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 ...

From March 3 to 8, Light + Building 2024 (the 12th Frankfurt International Lighting and Building Technology and Equipment Exhibition) was held in Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Torshare, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ledman, casted limelight on Booth E25, Hall 10.1, with its indoor lighting, industrial lighting, outdoor lighting and other star products, showing innovative lighting products and scene solutions to customers and audiences from all over the world. Light + Building, a biennial event held in Messe Frankfurt, Germany, is the world’s largest lighting ...

AUO Patent Layout Strategy Flourishes Globally, with Unparalleled Achievements in Green Patents Specializing in advanced display technology R&D, AUO understands market needs and has consistently dedicated efforts to green technology. With a patent strategy that embodies innovation and sustainability, the company's achievements have consistently strengthened its presence both domestically and internationally. In the recent "Top 100 Global Innovators 2024" list, Clarivate has recognized AUO for the third consecutive year, ranking it 22nd globally ...

Cornea, a leader in display solutions, introduces its latest digital video wall series, poised to redefine visual experiences and transform the advertising industry. Offering unmatched clarity and versatility, Cornea’s innovative video walls are set to revolutionize the way businesses engage audiences, both indoors and outdoors. The Cornea video wall line-up offers a diverse range of pixel pitches, from P1.8 to P10. Priced competitively between rs. 5000 to rs. 11000 per square foot, the product is available on Gem Portal and can be purchased through Cornea’s w...

The new LEDVANCE Renewables product range provides customers with photovoltaic systems and associated services from a single source. The photovoltaic solutions are suitable for private and commercial applications, with all the components perfectly matched to one another. The photovoltaic panels come as bifacial or monofacial modules, with power levels from 405 to 660 W and in various designs. The robust, highly efficient and intelligent string or hybrid inverters are compatible with all the system components and are easy to install and operate. The various low-voltage and h...

ams OSRAM is setting new standards in the signal lamp market with its XLS product family. A uniform platform with more than five different light sources reduces complexity and overall costs for vehicle manufacturers. The third generation brings greater cost efficiency and improved performance.  Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (5 March 2024) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a leading global provider of optical sensors and emitters, has launched the third generation of its innovative XLS product family. The company is taking a signifi...

On March 20th and 21st, Nichia will proudly exhibit at Coiltech in Augsburg, Germany. Additionally, Paul File, Senior Account Manager, Nichia America, will speak about very promising new type of SmFeN magnetic materials currently under development on Wednesday, March 20th. The Coiltech Deutschland event in Augsburg focuses on sustainable energy solutions as a global initiative to tackle humanity's future challenges. It attracts leading industry players in electric motors, transformers, generators, and inductances, showcasing top exhibitors. Additionally, the W...

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – Christie® is pleased to share that its projection solutions are lighting up screens at R/C Theatres’ newest multiplex at Richland Crossings Movies 12 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Opened on March 1, the multiplex features Christie cinema solutions, with its proprietary RGB pure laser technology, across all 12 screens for unparalleled color and contrast. Luxury heated recliner seating, RCX premium large format (PLF) screens with 4K laser projection, and surround sound enhance the moviegoing experience for guests. R/C T...

Grodan in collaboration with Fluence. Bleiswijk, the Netherlands (March 4, 2024)—Grodan and Fluence, leading horticultural solution providers, today announce the mid-term results of their ground-breaking trial at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. The trial started in August 2023 and aimed at transforming year-round, high-tech hydroponic ever bearing strawberry cultivation during winter. The innovative use of stone wool growing media and cutting-edge LED technology not only created exceptional plant development, yield, and quality in strawberri...

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 6, 2024 – Li Auto Inc. (Nasdaq: LI), a leader in China’s electric vehicle market, recently launched Li MEGA, its first high-voltage battery electric vehicle. The company’s high-tech flagship multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is equipped with Hesai Technology’s (Nasdaq: HSAI) ultra-high-definition long-range LiDAR AT128, which allows for a full suite of intelligent driving capabilities. Li Auto’s L8 and L7 Pro models will also feature Hesai LiDAR as a standard configuration with an urban Navi...

Aeva 4D LiDAR Sensors on a Torc Autonomous Truck Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics and Aeva Partner on Autonomous Trucking Technology One of the World’s Leading Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers Transitions to Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology to Enable Safer Autonomous Trucking Daimler Truck Represents the First Publicly Announced Top Automotive OEM Production Customer of Aeva Atlas, Aeva’s Newest Automotive-Grade 4D LiDAR Designed for Mass Production LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany, BLACK...

Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that it has selected Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced precision optical and electronic manufacturing services, to produce Aeva’s 4D LiDAR chip module. As the engine of Aeva’s unique frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology approach to LiDAR, the module integrates key components onto a single silicon photonics chip module including laser transmitters, optics, and receivers. The silicon photonics design brings together a compact and mass-manuf...

The new LittleTwos line of products from USAI produce 2,000 lumens of brightness. (photo courtesy of USAI Lighting) Complementing its LittleOnes and the LittleOnes Micro Doubles products, USAI Lighting has introduced its new LittleTwos line of lighting products. The N.Y.-based manufacturer states that its latest product line provides professional integrators, lighting designers, and other industry professionals a selection of 2-inch aperture Pinholes and 2-inch diameter Cylinder products that offer high levels of performance in a small package. The new ...

Baton Rouge residents may see an increase in their monthly bills as Entergy transitions to LED street lights, aiming for sustainability and cost savings. Baton Rouge Entergy Customers to See Bill Increase Due to LED Street Light Updates In a recent communication to Baton Rouge residents, Entergy has announced a potential uptick in monthly bills attributed to the transition from traditional light bulbs to LED lighting for street lights. This adjustment is prompted by the discontinuation of the manufacture of older bulbs, necessitating the shift to more costly...