Known as the largest lighting exhibition in Asia, Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) 2014 did not fail to disappoint, boosting a whopping 2,911 exhibitors from 25 different countries and regions presenting innovations in decorative lighting, technical lighting, lighting accessories, components, and LED technology. 

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently evaluated a newly constructed building at Siena College—Rosetti Hall, a 25,000 square foot, 3-story, contemporary brick building that includes classrooms, meeting rooms, and offices. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded funding to change the lighting specification from the originally specified conventional fluorescent lighting to all light emitting diodes (LEDs), designed by Engineered Solutions of Clifton Park, N.Y., and to have the project evaluated as a DELTA demonstration project by LRC. The 20-page full color, illustrated report, “LED Lighting in a Campus Building” detailing the project evaluation and findings, is available for free download from the LRC website.

Nippon Electric Glass Co. (NEG), reached an agreement with the Saint-Gobain Group on launching a joint venture to develop, manufacture and sell glass substrate to IEL (Internal Extraction Layer) for organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting. 

In a randomized poll, over 200 business owners and managers were asked: "Do you believe there is sufficient standardization in the LED bulb industry (Energy Star, etc)?" In reply to the Leapfrog Lightingpoll, 31.5% of business owners and managers were unsure if there is "sufficient standardization in the LED bulb industry", and another 20.3% believe there were insufficient standards.

The Board of Directors of Lighting Science® has approved the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board. It will advise the Company’s management, R&D personnel, and Board of Directors on the impact of LED technology on biology, health and well-being, as well as evaluate novel commercial applications of advancements in lighting technologies for use around the globe. The Scientific Advisory Board is chaired by the company’s Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Fred Maxik, and its members include Dr. Smith Johnston, Dr. Alan Greene, Duncan Jackson, Commander David Bacon and Dr. Raymond Wheeler, renowned experts in their respective fields.

The following post was written by Maureen Quinlan from Philips Color Kinetics. The arches, the domes, the organs, the altars, and the stained glass windows of a church of any faith seem to glow with a little help from the heavens. These days that effect is not only from natural light, it is enhanced by LED lighting solutions. With white and colored LED lighting solutions, Philips Color Kinetics has helped many churches create an entirely new atmosphere within the walls of worship. Recent trends have suggested that it is many churches’ goal to emerge from the shad...

IKEA has married LED lights with stools to create illuminant furniture, which might help those living in crowded flats save space. 

Strengthening its award-winning Albeo™ LED high bay lighting portfolio, GE introduces the Albeo™ ABV1 Series LED luminaire, which leads the industry with more than 135 lumens per watt.

Three college sports and entertainment venues at Ohio University, Union College and the University of British Columbia have seen the future of lighting by joining the growing legion of North American higher education institutions to make the switch to illuminate their arenas with an innovative new LED lighting system from Ephesus Lighting. 

The rising trend of smaller high power individual components is becoming increasingly obvious. In theory, demands for smaller components to achieve higher optical density, high power, and good heat dissipation are conflicting. Package technology advancements try to juggle these factors in reality. Honglitronic General Manager Lei Lining believes LED flip chips are the solution to the contradicting properties.

Everlight Chairman Robert Yeh resigned from the role as Epistar Vice Chairman which is immediately to take effect, according to an Epistar announcement made on June 13, 2014.

Taiwan’s LED Lighting Industry Alliance (TLLIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international standards with Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer TCL at The 23rd International Optoelectronics Exposition in Taipei, Taiwan, according to a CNA report. 

The Warrington Borough Council and Liverpool City in UK have announced plans of upgrading current streetlights to LEDs respectively, according to various UK media reports.

GE’s new blog post from Bruce Oreck, U.S. Ambassador to Finland about his thoughts on the renovation of the Innovation Center. Does ‘green' building translate into long-term economic and environmental benefits?

In the new generation of the CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz is using the new technology of MULTIBEAM LED headlamps for the first time. High-resolution precision LED modules, each with 24 individually controlled high-performance LEDs, automatically illuminate the road with a hitherto unsurpassed, precision-controlled distribution of exceptionally bright light – without dazzling other road users. A camera positioned behind the windscreen delivers the information with which four control units the ideal light pattern 100 times per second. The anticipatory camera-based active light function on bends and the new navigation-based light function for roundabouts are also unique. 

The annual Photonics Festival in Taiwan (PFT) and its affiliated Opto, Display, LED Lighting, Solar, Optics and Plant Factory Taiwan exhibition present the platform for the Taiwan photonics industry and the photonics companies in the Asia Pacific region.

Today, at the American Public Power Association’s National Conference & Public Power Expo, Silver Spring Networks, Inc. extended its Speed-to-Value smart infrastructure program to municipal utilities. Silver Spring also announced that it is delivering its award-winning smart street light solution to help smaller municipalities leverage advanced smart city technology to lower operations and management costs, reduce energy usage, and improve the reliability of their public lighting infrastructure.

Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. announced today that it will offer its Seesmart™ brand LED household and PAR lamps through the Staples.com and Quill.com online retail stores.

The MKS product line was developed as a high-end architectural and residential recessed LED downlight collection. It includes models for new construction sites. Architects can include these in to their specifications for recessed led lighting in new homes and buildings. Remodel designs are included in the line as well and can be installed when renovating a space.

Prestigious American Chip-on-Board (COB) manufacturer Bridgelux mistly displayed COB product series under the spotlight at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) 2014, that ran from June 9-12 in Guangzhou, China.

The Russian lighting market has seen explosive growth in LEDs over the past year; spurred by government initiatives to increase energy efficiency in lighting products and decrease energy intensity of GDP by 40 percent by 2020. Sergey Borovkov, Managing Partner at Lighting Business Consulting LLC in Russia, spoke to LEDinside at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2014 about the current market conditions and future outlook of the Russian lighting market. 

Taiwanese sapphire manufacturers Rigidtech Microelectronics (Rigidtech) and Aceplux Optotech have seen revenue more than double during May and June 2014, according to a CNYes.com report. The two companies benefited from soaring LED lighting demands that have led to rising Patterned Sapphire Substrate (PSS) revenue.

To achieve carbon emission reduction goals, China will be turning its focus to strengthening energy efficient and low carbon industries financial support and tax incentives, according to a recent report by Xinhua.com.

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the competitive selection of nine projects for solid-state lighting (SSL), in response to the SSL R&D funding opportunity announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0000973. The one- to two-year projects will focus on the areas of Core Technology Research, which involves the application of fundamental scientific concepts to SSL technology; and Product Development, which involves using the knowledge gained from basic or applied research to develop or improve commercially viable SSL materials, devices, or systems. 

The TERA fitness mat is the next design concept to a family of interactive objects consisting of VELA (cycle trainer) and NOVA (climbing wall). The three items combine fitness and fashionable living in a harmonious blend. Made of eco-friendly shear wool by premium manufacturer Kvadrat, TERA is an elegant carpet that blends into any contemporary interior. The carpet‘s intelligent surface recognizes movement patterns and transforms seamlessly into an exercise mat, activating a specially developed TERA app. 

A new 90m long pedestrian tunnel with LED integrated art-wall will open at King’s Cross at the end of June. The tunnel has been designed by Allies & Morrison and will link St Pancras International and King’s Cross St Pancras Underground stations to King’s Cross’ public spaces, restaurants, offices and homes, via One Pancras Square. 

MaxLite introduces Small LED Flood Lights with the patent-pending MaxFOCUS™ light collimator and thermal pressure plate designed to narrow light distribution and reduce operational temperatures for greater energy cost savings

Programming LED Drivers is nothing new. But it hasn’t been simple or fast. It requires expensive programmable drivers, and requires wiring and powering up each individual driver. Or it requires that cumbersome mechanical resistors be attached to the driver for just setting drive current. This just doesn’t work for high volume, reliable manufacturing in the lighting business.

At the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) 2014 this week, smart lighting solutions takes the show grounds again. Other interesting trends in outdoor, retail and commercial lighting can also be seen at the show as manufacturers aim to add value to lighting products. Many reports are coming out of China this week regarding to industry subsidies as the country plans to channel more financial resources into the area to meet carbon emission reduction targets. Apple’s sapphire applications also catch headlines this week, as GTAT appears to scale up sapphire production, and iWatch’s adoption of sapphire watch covers goes official. For more info please see below:

The advent of solid state lighting has launched the lighting industry into the developmental fast lane. As solid state lighting technology evolves and advances, many manufacturers are looking towards intellectualizing lighting systems to meet increasing market demands and secure a sustainable revenue model.