Aixtron SE announced gas manufacturer Air Water Inc. based in Azumino, Japan has successfully installed a fully automated AIX G5 HT Planetary Reactorin a 8x6-inch configuration for the growth of GaN epitaxial layers. Following the system installation, the company has announced the release of GaN-on-SiC on silicon substrates for this year.

German LED semiconductor manufacturer Osram and Sharp based in Osaka, Japan have entered a cross-licensing agreement comprising of optoelectronic semiconductor components and lighting products including components from both companies.It extends from LED chips and laser diode chips through modules to luminaires.

Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new LED lamp capable of acting as a direct replacement for incandescent bulbs used in standard light sockets. The LED17W-PAR38-WP 17 Watt LED Style Bulb produces more light than 150 incandescent lamps and provides added versatility in the form of multiple color options

Halton Condominium Corporation chooses LED Canada as energy-efficient LED lighting supplier, the most recent project making Burlington, Ontario a hot spot for LED lighting efficiency.

UL, a global independent safety science company, has issued a notification to consumers and retailers that the LED Tube Light identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the U.S. This LED tube light has not been evaluated by UL to any Standards for Safety and it is unknown if this LED tube light complies with any safety requirements.

The Investment Commission approved for Chinese LED epitaxy manufacturer San'an Optoelectronic Co. to invest in Taiwan LED chip supplier Formosa Epitaxy Inc. (ForEpi). Cooperation between the two companies marks a new milestone and will intensify LED industry cross strait co-opetition.

With air pollution becoming an increasing issue, air quality is important now more than ever especially at home. Air purifies are common in household but are often bulky and obtrusive.Turkish design Nariman Bashiri has designed a portable air purifier called the Airion which is small enough to fit into one palm

 LED continues to be the main technology for interior and exterior lighting. The successor, OLED, is already on the starting blocks.Osram Opto Semiconductors (Osram) recently shared its insights on applications and developments in automotive lighting. The German semiconductor manufacturer explains that OLEDs will be the next emerging trend for automotive lighting. 

Interactive chandeliers designed by Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii and manufactured by Japanese semiconductor manufacturer ROHM will be on display at the one of the world’s largest interior design exhibition Maison & Objet that will run from Sept. 6-10 in Paris, France.

The Peugeout 308R design concept radicalizes the boldness of the new 308 while expressing extreme sensation; low posture, wider tracks, toned bodywork, sports vocation - developed by PEUGEOT Sport. The car has a new aggressive look with new LED headlamps and rear lights.

The LED specialists behind Visible Lighting have celebrated the completion of Los Angeles’ LED street light replacement project.

To efficiently light high-traffic outdoor areas, Hubbell Lighting announced today two new high-performance pedestrian post top LED luminaires—Spaulding Lighting’s Peachtree and Vandalia.

LED Canada partners with Trader Hill Farms to deploy GrowthStar(TM) LED Horticultural lights for advanced aquaponics sustainable food production systems.

The EU has recently issued the newest LED lighting product energy efficiency regulations which will take effect September 1st. According to the regulations, all LED exports to Europe must meet the new energy efficiency standards.

Recently discussions in the U.S. market about LED luminaire and lighting systems have revolved around several new key points.

China LED tube manufacturer MisTek Technology is finding it hard to recruit enough staff for its LED light production. Most industries in China are in a similar situation, especially in the high-tech industry.

With the Frankfurt Motor Show only a few weeks away, UK car dealer AutoeBid has highlighted some of the key facelift models due to be displayed.

Primoceler, a microfabrication company specializing in laser micro welding and scribing of transparent materials, has developed the first sapphire-to-sapphire welding process.

Peter Stein of Energy Saving Solutions USA, today was pleased to announce that following receipt of Energy Saving Solutions complimentary LED energy- and cost-savings analysis and evaluation of its monetary benefits, Thierry Painparay, owner of Avant-Garde Salon & Spa in Coral Gables, has partnered with ESS for the installation of its guaranteed for life, energy-efficient Forever LED Lights™.

Xicato, a provider of LED modules for retail, hospitality and specialty lighting environments, today announced that it has expanded its European team, appointing new sales managers in France and Poland to cover Eastern Europe.

A recent article by U.S. IT website CNET outlined “Seven problems with current OLED televisions”. Although, OLED TV has better performance and good potential, in the short-term it still faces seven issues including high prices, low yields, and no technology standards. Below is are seven reasons highlighted by CNET article “Seven problems with current OLED televisions” as to why consumers should think twice before purchasing an OLED TV in 2013:

Taiwan LED packaging manufacturer Everlight continues to deepen its channel presence in China. According to UBS Securities Co. Limited’s report, Everlight will continue expanding its 7 provincial sales channels in the second half of 2013. Even though general lighting demand growth remains strong, the continued drop in price adds pressure to revenue growth. UBS believes that the company still needs to devote more investment into its own lighting product strategy, though this will also lead to pressure on gross profit margin and operating income performance.

Researchers in Okinawa Japan have developed a communication system which uses LED lights as a medium for underwater communication. The device works by first taking sound and converting it into a light signal. The LED light will then transmit the signal to the other person’s receiver where it is reverted back to sound.

Larson Electronics has announced the release of an explosion proof LED blasting gun light designed to handle the extreme conditions of industrial blasting operations. The BLG-LED-7W Hazardous Location LED Blasting Gun Light mounts to any standard blasting gun and provides high power illumination combined with extreme durability.

Access Fixtures has expanded its line of bollard lights to include 277 volt 10 watt LED bollard lights. Frequently municipal, commercial and hospitality properties use 277v to light outdoor areas such as parking lots. 277 volt LED light bollards permits the installation of LED bollard lights on the same circuits, eliminating the requirement of a second circuit and wires to support lower voltage lighting applications.

Technology specialists from the company that created new smartphone utility app, Small Call, announce LEDgoes, a new modular scrolling LED matrix attracting over 150 pledges and US$ 11,600 amidst a successful Kickstarter campaign.

The ZG-1 is World’s First Re-usable, Customizable, Waterproof, Energy Efficient LED Lighting.

PAR floodlights capable of dimming to less than 5 percent.

Secondary optics lens manufacturer LEDlink passed Edison’s direct backlight product certification in August for LEDlink’s direct backlight OD 22mm and 30mm standard sized secondary optic lenses. By passing the certification, the optic lens can also be used in panel lighting. The two companies now plan to make their way into the direct backlight market.

Venture firm LAMPServe in Naha Okinawa Japan is a company researching LED visual light communication technology. In September the company plans to conduct a worldwide outdoor lighting demonstration experiment and if successful will present the lighting in areas that lack communication infrastructure like Africa, Asia, and emerging market countries.