2019-06-11

【GILE 2019】Taiwan Companies Invest in Niche Applications and Update Technologies to Keep Up with the Competition

Although LED and lighting are facing the two-pronged pressure of the competition in the industry and the trade dispute, GILE this year still saw bustling crowds of people. It was the worst of times, yet large exhibitions provided a platform and opportunity for industries to connect and collaborate. Participating suppliers and guests from all over the world invariably took ahold of this annual occasion and expanded their business opportunities from exhibition to exhibition. LEDinside made the trip to visit a few of Taiwan’s participating companies at this year’s G...
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2018-11-29

Edison Opto’s Profit Grows following Its Shift to Automotive LED Lighting Modules

Taiwanese LED packager Edison Opto has shifted its business focus from LED lighting to LED automotive lighting modules due to the decreasing profit of its conventional lighting business. The portfolio adjustment has come into effect with the company reporting the highest profit margin in the past five year despite its lukewarm revenue performance. (Image: Edison Opto) Edison Opto posted a revenue of NT$ 639 million (US$ 20.71 million) for 3Q18 with on quarter decrease of 14% and on year decrease of 7.4%. However, the quarterly profit margin came to the highest p...
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2017-06-05

Edison Opto Will Showcase at 2017 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition

Edison Opto will showcase the latest lighting products at 2017 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition from June 09 to June 12, 2017, including automotive LED, outdoor lighting, TM-30 technique, flexible filament bulb series, and horticulture lighting. The booth will be located at No.A19 in Hall 10.2, China Import and Export Fair Complex.
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2016-11-14

Edison Opto Shined in Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2016

  The biggest lighting industry event, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), ended successfully on 30th of October. During the event, there were more than 2,661 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, including 146 Taiwanese exhibitors. Edison Opto also showcased smart-lighting-related AC modules and new COB series which used the latest TM-30 technique to attract customers’ attention.
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2016-03-07

Edison Opto Demonstrates Intelligent Lighting at Light+Building 2016

Edison Opto, the Taiwanese leading LED packaging manufacturer, will participate in the world’s grand event for lighting and intelligent buildings. To answer this high profile lighting event, Edison Opto will bring their latest LED products, such as high efficiency components, AC modules with smart lighting system and the comprehensive street light solutions to demonstrate their R&D achievements. We invite you to visit us at booth E91 in Hall 4.2, and experience the latest developments in LED lighting technologies. 
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2015-10-13

Edison Opto to Showcase Latest Smart LED Lighting, Streetlight and Automotive Products at HK Int’l Lighting Fair

Edison Opto will launch new AC modules with smart lighting control system, street light modules with multiple angles and the latest automotive LEDs at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30, 2015). All the new products will make its debut in this event. We invite you to visit us at booth 5C-C22 in Hall 5, and experience the latest developments in LED lighting technologies.
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2015-07-30

Edison Opto Unveils Advanced PLCC High Efficiency LEDs

Faced with the chaotic price wars in LED market, Edison Opto has been striving to introduce more high efficiency products in order to strengthen its market position. One of its new advantaged products is PLCC 2835 HE Series. It features ultra high luminous efficacy (185lm/W @4000K) and compact package size which increase the flexibility in lamp design and expand the range of applications. With the outperforming efficiency, PLCC 2835 HE Series is optimized to be used in high-end LED market such as boutique and luxury apparel store.
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2015-07-03

Edison Opto Initiates Diverse Market Strategy and Innovative Technology to Boost Brand Recognition

The LED lighting market has gradually slowed down in recent years after a period of exponential growth, and the Chinese market is seeing intense pricing competition. These factors have driven manufacturers to advance their LED technologies and aggressively develop uncontested markets. With its focus on high-power LED components, Edison Opto establishes a leading market position by utilizing its advantages in technology expertise and R&D.
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2015-06-01

Edison Opto’s Innovative Products To Be Showcased At GILE 2015

The Taiwanese LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, has been focusing on new product and technology development. Recently, they have introduced several highly competitive products, including Flash Series, CSP 1616 and AC COB modules. Combined with application examples, Edison’s new products will be showcased in 2015 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition.
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2015-05-19

India Lifts LED Bulb Bid Restrictions, Chinese Suppliers Pass Review

After winning the elections last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to invest in the country’s electricity, rail and other infrastructures to improve India’s economic performance, reported Chinese media Cali-Light.com.
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2015-05-13

Edison Opto Launches AC COB LED Modules

Edison Opto is the first manufacturer to launch AC COB Modules in the LED industry. Edison Opto releases 7W omnidirectional AC COB module─EdWing Series and high efficacy driver on board module─DOB Series respectively.
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2015-05-12

Edison Opto, Unity Opto and Ledlink Revenues Reach New Heights in April

Taiwanese LED lighting manufacturers revenues reached new heights last month, with Unity Opto, Edison Opto and Ledlink heading the trend, reported UDN.
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2015-05-07

Edison Opto and Epistar Join Hands to Win Large LED Bulb Order in India

Edison Opto and Epistar have jointly won a 10 million LED bulb Indian government contract valuing NT $300 million (US $9.77 million), according to an UDN report.
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2015-04-27

Edison Opto Carves Out Its Path in the Fierce LED Market with Aggressive Automotive Lighting Strategy

As market competition intensifies, LED manufacturers are adjusting their strategies to expand into new niche markets and create new opportunities with their technological advantages. As a specialist manufacturer of high-power LED components, Edison Opto has accumulated more than a decade of R&D experience in LED technology, especially concerning spatial distribution. With this expertise, the company has recently made the strategic decision to enter the automotive LED lighting market.
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2015-04-08

Edison Opto Introduces PLCC High Voltage and Wide Angle LED Lighting Components

The internationally renowned LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, introduces the new high voltage SMD LEDs which include 3030 HV (1.5W 45V) and 5050 HV (12V/60V/65V). Edison HV series features high lm/$ and high luminous efficiency, for example, 3030 series can achieve 190lm under 1.5W 33mA (equivalent to 130lm/W). Besides, 5050 series can reach 360lm under the operation of 2.7W 60mA and deliver the best performance of 150lm/W under 1W 20mA. The high voltage and low current operation decrease the complexity of circuit and mechanical design which are easy for module design and power setting. 
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2015-03-18

Everlight and Edison Opto Deny Merge Rumor

Representatives from Everlight and Edison Opto have recently rebutted an earlier Digitimes report claiming the two companies were in acquisition talks.
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2015-02-03

Edison Opto Introduces Bright Flash LED

With the increasing demand for smartphones, the market request for mobile phone pixel has been rising. To provide the best photography effects for customers, mobile phone manufacturers require the specification of phone flash should be upgraded. At present, the brightness range of Flash LEDs is between 180~280lm, with each smartphone using 1-2 LED pieces. Benefitting from the booming up smartphone market, the usage volume of Flash LED has continued to grow.
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2014-10-28

Edison Opto’s New Filament and AC LED Modules To Debut in Hong Kong Int’l Lighting Fair

The Taiwanese LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, will participate in the attention-getting lighting event - Hong Kong International Lighting Fair from 27 October to 30 October, 2014, and showcase a series of high efficiency and high lm/$ components. Also, filament and AC LED modules, which have been launched recently by Edison Opto, will make its debut in this event.
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2014-10-02

Edison Opto Launches 0.8W Filament LED Bulb

With the rise of global environmental awareness, incandescent bulb is banned in various countries successively which drives traditional lighting manufacturers to transform into LED lighting. Aiming for this opportunity, the Taiwanese LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, branches out into filament market and releases 0.8W LED filament. Used in 4W bulb, the LED bulb can replace 40W incandescent bulb, bringing the advantages (energy saving and high efficiency) of LED into full play. Edison Opto can assist traditional incandescent bulb manufacturer in entering LED lighting market.
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2014-05-30

Edison Opto to Showcase Special Lighting Products at 2014 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition

As the market acceptance of LED is gradually increasing, there are more and more areas where LED lighting can be applied. The Taiwanese leading brand of LED packaging, Edison Opto, has recently launched various high CRI and special light series products to branch out into special lighting market. Edison Opto will participate in the 2014 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and showcase their latest LED products. It is expected that Edison Opto will attract the attention of customers and the lighting industry.
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2014-04-15

Edison Opto Focuses on Value Added LED Components at Light+Building 2014

Emerging developments in the LED lighting industry has led to major Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, American and European manufacturers expanded production capacity, as companies aim to gain larger market share. Taiwanese LED manufacturer Edison Opto, which focuses on LED components, has an optimistic outlook for the Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC LED) and COB application market. 
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2014-04-07

Taiwanese Manufacturers Focus on LED Technology at Light+Building 2014

Taiwan LED manufacturers were very active at this year’s Light+Building 2014 show that took place in Frankfurt, Germany last week. The main theme of Taiwanese manufacturers at the show was LED technology. Some major technology highlights included flip chip LED, Alternating Current (AC) Driver-on-Board (DoB) Chip-on-Board (COB) modules.
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2014-04-02

LED Industry Flourished in March

Market listed companies have released their March revenue reports this week with the LED industry coming out on top, according to an article by Economic Daily News. LED manufacturers had unusually good performance in January and February, a traditionally slack season for the industry. The growth trend continued into the peak season where it picked up pace in March. Order visibility already extended to 3Q14. The second half of this year is anticipated to be smooth for the industry. 
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2014-03-26

Edison Opto to Debut Panel Lights and High bay Products at Light+Building 2014

Taiwanese LED lighting manufacturer Edison Opto will participate in the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and intelligent buildings. To answer this high profile lighting event, the chairman of Edison Opto, Mr. Jason Wu, will lead their sales and R&D team to attend this trade fair in person and showcase their latest LED products (from components, modules to high/low bay).   
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2014-03-25

Batman Series HV LEDs Turn Heads at TILS

Price drop for LED lighting products has been a huge trend recently. One way in which manufacturers are able to reduce cost is through HV LEDs. LED manufacturers have been actively developing these products to stay competitive in the market. 
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2014-03-07

Taiwanese LED Maker's 2Q Revenue Anything But Slack

The LED industry took a hit in Feb. 2014 from fewer work days, due to Chinese Lunar New Year. Many manufacturers saw a dip in revenue from Jan. 2014. In comparison to the previous year manufacturers are seeing higher revenues due to increased demands in LED lighting. LED chip manufacturers Epistar and Epileds showed atypical growth in revenue this Feb. 2014 despite the traditional slack season, demonstrating  outstanding operational performance. 
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2014-02-25

LED Outdoor Lighting Replacement Trend to Drive Up Stock Prices

The LED outdoor lighting replacement trend is growing with over 600 cities in the U.S. already planning to switch old streetlights to LEDs, according to Commercial Times. New York plans to switch roughly 25,000 streetlights to LEDs by 2017, making it the largest undertaking in the North American market. Europe, China, and Japan are also initiating replacement projects. LEDinside estimates that compound annual growth rate will surpass 20 percent in 2014-2017, which will encourage lowered stock prices.
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2014-02-18

Edison Opto to See Growth in First Quarter

Operations for LED manufacturers in the first quarter are hoped to show good performance, according to UDN Evening News report. Increased operations in Jan. 2014 have lead to many manufacturers continual growth. Due to the strong revenues, the market is optimistic and anticipates financial results from 1Q14 slack season financial reports to show a revenue  decline  within  5-10 percent. Among these manufacturers, Edison Opto has been able to secure new clients.
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2014-02-10

Edison Opto Revenue Up in Jan. 2014

Taiwanese LED package manufacturer Edison Opto consolidated revenue for last month increased 9.51 percent to NT$ 229 million (US$7.56 million) or YoY of 52.22 percent. 
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2014-01-28

Esidon Opto Combines ANSI BIN Group with MacAdam Ellipse Enhancing the Color Consistency of Luminaires

In order to provide comprehensive sales service and enhance the capacity utilization of PLCC, the Taiwanese LED manufacturer, Edison Opto, initiates to combine ANSI BIN group with the concept of MacAdam ellipse and subdivide the color temperature into 9 subgroups. The new BIN group is conducive to inventory management. Also, the packaging sales service which is provided by Edison Opto is more convenient to customers’ product selection.  
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