Following LCD and OLED, micro-LED is now one of the next-generation display technologies that are in the spotlight. Besides companies working in the global display supply chain, major technology brands including Apple and Sony are increasingly involved in the development of micro-LED as they are drawn to its possibilities. Currently, those that are engaged in this field aim to bring down the production cost. The latest research from LEDinside, a division of TrendForce, finds that the potential scale of the future micro-LED market – one that would replace the entire current LCD display chain including BLU, polarizer and other components – could reach US$30~40 billion.

Philips Lighting has become the first lighting solutions provider to announce the launch of a ‘chatbot’ on their local Facebook page, allowing users to purchase Philips Lighting’s suite of consumer products conversationally through Facebook’s messenger platform.

Designed as the perfect lighting solution to fit shallow plenums above ceilings in residential and light commercial settings, the Aether IC Rated family from WAC Lighting is engineered with a low profile 3.5-inch LED shallow housing and has added a new color changing option. This housing is ideal for installation into small ceiling spaces inside buildings with complex HVAC ducts and heating/water pipes that are located between the floors.

The jury has decided: after several days of evaluating thousands of products from all over the world, MARS, LYRA and VESTA received the coveted "Red Dot" award. LED Linear has demonstrated outstanding design and high quality, and this was acknowledged by the expert committee of the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017" with the internationally known quality seal.

The Swiss semiconductor equipment provider Evatec is renowned for its state-of-the-art solutions used for advanced packaging, power semiconductor manufacture, wireless communication, MEMS, and optoelectronic semiconductor manufacture. In 2009, Evatec started gaining popularity by introducing to the LED industry RADIANCE, an automated sputter tool offering thin-film deposition with ITO damage free quality. Evatec mainly partners with Tier 1 LED manufacturers from a multitude of regions including Europe, China, Taiwan, Korea, and the United States. LEDinside was hounored to have an interview with Henfy Su, Evatec’s General Manager for Greater China.

Liquidleds’ Flexible LED Filaments Light Bulbs debuted in the beginning of 2016 - replacement of Vintage light bulbs. What is the next?

LED Expo Thailand, one of the leading LED lighting events in Southeast Asia and ASEAN’s largest international exhibition on LED lighting products & technology, is scheduled this year during 11-13 May 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. It is dedicated to the science, technology and application of LEDs and solid-state lighting.

On April 15th, the 2017 Canton Fair is scheduled to open its 121st session at China Import and Export Fair Complex. Gathering top names and professionals of the international trade industry, the biannual Canton Fair is expecting great influxes of buyers and experts from over 200 countries and regions. This is the largest international trade show in China that one cannot miss.

It would be difficult to imagine the entertainment sector without fascinating lighting effects and precision lighting from Osram. For years the company has been setting new standards in the entertainment sector. Together with its renowned brands – Claypaky and ADB – Osram offers lighting solutions to cover all requirements and is presenting the latest generation of entertainment lighting: at Prolight + Sound 2017. 

Bulbs.com, a major online light bulb superstore, announces "The Story Behind The Switch" contest in celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2017. The purpose of the contest is to invite LED buyers to share their stories about what inspired them to convert to more energy efficient LED lighting.

Hubbell Lighting, a specialist in lighting innovation, announced that it has appointed Lighting Systems as its new representative throughout Northern California effective April 1.

Osram Lighting Solutions planned and implemented new, innovative pitch lighting together with the 1st FC 1911 Hochstadt e. V. football club. Twelve innovative Siteco LED floodlights bathe the also new, FIFA-certified artificial turf in especially efficient and high-performance light.

Located in Rosebank’s trendy Keyes Art Mile, the MESH Club, Africa’s “first curated members club”, is now perfectly illuminated by Soraa’s GaN on GaN™ LED lamps.

Reolink, a global innovator in home security and camera solutions, has launched Argus – world's first 100% wire-free weatherproof 1080p HD security camera on crowd-funding site Indiegogo.

ILP Holdings Corporation ("ILP") is now part of the Harbour Group family of companies, Jeff Fox, Harbour Group's chairman and chief executive officer, announced.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Consumers Energy recently announced that it will provide up to 150,000 high-efficiency LED bulbs to Michigan families through food banks.

Lumibright, a major supplier of smart LED lights, has introduced a new Magneto Combo Series. Delicate subtle appearance with adjustable combination option to use cellular light modules for accent as well as general lighting. The embedded installation design, slim narrow edge on an optimized structure, this intelligent lighting system brings out the unique charm of fusion illumination to blend lamps with space perfectly

This year, Salone del Mobile and Euroluce will take place from April 4th to the 9th. Contemporary Lighting has shared with readers 10 luxury lighting brands which will be showcasing their designs at the exhibition.

Struggling with power shortages, Zambia is planning to convert the nation to 100% energy-efficient LED bulbs. As Thomson Reuters Foundation reports, power outages have hurt pillar industries such as mining and agriculture and the country has been forced to impose rationing on a daily basis.

Industrial lighting company Larson Electronics LLC announced its release of a new explosion proof crane light to be added to its ever expanding catalog of products this week. This explosion proof crane LED warning light (EXHL-TRN-LE4-CRN-RED-1224) is designed to be used to notify nearby pedestrians and workers about ongoing crane operations. 

Bulbs.com, an online lightbulb superstore, has launched a select assortment of horticulture grow lights in various sizes and types to fit most indoor gardening needs. Bulbs.com now carries an assortment of the following horticulture lights:

BrightLogic Inc., a specialist in interactive LED flooring, announced a technology integration that connects BrightLogic's ActiveFloor™ System with Scanalytics Inc.'s Advanced Data Platform. The integration of the high-resolution, real-time sense data from BrightLogic's ActiveFloor System connected to Scanalytics Powered By solution enables those in the corporate event, trade-show & retail industries the ability to measure customer traffic and product engagement in real-time.

Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. ("Revolution Lighting"), a global provider of advanced LED lighting solutions, announced that its operating division, Tri-State LED, has been awarded a contract for the LED retrofit of The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial. 

Power management company Eaton announced that its advanced Ephesus light-emitting diode (LED) sports lighting and controls system is being installed at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, for the 2017 season. Featuring industry-leading control functions, the LED system gives facility operators unsurpassed control to enhance the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent. 

To eradicate any cancer cells that may potentially remain after surgery or chemotherapy, many breast cancer patients also undergo radiation therapy. All patients experience unfortunate side effects including skin irritation, and sometimes peeling and blistering. Patients can also develop permanent discoloration of the skin and thickening of the breast tissue months, or even years, after treatment. There is currently no method to predict the severity of these acute and late effects, and even current evaluation of these effects are based on subjective scoring.

Cree, Inc. announces the new XLamp® XP-G3 Royal Blue LED, the industry’s highest performing Royal Blue LED. The new XP-G3 LED doubles the maximum light output of similar size competing LEDs and delivers breakthrough wall-plug efficiency of up to 81 percent. This superior performing Royal Blue LED expands Cree’s leading high power portfolio, enabling lighting manufacturers to deliver differentiated LED solutions for applications such as horticulture, architectural and entertainment lighting.

EPOCH designs and manufactures small-medium sized LCD backlight modules and is well recognized for its innovative new technologies and products. Founded in 1997, EPOCH LCD products are widely used in mobile phones, digital cameras, car navigation systems, and other high-tech products.

WitsView, a division of the market intelligence firm TrendForce, estimates that worldwide shipments of LCD TV panels for 2017 will total 255.6 million units, down 1.8% in unit volume from 2016. This year’s increase in the average size of TV panels, however, will lead to an annual growth of 7.3% in total shipment area.

Rome, with its ancient architecture and timeless beauty, is especially magnificent at night when the city is bathed in a golden halo thanks to the yellow sodium street lights. However, this may soon be a thing of the past as LED street lights gradually take over. The new lights have angered local residents, as The New York Times reports.

Just a few months after the launch of the 2x2MX, the next standardization in outdoor light engines is a fact. This time Lumileds, Ledil and MechaTronix joined forces to create a 2x6 emitter platform for outdoor use.