The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a solid-state lighting (SSL) R&D funding opportunity on October 14, 2014. Under this funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001171, “Solid-State Lighting Advanced Technology R&D – 2015”), a total of up to $10 million in funding is directed toward all three existing DOE SSL R&D program areas:

The phase-out of traditional incandescent bulbs in the U.S. and elsewhere, as well as a growing interest in energy efficiency, has given LED lighting a sales boost. However, that trend could be short-lived as key materials known as rare earth elements become more expensive. Scientists have now designed new materials for making household LED bulbs without using these ingredients. They report their development in ACS’Journal of the American Chemical Society.

As in Alice’s journey through the looking-glass to Wonderland, mirrors in the real world can sometimes behave in surprising and unexpected ways, including a new class of mirror that works like no other.

Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's first fully integrated high-brightness LED matrix manager IC for adaptive automotive headlight systems. The TPS92661-Q1 is a compact, scalable solution that enables automobile manufacturers to create innovative LED headlamps that vary beam patterns and intensity dynamically for optimum roadway illumination and enhanced driver safety. For more information, samples and evaluation modules, visit www.ti.com/tps92661-q1.

Today is the first day of the deodorant revolution, as ClickStick launches on Kickstarter. ClickStick (www.getclickstick.com) is the world's first smart electric deodorant applicator, equipped with push-button delivery, adjustable amounts, LED indicators and a free mobile app.

Orion Energy Systems (NYSE MKT: OESX) ("Orion" or the "Company"), a designer and manufacturer of energy management systems consisting primarily of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting platforms, today announced the Company’s entry into the exterior lighting market through the official launch of a suite of new exterior LED lighting products.

oort, inventor of the unique, patent-pending technology that lets users create smarter homes and businesses, has today launched its online store to offer the first system of smart devices based exclusively on Bluetooth Smart, that can be controlled with a single app.

Lunera® Lighting, a leader in lighting innovations accelerating the transformation to advanced LED technology, is pleased to announce Trinity School has installed Lunera’s Susan Lamp in a move towards sustainable, energy-saving LED lighting for its multipurpose gymnasium. The private elementary school, located on a 43-acre campus in Atlanta, Georgia, is an area leader in advancing student achievement.  

Restructures in the LED industry this year have shaken the market, whether it has been Philips decision to spin off its traditional lighting business, or the sudden bankruptcy of sapphire manufacturer GT Advanced Technology. But the worse is to come in 2015, when Chinese LED manufacturers technology matures, said a Nichia spokesperson.

After Shuji Nakamura was awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics last Tuesday, the lawsuit the Japanese scientist brought against former employer Nichia in 2001 over patent compensation received renewed media attention. The Japanese LED manufacturer insisted it compensated Nakamura fairly for his work at a press conference in Taipei on Thursday. 

Experts at Osram Opto Semiconductors will be taking the opportunity offered by the Vision Congress in Paris (October 14 and 15, 2014) to showcase an LED for car headlights which has a luminance three times that of existing versions. This means that a single LED can be used to provide a complete low beam. Several LED chips have always been needed in the past depending on the design and the type of LEDs used. The tremendous brightness is the result of a combination of UX:3 chip technology, ceramic conversion technology and high-current technology used in projection applications. In future it will be possible to design much smaller headlights – with every lighting function smaller than a box of matches.

With effect as of October 13, 2014 Osram has successfully completed the acquisition of Clay Paky, a leading provider of entertainment lighting for shows and events. All necessary approvals from the respective authorities have been granted regarding the acquisition. With this move, Osram will further expand its position in entertainment lighting. 

Ford Motor Company and NextEnergy, one of the nation’s leading accelerators of advanced energy technologies, have teamed up on a technology innovation challenge for industry suppliers to help advance state-of-the-art automotive lighting.

Molex Incorporated announces its new Lite-Trap™ SMT Wire-to-Board Connector System featuring an overall compact size that meets the needs of thin LED lighting-module applications. With a profile height of just 4.20mm, this push-button style connector provides one of the lowest profiles and wire insertion forces available on the market today compared to wire-removable type connectors.

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting Division is now accepting entries for the first annual Halo® Photo Contest. The competition hopes to bring awareness of light-emitting diode (LED) ENERGY STAR®certified lighting fixtures and the benefits and achievements of the ENERGY STAR program.

Mehas, residential building in Xindian, located near by Xiaobitan MRT Station, is a combination of residential and shopping building which covers an area of 28,000 square feet, a total of 16 buildings, including 13 residential buildings, 2 commercial buildings and 1 shopping mall. It adds the prosperity and convenience for the local residents and and meet the needs of local residents shopping and entertainment.

Even as the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics has enshrined light emitting diodes (LEDs) as the single most significant and disruptive energy-efficient lighting solution of today, scientists around the world continue unabated to search for the even-better-bulbs of tomorrow. Enter carbon electronics.

This is part two of Lumia's data sheet terminology explanations and definitions to clarify any misunderstandings that may arise from reading the data sheets.

When reading Data Sheets that we always provide together with our products, there can be some definitions or values that maybe are not easy to understand, or sometimes we don’t know exactly how to use this information. Therefore we have decided to write this article, to give a more in-depth view on what all-content means in our Data Sheets.

Universal Display Corporation, enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with itsUniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, announced today that the company has been named to the Barron's 400 Index, a measure of the most promising companies in America. The Index is based on companies that perform exceptionally in 24 fundamental areas of fundamental performance.

Francois Beaurain, a French photographer, sculptor, and illustrator has made light painting possible by adding LEDs to kites, according to a report by the Creator’s Project.

In support of energy reduction initiatives underway at the Naval Support Activity Annapolis and the US Naval Academy, Ephesus Lighting Inc., the industry leader in LED lighting for sports facilities, has been selected under two contracts to install energy efficient and high-quality LED lighting at seven outdoor sports complexes, three indoor sports arenas and five additional outdoor locations on Naval Support Activity Annapolis. The announcement was made by Amy Casper, CEO of Ephesus Lighting, and Lieutenant Commander Cristopher Neish, Energy Officer, Public Works Department Annapolis.

Styron, the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, will highlight its Performance Plastics and Styrenicsportfolios from October 14 – 18 at the Fakuma international trade fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Styron Performance Plastics focuses on the automotive, medical devices, lighting, electrical, and consumer electronics markets through the offering of customized plastics solutions. The company will exhibit at Booth # B5-5206.

Alpha, the world leader in the production of electronic soldering materials, will introduce its new line of ALPHA® LED compatible materials technologies at Strategies in Light Exposition & Conference, Oct. 21-23, at the M.O.C. Event Center in Munich, Germany. These product technologies provide the needed performance and value across the LED lighting system manufacturing process from: Die Attach & Package, Package on Board, Luminaire Module, Power Driver/Supply and Control Systems.

Lighting by Gregory is pleased to announce the #LBGDesignCompetition, an interior design contest for new and established interior designers.  As part of Lighting by Gregory’s expansion of their 8,500 sq. ft. showroom, the #LBGDesignCompetition will give entrants an opportunity to showcase their talents by crafting a design for the new multi-use area in the historic showrooms second floor. 

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was shared between three Japanese blue LED inventors Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura. The three inventors were recognized for their achievements in the highly energy efficient blue LED, which led to the emergence of white light.

Chinese LED manufacturers IPO applications remain a lengthy tedious procedure.

Duke University researchers have made fluorescent molecules emit photons of light 1,000 times faster than normal—setting a speed record and making an important step toward realizing superfast light emitting diodes (LEDs) and quantum cryptography.

A new wearable medical device can quickly alert a person if they are having cardiovascular trouble or if it’s simply time to put on some skin moisturizer, reports a Northwestern University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign study.

Since U.S.-based sapphire manufacturer GT Advanced Technology’s abrupt bankruptcy announcement last Monday, several law firms have asked investors to step forward.