Infrabel, the Belgian rail infrastructure manager, has announced a comprehensive action plan aimed at enhancing safety and punctuality across the railway network. The initiative comes in response to a rise in incidents at level crossings and an alarming increase in cumulative delays, posing significant challenges to rail traffic. According to data released by Infrabel, while the number of accidents at level crossings slightly decreased last year, the impact on rail traffic surged dramatically. Incidents such as intrusions on tracks and accidents at crossings resulted in a staggering ...

Germany now has its first Onyx Cinema LED display, thanks to Samsung. Samsung Onyx adjusts to the circumstances of various settings. Erlangen is now the fifth German theater to be equipped with Onyx Cinema LED displays by Samsung, which began with the first cinema LED display in history in July 2017 at the Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. More than 120 theaters worldwide now have these displays, following Esslingen, Sulzbach, Schwäbisch Gmünd, and Nuremberg. The Lamm-Lichtspiele arthouse theater in Erlangen, Germany, has just installed Ony...

Though LED lighting is widely used for daily illumination, it is still quite essential to have the economic benefits and animal-friendly conditions for agricultural lighting applications. Some special requirements such as wavelength (color) selection or application without flicker need to be considered for lighting use. Therefore, MEAN WELL has developed a constant voltage output and flicker-free dimming power supply for special lighting fixtures used in the poultry lighting, which is provided to global customers in a standard power supply format. Due to the varying sizes...

MEAN WELL's XLG series complied with the latest safety standards and isolated dimming design, covered both constant current and constant voltage applications. The series can be used with general constant current luminaires such as street light, floodlight, bay light or general 12V/24V/48V constant voltage LED strips for lighting applications. It not only conforms to the independent control gear design, provides IP67 waterproof and 3-in-1 dimming functions; it has also been added the DALI-2 digital dimming function to provide a more completed solution for intellig...

DOWA ELECTRONICS MATERIALS CO., LTD. (14-1 Sotokanda 4-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Capital: 1 billion yen; President: SUZUKI Takehiko; hereinafter DOWA), a subsidiary of DOWA HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (same location; Capital: 36.4 billion yen; President: SEKIGUCHI Akira) has successfully developed and released a high-efficiency Short-Wavelength-Infrared (hereinafter SWIR) LED chip series which has the world’s highest efficiency in the peak wavelength range of 1,200 to 1,900 nm. LED-based optical sensors of...

01 MUXWAVE Illuminates the Entrance “Welcome Screen” at Barcelona Exhibition Center The 2024 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), scheduled from January 30 to February 2, will be held in Barcelona, Spain. This edition of the exhibition coincides with the 20th anniversary of ISE. At the south entrance of the Gran Via venue at the Barcelona Exhibition Center, a massive “Welcome Screen” featuring a 193m² MUXWAVE transparent LED display will make its debut at ISE 2024. This invisible LED screen is set to beco...

A Houston station has debuted a new set that combines some elements from its old home, including its famous “cube,” while also packing a big boost in video walls and panels. KPRC, the market’s Graham Media-owned NBC affiliate, debuted its updated Studio A Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 and offered previews of the new look in the days ahead. The new set’s design is focused on giving the station distinct venues to originate various storytelling from while also giving it expanded display technology to create dynamic backgrounds and topical and branded gra...

New educational exhibition at the headquarters of the European Molecular Biology Lab (EMBL), Europe’s flagship laboratory for research into life sciences, features a 1.9 mm pixel pitch, 8m by 4m Leyard CarbonLight VX 1.9mm 4K LED screen, with content via a 7thSense media server and PIXIELAB Blocks for show control A 4K CarbonLight VX LED screen from Leyard Europe is at the heart of a new inspirational and educational exhibition at the headquarters of the European Molecular Biology Lab (EMBL), Europe’s flagship laboratory for rese...

MTA New York City Transit Senior Vice President of Subways Demetrius Crichlow announced a systemwide conversion to LED station lighting at Lafayette Ave on the C on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday announced its plans to convert all 150,000 fluorescent light fixtures across the subway system to LED lighting by mid-2026. The initiative aims to improve safety and elevate the overall customer experience by introducing brighter lighting to each subway platform and mezzanine, officials said, adding that installation of...

Philips has unveiled a new gaming monitor, the Evnia 32M2N6800M in the Chinese market. The monitor is now listed on JD.com, priced at 4999 Yuan ($695). Let’s check out the key specs. Philips Evnia 32M2N6800M Specifications: The gaming monitor features a 31.5-inch display offering 4K resolution (3840×2160) at a 144Hz refresh rate, powered by Mini-LED technology. It uses a BOE UHD panel that boasts a rapid 1ms GTG response time to minimize input lag, providing gamers with the critical edge to react quickly and dominate the competition. T...

ams OSRAM presents the latest LED technologies for efficient urban lighting that can withstand harsh conditions Product premiere: the new generation of OSLON® Pure offers maximum flexibility for the design of individual lighting solutions 2D and 3D applications in industrial image processing ensure protection and comfort in a connected home Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (February 20, 2024) -- “Sense the power of light”: In line with this motto, ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and em...

Bulgarian airline Electra Airways, part of the Vector Group, has chosen Cobalt Spectrum LED drop-in mood lighting for the carrier’s A321 fleet. Cobalt Spectrum mood lighting is an innovative drop-in system that has been designed to meet the needs of every commercial airline. The system is deployed and flying with multiple carriers worldwide. Called a “plug and play” system, it is a direct replacement for fluorescent tubes and designed to be lightweight and long-lasting. The lighting also offers operators substantial weight and fuel savings while requir...

Luminii will be exhibiting all-new architectural LED lighting solutions to the custom integration channel at Lightapalooza 2024 in Glendale, AZ, February 27-29. This will be the company’s second year participating in this premier event focused on lighting for the AV integrator channel. Luminii will bring specification-grade, low voltage fixtures to the show including a new LED linear product range and micro-optics solutions ideal for the channel. The STENOS Micro-Optics Range STENOS (pronounced /stĕn-ohs/) features an advanced and proprietar...

INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) – For the first time, the NBA will play on glass. On Monday, the NBA unveiled a video of a high-tech basketball court that will be used during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. That means the skills competition, the 3-point contest, the slam dunk competition and the shooting matchup between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will take place on the glass floor on Feb. 17, as will the celebrity game on Feb. 16. The actual All-Star Game itself on Feb. 18 will remain on a wooden court. Nexstar’s WXIN got a lo...

On January 31, BOE HC SemiTek celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its Micro LED wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing base in Jinwan District, Zhuhai. This marks a new phase in the development of the Chinese manufacturer’s Micro LED research, development and production. Considering the strong support for next-gen display development from the local government of Zhuhai, BOE HC SemiTek has invested 2 billion yuan to construct a Micro LED wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing base in the city. The entire project aims to launch LED ...

In January 2024, the XR Studio crafted by AOTO for NVIDIA has officially been put into operation. This is the second close collaboration between the two companies since 2023. NVIDIA unveiled three new consumer-oriented graphics cards at the CES 2024 exhibition, emphasizing their commitment to popularizing AI productivity. Notably, part of NVIDIA's CES promotional video was shot in this XR Studio. NVIDIA, a cutting-edge graphics processor and artificial intelligence hardware supplier, is also one of the five companies that surpassed a tr...

From March 3rd to March 8th, Nichia will exhibit at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Light + Building, Europe's premier international trade fair, showcases a comprehensive range of lighting trends, featuring the newest innovations in lighting, electrification, digitalization of home and building services, and integrated security technologies. Nichia will display several groundbreaking products, including the Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L and a new Cube Direct Mountable Chip which introduces a novel feature of efficient horizontal light distributio...

UK, January 2024 –British Lighting manufacturer Acrospire work with Luton Borough Council to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, minimise light pollution, and enhance public safety through clearer surveillance footage. Luton Borough Council is responsible for over 18,500 streetlights on the public highway; It operates with a focus on maintaining a reliable highway infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient movement in Luton. The "Keep Luton Lit" Street Lighting policy is designed to foster a safe, green, and accessible environment, contributing to...

Appleton Retromaster™ luminaires convert legacy incandescent and HPS lighting fixtures in C1D2 locations to LED without need to rerun wires or cut conduit ROSEMONT, IL (January 2, 2024) -- Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster™ Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) hazardous locations to economical and sustainable LED technology, while keeping the ori...

First ROG laptop featuring an 18″ mini-LED display alongside the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs keeps Strix on the vanguard of incredible gaming visuals and performance. Brilliant detail: The Strix SCAR 18 is the first 18″ laptop from ROG with the mini–LED ROG Nebula HDR Display Flagship performance: All with Intel® Core™ i9 processors 14900HX; SCAR models with up to a GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with 175 W max TGP Cooler than cool: Tri-Fan tech, full-surround vents,...

Updated lines include new mount options, built-in curving blocks, and finer pixel pitches for enhanced deployment. (Image credit: Planar) Planar is upping its LED video wall solutions. The company enhance its next-generation LED video wall families for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR): the Planar Venue Pro Series; Planar Venue Pro VX Series; and Planar Luminate Pro Series. The new and enhanced Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series, and Planar Luminate Pro S...

The lights will be replaced in every ward, theatre, clinic and office at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire The government has awarded a hospital with a grant of more than £1m to install energy efficient LED lighting. East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust said the lights will be replaced in every ward, theatre, clinic and office at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. About 20,000 fittings will be switched from fluorescent bulbs to LED over the next month. Karen McConnell, the deputy chair of the trust, said it was an "important step for...

ExsaBay Xtreme Compact is the culmination of US LED's legacy of engineering expertise and available modern technology KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US LED, the leading full-service provider of ultra-long-life LED lighting and Operational Efficiency Solutions, today launched its new ExsaBay Xtreme Compact LED high bay with selectable CCT for commercial and industrial spaces. The ExsaBay Xtreme Compact offers exceptional versatility and illumination for larger spaces like warehouses and distribution centers, effectively repl...

The latest iteration of the Skoda Octavia gets subtle cosmetic tweaks and new tech Highlights First update for the fourth-gen Octavia. To be offered with four petrol and two diesel powertrain options. Gets subtle cosmetic tweaks. Skoda has revealed the Octavia facelift. Sporting a revised appearance and a range of new features, this marks the first time that the fourth-generation model has received a facelift following its unveiling in 2019. The car will be sold in both sedan and estate guises and will be offered with four petrol and two diesel powertrain opt...

Xiaomi has pushed out a new entrant in its Redmi G Pro gaming monitor lineup, featuring cutting-edge Mini-LED technology with DisplayPort 2.1. Xiaomi's Latest Gaming Monitor Comes With a High-End Mini-LED Panel, Suitable For All Applications Xiaomi hasn't made great strides when it comes to entering the PC industry as a whole, but the company has stayed dedicated throughout the period, and a prime example of it is when they unveiled a "decent" AMD Ryzen "Phoenix" APU laptop which came with astonishing capabilities. Simi...

Xiamen University and Latticepower Co Ltd in China report on the characteristics of micron-scale light-emitting diodes (LEDs) fabricated from aluminium indium gallium nitride (AlInGaN) structures grown on silicon (Si) with a view to their use in displays, particular for virtual-reality and augmented-reality (VR/AR) systems [Xi Zheng et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., v124, p051103, 2024]. The team comments: “Few investigations have been carried out on the chromatic characteristics of the InGaN-based red, green and blue (RGB) micro-LEDs system grown on silico...

Ideal for automotive LED headlamps and other high-speed switching applications ROHM has developed 100V breakdown Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) that deliver industry-leading reverse recovery time (trr) for power supply and protection circuits in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Although numerous types of diodes exist, highly efficient SBDs are increasingly being used inside a variety of applications. Particularly SBDs with a trench MOS structure that provide lower VF than planar types enable higher efficiency in rectification application...

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange  Q4/23: revenues of EUR 908 million, above midpoint of the guidance range Q4/23: adj. EBIT margin of 6.9%, or EUR 62 million, above the midpoint of the guided range Q1/24: expected first quarter 2024 revenues of EUR 800 to 900 million with adj. EBIT margin of 4% – 7% driven by usual seasonality and weak industrial & medical market FY/23: revenues of EUR 3.59 billion FY/23: adj. EBIT margin of 6.5%, or EUR 233 million Continued strong ...

Ultimate road-legal performance like you’ve never seen before The Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Boost range puts up to +300% more light on the road compared to the minimal legal standard for halogen bulbs. These exceptional LED retrofit bulbs, developed by Lumileds, set new standards for brightness and have been approved for road use in several European Union countries[1]. They fit a wider range of vehicles thanks to their innovative architecture. Compact, road-legal LED bulbs accredited by automotive experts The Philips Ultinon Pro6000 Boost range is homologated...

New site highlights video content, interactive Bulb Finder, FAQs includes advanced accessibility features to improve site use Farmington Hills, MI – Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company, has launched a brand new, technologically advanced update of its Philips Automotive Lighting website at https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-au/car-lights. The site features an entirely new design that brings together the full breadth of the Philips portfolio of automotive lighting and accessories in North America. In addition to learning about Philips Automotive product fea...