Demand for Energy Efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology Fuels New Testing Services Sector.

OSTAR Compact: SMT LED for light guides in the automotive sector

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and LED innovator/manufacturer Seoul Semiconductor have entered into a global distribution agreement. The agreement includes distribution through Digi-Key of the full range of Seoul Semiconductor’s products, from the smallest DC LED to the innovative and world’s first AC LED, Acriche™.

With the standard linear packaged selections of 1W and 3.5W EdiLine III series, Edison Opto recently announces a new module selection for EdiLine III arrays. EdiLine III array is factor-mounted with Pb-free reflow soldering on MCPCB. With the MCPCB and provided M2 screw sockets, the EdiLine array is easily-mounted and applied in a variety of fixture or design applications.

JSR Corporation (President: Mitsunobu Koshiba) has announced plans to launch a new series of performance materials by the name of "LUMILON"(TM), materials for high-luminance LEDs. There are growing market needs for high-luminance LEDs, which are extensively being used in a variety of applications such as for in-car use, various lighting fixtures and displays, as components to reduce environmental impact. In order to respond to such market needs, JSR will extend its materials for high-luminance LEDs.

Nexxus Lighting, Inc. announced today it has begun production and shipment of its new Array(TM) Quantum LED R30 replacement light bulb. Developed in conjunction with QD Vision, this is the first commercially available LED lamp that utilizes quantum dots to deliver true 2700deg Kelvin, high-color rendering (91 CRI) incandescent warm white light at an industry leading 60 lumens per watt.

Johnson Controls, Inc., the global industrial leader in providing energy efficient and sustainable products, services and solutions, has announced the acquisition of National Energy Services (NES), a lighting services company headquartered in Roswell, GA. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Custom Interconnect (CIL), the Andover-based electronics manufacturing and design company, has used its considerable experience and proven track record in LED design and manufacture to produce a bespoke, high power, uniform, infra-red light-source for Mindstorm Technologies. CIL’s LED solution provides massive advantages over previous light sources used in the system.

Flying 35m in the air for up to 11 hours a day, late 2009 saw a large format Lighthouse LED screen play a major role in a promotion for mobile phone giant Nokia’s Ovi maps service and entertained thousands of Londoners in the process. Taking place over a two-week period, the 14 x 4 panel (14.22m x 3.04m) Rn7-ER 7mm screen was suspended from a crane in the city’s Potters Fields Park, near Tower Bridge. Mounted in a frame forming a giant arrow, it provided a unique form of interactive entertainment.

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has developed and launched its first leading-edge LED digital signage solution that offers wireless high definition video and audio streaming that is compatible with 3G networks such as AT&T and Wi-Fi and WiMax networks. The LED digital signage solution will provide modular and customizable sizes for displays ranging from 50 inches to stadium-size applications.

Honeywell announced today that its LED wingtip navigation lighting is now standard on new production Airbus A320 Family aircraft, comprising the A318, A319, A320 and A321. Honeywell's LED wingtip navigation lighting lasts up to 40 times longer than current halogen technology, greatly reducing operator maintenance costs. Drop-in LED replacements make maintenance quicker and easier.

Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc, an up and coming, veteran-owned business in the aerospace field, was recently profiled in the January edition of Vetrepreneur magazine for completing their large-scale, government contract.. The company, composed of fifteen employees, successfully closed their multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Air Force, supplying 2,000 Dual Mode Portable STAND GUARD©LED lighting systems to 28 Air Force Bases worldwide.

Thresher Industries announced today that it has received its first order of 2010 from an S&P 500 conglomerate for its recently launched, next generation LED energy-efficient lighting component. The custom designed, 7" inch aluminum die cast offers superior heat dissipation and at a faster rate than the use of conventional die cast technology and processes.

China New Media Corporation, a fast-growing advertising media company operating the largest outdoor media network in Dalian, China, today announced it entered a Strategic Alliance Agreement with a newspaper giant in China -- Liaoning Daily Press Group -- for plans to install and operate five mega-sized LED media screens. China New Media Corp. estimates it will invest RMB 40 million (US$5.86 million) to install and operate the five large-sized LED screens with a total size of over 1,500 square meters.

Elite Palace, one of New York’s premier corporate meeting and special event venues, plans to set a new standard for advanced special effects lighting with the installation of breakthrough color-changing solid-state LED technology from Virginia-based Renaissance Lighting, a leading innovator in the development and manufacture of energy-efficient, solid-state LED luminaires.

EPA AND DOE RECOGNIZE OSRAM SYLVANIA WITH 2010 ENERGY STAR SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD Lighting leader earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency

JP Sercel Associates Inc., (JPSA) announced that construction has begun on the first phase of the 20,000 sq ft expansion of its facility. The expansion provides JPSA the ability to meet customers’ increasing demand for JPSA LED and Solar laser processing systems, and excimer laser micromachining systems.

The sustainable design of the GreenCobra™ innovatively combines a traditional form with next generation proven performance capabilities.

At light+building 2010, world’s biggest lighting trade fair in Frankfurt from 11-16 April, Zumtobel will present trend-setting initiatives and custom lighting concepts for all areas of application.

ilumisys, Inc., developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, announced today that it has granted a license for its patents on LED fluorescent tube replacements to Clean Light Green Light, based in Mt. Clemens, Mich. and Evergreen LED, based in Westmoreland, N.H. The licensing agreement provides for royalty payments in exchange for rights to manufacture and sell products covered by Altair’s patent portfolio.

On the 11th~16th of April, 2010 at Frankfurt am Main there will be a leading trade fair of the greatest lighting, electrical engineering and building automation in the world. ARC Solid-State Lighting, the high specialized provider of LED control system programming, is going to participate in this exhibition and demonstrate a variety of LED control system applications; we are looking forward to your visit for experiencing our innovative technology in LED applications.

ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market research consultancy, today announced the release of a new market forecast of the global market consumption of DMX512 controllers.

Seesmart, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technology, announced today that it has partnered with Los Angeles Lighting, a commercial lighting luminaire leader, based in Los Angeles, CA. This partnership will allow both Seesmart and L.A. Lighting the opportunity to provide the only ETL listed and approved complete LED luminaires.

e:cue lighting control – An OSRAM Company, introduces DMX2CC dimmers for smooth and flicker- free dimming of high power LEDs. Using continuous current dimming method, DMX2CC dimmers enable control of 1W and 3W LEDs via a DMX control unit. Available in six-channel and twelve-channel versions, these devices feature a self-diagnostic test function preventing damage to the unit and LEDs caused by incorrect wiring, open or short circuit, and overheating. This level of preservation is unmatched by competative offerings.

Lunera Lighting, Inc., a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, announced today that it has released a new damp rated, industrial version of its popular 2200 Series LED fixture designed for parking garage environments. The modular, easy to install parking garage luminaire has seen strong interest because of the fast payback realized from the energy savings, lower maintenance costs and improved security it delivers.

Lemnis Lighting announced today at the Strategies in Light conference in Santa Clara, CA that it has started submitting the first products of a broad portfolio of LED replacements for incandescent and halogen light bulbs for ENERGY STAR® qualification as of August 2010.

ETC is getting ready to exhibit at this year's Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt. The lighting, control and dimming manufacturer's latest additions to the Selador Series of LED fixtures will be taking centre stage.

DOMINANT Semiconductors Sdn. Bhd. is a dynamic Malaysian company belonging to the world leading SMT LED manufacturers. It has an excellence driven organization and offers a comprehensive product range for all kind of lighting applications needed in the automotive, consumer, communications and industrial market segments.

At the "Light+Building 2010" in Frankfurt, ERCO is set to make the most extensive product launch in the company’s history. This year, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture and technology will be held from 11–16 April. ERCO’s focus will primarily be on Quintessence, its new range of recessed ceiling luminaires. Innovative, phenomenally comprehensive and user-friendly – this is the short description.

Sharp has developed a new series of high-power LED modules. The six new models of the 'MiniZeni' series, which is the young daughter of the Zenigata series, represent yet another addition to the Sharp LED portfolio. The future-orientated product variants are characterised by four special features: they have compact outer dimensions and are extremely flat, economical and bright.