2023-10-11

Micro-LEDs: The Luminous Future of Immersive Displays

HONG KONG- Following Apple's recent launch of mixed reality (MR) glasses, the importance of microdisplay technology has come to the forefront. Microdisplays are a critical and costly component of visual systems for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications. "Apple's venture into mixed reality, albeit remarkable, is tethered to MicroOLED displays. These come with their baggage—like soaring costs, compromised brightness, and longevity concerns," shared Dr. Eddy Hsu, the co-founder of the influential Rayleigh Vision with over 20-year ...
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2023-10-11

JBD Red MicroLEDs Microdisplay Brightness Surpass 1 Million Nits

JBD, a leading MicroLED display manufacturer, has announced that the brightness of its 0.13-inch red MicroLED chips has exceeded 1 million nits, once again setting a new record in the industry. Boosting red brightness has been the toughest challenge in MicroLEDs. Since its founding, JBD has focused on hybrid integrated semiconductor tech and insisted on AlGaInP for red LEDs. With the ideal bandgap for red, AlGaInP is the most mature material for high-performance red LEDs. Red MicroLED panelslight-up image JBD's achievement on record h...
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2023-10-11

Dominant double victory for Philips bulbs in the UK’s number one annual headlamp bulb test by Auto Express!

Philips RacingVision GT200 is the Halogen H4 Best Buy Philips X-tremeVision gen2 is the top HID Xenon Contender London, UK – October 10th, 2023 – Following on from Philips RacingVision GT200 scooping Headlamp of the Year and H7 Best Buy honors in the previous Auto Express product mega test and awards, Lumileds is proud to announce that in the latest edition of the Auto Express Headlamp Bulb tests – which, this year cover both H4 Halogen bulbs and D3S HiD Xenon headlamp bulbs – Philips bulbs have won the coveted “B...
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2023-10-06

Samsung Delivers Effortless Viewing Experiences With New All-In-One 130” LED Display

Quick installation, brilliant picture quality and easy management create the ultimate visual experience across offices, retail spaces and more Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of its new LED All-In-One (IAC) with exclusive Quick Build technology for seamless installation. The 130-inch 2K display delivers premier viewing experiences across any environment, making it easy for integrators and end users alike to enjoy best-in-class image quality without cumbersome installation and management needs. Ultimate Visual Experiences With Smooth Set...
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2023-10-06

The Wall Redefines Hospitality at the Hilton Waikiki Beach

The 146-inch 4K display’s stunning picture quality leaves a lasting impression and engages the hotel’s guests and local community Samsung Electronics America, Inc., an industry leader in the global display market, is elevating experiences at the Hilton Waikiki Beach with a new installation of The Wall All-In-One 4K display. The 146-inch Direct View LED display is now one of the largest displays in Hawaii, offering the hotel’s guests and local customers an inspiring viewing experience with vibrant colors and superior clarity. “As the hospi...
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2023-10-05

SILC launches four versions of FMCW LiDAR vision sensor

SILC in Germany has launched four LiDAR sensors using FMCW technology from short distances to over 1,250 meters. The four specialized Eyeonic Vision Systems from SILC cover a wide range of applications using the frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) LiDAR laser sensing technology. “Since the launch of the Eyeonic Vision System, our collaboration with various OEMs revealed distinct vision requirements, necessitating multiple versions of our solution,” said Mehdi Asghari, SiLC founder and CEO. Indie, SILC team for ...
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2023-10-05

Nichia will exhibit at CEATEC 2023 in Chiba, Japan

From October 17th to 20th, Nichia will exhibit at CEATEC 2023 in Makuhari Messe, Japan. CEATEC 2023 is one of the largest events in Asia where companies and organizations in the IT and electronics fields present their cutting-edge technologies and products. Nichia will display products incorporating Nichia's cutting-edge technologies, including R/G/B laser diodes for automotive projectors that enable dashboard and side window projection, a blue laser diode with the world's highest optical output power in a single beam, and blue DFB laser diodes that ac...
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2023-10-04

‘NewsNation Now’ debuts new edition that shows off more of Nexstar’s NYC newsroom studio

Nexstar’s NewsNation launched a new iteration of its dayside “NewsNation Now” broadcast from its New York studios, a newscast that showcases more of the New York broadcast facility the company has created. The broadcast debuted Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, Anchored by former Fox Business host Connell McShane, the new two-hour block features a mix of handheld and more traditional camera work that leverages the space’s multiple video walls and working newsroom space. McShane uses the same NYC studio that Nexstar debuted in April 2023 for...
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2023-10-04

AUO Acquires BHTC for Advanced System Integration in Automotive Displays and Securing a Crucial Role in the Auto Supply Chain, Says TrendForce

Oct. 4, 2023 ---- TrendForce reports that the global automotive market continues to blaze ahead in its vigorous expansion, with vehicle displays steering toward larger dimensions and tech-savvy cockpits. In this technological race, many panel makers are ramping up their visibility in the automotive supply chain, dreaming big to clinch a Tier 1 supplier status. Making its bold move in this dynamic landscape, AUO announced on October 2nd its complete acquisition of Germany’s Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (BHTC), epitomizing this forward-thinking trend. Trendforce ...
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2023-10-03

SOLLUM TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH PROGRAM TO ADVANCE HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING SCIENCE

Montréal, Québec, Canada, September 12, 2023 - Sollum Technologies, the leader in fully dynamic LED grow lights, is pleased to announce the launch of its groundbreaking research program. With an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in controlled environment agriculture, Sollum® is poised to partner with research centers and universities across the United States. This program, named S.E.A.R.C.H1, is designed to enable researchers and institutions to bring about breakthroughs in the knowledge and practic...
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2023-10-03

First Apple Watch with micro-LED display still on track for late 2025

We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple adopting micro-LED displays in its products for a while now, but there’s still no sign of it happening anytime soon. Also according to rumors, Apple Watch could be the first product to receive the new display – and analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong Tech said in his latest report that this is still the case. According to him, the first Apple Watch with micro-LED is still on track for late 2025. Apple working on micro-LED Apple Watch Pu, who has sources in Apple’s supply chain, emphasized that many comp...
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2023-10-03

New Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Standard H7-LED Bulbs A Road-Legal, Bright New Journey Ahead

Suresnes, France – October 2nd, 2023 – Now, drivers wishing to legally upgrade their H7 headlight bulbs to LED can choose the Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Standard H7-LED. This new LED bulb, developed by Lumileds, offers high performance and durability at a pocket-friendly price and fits a wide range of vehicle models. Road-legal, high-performance LED bulb available for multiple vehicle models The Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Standard H7-LED bulb has undergone rigorous independent testing and complies with local road-traffic regulations in various Eur...
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2023-10-03

Behind the Scenes: How Samsung Technology Changed the Game at Minute Maid Park

As baseball season comes to a close, Samsung teamed up with the Houston Astros to host its Technology Showcase at Minute Maid Park, where partners, customers and VIPs received a behind-the-scenes look at how the ballpark’s newest technology installations are upping the game when it comes to the fan experience. Samsung innovations, which include an upgraded primary scoreboard, left-field scoreboard and ribbon boards, debuted at Minute Maid Park in March 2023. The stadium’s impressive 6,875-square-foot primary scoreboard delivers a perfect view to fans from eve...
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2023-10-02

TCL introduces 2023 XL Collection for large-screen Mini LED TVs and QLED TVs

TCL 98P745 is the latest addition to the brand's XL Collection The all-new XL Collection from TCL TCL Electronics (1070.HK), the global top 2 TV brand and top 1 98-inch TV brand, one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and leading consumer electronics, launched the new TCL 98P745 as its latest addition to the XL collection. The brand showcased its first 98-inch QLED TV available in the UAE market in the previous year. The TCL 98P745 is the latest addition to the XL Collection. In line with TCL’s brand sign...
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2023-10-02

Samsung’s new Netherlands Experience Store greets you with a huge microLED screen

Samsung opened its third Experience Store in the Netherlands this week. The store is located in Westfield Mall in the town of Leidschendam, and like all of the other experience stores the Korean giant has opened in the Netherlands and around the world, this one is designed to provide consumers with a hands-on experience before they purchase a product and show them the benefits of life in Samsung Galaxy ecosystem. We were able to visit the Westfield Mall Experience Store in its opening hours, and the very first thing that impressed us was Samsung's The Wall micro...
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2023-10-02

Avicena demonstrates first microLED based Transceiver IC in 16nm finFET CMOS for chip-to-chip communications at ECOC 2023

Avicena is showing the first 1Tbps microLED-based Transceiver IC in 16nm finFET CMOS as part of its LightBundleTM multi-Terabit interconnect technology LightBundle ASIC in 16nm finFET CMOS with transferred µLED and PD array and parallel electrical interface (Photo: Business Wire) SUNNYVALE, Calif. & GLASGOW, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avicena, a privately held company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is demonstrating its LightBundleTM multi-Tbps chip-to-chip interconnect technology at the European...
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2023-10-02

Samsung’s The Wall Elevates Automotive Design at Lucid Motors

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), has installed The Wall at its design studio to enhance the collaborative design process for their future electric vehicle models. With cutting-edge MicroLED technology, The Wall offers exceptional visual capabilities, providing Lucid with additional tools to meet the surging demand for sustainable electric vehicles, while elevating the luxury experience for drivers. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-sha...
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2023-10-02

The Present, Next Step and Future of Micro LED

After years of research and planning in fields of the industry, academia, and research, Micro LED, known as the ultimate display technology, is entering a new stage of development this year. Micro LED applications for large-size displays and wearables are beginning to enter the mass production stage. However, it will still require a considerable amount of time for Micro LED to mature and be commercialized on a large scale. At the TrendForce-organized seminar “Next-gen Display Technologies and Trends”, Eric YB Chiou, senior research vice president at Tr...
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2023-10-02

SWIT BM-U326MD Mini-LED 4K Monitor and CIMO V-mount Batteries Announced

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oo0Bh57UazA?si=bQZJcJxR8G1pNvgt" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> At IBC 2023, we visited the SWIT booth and had a look at their 31.5″ 4K-capable mini-LED flagship monitor which got upgraded with 4K ST2110 IP protocol. Also new at this year’s IBC was the CIMO series of V-mount batteries ranging from 98Wh up to 290W...
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2023-09-28

Veovo introduces lidar technology to airport management platform

Veovo has introduced new lidar technology to its Intelligent Airport Platform. The system uses advanced 3D mapping and precise object detection, taking airport situational awareness to new heights. The addition of lidar strengthens Veovo’s solution for people flow management. The technology can cover large areas inside and outside the airport, even in low-light conditions, and can handle different airport layouts – high or low ceilings, long corridors or wide-open spaces. In addition to anonymously measuring passengers, lidar can track moving objects around the airpo...
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2023-09-27

Quantum Media Systems Announces DCI Compliance of its XDR3 LED Video Wall

The XDR3 LED Video Wall from Quantum Media Systems was designed and engineered exclusively for high-end home cinemas. Now, Quantum adds another compelling content choice — first-run movies available via the exclusive movie distribution service, the Bel Air Circuit. Digital content from the Bel Air Circuit is streamed through Quantum’s recent compliance with system requirements and specifications established by the Digital Cinema Initiative. DCI support and Bel Air Circuit integration further differentiate the XDR3 LED Video Wall from o...
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2023-09-27

IS32FL3749, 24x4 Matrix Mini-LED Driver IC for LCD Backlight

33MHz Serial Bus with 16-bit PWM Dithering and 8-bit Current Adjust for Accurate Local Dimming MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumissil Microsystems, a division of Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (ISSI), announces the release of the IS32FL3749, its latest matrix driver IC for controlling arrays of mini-LEDs. It is targeted at the automotive LCD backlight market that utilizes white mini-LED arrays for large ultra-high contrast Central Information Displays (CID). The IS32FL3749 is an automotiv...
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2023-09-27

Hisense Unveils U8KL MiniLED TV: A Game-Changer in Viewer Interaction with Millimeter-wave Radar Integration

SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- On September 26, Hisense held its autumn new product launch, revealing its "Hi Champion ULED X MiniLED New Lineup". Among the eagerly awaited releases was the U8 series TV, the U8KL, which boasts MiniLED visual quality. The U8KL is a groundbreaking product: China's first MiniLED TV equipped with millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar technology, enabling intuitive and proactive user interactions and delivering an unparalleled sensory experience to a diverse audience. Revolutionary Fide...
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2023-09-27

Kyoto Semiconductor announces 14 products of SWIR type reflective sensor; KPR series

Kyoto Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Yoshihisa Shinya, Headquarters: Shimotsuke-shi, Tochigi, Japan), a leader in optical device solutions with Japanese quality manufacturing based on world-class technology, has announced 14 products of SWIR*1 type reflective sensor “KPR series”. Development Background The SWIR type reflective sensor "KPR series" was developed expecting to be used in a wide range of applications such as the medical and healthcare fields, analysis and measurement fields, office electronic equipment fields...
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2023-09-27

New Compact VCSEL Proximity Sensor Contributes to Greater Miniaturization and Battery Capacity in Wireless Earbuds and other Wearable Devices

ROHM has developed a compact 2.0mm × 1.0mm proximity sensor, the RPR-0720, optimized for applications requiring attachment/detachment and proximity detection. As the use of IoT continues to grow, sensor devices that play a critical role are requiring greater miniaturization and functionality. ROHM offers a lineup of proximity sensors that combine light emitting and receiving elements in a single package, providing unmatched versatility that has led to widespread adoption in a range of applications, from mobile devices to industrial equipment. Particularly for weara...
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2023-09-25

Planar Presents Pro-Grade Display Technologies

The Planar DirectLight Pro Series During CEDIA Expo 2023, Planar showcased the company’s latest LED and LCD display technologies for commercial and luxury environments. This included a lineup of products designed to elevate visual experiences, simplify installation and maintenance, and adapt to application requirements as diverse as corporate lobbies and boardrooms, remote home offices, media rooms, poolside cinema, and rooftop terraces. Featuring design adaptability and the slimmest profiles, Planar’s professional-grade display technologies are desi...
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2023-09-25

Glamox to Install LED Lighting on Eight PGS Seismic Vessels

Lighting solutions specialist Glamox has won a contract from the Norwegian marine seismic survey firm PGS to provide marine LED lighting for eight of its seismic data acquisition vessels. This first phase of the retrofit project will involve replacing fluorescent tube lighting with around 2,500 marine-certified LED luminaires fitted on the exterior and interior of the eight vessels. PGS’s switch to energy-efficient LED lighting is being driven by its desire to comply with emission reduction targets, new regulations, and its own sustainability targets, Glamox s...
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2023-09-23

The Great Need for Disruption in the Display Industry

When Nikhil Balram joined Mojo Vision, the company had initially been developing a smart contact lens. However, seeing the potential of its advanced MicroLED technology, Balram’s initial role was to spin this out as a separate display company. This plan shifted, however, as market conditions changed, and instead of spinning out a separate entity, Mojo Vision pivoted itself to focus disrupting the display industry. In our first interview with Balram, seen below, we talk about the need for change in the display industry, and how MicroLEDs may be architecting a disr...
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2023-09-23

NIO Unveils its Full-stack Technologies and R&D Capacities and Launches NIO Phone at NIO IN 2023

NIO released SkyOS, improving safety, efficiency and application complexity of different domains. NIO unveiled its complete full-stack technologies and R&D capabilities. NIO released its first chip product for LiDAR, providing optimal support in complicated traffic. NIO launched Central Computing Cluster (CCC), sharing computing power between Assisted and Intelligent Driving and the cockpit for better user experience. NIO launched NIO Link, the connectivity technology centering on smart electric vehicles. Navigate on Pilot Pl...
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2023-09-23

AUO and Brogent Technologies Inc. collaborate to create Taiwan’s first naked-eye virtual reality experience center, Aniverse, redefining the virtual reality immersion experience with AUO ALED technology in Keelung

Featuring groundbreaking ALED seamless tiling technology, Brogent integrates AUO display technology to create the largest outdoor naked-eye 3D LED curved screen in Keelung. This innovation brings 3D animation to life on the exterior wall, transforming the former Keelung train station into a digitized attraction. By merging physical experiences with digital content, and ALED display technology which features high brightness, high resolution, high dynamic range and wide color gamut, Brogent creates the “Epsilon Course” through AUO LED dome display,...
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Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series packa... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interested... READ MORE