Welland's CRS Electronics will see its LED exterior lights showcased at Banff Park Museum. Completed just before the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Banff, the 73 exterior lights enhance security around the museum and highlight the exterior of the recently restored wood structure. The combined electricity consumed by all 73 light-emitting diodes is less than that used by a single 400-watt incandescent light bulb.

LTW Technologies has received 5 FDA clearances for its proprietary and unique multi-wavelength LED LIGHTWAVE therapy device. The LIGHTWAVE DELUXE series utilizes a revolutionary light therapy combination of Red light therapy, Blue light therapy and Infrared light therapy.

Camtek Ltd., today introduced a new Semiconductor Inspection tool focused on the special requirements of the LED Market. Camtek's Condor 5LED is a new AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) system designed to provide solutions to a variety of requirements that are unique to LED Semiconductor Manufacturers.

China New Media Corporation Expects to Generate an Additional $2.93 Million (RMB 20 Million) of Gross Profit Annually Once All Six Screens are Installed

Latest Line of UV Emitters for Curing, Medical, Sterilization, Forensics, Currency Verification and Blacklight Blue Applications

On February 26, 2010, Sharp Corp will release four types of LED light bulbs in Japan. They are two types of E17 small-size bulbs and two types of E26 spherical bulbs and come in two colors (daylight and incandescent colors). The size of the power supply unit was reduced by using the company's original LED device.

The company WhiteOptics LLC in Newark has received $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop new technology: a highly reflective material that will improve efficiency, lifetime and cost for LED light fixtures. This funding will create and-or save approximately five jobs immediately and has the potential to create 100 direct manufacturing jobs and hundreds of downstream installation-related jobs, depending on  the degree of commercialization success.

To reduce energy consumption and save money, Lewiston has installed five LED streetlights as part of a demonstration project. The streetlights are on loan to the city. Mike McCrery, the traffic services manager for the city of Lewiston, says after 60 days the five LED streetlights will come down and 50 new ones will be put up on 17th Street. Residents will be able to see how the new streetlights compare to regular streetlights that are nearby.”

ilumisys, Inc., developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, today received a $4 million tax credit to expand research and development of LED lighting technology and ramp-up manufacturing operations in Michigan from the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) based on a recommendation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

Dialight launches the StreetSENSE™ SL Series LED Street Light as a highly energy-efficient and ‘green’ alternative to the conventional Street Lighting solutions that are now required to be replaced as a result of government mandates.

304 Series will lead industry in energy savings and lighting performance BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, Inc., introduces the 304 Series luminaires, BetaLED’s first luminaire to achieve landmark performance of over 100 lumens per watt (LPW). The 304 Series luminaires with 100+ LPW have the potential to make a significant impact on our environment by saving as much as 70 percent in energy use.

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor components, announces a distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics, Inc. for Cree SiC power products. The agreement gives Arrow’s customers ready access to Cree’s latest commercially-available SiC Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) products. Among the Cree products available through Arrow will be the recently released Z-REC™ Series of 600-V Schottky diodes and the groundbreaking 1200-V Schottky diode line.

This year, the main focus of Brother International (M) Sdn Bhd is capturing 15 to 20 percent market share in the Malaysian LED printing segment by year-end. Brother’s Director Yoshiaki Otsuka said LED printing was an open market as only a few companies are engaged in the business. "We don't own any percentage currently as we just launched the LED printers today, but we are working hard to ensure our market share in the information technology industry.”

Fiberoptics Technology Inc. (FTI) announces the launch of a high power LED light engine for large active diameter medical and industrial applications. The patent pending device will be certified by ETL under the UL lab/industrial protocol, and will be CE certified. The unit will be manufactured at the company's new electronic assembly facility in Pomfret CT beginning in April 2010. FTI began designing and manufacturing light source products in 2004.

New Residential Fixture Demonstrated at 2010 International Builder’s Show Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces the demonstration of a new 6-inch LED downlight designed for the residential market. The Cree CR6 LED downlight is being shown this week at the 2010 International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas.

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, today announced a 1 Amp rated linear mode, constant-current LED driver specifically designed to reduce the size and cost of a range of general illumination products, including flashlights and lighting in emergency, garden and poolside applications.

Annual savings of $70,000+ expected as U of I takes on biggest green project ever Renaissance Lighting, a leading innovator in the development and manufacture of energy-efficient, solid-state LED luminaires, is proud to support the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, birthplace of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) in completing its largest sustainable energy/energy-saving lighting project to date at the University’s Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Quarterly Revenue increased 35% year-over-year to $199 Million Quarterly Net Income was $33.8 Million Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, today announced record revenue of $199.5 million for its second quarter of fiscal 2010, ended December 27, 2009. This represents a 35% increase compared to revenue of $147.6 million reported for the second fiscal quarter last year and an 18% increase compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com introduced the LEDEUL4 underwater LED light for wet area and submerged applications. At 12 watts, this LED light can be configured with visible, color or infrared LEDs and operates on 9-32 volts. Producing 720 lumens and measuring 4.25 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches thick, the underwater LED light is mounted with three through holes. The sealed junction box design eliminates the need for ‘bedding’ concerns and ensures watertight and moisture tight design.

Central Florida chapel installs 1st LED House Light System, and goes green and saves green in the process.

A new study said Pittsburgh needs to replace 40,000 streetlights, and officials have the option of installing LED lights. According to officials, this would be a big expense now, but could mean big savings later.

Hi Score Corporation announced today the renewal of the mandate to Corporate Excellence Consulting. The company began to work with CEC in December of 2009 in order to obtain strategic advice on the vast Energy Saving Lighting Market.

Simple clockwise twist mates the LED module to the fixture housing for necessary thermal, electrical and mechanical connectivity; GE commercializing through luminaire manufacturers

GE Lighting, a unit of GE Appliances & Lighting, continues a reshaping effort designed to better serve customers and enable profitable growth with the establishment of GE Lighting Solutions, a combination of its light-emitting diode (LED) systems operation, Lumination, based at GE Lighting's world headquarters in Cleveland, and its commercial and industrial fixture group, GE Lighting Systems in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

In Vestal, a part of New York's the Greater Binghamton area, the 2009 town board discussed the issue at length, creating a law that would put strict regulations on the use of LED signs. A public hearing on the proposed law will take place at the regularly scheduled town board meeting.Several area businesses have requested a variance to use LED signs. Only one -- Horizons Federal Credit Union at Campus Plaza -- has one. Tyrell Auto Sales, 2102 Vestal Parkway W., has requested authorization to install an electronic sign.

Abu Dhabi---Yesterday, according to the Department of Municipal Affairs, A policy for energy efficient LED lighting for majority of roads is being developed in an effort to further conserve energy. It will showcase 12 projects from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region that focus on energy conservation at the World Future Energy Summit at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre beginning today. The summit will end on January 21.

Solid-State Lighting Presents Major Opportunities for Energy Savings and Manufacturing Jobs

NeoBulb Lighting, Ltd., A subsidiary of NeoPac Lighting Group, recently announced NeoBulb Epoch series. With technology tackled the highest power density for the LEDs illumination, the LEDs indoor lamps can replace traditional 400w mercury lamps and be mostly suitable for a variety of commercial and industrial places such as warehouses, plants, halls, airports, train stations, stadiums and showrooms that need high quality illumination.

The global consumption value of HB-LEDs in 2009 was nearly $4.9 billion. The consumption value is forecasted to increase to $15.03 billion in 2015. ElectroniCast Consultants, today announced the release of a new market review and forecast of the global consumption of High Brightness Light Emitting Diodes (HB-LEDs).  According to the study results, the global consumption value of HB-LEDs in 2009 was nearly $4.9 billion. The consumption value is forecasted to increase to $15.03 billion in 2015.

Orb Optronix announced today the company will offer Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and Single Pulse LED Characterization through its LED Test and Measurement Lab as standard testing services. PWM and Single Pulse LED Characterization services were previously offered as customized tests for customers. In response to requests from customers, these services have been automated and are now offered as standard tests.