2024-02-27

BRIGHT IDEAS FOR IMPROVED ADAS

VCSEL illuminators deliver higher efficiency and improved performance for in-cabin vehicle monitoring systems. Your car is watching you. That’s not paranoia or science fiction. It’s a crucial part of the Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) revolution. ADAS technologies, designed to enhance vehicle safety and driving efficiency, monitor conditions both inside and outside the vehicle to proactively prevent accidents and ensure optimal comfort. Inside the vehicle, Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS) are...
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2024-02-27

Signify halves greenhouse gas emissions since 2019

Cumulative reduction of 334 million tonnes CO2e beyond the level required to meet Paris Agreement 1.5°C pathway Achieves 22% year on year reduction in 2023 Full value chain GHG emissions (including scope 3) provided with reasonable assurance by the auditor for 2023 and 2022 comparative numbers Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced it has halved its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2019, achieving a cumulative GHG emissions reduction of 334 million tonnes CO2e beyond the l...
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2024-02-26

Newtown replacing lights with LED fixtures aiming to save lots of money over time

The Newtown Township building on Route 413 and Municipal Drive. Before agreeing to replace Newtown Township’s streetlights with LED fixtures, officials did the math and it added up: spend $720,000, but save $43,679 annually so that in 20 years there will be a yearly gain of $153,210. ‘Unlike many projects that you have to expend money for, the streetlight program is actually going to pay you back over time and pay for itself over time through those operational cost savings,” said Michael Fuller of Keystone Lighting Solutions and technical advisor, R...
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2024-02-26

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX 4K Mini LED monitor with 144Hz refresh rate unveiled

BenQ is introducing a new gaming monitor, the MOBIUZ EX321UX, following the launch of the BenQ Mobiuz EX270QM last year. The upcoming 32-inch display is designed to elevate gaming experiences, featuring technology akin to Philips’ latest release in China. Equipped with a 32″ crisp 4K resolution panel, the monitor offers a snappy 144Hz refresh rate with 1ms GtG response time. With 1,152 Mini LED local dimming zones, the MOBIUZ EX321UX aims to provide high contrast and color accuracy. Details released so far reveal a monitor capable ...
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2024-02-26

Lenovo Debuts Laptop With Transparent microLED Display At MWC 2024

(Image credit: Lenovo) Lenovo kicked off its day in MWC 2024 by showing Project Crystal, the brand’s laptop with a transparent microLED display panel. On that note, the brand also makes the claim that this is the first device of its kind to ever be made. Now, before you ask, allow us to set the record straight: if you’re hoping to see Project Crystal hitting the shelves anytime soon, you’re out of luck. Lenovo has made it clear that the laptop is, at current, simply concept device and there are no plans to push it out to the masses. And the reason wh...
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2024-02-26

QUASAR SCIENCE OSSIUM LADDER HOLDS UP TO 16 LED TUBES FOR A WALL OF COLOUR

Quasar Science has announced the new Ossium Ladder Kit with lift bar. It’s a mounting system that holds up to sixteen Quasar Science Rainbow linear LED lights (buy here). It was designed in collaboration with G-Force Grips to provide a wall of light. And thanks to the capabilities of Quasar Science Rainbow tubes, that light can be any colour you want. Or multiple colours in different places. Walls of colourful light for virtual production While the Ossium Ladder isn’t a light in itself, it does hold 16 of them. This allows for a lot of light ...
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2024-02-23

Work to begin in March to remove more purple streetlights on Milwaukee highways

A perple streetlight is seen near the 400 block of North 15th Street in Milwaukee on Friday, July 2,2021. Many resident have noticed purple-hued streetlight on the interstate throughout the Milwaukee area. There is a  technical glitch in the LED bulbs installed by the state Department of Transportation roughly three years ago, and they will be replaced. Angela Peterson The purple streetlights are back in the Milwaukee area, or may have never left after appearing on highways the last few years. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation originally predicted...
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2024-02-22

LEDVANCE launches Everloop: series of sustainable luminaires

Recently, LEDVANCE introduced a sub-brand for all the company's sustainability initiatives known as LEDVANCE LOOP. This model covers all efforts and measures across the company to help transform the lighting industry and improve its green credentials. LEDVANCE LOOP also contains circular products which are put under the EVERLOOP series. Warrington, UK, 4 December 2023. The lighting experts from LEDVANCE launch a new product series, EVERLOOP, featuring luminaires with conveniently replaceable LED light sources and driv...
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2024-02-22

LED-lights for level crossings in Belgium

Infrabel, the Belgian rail infrastructure manager, has announced a comprehensive action plan aimed at enhancing safety and punctuality across the railway network. The initiative comes in response to a rise in incidents at level crossings and an alarming increase in cumulative delays, posing significant challenges to rail traffic. According to data released by Infrabel, while the number of accidents at level crossings slightly decreased last year, the impact on rail traffic surged dramatically. Incidents such as intrusions on tracks and accidents at crossings resulted in a staggering ...
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2024-02-22

Samsung Onyx LED Display Debuts in Germany

Germany now has its first Onyx Cinema LED display, thanks to Samsung. Samsung Onyx adjusts to the circumstances of various settings. Erlangen is now the fifth German theater to be equipped with Onyx Cinema LED displays by Samsung, which began with the first cinema LED display in history in July 2017 at the Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. More than 120 theaters worldwide now have these displays, following Esslingen, Sulzbach, Schwäbisch Gmünd, and Nuremberg. The Lamm-Lichtspiele arthouse theater in Erlangen, Germany, has just installed Ony...
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2024-02-22

XLG-240/320-48-ABV Series 240W & 320W Agricultural Lighting LED Power Supply

Though LED lighting is widely used for daily illumination, it is still quite essential to have the economic benefits and animal-friendly conditions for agricultural lighting applications. Some special requirements such as wavelength (color) selection or application without flicker need to be considered for lighting use. Therefore, MEAN WELL has developed a constant voltage output and flicker-free dimming power supply for special lighting fixtures used in the poultry lighting, which is provided to global customers in a standard power supply format. Due to the varying sizes...
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2024-02-22

XLG-DA2 Series 50W~320W DALI-2 Digital Dimming LED Driver

MEAN WELL's XLG series complied with the latest safety standards and isolated dimming design, covered both constant current and constant voltage applications. The series can be used with general constant current luminaires such as street light, floodlight, bay light or general 12V/24V/48V constant voltage LED strips for lighting applications. It not only conforms to the independent control gear design, provides IP67 waterproof and 3-in-1 dimming functions; it has also been added the DALI-2 digital dimming function to provide a more completed solution for intellig...
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2024-02-21

DOWA ELECTRONICS MATERIALS Announces SWIR LEDs with the World's Highest Efficiency

DOWA ELECTRONICS MATERIALS CO., LTD. (14-1 Sotokanda 4-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Capital: 1 billion yen; President: SUZUKI Takehiko; hereinafter DOWA), a subsidiary of DOWA HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (same location; Capital: 36.4 billion yen; President: SEKIGUCHI Akira) has successfully developed and released a high-efficiency Short-Wavelength-Infrared (hereinafter SWIR) LED chip series which has the world’s highest efficiency in the peak wavelength range of 1,200 to 1,900 nm. LED-based optical sensors of...
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2024-02-21

ISE 2024|On ISE 20th Anniversary, through the 193 SQM MUXWAVE Invisible LED screen, the Fira de Barcelona will Welcome Audio-visual field attendees from All Over the World

01 MUXWAVE Illuminates the Entrance “Welcome Screen” at Barcelona Exhibition Center The 2024 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), scheduled from January 30 to February 2, will be held in Barcelona, Spain. This edition of the exhibition coincides with the 20th anniversary of ISE. At the south entrance of the Gran Via venue at the Barcelona Exhibition Center, a massive “Welcome Screen” featuring a 193m² MUXWAVE transparent LED display will make its debut at ISE 2024. This invisible LED screen is set to beco...
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2024-02-21

Houston station unveils new home with big video wall upgrades, some familiar elements

A Houston station has debuted a new set that combines some elements from its old home, including its famous “cube,” while also packing a big boost in video walls and panels. KPRC, the market’s Graham Media-owned NBC affiliate, debuted its updated Studio A Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 and offered previews of the new look in the days ahead. The new set’s design is focused on giving the station distinct venues to originate various storytelling from while also giving it expanded display technology to create dynamic backgrounds and topical and branded gra...
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2024-02-21

Leyard Europe’s LED ‘Wall of Wonder’ helps to inform and inspire life scientists

New educational exhibition at the headquarters of the European Molecular Biology Lab (EMBL), Europe’s flagship laboratory for research into life sciences, features a 1.9 mm pixel pitch, 8m by 4m Leyard CarbonLight VX 1.9mm 4K LED screen, with content via a 7thSense media server and PIXIELAB Blocks for show control A 4K CarbonLight VX LED screen from Leyard Europe is at the heart of a new inspirational and educational exhibition at the headquarters of the European Molecular Biology Lab (EMBL), Europe’s flagship laboratory for rese...
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2024-02-21

MTA unveils ambitious plan to illuminate subway system with LED lighting by 2026

MTA New York City Transit Senior Vice President of Subways Demetrius Crichlow announced a systemwide conversion to LED station lighting at Lafayette Ave on the C on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday announced its plans to convert all 150,000 fluorescent light fixtures across the subway system to LED lighting by mid-2026. The initiative aims to improve safety and elevate the overall customer experience by introducing brighter lighting to each subway platform and mezzanine, officials said, adding that installation of...
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2024-02-21

Philips launches Evnia 32M2N6800M, a 31.5-inch 4K 144Hz Mini-LED gaming monitor in China

Philips has unveiled a new gaming monitor, the Evnia 32M2N6800M in the Chinese market. The monitor is now listed on JD.com, priced at 4999 Yuan ($695). Let’s check out the key specs. Philips Evnia 32M2N6800M Specifications: The gaming monitor features a 31.5-inch display offering 4K resolution (3840×2160) at a 144Hz refresh rate, powered by Mini-LED technology. It uses a BOE UHD panel that boasts a rapid 1ms GTG response time to minimize input lag, providing gamers with the critical edge to react quickly and dominate the competition. T...
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2024-02-21

“Sense the power of light”: ams OSRAM to present its latest product highlights at Light + Building 2024

ams OSRAM presents the latest LED technologies for efficient urban lighting that can withstand harsh conditions Product premiere: the new generation of OSLON® Pure offers maximum flexibility for the design of individual lighting solutions 2D and 3D applications in industrial image processing ensure protection and comfort in a connected home Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (February 20, 2024) -- “Sense the power of light”: In line with this motto, ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and em...
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2024-02-20

Electra Airways chooses Cobalt Spectrum LED drop-in mood lighting for A321 fleet

Bulgarian airline Electra Airways, part of the Vector Group, has chosen Cobalt Spectrum LED drop-in mood lighting for the carrier’s A321 fleet. Cobalt Spectrum mood lighting is an innovative drop-in system that has been designed to meet the needs of every commercial airline. The system is deployed and flying with multiple carriers worldwide. Called a “plug and play” system, it is a direct replacement for fluorescent tubes and designed to be lightweight and long-lasting. The lighting also offers operators substantial weight and fuel savings while requir...
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2024-02-20

Luminii to Showcase All-New LED Lighting Options at Lightapalooza 2024

Luminii will be exhibiting all-new architectural LED lighting solutions to the custom integration channel at Lightapalooza 2024 in Glendale, AZ, February 27-29. This will be the company’s second year participating in this premier event focused on lighting for the AV integrator channel. Luminii will bring specification-grade, low voltage fixtures to the show including a new LED linear product range and micro-optics solutions ideal for the channel. The STENOS Micro-Optics Range STENOS (pronounced /stĕn-ohs/) features an advanced and proprietar...
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2024-02-20

NBA to play on an LED glass court for some All-Star events

INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) – For the first time, the NBA will play on glass. On Monday, the NBA unveiled a video of a high-tech basketball court that will be used during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. That means the skills competition, the 3-point contest, the slam dunk competition and the shooting matchup between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will take place on the glass floor on Feb. 17, as will the celebrity game on Feb. 16. The actual All-Star Game itself on Feb. 18 will remain on a wooden court. Nexstar’s WXIN got a lo...
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2024-02-19

BOE HC SemiTek Completes the Construction of Its Base for Micro LED Wafer Manufacturing, Packaging and Testing in Zhuhai, China

On January 31, BOE HC SemiTek celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its Micro LED wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing base in Jinwan District, Zhuhai. This marks a new phase in the development of the Chinese manufacturer’s Micro LED research, development and production. Considering the strong support for next-gen display development from the local government of Zhuhai, BOE HC SemiTek has invested 2 billion yuan to construct a Micro LED wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing base in the city. The entire project aims to launch LED ...
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2024-02-19

AOTO Electronics and NVIDIA have once again joined forces to create a brand-new XR Studio

In January 2024, the XR Studio crafted by AOTO for NVIDIA has officially been put into operation. This is the second close collaboration between the two companies since 2023. NVIDIA unveiled three new consumer-oriented graphics cards at the CES 2024 exhibition, emphasizing their commitment to popularizing AI productivity. Notably, part of NVIDIA's CES promotional video was shot in this XR Studio. NVIDIA, a cutting-edge graphics processor and artificial intelligence hardware supplier, is also one of the five companies that surpassed a tr...
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2024-02-19

Nichia will exhibit at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany

From March 3rd to March 8th, Nichia will exhibit at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Light + Building, Europe's premier international trade fair, showcases a comprehensive range of lighting trends, featuring the newest innovations in lighting, electrification, digitalization of home and building services, and integrated security technologies. Nichia will display several groundbreaking products, including the Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L and a new Cube Direct Mountable Chip which introduces a novel feature of efficient horizontal light distributio...
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2024-02-17

Luton Borough Council Upgrades LED streetlighting for environmental impact and public safety

UK, January 2024 –British Lighting manufacturer Acrospire work with Luton Borough Council to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, minimise light pollution, and enhance public safety through clearer surveillance footage. Luton Borough Council is responsible for over 18,500 streetlights on the public highway; It operates with a focus on maintaining a reliable highway infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient movement in Luton. The "Keep Luton Lit" Street Lighting policy is designed to foster a safe, green, and accessible environment, contributing to...
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2024-02-17

Emerson Introduces Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas

Appleton Retromaster™ luminaires convert legacy incandescent and HPS lighting fixtures in C1D2 locations to LED without need to rerun wires or cut conduit ROSEMONT, IL (January 2, 2024) -- Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster™ Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) hazardous locations to economical and sustainable LED technology, while keeping the ori...
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2024-02-17

Available First in PH: Brilliant Visuals with 14th Gen Intel Powered ROG Strix Laptops

First ROG laptop featuring an 18″ mini-LED display alongside the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs keeps Strix on the vanguard of incredible gaming visuals and performance. Brilliant detail: The Strix SCAR 18 is the first 18″ laptop from ROG with the mini–LED ROG Nebula HDR Display Flagship performance: All with Intel® Core™ i9 processors 14900HX; SCAR models with up to a GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with 175 W max TGP Cooler than cool: Tri-Fan tech, full-surround vents,...
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2024-02-16

Planar Enhanced Its LED Video Wall Solutions—What You Need to Know

Updated lines include new mount options, built-in curving blocks, and finer pixel pitches for enhanced deployment. (Image credit: Planar) Planar is upping its LED video wall solutions. The company enhance its next-generation LED video wall families for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR): the Planar Venue Pro Series; Planar Venue Pro VX Series; and Planar Luminate Pro Series. The new and enhanced Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series, and Planar Luminate Pro S...
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2024-02-16

Lister Hospital spends £1m installing energy efficient lighting

The lights will be replaced in every ward, theatre, clinic and office at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire The government has awarded a hospital with a grant of more than £1m to install energy efficient LED lighting. East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust said the lights will be replaced in every ward, theatre, clinic and office at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. About 20,000 fittings will be switched from fluorescent bulbs to LED over the next month. Karen McConnell, the deputy chair of the trust, said it was an "important step for...
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Violumas, provider of high-power UV LED solutions and inventor of 3-PAD LED technology, is proud to launch the release of new 275nm and 265nm LEDs in mid-power, high-power, and high-density packages. The radiant flux of the new 275nm and 265nm... READ MORE

DURHAM, NC – November 12, 2024 –– Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), today announced the launch of its new CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam™ Technology, a groundbreaking advancement for the LED signage market... READ MORE