) designed for LCD backlighting. This product adds a new green chip in addition to the existing blue chip, resulting in a configuration that combines both blue and green within a single package. For LEDs used in LCD backlighting, it is common to achieve white light by combining a blue chip with green and red phosphors. However, due to the significant performance improvements in Nichia's green chip, the N...

According to a recent post by MacRumors on January 17, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a second-generation Studio Display in 2025. This updated model is expected to feature Mini LED backlighting and support a 90Hz refresh rate. As early as April 2023, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst from Tianfeng Securities, had hinted that Apple would begin mass producing a 27-inch Mini LED external monitor by late 2024 or early 2025, delivering enhanced brightness and contrast. Additionally, an anonymous tipster on the RelayFM "Upgrade" podcast revealed that A...

Samsung Electronics illuminated the cityscape of London with a live hologram showcase, transforming urban spaces into vibrant canvases in anticipation of Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and bringing the world a sneak peek into the next era of mobile AI. With live holographic activation and voice elements, Samsung invites viewers from around the world to tune into Galaxy Unpacked on January 22.

ROHM has developed a high output laser diode - RLD8BQAB3 - for use in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) equipped with LiDAR for distance measurement and spatial recognition. ROHM will initially start supplying samples targeting consumer and industrial applications such as drones, robot vacuum cleaners, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and service robots. LiDAR is seeing growing adoption in recent years across a variety of applications that require automation such as automotive ADAS, AGVs, drones, and robot vacuums, facilitating preci...

Introducing ReVolve, Primeview’s game-changing LED roll-up display that combines state-of-the-art engineering with a sleek, space-saving design to deliver stunning visuals in any environment. With ultra-light, ruggedized GOB materials and pixel pitches as fine as 0.7mm, ReVolve provides unparalleled image quality with vivid colors and premium contrast. Its motorized mechanism offers seamless concealment and effortless operation, whether mounted in-ceiling or on walls. Perfect for boardrooms, classrooms, showrooms, lounges and auditoriums, ReVolve is engineered for f...

Lynred, a leading global provider of high-quality infrared sensors for the aerospace, defense and commercial markets, today announces the launch of Eyesential SW, its latest VGA format shortwave (SWIR) infrared sensor for machine vision. It is designed to offer the ideal cost-performance ratio for visible-like imaging to address specific performance needs in machine vision. Eyesential SW has the performance and features that industry is looking for at half the price of comparable IR sensors on the market. It also includes specific functions for spectroscopy applications, su...

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the latest addition to its comprehensive medical monitor line-up, the LMD-32M1MD 32-inch 4K HDR Mini-LED Surgical Monitor, designed to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience in medical environments. With its advanced features and superior picture quality, the LMD-32M1MD sets a new standard for clarity and precision. The LMD-32M1MD is now available for purchase. “We are proud to announce the new LMD-32M1MD, a game-changing surgical display that’s packed with Sony’s latest unique cutting-...

As Hisense and TCL gear up to launch LCD TVs powered by RGB Mini LEDs in 2025, Samsung has taken a bold step forward by unveiling its first LCD TV featuring RGB Micro LED backlights at CES 2025. This innovation marks a significant leap in display technology. More Options for Ultra-High-Definition TVs Samsung announced plans to make the TV available in 75-inch and 85-inch models with 4K resolution, as well as a 98-inch model boasting 8K resolution. These sizes aim to cater to a wide range of consumers seeking top-tier viewing experiences. ...

Macroblock has successfully obtained ISO 26262 functional safety development process certification. This internationally authoritative certification underscores Macroblock’s commitment to adhering to the highest functional safety standards in the automotive industry. To maintain a competitive edge in the automotive electronics field, Macroblock's functional safety policy emphasizes that meeting functional safety requirements is the primary consideration in the design and development of automotive products. The company continually increases investment in safety design to...

Hisense showcased its ambitions to dominate the ultra-large TV market at CES 2025, unveiling two massive models: a 116-inch RGB Mini LED LCD TV (116UX) and a 136-inch Micro LED TV. With these announcements, Hisense is taking direct aim at competitors like TCL and Samsung. A New Benchmark for Large LCD TVs TCL set the stage by making 98-inch LCD TVs more affordable, but Hisense is doubling down on its 100-inch LCD TVs. The company has already claimed the top position in the U.S. for TVs sized 87 inches and above, boasting a marke...

Recently, Hongli Zhihui reached a cooperation intention with the world-renowned lighting company Current Lighting Solutions ("Current") and signed a "License and Supply Agreement". Through this authorization, Hongli Zhihui can apply KSF phosphors to Hongli Zhihui lighting LED products worldwide, which will further accelerate Hongli Zhihui's expansion into the high-end lighting application market. KSF/PFS phosphors have made an indelible contribution to improving LED efficacy, especially high CRI. Their unique red light emissio...

Microscale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are emerging as a next-generation display technology for optical communications, augmented and virtual reality, and wearable devices. Metal-halide perovskites show great potential for efficient light emission, long-range carrier transport, and scalable manufacturing, making them potentially ideal candidates for bright LED displays. However, manufacturing thin-film perovskites suitable for micro-LED displays faces serious challenges. For example, thin-film perovskites may exhibit inhomogeneous light emission, and their surfaces ...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, is set to showcase a range of essential, advanced sensing and lighting technologies at the coming 11th Wearable Expo: Wearable Device & Technology Expo on January 22 - 24, 2025. Hailed as the Japan’s leading exhibition for wearables, the event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight and is expected to attract 87,000 visitors to showcases by 1,800 exhibitors with some 200 engaging sessions also set to take place over the three-day exhibition. From infrared lasers and VCSEL for 3D and LiDAR, ...