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.

Grote Industries has introduced the new SuperNova LED Hook-Up Lamp, designed to focus LED WhiteLight in areas not commonly well lit by traditional hook-up lamps. According to the company, the new lamp creates a controlled, 250-lumen beam pattern that focuses brighter, more usable LED WhiteLight through a work area. Grote's new SuperNova Hook-Up Lamp with optimized hook-up pattern

Ruud Lighting Inc. today announced settlement in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Elcast Lighting, Inc. of Addison, Illinois. Ruud Lighting’s complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleged that Elcast Lighting illegally distributed promotional sales brochures containing large portions of BetaLED copyrighted works, even including copying a registered brand (THE EDGE®) to customers and representatives.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) announces that it is joining the Cree LED University® program, an international community of universities working to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient LED lighting across their campuses. College officials recently retrofitted a six-story, 900-vehicle parking garage, replacing high-pressure sodium lights with LED lighting products from BetaLED®.

Company raises Additional $50 Million Series D Financing

Recently, Taiwan's LED makers, coordinated by the government-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), have set up a consortium comprising manufacturers of all related sectors.

Cree, Inc. announces the sample release of two new GaN HEMT transistors, expanding the power range and addressable applications of the Cree product family.

LED Driver Chipsets Enable Flexibility and Performance in Demanding High Image Quality LCD TV Applications Microsemi Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, witnessed industry confirmation for its local dimming technology designed for LED backlights in LCD TVs, many of which were introduced at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Mighty Bright announced today the introduction of the Orchestra Light, an LED clip-on music light for performing musicians. Mighty Bright, in collaboration with professional musicians from around the world, developed the LED Orchestra Light to address many common illumination needs of travelling and professional musicians.   

Cree, Inc. announces the release of a new GaN HEMT MMIC power amplifier, the CMPA0060025F, which offers 25 Watts output power over an instantaneous bandwidth of 20 MHz to 6 GHz. This product is ideal for military and ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) applications that require high power and broadband amplification up to 6GHz. The CMPA0060025F is packaged within a 0.25 square inch footprint, making it one of the smallest high-power amplifiers covering this bandwidth available in the marketplace.

Hitachi Cable, Ltd. has announced the development of a high-power red LED chip*1 offering a maximum luminous flux of 55 lumens*2,*3. This luminous flux was enabled by increasing the size of the LED chip and use of a fine line electrode structure.

A new national R&D project has recently been started in Germany focusing on the development of OLED displays and lighting applications. AIXTRON will participate in this 14.7 million Euro project together with ten other partners with the target to strengthen Germany’s leading position in the fast growing OLED market.

Kogan is very excited to announce the launch of the first ultra-thin Kogan LED TV range. On sale today are two TVs that represent another step in our efforts to smash the competition on price and value. Kogan has also updated the design of its latest LED TVs with a stylish construction and frame. There are two new Kogan LED TVs available at the following pre-sale special prices: 26-inch Kogan LED – $599 32-inch Kogan LED – $799

TigerFlare LED Electronic Flares replace disposable chemical flares that are traditionally used by Law Enforcement and Fire Departments to illuminate hazard scenes and vehicle checkpoints.

Albeo Technologies delivers record 2009 revenues with an exceptional increase in December shipments of over 250%. Albeo also tripled their manufacturing space into two buildings at their Sterling Circle location in Boulder and added new manufacturing jobs. C-Series LED high bay, T8LED troffer, and GarageLED fixture volume is driving expansion

LG Electronics (LG), a major player in the global flat panel display and AV markets, unveiled its plans to achieve the top global position in the TV market with a fundamental shift in the way viewers consume content, from simply watching TV to “using TV”.

Approximately 25% of the world’s Population lives life with no Electric Lighting Lunera™ Lighting, a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation digital LED lighting, is pleased to announce its partnership with One Million Lights. Lunera engineers are working closely with OML to design and distribute LED lights for its philanthropic program.

ArchiFlex™ is a combination of SMD LEDs and extrusion technology. The SMD (Surface Mounted Diode) print – the print plate on which the LEDs have been assembled directly - has been enveloped with a transparent, UV/IR-protected PVC housing. The result is a high-quality product with which you can create colorful and amazing linear light accents. It is a very efficient and multi-purpose solution for various architectural in- and outdoor applications.

On January 8, Zhou Houjian, Chairman of Hisense Group, delivered a keynote speech titled "From Made in China to Created in China – Technologies in Emerging Markets" at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This is the first time a Chinese entrepreneur had been invited to deliver a keynote speech at CES since the show started 43 years ago. This prestigious invitation demonstrated that China's home appliance and consumer electronics enterprises, represented by Hisense, have become mainstream in the worldwide consumer electronics industry.  

Samsung’s new LED data projector leverages PhlatLight PT-120 LEDs to slash total cost of ownership, deliver unprecedented color quality and reliability

Hi Score Corporation announced today that Euro Motorsports of Fort Lauderdale, a luxury and exotic car dealership that specializes in Lamborghini, Ferrari and Rolls Royce, is now saving 60% off of their lighting bill as a result of the Green LED Lights that were installed by Green LED Technology Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of High Score Corporation.

ViewSonic announces 10 ViewLED panel technology, Full HD and 3D-ready LCD monitor solutions ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual display, computing and digital content solutions, today introduced 10 new consumer monitors. With brand new product categories, a broader range of monitor sizes and industry-leading technologies such as ViewLED backlighting and Full HD realism, ViewSonic’s monitors are the ones to watch at this year’s show.

HX300G’s high-brightness and increased resolution create new opportunities for lamp-free projectors in business and home display markets Luminus Devices, Inc., developer and manufacturer of high light output, “Big Chip” PhlatLight® LEDs, today announced that its award-winning PhlatLight LEDs are powering the HX300G, LG’s latest sub-1kg high-brightness LED projectors.

ViewSonic announces four new LED eco-friendly panel TVs for consumers to enjoy a brilliant full HD experience in any room in the home ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display, computing and digital content solutions, today introduced its new ViewLED™ eco-friendly LED TV offerings. From 19” to 42”, these latest solutions are ideal for connecting consumers to the Full HD, dynamic entertainment experience in any room in the home.

LEDtronics, Inc., entering its 27th year of leadership in innovative LED lighting solutions, announces the newest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for A19-style light bulbs for home and commercial use. The DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED Series comes with softly diffused, precision domed lensing that directs light at a 95-degree beam, and is available in Warm White (3000 Kelvin) and Pure White (6000K).

New multi-color SBT-16 PhlatLight LED expands company’s portable projector LED offerings Luminus Devices, Inc., developer and manufacturer of high light output PhlatLight LEDs, today announced the availability of the SBT-16, the company’s newest PhlatLight LED available in a surface mount package (SMT). The SBT-16 is designed to bring new levels of efficiency and performance for personal and ultra-mobile projectors.

Nan Ya Photonics Inc., will first reduce capital by 40% and then increase capital to NT$2 billion (US$62 million at US$1:NT$32) some time this quarter as part of its plan to enter into alliance with LED player Epistar Corp.