The World IT Show 2021 hosted on April 21st to 23rd saw the debut of advanced products by both Samsung and LG. Regarding high-end TVs, Samsung has showcased its Micro LED TV and NEO QLED Mini LED backlight TV, whereas LG has presented the first rollable OLED TV in the world. Micro LED: planning for additional production lines As indicated by the coverage of South Korean media, Han Jong-hee, President of Samsung Visual Display Businesses, commented during an interview that the production line for the 146-inch Micro LED is curre...

The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in nearly 2.9 million deaths and over 130 million diagnosed cases as of now. Compared to various countries in the world, Taiwan has merely accumulated more than 1,000 diagnosed cases, and has become one of the few “utopias” in the world that is able to host sports competitions, concerts, large-scale events and banquets. Citizens in Taiwan are now visiting various hypermarkets, restaurants, and theaters more frequently owing to the relatively controlled status in the country, and the topic regarding a safe and comfortable dinin...

As users demand for better consumer electronic products, every brand company continually improves the technical aspects and appearances of its products. In the last two years, some global leaders already launched portable electronic products with mini-LED backlight. In light of this emerging trend, Macroblock, the mini-LED backlight driver IC leader, has also assisted our clients to speed up the adoption of MBI6322 and MBI6334 for compact, stylish and high picture quality portable electronic products. Nowadays consumers not only care about the display performance of port...

Utilizing Velodyne Sensors, Gatik has Established North America’s First Autonomous Middle Mile Transportation Network Gatik uses Velodyne’s lidar sensors to support short-haul logistics with precise, reliable navigation for real-time autonomous operations. (Photo Credit: Velodyne) SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 20, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year sales agreement with Gatik, the industry leader in automating on-road transportation networks for B2B middle mile logistics. Gatik uses Ve...

Recently, it was learned that the UVC LED chip provided by BeyondUV Semiconductor (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., a global leader in UVC LED chips and disinfection equipment, was applied to the latest green disinfection equipment of BeyondSmartor Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and was tested by P3 Laboratory of Jiangsu CDC for SARS-CoV-2 inactivation experiment. As a result, SARS-CoV-2 of COVID-19 was easily inactivated, with inactivation rate of 99.994% in only few seconds. Professor Sun Wenjun of Tsinghua University, head of the Covid-19 Inac...

Macroblock participates in Touch Taiwan Display International 2021; the booth is in the mini-/ micro-LED theme pavilion. The focus of this exhibition is the comparison between mini-LED backlight technology and traditional backlight technology. We compare LCD TVs with 65 inches in size and play 4K quality videos at the same time. We can see the obvious difference between the two: the details in the dim picture are clearly distinguishable; the detailed textures can be seen in the bright pictures, and the vivid color of the display screen also greatly surpasses the one of tr...

Partnership between Samsung and Tesla continues to grow as the world’s biggest electronic parts maker and the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer are starting to form a new cozy relationship. According to the industry on Sunday, it has been confirmed that Samsung Electronics’ LEDs for smart headlamps will be used for Tesla’s EVs. Once Samsung Electronics’ LEDs are modularized, they will be supplied to Tesla after going through a German auto parts maker called Hella. Because it is reported that the corresponding smart headlamps are already in...

Researchers have developed the first LiDAR-based augmented reality head-up display for use in vehicles. Tests on a prototype version of the technology suggest that it could improve road safety by 'seeing through' objects to alert of potential hazards without distracting the driver. The technology, developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL), is based on LiDAR (light detection and ranging), and uses LiDAR data to create ultra high-definition holographic representations of road object...

Brightness improved by 63%. Applicable to the front/rear of an automobile. 0.2mm thick optical film is used to produce a customized lighting module. Target the global market with "the automotive light source solution service." SEOUL, South Korea, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek (CEO Cheol-dong Jeong) announced on the 20th that it had developed 'Nexlide-E,' an automotive lighting module that produces bright and uniform light. This automotive lighting module is made of three parts. An LED package, which is a light source...

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – April 22, 2021 – Rohinni, the expert in mini LED placement technology, announces its new composite bondhead, further securing its position as the leading technology developer for mini LED-based products. The new bondhead expands already-at-scale production capabilities for display backlights at cost-competitive prices. It combines Rohinni’s proven high-speed system that is 14 times faster than competing technology with a new design that will allow multiple bondheads to run in parallel, increasing speed and accuracy exponentially compared with today’s systems. The new approach will further elevate design capabilities in the display industry. Rohinni-enabled machines are already used in mass production of mini LED products, and target display backlight manufacturing for tablet, notebook and television industries.

Samsung is participating in the World IT Show 2021 expo in South Korea to showcase its newest products, including foldable smartphones, tablets, wearables, laptops, 8K Neo QLED TVs, Micro LED TVs, and the BESPOKE lineup of home appliances. The company hopes that its new products will help visitors in improving their everyday digital lives. The annual IT show is happening from April 21 to April 23 at COEX in Seoul, South Korea. Samsung is showcasing the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Book Flex 2,...

Fluence’s research trial at Delphy analyzes supplemental lighting’s impact on strawberry production in European greenhouses Photo Credit: Fluence AUSTIN, Texas (April 21, 2021)—Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today its ongoing research at Delphy Improvement Centre, an independent institute and expert in food and flowers located in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, studying how Fluence’s LED lighting solutions impact s...

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Since LG’s announcement to withdraw from the smartphone business, Vietnam’s production facility has become the topic of much speculation and rumors, given its role as LG’s largest smartphone production base. But the evolution and transformation of the Haiphong Campus is only just beginning with the future looking bright for Vietnam and LG’s local employees. LG's Vietnamese employees assembling electronic appliances inside the company's Haiphong Campus. “Exiting smartphone production here is part of LG’s plan to restruct...

Vancouver WA – eLux, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful achievement of two important milestones in the drive to commercial development of microLED displays. Optimization and automation of the fluidic assembly process with selective harvest of microLEDs has produced a 12.3” microLED display with a natural yield of 99.987%. An automated fluidic assembly tool manufactured by an accomplished display panel tool maker is operational in the eLux prototype fab located at Taiwan. The 12.3” demonstration display with 99.987% natural yield cons...

LEUVEN, Belgium, April 20, 2021 -- XenomatiX, a pioneer of true-solid-state LiDARs for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, and other road applications, including construction and maintenance, is launching the next generation of XenoLidar-X. As the latest true-solid-state solution from XenomatiX, the new XenoLidar-X is designed to meet the performance requirements needed by today's leading OEMs. XenoLidar-X, a standalone, off-the-shelf solution with no moving parts, is modular in design and fit for centralized or distributed integration via two distinct versions...

April. 19, 2021, Miaoli-The stay-at-home economy and touchless life in post-pandemic era further push the demand of electronic products. Innolux is premiering a series of world class MiniLED backlight gaming displays for smart entertainment opportunities. Professional preferred ultra-high VRR MiniLED backlight gaming display Newzoo, a Dutch gaming survey company, estimates that the market value of gaming will hit USD 1.79 billion in 2022 in a global gaming market report. Gaming is the upcoming star. Innolux premieres a series of first class MiniLED gaming displ...

Initiation of beyond-imagination floating image smart speaker and high-end miniLED consumer electronic products Photo Credit: Innolux April 16, 2021, Miaoli- Innolux never stops to realize the philosophy of Grow and Advance by showcasing value-added and differentiated products. Innolux is presenting various applications adopting cutting-edge technology in Touch Taiwan 2021 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center during April 21-23 with focus on the exclusive spotlight Floating Image Smart Speaker. Exclusive floating image smart speaker dazzles the market A wa...

Boasting a series of world firsts with Xiaomi’s Surge C1 ISP and a Liquid Lens, Mi MIX FOLD sets a new milestone for the smartphone industry Beijing, CHINA, March 30th – Xiaomi officially launched its first foldable smartphone, Mi MIX FOLD, at the Spring 2021 New Product Launch that previously saw the announcement of Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. Equipped with a large 8.01” WQHD+ resolution flexible internal display and a 6.52” external display, this innovative new device touts the largest foldable display on any smartphon...

Bright 6,000 ANSI Lumens Laser Projectors Deliver 4K UHD and WUXGA Images, Smart Connection and More Convenient Features for Business SEOUL, Apr. 16, 2021 — LG Electronics (LG) has added two new outstanding offerings to its ProBeam lineup of business projectors. The new models – BU60PST and BF60PST – offer a number of enhancements and features that bring greater performance to the office or school. With great image quality and a plethora of useful features, these latest LG ProBeam models can help users better delive...

The much-rumoured Apple car may be produced by LG Magna e-Powertrain. The two companies are said to be close to finalising an agreement to build Apple's first car, according to a new report from newspaper The Korea Times. Announced in December 2020, LG Magna e-Powertrain is the joint venture between Korean tech giant LG Electronics and the large Canadian automotive company Magna. Despite being only months old, the company is estimated to be valued at US$1 billion (AU$1.3B). "LG Magna e-Powertrain is very near to signing contracts with Ap...

To strengthen our connectivity offering for outdoor environments, the Fagerhult Group has acquired the remaining 80% shares in Seneco A/S. Seneco is a Danish lighting connectivity company founded in 2010. The system consists of a full wireless product range for outdoor luminaires, connected to the system is also an online portal for remote monitoring and integration to other installations. Besides creating more safe outdoor environments, the system leads to significant energy savings and lower maintenance costs. Most of Seneco's installations are today found in Denmark an...

Arrays of miniaturised deep-UV LEDs deliver record brightness Scientists at the University of South Carolina are claiming to have produced the world's smallest and brightest deep-UV LEDs. Their devies, emitting at 281 nm, have dimensions down to 5 μm, with arrays producing an output of up to 361 W cm-2. The team's progress will help this class of LED compete against mercury lamps in applications requiring high doses of deep-UV radiation. For some applications, such as face-mask disinfection, the toxicity of mercury is of concern. Led by Asif Kh...

Business combination provides Innoviz with approximately $371 million in gross proceeds comprised of Collective Growth's cash in trust and a PIPE led by strategic investors, positioning Innoviz to capitalize on growth catalysts and expand its product roadmap TEL AVIV, Israel and AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies, a technology leader of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, and Collective Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGRO) today announced the completion of their previously announ...

State-of-the-art cameras provide continuous monitoring for dangerous and polluting gas leaks at oil and gas, chemical and power generation facilities AI-enabled technology supports the European Union's strategy to reduce methane emissions CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it is launching its gas cloud imaging (GCI) system in Europe to provide automated and continuous monitoring for leaks of dangerous and polluting gases such as methane at oil and gas, chemical and power generation facilities ...

Ennostar Inc. (“Ennostar” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 3714) will head up a group of subsidiary companies to participate in the Touch Taiwan 2021 exhibition to be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall from April 21 to 23, 2021. Under the banner of “LED Next,” Ennostar will showcase the infinite possibilities of LED and compound semiconductor applications. Formally established in January this year, this will mark the Ennostar group of companies’ first joint participation in an exhibition. The company will spearhead...

CORONA, CA, April 13, 2021 – TCL®, one of the world’s best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced that the breeva air purifier is now live on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. TCL’s breeva is available in two different models - breeva A2 and breeva A3 - that are smart, stylish, and simple to use. With smart technology and innovative features, the TCL breeva air purifier will effortlessly improve your home’s air quality, day and night. Being at the center of the booming smart home market, T...

FitTech hosted an investor conference on the 9th of April, where Chairman Hsu Chiu-tien commented on the wave of production expansion in Mini LED during 2021, and how the successive expansion seen in the past will turn to a simultaneous implementation this year. The orders of Mini LED equipment for FitTech have been scheduled to September, and the three major businesses of the company are currently on a positive development. FitTech exceeded 40% in gross margin during the fourth quarter last year, and arrived at a historical new height in a single quarter at 43.2%. Ac...

The joint venture co-funded by Epistar of LED leader Ennostar and LED display supplier Leyard is currently experiencing a short supply of production capacity owing to the vigorous demand for Micro LED, and has scheduled its orders to June. The joint venture will be initiating the production expansion 7 months earlier, and is expected to arrive at a monthly capacity of 800 million (800kk) units prior to the end of May, which will also benefit Ennostar. Epistar and Leyard announced on the joint venture in March last year, where the two had joined hands on the arrangemen...

Monolithically-integrated PixCell LED design provides precise selective lighting control to improve driving visibility and help drivers better respond to surrounding environments Source:Samsung Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, today announced PixCell LED, a new automotive LED module optimized for intelligent headlights, such as adaptive driving beam (ADB) systems. ADB headlamps powered by Samsung’s PixCell LEDs will help improve driver visibility and safety to enhance the overall driving experience at night...