Students and faculty test the LED wall in the sound stage at Horne Academic Center. Pictured from left to right: senior Patrick Marsh, Joshua Taylor and John Bruner. Photo provided by John Bruner. A brand-new dimension was added to the view inside of the Horne Academic Center at Taylor University when it installed one more wall in the building. Down the hall in the building is a gigantic sound stage. The dark room built to house film productions will now hold an opportunity for students to capture the virtual world on film. The optimized LED wall is des...

Takeaways Today, we unveiled Orion, previously codenamed Project Nazare, which we believe is the most advanced pair of AR glasses ever made. Orion combines the look and feel of a regular pair of glasses with the immersive capabilities of augmented reality – and it’s the result of breakthrough inventions in virtually every field of modern computing. We’re giving Meta employees and select external audiences access to Orion, so our team can learn, iterate and build towards our consumer AR glasses product line. Five years ago, we announced to th...

Polar Light Technologies, a leader in the development of microLED, is excited to announce a partnership with Finetech, a globally recognized supplier for sub-micron and high-accuracy die bonding solutions. The collaboration has already yielded significant advancements in micro-LED technologies for next generation AR, HUD and HMD applications. Polar Light Technologies has introduced a major breakthrough in display technology by creating novel GaN pyramidal microLEDs that are directly bonded to Indium pads on a silicon chip. This new method, where LEDs are bui...

(Image credit: Epson UK YouTube) Swansea University in Wales, U.K. is powering its new Simulation and Immersive Learning Center at its Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences with Epson projectors.  Per Epson, the facility turned to 33 Epson EB-PU1006W 6,000-lumen 3LCD laser projectors, each complete with a ELPLX01WS ultra-short-throw "snorkel" lens, which are hidden in the ceiling. The technology is creating a ceiling-to-floor immersive experience, simulating practical environments for its medical students. "It is v...

SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, is upgrading the Heckenstaller and Luise-Kiesselbach tunnels on Munich’s Mittlerer Ring South-West with modern LED lighting. The low-maintenance, long-life LEDs offer annual energy savings of around 50% compared to the previous fluorescent tubes and ensure even safer 24-hour continuous operation of the multi-lane tunnels. A software system automatically adjusts the luminaires based on changing lighting conditions. The work is scheduled to begin in October ...

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 24, 2024 — Ansys and TSMC today announced a successful pilot with Microsoft that significantly speeds-up the simulation and analysis of silicon photonic components. Together, the companies achieved over 10X speed-up of Ansys Lumerical FDTD photonics simulation via Microsoft Azure NC A100v4-series virtual machines, powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing running on Azure AI infrastructure. PICs are integral to applications across industries, including data communications, biomedical tools, automotive LiDAR systems, artifici...

CEO of Sapien Semiconductor, Lee Myung-hee, said at the 'Microdisplay Conference' hosted by The Elec last week, "Big Tech will release AR glasses using LEDoS (LED on Silicon - using Redos) within 2 to 3 years," adding, "If AI is combined with AR glasses, the AR glasses industry will expand," and predicted that it will grow explosively. In AR devices, the light efficiency is only 1-10%, so the light from the light source must be bright to be used as an AR device display that adds virtual information to the real world. Alth...

It looks as though HTC is trying to fill the gap between Apple's ultra-pricey Vision Pro and Meta's way more affordable Quest 3 with its new Vive Focus Vision, an extended reality (XR) headset that boasts a "wealth of improvements and new features" for both gamers and enterprise users alike. As it pertains to the former, HTC claims its newest headset delivers the type of immersion that can be found in higher end headsets used in some arcade venues. "Now, PC gamers can bring the same high-end headsets used in VR arcades into their homes. We&...

TriEye, a pioneer of the world’s first cost-effective, mass-market Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing technology, released the TES200 1.3MP SWIR image sensor. Based on the innovative TriEye CMOS image sensor technology that allows SWIR capabilities using a CMOS manufacturing process, the TES200 is the first commercially available product released in the Raven product family. The TES200 operates in the 700nm to 1650nm wavelength range, delivering high sensitivity and 1.3MP resolution. With its large format, high frame rate, and low power co...

Sconce and Devon Park An award-winning park in Newark is set for another upgrade in a bid to go even “greener”, thanks to investment from Newark and Sherwood District Council. Sconce and Devon Park is Newark’s largest open space and a popular area for residents of all ages. For several years running, it has been awarded the internationally recognised Green Flag status in recognition of its excellent range of visitor facilities, high environmental and maintenance standards and opportunities for community involvement. In the last 12 months the park ...

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and maintenance services solutions, today announced it has been awarded projects totaling more than $2 million from a longstanding automotive OEM customer. These projects encompass the project management, installation, and commissioning of LED lighting systems across multiple manufacturing facilities in the United States. Orion’s selection for this project highlights the company’s established reputation...

Since Nichia's invention of white LEDs in 1996, the market for high-brightness LEDs has expanded beyond the applications Nichia had ever expected when first launching blue LEDs. As luminous efficiency of LEDs has improved, the number of applications where LEDs can be used has continued to grow, leading to today's mass adoption. Examples include: Automotive Expanded from interior lighting applications such as backlighting the instrument panel (e.g. speedometer) and switches for air conditioners, etc. to exterior applications such as turn indicators, DR...

Image: Honda Motor Europe The development of advanced lidar and AI-based machine vision has received a boost after Honda Ventures invests in SiLC Technologies to develop integrated single-chip solutions. With radar and 2D or 3D vision systems finding it hard to distinguish between stationary and slow-moving objects, and even to detect dark objects (such as tires) at distances over a few hundred metres, the technology is not well suited to safe and trustworthy autonomous driving. The majority of time-of-flight lidar solutions, meanwhile, can be affected by interference...

SNA Displays has supplied a large LED video wall for the QUAD, a new mixed-use development in uptown Dallas, in Texas, featuring retail, dining, and office space. The screen serves as the digital art centrepiece in the lobby of its 12-story office building. The SNA Displays video screen wraps around two corners of the lobby, attracting guests with vibrant content inspired by nature. Additionally, the dvLED provides an attention-grabbing focal point for the lobby and serves to market the building and its up-market aesthetic. Owner representative Sensory Inter...

© westbridgfordwire.com Nottingham City Council has successfully secured a grant of £631,374.47 from the Department for Transport (DfT) to address outdated traffic signals. The funding, part of the national Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant (TSOG), will be used to phase out older halogen incandescent lamps and replace them with energy-efficient LED modules. The project, scheduled to begin in April 2024 and conclude by March 2026, aims to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and maintenance costs associated with the ageing signal systems. The t...

The street lights are part of the Prestbury Road conservation area Historic street lights which guided Cheltenham's trams more than a century ago have been restored. The rejuvenation of four tram columns on Prestbury Road was part of a nine-year LED replacement project across Gloucestershire, which has reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions by up to 70%, Gloucestershire County Council said. Cabinet member for highways Dom Morris said: "The tramline columns represent a significant aspect of Cheltenham’s architectural past. "I’m pl...

Climalux, based in Hoek van Holland, has developed a new full-LED grow light equipped with SMD LEDs attached to a single LED engine. Therefore, the new grow light has a higher light output and offers the grower an array of light spectrum options. The CLX-2 grow light "Challenged by the market, we have thoroughly investigated and confirmed all the advantages of our systems. With the further development of our light source, we kill two birds with one stone. The efficiency, also of our already known luminaire, is increasing and the new luminaire will have extra...

Acer introduced the Predator X49 V gaming monitor equipped with a 48.9-inch QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. The device is designed for gamers, offering a high resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Thanks to the support of AMD FreeSync Premium, the monitor manages to achieve a minimum response time of 0.03 ms, which ensures the smoothest image possible. Brightness reaches a peak value of 1000 nits, and HDR10 support and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification improve color and contrast quality. The Predator X49 ...

Getty Images/Zooey Liao/CNET Shopping for a new TV? It can be overwhelming these days, especially with all the models and designations available. With alphabetic features like HDR, 120Hz and HDMI 2.1, it can be hard to keep up with what's new, important or better than what you already have. TVs often include all of those features and more, making it tough to tell the difference. Unlike the rest of those TV tech terms, QLED and OLED are fundamentally different, even though they're only one letter apart. And in our side-by-side comparison revie...

Several years have passed since the launch of blue LEDs, and LEDs have been adopted for the three applications introduced in the previous post (traffic signal/display/scanner). Large screen display systems, which had been used mainly outdoors, have expanded to include large-sized displays used in stadiums to small, high-definition versions for advertising, such as those installed in buildings, and now indoor applications are in sight. For indoor applications, the distance between the viewer and the screen is closer, so the LED pitch (distance between each LED) must be narro...

An unveiling ceremony was held on Sept. 10 where attendees were shown a demonstration of the equipment's capabilities. (Courtesy of Katharine Calderwood for The Darien Foundation.) DARIEN, CT — Darien High School this week unveiled a cutting-edge LED video wall in its auditorium, which was provided through a grant from The Darien Foundation. The video wall will be used by students in music, theater, art, technology and other STEAM classes to collaborate on and create innovative digital content for school events, presentations, performances, and...

Luceco has seen its revenue tick up as acquisition helps it to expand in the US. Revenue at LED lighting specialist Luceco grew beyond expectations during the first half of its financial year as easing inflation helped to stabilise prices. The London-listed firm, which is headquartered in Telford, saw its sales increase to £109.6m in the six months ending 30 June, 2024, up from £101.1m in the same period last year. This boost in revenue helped to bump up its pre-tax profit to £8.7m, compared to £6.2m in the first half of 2023. Luceco said thi...

LED Bulbs are recently in demand as they are more efficient than the common incandescent lights used in households and companies. Some of the benefits associated with this LED light bulb include that they require less power and time to start emitting light with more extended periods of life expectancy. However, there is a significant downside. Although most commercial LED bulbs emit a reasonable amount of blue light, it is a concern since it affects the health of the eye as well as sleep interruption. This is so because blue light interferes with the production of melaton...

On the 8th (local time) at ‘IFA 2024,’ attendees are seen playing games on a Samsung screen. [Courtesy of Samsung Electronics Co.] South Korea’s top two electronics makers, Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., attracted large numbers of visitors throughout the opening day of IFA 2024. Europe‘s largest consumer electronics trade show kicked off on Friday local time in Berlin, Germany. Samsung Electronics had prepared the largest exhibition space of 6,017 square meters in the industry, but there were barely any room to move,...

To introduce a completely new technology to the world, it is said that there are three barriers to overcome. They are called the Devil River, Valley of Death, and Darwinian Sea. There are detailed explanations of each of these terms in specialized literature for business administration and other fields. "The Devil River" is if the development of the product becomes a success. Smooth mass production and commercialization is referenced as "The Valley of Death." Lastly, the formation of the market is known as "The Darwinian Sea". Thanks to the...

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC), in collaboration with researchers from Manaaki Whenua, have completed a pioneering project using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to gain a deeper understanding of the region's landscape. This project uses LiDAR to create high-resolution maps detailing land and vegetation across the region, providing an unprecedented level of detail on the region’s topography. The newly developed digital elevation models (DEMs) enhance the accuracy of assessments for erosion, sediment loads in rivers, and overa...

Nestlé Portugal has installed an Alfalite LED screen in a multipurpose room at its Lisbon headquarters GTC – Sistemas Digitais de Video, Alfalite’s partner in Portugal, supplied and installed 72 UHD FinePix AlfaCOB 1.8 panels to create a 7.2m by 2m display. The LED solution is designed for mission-critical environments in control rooms, while its sharp image quality also makes it ideal for presentations and for broadcast environments and virtual sets requiring fine-pitch or microLED. Santiago Caro, Alfalite's international ...

Once a Sci-Fi novelty, transparent displays are exiting the sets of Blade Runner and swiftly becoming a feature of reality. Credit: NextGen Nano Bottom-emitting Transparent Organic Light-Emitting-Diodes (TOLEDs) allow for one-sided display of information on transparent screens, while enabling clear visibility of individuals on both sides of the glass. So how are bottom emitting TOLEDs helping to reshape privacy and connectivity? Branching out from the traditional OLED – we have the TOLED. They are relied on to create transparent displays...

PPDS has installed a record-breaking 46.25m wide Philips dvLED wall inside the newly updated MK-7 headquarters of Oracle Red Bull Racing, the reigning Formula 1 champion team, in Milton Keynes, near London, UK. It is the largest Philips dvLED installation to date and understood to be the largest indoor wall in Europe. The wall is the focal point of the 1,004sqm immersive MK-7 venue, which is located within the Red Bull Racing Technology Campus. It has been welcoming visitors from around the world since 2018 and contains Oracle Red Bull Racing memorab...

Months have passed since Acer revealed the Predator X49. Since then, the company has started selling many other gaming monitors, including the Predator X32 X3. However, it has decided to leave its latest 49-inch monitor on the shelf despite competitors like MSI, Philips and RedMagic having released equivalents like the Evnia 49M2C8900 (curr. $999.99 on Amazon). In fact, Acer has now shared details about the Predator X49 V, which we have covered separately. As for the Predator X49 X, we cannot find any evidence to suggest that Acer has officially confirmed that...