Strawberries flourish in a Controlled-Environment Agriculture Installation with Horticulture LED lighting provided by Cree LED and RED Horticulture. (Photo courtesy of RED Horticulture) The integration of technology into every aspect of life is increasing rapidly for many reasons with smart cities (CTIA and other initiatives) and smart factories (Industry 4.0) providing specific locations where this integration is frequently cited. A less well-known destination for technology is farming. However, smart farms or smart agriculture efforts in Agriculture 5.0 d...

Luminar, a leading global automotive technology company, announced a collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. to integrate LiDAR technology into Caterpillar’s next generation autonomous solution. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is critical for navigation and obstacle detection in autonomous machines. LiDAR uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to continuously scan the surrounding environment and provide high-precision measurement of the shape and size of objects nearby. The Luminar LiDAR technology will be introduced with Cat® C...

TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology, made a striking appearance at the 2025 China Appliance and Electronics World Expo (AWE 2025) in Shanghai, showcasing its advanced APEX technology brand alongside a comprehensive range of cutting-edge display solutions. TCL CSOT's APEX display technology brand continues to push boundaries in visual experience. APEX is built on the brand core of "PACE TO APEX". It is set to deliver pleasant display experience, reliable vision health, sustainable green and low carbon, and unlimited fut...

Samsung Electronics, the Official Art TV of Art Basel, delivered an immersive experience at Art Basel Hong Kong, the premier global art fair, from March 28-30. Attendees who visited Samsung’s ArtCube lounge discovered a new appreciation for artworks displayed on Samsung’s premium 2025 Smart TV lineup, including The Frame, MICRO LED and Neo QLED 8K. Artist Marc Dennis is standing inside the Samsung ArtCube, surrounded by his artworks. “Samsung continues to make digital art accessible to more people through our premium display...

Tech events have showcased a plethora of new startups and well-known brands displaying next-gen augmented reality (AR) smart glasses this year. This further highlights the industry’s gradual shift towards AI-assisted AR smart glasses amidst the limitations in new applications development and the continuous slowdown in shipment volumes for virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) devices. P.K Tseng, Research Manager at TrendForce, stated that the current VR industry faces issues such as insufficient applications, slow content updates, heavy devices, discomf...

According to TrendForce 2025 Deep UV LED Market Trend and Product Analysis, supported by stable demand in the UV curing market and the adoption of UV-C LED technology in new applications such as air conditioning, air purification, and flowing water sterilization due to favorable technological maturity and pricing, TrendForce forecasts the UV LED market value to reach USD 338 million by 2029. Most UV LED manufacturers remain optimistic about the market performance in 2025, particularly with UV-C LED likely to enter the flowing water sterilization mar...

With the iPhone 17 launching this fall, speculation is swirling around its key suppliers, and Samsung is among one of them. According to South Korean media outlets Etnews and SamMobile, Samsung Display is set to supply M14-based OLED panels for the entire iPhone 17 series. The reports highlight a milestone for Samsung, as M14 materials were previously limited to the iPhone 16 Pro models. According to Etnews, Samsung Display will now supply OLED panels for all four iPhone 17 models, with an estimated 80-90 million units, making it Apple’s largest O...

On March 19, BOE HC Semi’s Micro LED factory, the world’s first 6-inch Micro LED mass production line, held its product delivery ceremony in Jinwan District, Zhuhai. During the ceremony, BOE HC Semi unveiled its latest Micro LED products and officially delivered Chip on Wafer (COW) and Micro Pixel Display (MPD) products to customers. According to available information, the BOE HC Semi Micro LED factory was invested in and built by BOE HC Semi Optoelectronics (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. The factory commenced constructi...

In the LED display rental service, frequent assembly and disassembly can lead to the detachment of LEDs, which not only severely affects the display performance and lifespan but also significantly increases maintenance and operational costs. To solve this issue, Kinglight has launched the 2195-S1 2-in-1 LED, a “rental solution” specifically designed for high-end indoor rental LED screens. Kinglight 2195-S1 LED is available in 8 pins and 10 pins designs. 2-in-1 design for more pins, increased thrust, and improved anti-collision performance Kingligh...

Ennostar, a global leader in optoelectronic semiconductors, has designated Micro LED as one of its key high-value strategic focus areas under its“3+1”strategy. With rapid technological advancements and an expanding ecosystem, Micro LED applications have evolved beyond displays into automotive and AI optical communications, unlocking new growth potential. Recognized as the next-generation display technology, Micro LED continues to gain momentum as major global brands actively adopt it. According to TrendForce, the Micro LED chip market is projected to exp...

According to data released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva on March 17, 2025, China remained the top origin of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications in 2024, and Chinese display giant BOE ranked sixth worldwide with 1,959 applications, making into the top 10 for the ninth year running. This reflects BOE’s solid expertise and continuous innovation in display technology and also demonstrates its great competitiveness and resilience as a world-leading technology company. Technology is the primary driving force for an en...

‘Downscaling’, the process of making elementary devices smaller in size, is at the heart of many technological breakthroughs in computing, information display, and human-machine interactions. For example, the downscaling of transistors has accelerated the speed of computers following the Moore’s law. Similarly, the down-sizing of LEDs based on III-V semiconductors led to the invention of micro-LEDs, which are considered as an ‘ultimate technology’ for displays. However, micro-LEDs are very expensive to make as they require costly processes i...

On March 18, TCL Technology announced that its subsidiary, TCL CSOT, had completed the industrial and commercial registration changes for the acquisition of 80% equity in LG Display (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “LGDCA”) and 100% equity in LG Display (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “LGDGZ”). Following the completion of the transaction, LGDCA has been renamed Guangzhou CSOT Technology Co., Ltd., while LGDGZ has been renamed Guangzhou CSOT Display Co., Ltd. LGDCA a...

LITEON Technology grandly participates in the ALE Shanghai International Auto Lamp Exhibition ( ALE ) from March 26 to 28, 2025. With the theme " ONE SOURCE, ALL SOLUTIONS," and focuses on advanced intelligent automotive lighting core technology solutions such as "high-brightness matrix and multi-beam intelligent headlight lighting and light sources," "next-generation flexible light-guiding taillights," "dynamic gradient ambient lighting for smart cabins," and "intelligent optical sensing." LITEON...

The Society for Information Display (SID) has unveiled the Display Week 2025 program, offering an exclusive preview of the breakthrough technologies set to drive the next generation of the global display industry. Taking place May 11-16, 2025, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the program showcases advancements in microLEDs, AR/VR/MR, and sustainability, providing attendees with essential insights into the technologies transforming industries like healthcare, automotive, entertainment, and beyond. Widely recognized as the premier global event for display p...

Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of its newest Odyssey gaming monitors, as well as the ViewFinity S8. The 2025 Odyssey lineup includes the revolutionary Odyssey 3D, the stunning Odyssey OLED G8 — which features an industry-first 4K, 240Hz screen — and the ultrawide Odyssey G9. These monitors, which push the boundaries of immersion and excellence, have been meticulously designed to deliver excellence to modern gamers. “At Samsung, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge display technology that enhances the gaming experience,&...

With the advancement of intelligence and premium solutions for the global automotive industry, vehicles have evolved from simple automotive tools into personalized, digitalized entertainment hubs. Nevertheless, the industry requires high-value solutions that meet strict safety standards, requiring suppliers to demonstrate proficiency and provide comprehensive solutions to secure partnerships with leading automakers. Ennostar (TWSE: 3714) leverages the extensive experience of its subsidiaries in automotive optoelectronics to enhance vehicle integration. Through the strategic merger...

An international collaboration linking the US and European water industries is helping to accelerate the use of UV-C LED technology for municipal scale water disinfection. Norwegian utility Glitrevannverket is working with Danish engineering consultancy Rambøll and UV-C LED market leader AquiSense, Incorporated to test multiple units designed for municipal and industrial water disinfection. The innovation project is partly funded by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. The pilot project at the Setervann water treatment facility near Asker, ...

On March 11, the world’s largest embedded systems exhibition, Embedded World 2025, kicked off at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center in Germany. Tianma showcased its cutting-edge display technologies and solutions. During the event’s “embedded award 2025” ceremony, Tianma’s 8”Micro-LED IRIS HUD was honored with the “Electronic Displays” award, recognizing its significant contributions to the field. Tianma has introduced the automotive industry’s first-ever 8”Micro-LED Integrated Reflective Image Sy...

On March 12, U.S. smart glasses company Vuzix announced that Xander™, a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has placed an order for Vuzix Shield™ smart glasses. This marks the largest additional order Vuzix has received to date. The order aims to meet the growing market demand for the Xander Glasses™ solution, which, along with its supporting software, provides real-time captions to help individuals with hearing impairments communicate more easily. It is reported that the Xander Glasses product utilizes Vuzix Shield smart glasses and is r...

March 14, Sony officially released a new generation of RGB LED backlight technology system, achieving a peak brightness of 4000 nits. Sony plans to start mass production of this system in 2025 and will launch the first commercial product featuring this technology at CES in January 2026. It is reported that as early as 2004, Sony launched the world’s first LCD TV with a full-array RGB LED backlight. Since then, Sony has continuously improved the precision of backlight control and conducted in-depth research on LED component characteristics. Sony&...

Ushio Inc is pleased to announce that we will begin shipping samples of our "epitex F Series" LED chip, which operate in the SWIR range of 1050nm to 1900nm and feature a low-profile, compact design. The sample shipments are set to start in August 2024 (see Figure 1 and Table 1). We are excited to share that this newly developed chip is a pioneering achievement, being the world's first*1 to utilize a flip-chip structure with InP (Indium Phosphide) materials. This innovative design eliminates the need for current injection wires, significantly reducing the...

Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced today that a global top 10 passenger OEM has awarded Aeva a development program for its next-generation global vehicle platform. Additionally, Aeva has received a letter of intent from the OEM for a large-scale multi-year production program award opportunity this year, which includes multiple vehicle models across the OEM’s global platform. The development program focuses on Aeva’s recently announced Aeva Atlas™ Ultra 4D LiDAR sensor, with Atlas Ultra SOP targe...

LEDVANCE, a global leader in lighting solutions, is proud to announce the first third-party verified and published Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a LED tube. This is a further milestone in a series of significant achievements in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental and corporate social responsibility. LEDVANCE celebrates new sustainability milestone with first EPD declaration for a LED tube The EPD underlines LEDVANCE’s ambition to set new standards for the industry. For an EPD, the environmental perf...

According to TrendForce’s latest report “Gold+ Member: Global LED Market Demand and Supply Database and LED Industry Quarterly Update”, in 2025, due to the impact of increased tariffs imposed by the United States, rising business costs have led to higher product prices, suppressing global consumer demand. However, sectors such as the Micro/Mini LED, automotive LED, horticultural lighting, and UV / IR LED markets continue to grow. Overall, the LED market value is estimated to reach USD 13.003 billion in 2025. TrendForce has ...

Berger, a global leader in the development of high-quality substrates, has chosen to equip their research greenhouse facilities with Sollum® Technologies’ dynamic LED grow light solution in order to explore new strategies for optimizing crop performance. "Sollum’s dynamic LED technology stands out for its unparalleled flexibility and adaptability", said Marc Charland, Head of Research at Berger. "By combining the best strategies with our high-performance substrates, we aim to maximize the potential of lettuce cultivation while maintaining our...

Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting systems, received the 2025 Innovation award in the “Infrastructure and Vehicle Improvement” category from Sécurité Routière—the French national road safety authority—for its innovative EvenLED technology used in the design of vehicle front and rear signaling systems. Revolutionizing Vehicle Lighting for Enhanced Road Safety and Efficiency Effective vehicle lighting systems play a crucial role in road safety, including rear-end collisions prevention. Valeo EvenLED technology...

NewSight Reality Inc. (NSR), a leading innovator of Augmented Reality (AR) and "Augmented Visualization" enablement technologies for mass adoption and mission critical smart optics applications, today announced its next generation “see-through” near eye display called TOMM2 (Transparent Optical Management Module 2). TOMM2 is an AI-friendly “see-through” near eye display, located within the eyeglass lens within millimeters of the pupil of the user’s eye, providing maximum energy efficiency, bright outdoor contrast resolutio...

Tianma, a leading enterprise in the display field, showcased a variety of innovative display solutions at Embedded World, Nuremberg, Germany, March 11-13. Highlighted technologies include: flexible AM-OLED, Mini-LED, and Micro-LED, as well as Professional Displays for various sectors including industrial, smart healthcare, smart retail, and smart education. Tianma not only demonstrated its strong capabilities in professional displays by presenting a range of innovative achievements and technical solutions but also debuted a new 50inch 4K2K Display. This laun...

Ouster, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lidar sensors and solutions, today introduced on-sensor 3D Zone Monitoring, a new feature that enables the lidar sensor to detect surrounding objects within customer-defined zones and trigger real-time alerts or actions. The feature will be made available via a firmware update to REV7 customers. The Company expects 3D Zone Monitoring to expand its addressable market, simplify customer development, and make its product usability easier than ever before. Existing 2D industrial lidar sensors typically offer 2D zone moni...