Walsall Council’s plan to convert 23,000 streetlights to low energy LED lighting is due to reach completion this April. The initiative began in April 2022 and is projected to deliver significant reductions in energy usage and carbon emissions. Alongside the lantern conversion, the council have installed remote monitoring that allows them to identify issues and control lighting levels. LED light direction eliminates glare and reduces light pollution. Residents have experience minimal disruption during the conversion, with each light taking less than 30 minutes to ch...

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 18, 2024 – Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) and Leapmotor (9863.HK) today announced a strategic partnership to create a best-in-class intelligent driving experience utilizing Hesai's next-generation of high-performance automotive lidar products. This agreement builds upon Hesai and Leapmotor’s ongoing collaboration which began in 2021. Since then, the companies have equipped multiple models across Leapmotor’s C platforms with Hesai’s AT128 long-range lidar. The latest Leapmotor vehicle to utilize Hesai&...

Innovative Data Matrix Code provides individual ID linked to measurement data for each LED Provision of data per LED reduces manufacturers’ optical calibration effort, simplifying their production process Launch of DMC initiative reflects ams OSRAM’s strategy of adding value to LEDs Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (March 19, 2024) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has introduced a product innovation that helps manufacturers of automotive lighting modules and systems to i...

All eyes were on the team in teal during the inaugural match in CPKC Stadium, the world’s first venue purpose-built for women’s professional soccer Last December, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced a multi-year partnership as the Official Display Partner to provide display technology throughout the Kansas City Current’s CPKC Stadium, the trailblazing first venue purpose-built for a professional women’s soccer team. On March 16, 2024, CPKC Stadium officially opened its doors to KC Current fans ready to cheer the team on du...

Oslo, Norway, 18 March 2024: Glamox, a world leader in lighting, is replicating its success in lighting European offshore windfarms with three separate orders for LED lighting for the turbine foundation transition pieces for three fixed offshore windfarms in Taiwan and South Korea. “The energy transition from offshore hydrocarbons to renewable power presents us with huge opportunities,” said Tommy Stranden, Chief Commercial & Sales Officer of Glamox’s Marine, Offshore & Wind business. “We lead the way globally in lighting wind farms a...

Collaboration with NVIDIA looks to enable more functional, streamlined design for automotive LiDAR integration SUNNYVALE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 18, 2024 / Seyond, a leading global provider of high-performance LiDAR solutions for autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, today announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate Seyond's cutting-edge LiDAR solutions within the NVIDIA DriveWorks and NVIDIA Omniverse platforms. By combining Seyond's industry-leading LiDAR technology and expertise with NV...

NOVA TV’s studio features several video walls, including two 14m by 7m curved walls with a 1.5mm pixel pitch that frame the news desk and display infographics and background scenery. The move to new premises in the heart of Zagreb in Croatia presented NOVA TV with the opportunity to create a modern TV studio equipped with the latest video wall solutions. So the broadcaster approached systems integrator, Omnivor, which it had previously worked with on software solutions for presenting election polls and social media analysis, and Ominvor’s partner compa...

Gamers and creative professionals – there have been so many good monitor launches this year so far for you all. And now, there’s one more. Acer just launched the Predator X32Q monitor on JD.com, boasting an impressive combination of features for a starting price of 4,999 yuan (around $700 USD). Read on to find out what the monitor has to offer. The monitor has a peak brightness of 1000 nits, and a 144Hz refresh rate This 31.5-inch monster packs a punch with a 4K Mini-LED display running at a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The Mini-LED technology promis...

Micro-LEDs represent a major field of research worldwide and provide essential technology for a variety of sectors including any that rely on display technology. Micro-LEDs provide a visible light communication system that improves performance in terms of speed, density and power consumption. Faced with concerns of resource sovereignty, Organic LEDs (OLEDS) have grown in importance thanks to their use of organic materials. Building on decades of experience, CEA-Leti researchers recently achieved two world records in terms of OLED performance, opening the way to wid...

The LED lighting is a mature industry, with advancements in lumens per watt and integration of intelligent dimming applications. Various countries have also established detailed safety regulations and energy saving efficiency regulations to ensure user safety and energy saving. MEAN WELL's latest LED power supply, XLN/XLC series, provides the most complete safety certification and dimming functionalities. By combining with luminaire designs that meet high luminous efficiency and safety requirements, it supports the global initiative to achieve the 2050 net-zero car...

Restore Fund projects in South America are reforesting the land, one seeding at a time. In South America’s Atlantic Forest, many suggest that life depends on a mother: the superior matriarch who provides for all. This is true for its plants and animals, and even the trees that tower above, reaching skyward to the sun while providing shade for the life that resides in their underbrush. It is estimated there are 5,000 tree species in existence in the Atlantic Forest today. Of those species, two-thirds are threatened with extinction after centuries of exploitative, extra...

Photo credit: ADLC Audiovisuais LISBON, Portugal – Nescafé presented its new Dolce Gusto NEO coffee machine in Portugal, which was complimented by a spectacular 182,000 lumen immersive projection display. ADLC Audiovisuais selected nine Christie® projectors to flood the auditorium of the Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon with light and color for the official presentation. At the launch event, produced by the UPPartner agency for Nescafé, approximately 300 guests had the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable ...

Also filters airborne allergens including pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander Farmington Hills, MI – Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company, has created the Philips GoPure GP5611 automotive air purifier, designed to clean air quickly and efficiently to reduce the transmission of airborne viruses, bacteria, and allergens. Designed to fit in most vehicle cup holders, the GP5611 is USB powered and whisper-quiet. It filters the cabin air with three advanced technologies: a Philips SaniFilter Plus filter, a HESAMax filtration cartridge, and a...

The recent partnership between Acuity Brands and Hort Americas marks a new chapter in horticulture lighting for the two companies, one focused on advancing technology and improving energy efficiency. With Acuity Brands' acquisition of the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products in January, the company expanded its presence in controlled environment agriculture. Jacob Palombo, director of horticulture lighting at Acuity Brands, and Chris Higgins, president and general manager of Hort Americas, are key players in this initiative. The collaboration between ...

Feit Electric White Filament Light Bulbs White filament LED bulbs have the same classic glass shape and style as regular LED filament bulbs with a discreet white core. LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feit Electric Company, Inc. (“Feit Electric”), a leading global lighting and smart home brand headquartered in California, today commenced a second white LED filament patent enforcement action against Savant Technologies LLC doing business as GE Lighting (“Savant”) in the United States Distric...

REVIEW – I remember many, many moons ago when 1920 x 1080 HD monitors and TVs were IT. Full HD resolution! Watching DVDs at 480p on your old TV, laptop, or PC was so plebian. Now here we are with so many acronyms with Ds and Ks it’s hard to know what one should buy to stay up with the Joneses, if you really care about what THEY are doing. With 4 of my 5 kids still living at home, I don’t even know who the Joneses are much less care to keep up with them. So, I’ve been using FHD monitors for a long time. My setup was 2 27&Pri...

HIGHLIGHTS The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to have 12GB RAM variants. Samsung is said to offer an upgraded 50MP primary camera with the next-gen flip smartphone. A new leak detailing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has surfaced, detailing various crucial specifications and improvements. The leak comes via well-known tipster Anthony (@TheGalox_), who shared details through his X account. He claims the next-gen Galaxy Z Flip 6 will arrive with a bigger cover display. The post mentions higher RAM variants, upgraded cameras, battery capacity,...

Google Pixel Fold features a 5.8-inch cover screen Google is reportedly preparing to release a second foldable this year. The Pixel Fold 2 is likely to see the light in May at the company's annual developer conference. It is expected to bring several improvements over last year's Google Pixel Fold. Ahead of any official announcements, DSCC analyst Ross Young has leaked some details surrounding the foldable phone. He claims that the Pixel Fold 2 will have a tablet-sized screen. It is said to come with an 8.02-inch foldable display. Ross Young on X post...

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AXT, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AXTI), a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor substrates, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended December 31, 2023. Management Qualitative Comments “We believe we are now beginning to see a recovery in our markets,” said Morris Young, chief executive officer. “In Q4, we achieved 18 percent sequential growth in our revenues and a 43 percent sequential improvement in our non-GAAP net income. While the over...

Don't miss out on this brilliant TV from Sony on offer now! Last Updated on March 11, 2024 If you are in the market for a brand high-end TV, we’ve just got the right product for you. With its sleek design and cutting-edge technology, the Sony X93L 65 inch Mini LED 4K TV is the perfect addition to any living room or entertainment space. And now, with an exclusive Amazon deal, you can enjoy all these features at an unbeatable price. The Sony X93L 65 Inch Mini LED 4K TV is now available for an unbeatable price of $1,698, down from its origi...

Company Secures Funding-to-Date of Nearly $30M to Commercialize microLED Displays for Consumer AR LEUVEN, Belgium, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MICLEDI Microdisplays today announced a first closing of its Series A funding round with participation from imec.xpand, PMV, imec, KBC and SFPIM demonstrating strong support for the company’s value proposition and commercial and technological progress achieved in the seed round. Series A follows a significant seed round award and additional non-dilutive funding in the form of g...

A vehicle equipped with Joowon TADS and Aeva 4D LiDAR for power line inspection Aeva’s High-Resolution FMCW LiDAR Technology Selected for Ability to Detect Overhead Power Lines MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SEONGNAM CITY, South Korea, March 12, 2024 – Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, and Joowon Industrial, a South Korean global distributor and supplier of world-class testing equipment, today announced that Joowon has selected Aeva’s Aeries II 4D...

Oreon has introduced its new toplight, The Oreon Monarch 3-Channel LED. The 3-Channel combines high output and efficiency of the existing Monarch with spectral flexibility.  "In addition to a dimmable, customer-specific spectrum, it is now also possible to adjust the composition of the chosen spectrum during cultivation. This provides the right spectrum, the right intensity at the right time of day," the Oreon team explains. With the Monarch, it was already possible to fluctuate the intensity throughout the day. This allows growers to use the power of the...

On March 19th and 20th, Nichia will exhibit at LEDucation in New York City, NY. LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. Nichia will display its enhanced color LED portfolios, together with the newly released Cube Direct Mountable Chip. Especially, Cube Direct Mountable Chip has realized a horizontal light distribution. Its unique feature provides soft, low-glare quality of lig...

Key points: Researchers exploited modern electronics to develop a new, less painful and noninvasive way to estimate blood glucose levels. Using an NIR sensor from a smartwatch, researchers linked metabolic index with blood glucose levels for the first time. Clinical tests on diabetic individuals are pending to confirm the applicability of the metabolic index in a real-world context. Blood glucose measurements (BGL) measurements typically involve drawing blood through a finger prick, but researchers want to leverage modern electronics to develop less painful an...

As part of a succession plan, Integral Farms is branching into greenhouse horticulture along with Sollum's lighting solution. Photo Credit: CNW Group/Sollum Technologies LED lighting supplier Sollum Technologies has provided an LED lighting solution for Integral Farms Produce Inc., a family-owned, Mount Brydges, Ont.-based grower that is branching into greenhouse horticulture. As part of the succession plan to hand over the business to the next generation, company owner Michael Arts has installed a lighting solution that will be implemented in its t...

The huge 43’’ Quantum Mini-LED screen immerses gamers in the world they play in Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of Odyssey Neo G7 (Model name: G70NC), the company’s first flat Mini-LED model, adding a new form factor to the industry-leading Odyssey lineup. The new monitor delivers a large screen designed to give gamers a more comprehensive range of vision and details — inviting them to the worlds of their games with lifelike picture quality. “The gaming monitor market is only going to get bigger, and gamers are no...

From March 3rd to 8th, the grand opening of the world's largest lighting and building electrical exhibition, Light + Building 2024, took place in Frankfurt, Germany. The Refond Optoelectronics team showcased a series of innovative products along with cutting-edge lighting technology, modules, and application solutions at booth F70 in Hall 8.0. The event attracted numerous industry professionals, both new and existing customers, who stopped by the booth to engage in discussions and exchange ideas. Programs & Highlight As the first exhibition of 2024, Refond ...

TCL has introduced a monster TV, the X11H Max into the market. The TCL X11H Max is a Micro LED TV with a 163-inch giant screen. In describing the TV, TCL says it is longer than a Rolls Royce and is a ceiling-level TV for the living room. The release of the X11H Max coincides with the release of the QD-Mini LED TV X11H with 85-inch and 98-inch screen sizes. Features The X11H Max TV is marketed as the ceiling of 2024 picture quality and joins a growing list of premium TCL TVs. The X1H Max TV uses more than 24.88 million inorg...

BMB Natuursteen, a distinguished Belgian family business specializing in tailor-made natural stones for over half a century, teamed up with lighting industry leader LEDVANCE to enhance lighting across its showroom, warehouse, and production hall. Through the strategic collaboration the natural stone manufacturer has embraced cutting-edge LEDVANCE LED lighting technology, setting new benchmarks for energy efficiency, cost reduction, and lighting performance. The innovative lighting solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also elevate visitor experience ...