Kubos Semiconductors, a UK-based developer of MicroLED material technology, has recently been selected as a recipient of a £700,000 ($892,000) Future Economy Investor Partnerships (FEIP) grant. This award has been given to the firm by Innovate UK, the British government’s agency focused on fostering innovation. The grant’s issuance hinges upon the finalization of a complementary investment spearheaded by the Development Bank of Wales. A 150-mm wafer of GaN LEDs under test via wafer probing. (Source: Kubos) Kubos will use the funding i...

According to TrendForce’s analysis of car market demand in 2023, the global economy remains weak although inflation is slowing down in Europe and North America. Car manufacturers have been cutting vehicle prices to stimulate sales, but the act has caused fierce price competition. Due to fierce competition in the vehicle market, prices of automotive LEDs have dropped noticeably, consequently delaying several projects for LED product development. That being said, advanced technologies related to ADB headlights, Mini LED taillights, full-width taillights, logo lamps,...

The new Touareg brings many assistance systems to the luxury-class SUV and is the first VW with the new “IQ.Light – HD LED matrix headlights” with 38,432 individual LEDs, a bright red VW logo at the rear and a sensor cargo on the roof. Advance sales begin today, the most powerful model, the Touareg R eHybrid, will follow on June 22. HD LED matrix headlights with 38,000 LEDs The “IQ.Light – HD-LED-Matrix-Headlights” are an interactive lighting system that aligns the light of more than 38,000 micro-LEDs i...

In a microblog post on Wechat, HC Semitek announced the kick-off ceremony for its MicroLED wafer manufacturing, packaging, and testing project in Jinwan District, Zhuhai, China. The event was attended by several local dignitarires, including Huang Zhihao, deputy secretary of the Zhuhai Municipal Party Committee and mayor, representatives from the municipal government, and officials from various departments and companies involved in the project. This initiative is meant to attract more upstream and downstream enterprises to Zhuhai, injecting momentum into Guangdong&rsqu...

According to Korea’s The Elec, LG Display purchased 14 MicroLED-related patents from Taiwanese company Ultra Display Technology (UDT) around mass transfer IP developed by the company. Among these patents, 13 were registered, and one was filed in the United States. When combined with the patents registered and filed in Taiwan and China, the total number reaches 38. The acquired patents mainly focus on the transfer process technology of MicroLEDs. Additionally, the acquired patents include MicroLED stacking, touch, and applications in augmented re...

Samsung has launched its massive 110-inch Micro LED TV in India. The new TV carries a price tag of a whopping INR 11,499,000 (around $139,103), which means only a few elite consumers can buy it. It is the South Korean firm’s biggest TV ever, and it uses the next-generation Micro LED display technology for perfect picture quality. Samsung Micro LED TV features Micro LED is a new technology that offers the best of LCD and OLED technologies. It means it has brightness levels and reliability similar to LCD TVs while maintaining OLED...

Innoviz and the BMW Group to start first phase for new LiDAR generation New generation to enable Level 3 automated driving capabilities to a broader range of future vehicles Innoviz is developing a B-Sample for an enhanced solution portfolio, including the InnovizTwo second Generation LiDAR, an all-new InnovizCore compute box, and a suite of advanced AI-powered software solutions including an industry-first LiDAR-based MRM system TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ: INVZ) and the BM...

Unbeatable combination of lumen output, high intensity and high reliability Cree LED’s XLamp® Extreme High Power (XHP) LEDs deliver the best lumen density, reliability and optical control for their size. Lighting manufacturers can use these LEDs to create designs that are not possible with other LEDs, or leverage the XHP performance advantages to significantly reduce system cost by using fewer optics, PCBs and heat sinks. Cree LED has recently expanded the XHP family products to include new versions optimized for indoor directional lighti...

Report: LG Display Rumored to Enter Apple’s Micro OLED Supply Chain, Challenging Sony’s Sole Supplier Status In an unexpected turn of events, South Korean panel maker LG Display (LGD) is rumored to be entering Apple’s Micro OLED supply chain, breaking the monopoly held by Japanese factory SONY as the sole supplier of Vision Pro. According to China Media Jiwei.com, industry sources have revealed that LGD has secured a spot in the Micro OLED supply chain for Apple’s Vision Pro. This news comes as other ma...

Interact Space analysis enables building owners to analyze their space, environmental conditions, and occupancy more effectively Two new sensors have been introduced to monitor environmental conditions and track occupancy patterns: the Environmental sensor and the People sensor For building owners, it represents an excellent opportunity to create appealing, tenant-friendly spaces, support healthy building standard certifications such as WELL, and secure longer, more valuable lease contracts Signify is the only lighting company in the world to offer this highly effec...

Shekou, Shenzhen, where China's reform and opening up kicked off, has created the "Shekou Model" through 40 years of bold practice and innovation,. At the junction of accelerating regional economic development and industrial transformation and upgrading, Shekou once again plays a pioneering role in creating a benchmark for high-quality development of industrial parks, pooling innovative resources, and cultivating emerging industries. Shekou Net Valley Industrial Park, a national demonstration base for entrepreneurship and innovation, has played an advanced demo...

Palo Alto, Aug 1, 2023- Hesai Technology, a pioneer in the field of lidar sensors, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate Hesai’s cutting-edge lidar sensors within the NVIDIA DRIVE and NVIDIA Omniverse ecosystems. By combining Hesai’s industry-leading expertise in lidar sensors with NVIDIA’s AI, simulation, and software development platforms, the collaboration will unlock new possibilities for the autonomous driving industry. NVIDIA DriveWorks is the foundation for autonomous vehicle software development an...

Hoping to heighten motion sensitivity in building automation, ST has released a lens-free IR sensor with micromachined thermal MOSFETs. STMicroelectronics recently announced a new IR sensor using thermal MOSFETs (TMOS) in the place of lenses and passive IR pixels. ST claims the space savings afforded by the TMOS technology may help designers improve performance and conserve board real estate for densely-integrated designs. ST’s latest IR sensor uses a completely different sensing mechanism without an IR lens. Image (modified) used courte...

TCL’s top mini-LED TV is a bright big-screen value Image: © Future TCL QM8 TV: TWO-MINUTE REVIEW TCL’s QM8 Class 4K TVs are the company’s only mini-LED TVs for 2023, but the company clearly wanted to offer something special for its flagship line. What’s special about the new QM8 Class sets is they are being offered in screen sizes up to a staggering 98 inches. Peak light output is also higher than earlier TCL mini-LED TVs, a factor that in many ways lets them compete with similarly featured but hi...

In early May, MLS took the lead in announcing a price increase of 5% to 10% for its entire product line, triggering a wave of price increases in the LED industry from top to bottom. According to a survey conducted by TrendForce, several LED manufacturers have implemented price hikes primarily focused on lighting LED chips in the upstream sector. Price increases have been the highest among low-power lighting chips with an area of 300 mil² or below, ranging from approximately 3% to 5%. Specialized chips have experienced a price increase of up to 10%. A total of 17 ...

Hisense continues to disrupt the TV market by making Mini-LED/Quantum Dot TVs affordable. The new U6K ULED TVs are now available starting at $499 USD. The competition in the TV category has become much more complicated in 2023. With the uncomfortable relationship between Samsung and LG, and the reemergence of Sony as a strong high-end manufacturer; there is no shortage of excellent TVs for consumers to select from. A bigger issue is the confusion in regard to TV technology and what consumers are really buying. Even with all of those options, consu...

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 26, 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – In general, having a bigger television screen is a good thing. Over time, larger televisions have not only become more accessible, but have become increasingly popular among consumers. They allow viewers to fully immerse themselves in the content they are watching, as advances in cinematic technology now allow our favorite stories to come to life on screen in a more realistic way. However, simply having a bigger screen doesn’t always result in a hyper-realistic viewing experience. As we...

Samsung is the biggest TV brand in the world, and incidentally, it makes some of the world’s biggest TVs. The company’s giant displays are used in stores, advertising banners, and sports stadiums. The Wall is Samsung’s biggest TV, and it has been installed in the company’s flagship store in South Korea. During our recent visit to Seoul, South Korea, for the Galaxy Unpacked event, we got a chance to check out The Wall TV. The company recently opened its flagship Samsung Store in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, to compete with Apple&rsq...

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ams OSRAM sharpens portfolio towards profitability and structural growth; announces profitability for Q2 at the upper end of guidance Future portfolio will be focused on differentiated, intelligent sensors and emitters, with an increased commitment towards structurally attractive Automotive, Industrial and Medical markets Company continues to pursue differentiated opportunities in Consumer markets, such as microLED Group will exit non-core semiconductor businesses with revenue...

Second quarter 2023¹ Signify's installed base of connected light points increased from 117 million in Q1 23 to 119 million in Q2 23 On track for all Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 sustainability program commitments Sales of EUR 1,644 million; nominal sales decline of -10.5% and CSG of -8.6% LED-based sales represented 84% of total sales (Q2 22: 84%) Adj. EBITA margin of 8.3% (Q2 22: 9.5%) Net income of EUR 45 million (Q2 22: EUR 248 million) Free cash flow of EUR 88 million (Q2 22: EUR 135 million) Eindho...

Optical semiconductor company Lumotive has announced a commercial agreement with camera module specialist Namuga. The partnership will involve the use of Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chipsets to develop solid-state lidar modules for various 3D sensing applications in the industrial, consumer, and automotive markets. Namuga, a publicly-traded company in South Korea, specializes in the development and production of cameras and 3D sensing modules. The company supplies components for consumer electronics products such as smartphones, notebooks, and ...

ARknovv has introduced the world’s first fully functional consumer-grade AR glasses, the ARknovv A1 and ARknovv A1 HUD. These wearable AR glasses are tailored for outdoor use and incorporate AI technology, promising a new era for AR consumer products. ARknovv A1 is a sleek and lightweight AR glass, weighing only 68 grams, with a dual-eye resolution of 3840×1080. It offers a retina-level display effect, a 55-degree field of view, and a 70Hz refresh rate. The glasses feature a high-definition, high-brightness, and high-transparency optical display s...

OSIRE® E3731i intelligent RGB LED enables creation of dynamic color and motion effects across hundreds of LEDs The intelligent RGBi uses a new and license-free Open System Protocol for communication with any microcontroller Combination of new LED and protocol reduces implementation cost and complexity, to bring dynamic lighting within reach of a wide range of models and market segments Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (July 27, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, introduces new technology ...

According to research conducted by TrendForce, the much-anticipated Micro LED version of the Apple Watch is facing yet another delay and is now expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2026. The primary reason behind this delay is believed to be the need for reconfiguring the production supply chain. Previously, industry speculations suggested that Apple would take charge of the core production process, particularly the massive transfer of Micro LED technology. However, recent industry research by TrendForce indicate that LG Display (LGD) might now take ...

The taillights can warn other motorists of obstacles in the road ahead. Audi's upcoming Q6 e-tron electric SUV will arrive with a high-end lighting system, which introduces two world-firsts to be used on a production vehicle. The lighting system, particularly the setup involving the taillights, marks the arrival of Audi's second-generation digital OLED rear lights and promises to take road safety to a new level. The Proximity indication feature now includes a communication light in the Q6 e-tron. It can warn other motorists of an impending obstacle on the roadwa...

Sony has recently introduced the Bravia XR X95L in the Indian market, following its successful launch in the US back in May. The Bravia XR X95L is an 85-inch Mini LED TV premium television that comes with HDR10 support. Sony Bravia XR X95L TV specs The Sony Bravia XR X95L Mini LED 4K TV is a cutting-edge television offering a massive 85-inch screen with 4K resolution and a 100Hz refresh rate, providing smooth and lifelike visuals. The Direct Full Array Mini LED backlight technology ensures precise contrast and brightness levels, ...

Five of 10 soccer stadiums in Australia feature Daktronics equipment BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 12, 2023 – As the best women’s soccer teams in the world compete for supremacy, five of 10 stadiums used for the tournament in Australia use Daktronics displays and technology to enhance the fan and spectator experience. By far the largest display impacting these games is installed at Accor Stadium, the Great Southern Screen. This display measures a staggering 10 meters high by 120 meters wide, the widest main display at a sports stadium and the larges...

With reduced transit times, no tariffs, local support, and Lumileds EnabLED Qualified Supplier status, U.S. manufacturing just got easier for the luminaire industry San Jose, CA – July 25, 2023 – Lumileds, a world leader in LED innovation and manufacturing, is now producing its LUXEON Matrix products and custom integrated LED solutions for the lighting industry in the United States. This allows Lumileds to provide improved support for North American customers, reduce transportation costs, time, and environmental impacts, eliminate tariffs, an...

All-new headlights underscore the rejuvenated look of the Škoda Scala compact model and Škoda Kamiq city SUV Optional Matrix-LED technology – a first for the respective models Mladá Boleslav, 25 July 2023 – Ahead of the digital world premiere of the refreshed Škoda Scala and Škoda Kamiq, the Czech automaker is releasing a series of design sketches that showcase the updated front end and headlights. Four years on from their initial production launch, Škoda Auto is introducing upgrades for its compact m...

The live event space built in cooperation between Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco and Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) is utterly unique. It is an 8,611-square foot (800-square meter) round auditorium with a diameter of 105′ (32 meters) and a domed ceiling. The AV system can fill the walls and ceiling with images, color, sound, and light. To create an immersive environment, content from 66 sources, ranging from media servers and players to PTZ cameras and a live-production switcher, are available for display on a captivating c...