2012-06-21

Seesmart Introduces New Exterior LED Products

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2012-06-21

ilumisys Grants LED Fluorescent Tube Replacements License to LED Global Supply

ilumisys, Inc., has granted a license to LED Global Supply, a global distributor of LED lighting solutions based in Westlake Village, Calif, for LED fluorescent tube replacements. The ilumisys licensing program allows LED Global Supply to provide LED lighting products to the market at a competitive price. The licensing agreement provides for royalty payments in exchange for rights to manufacture and sell products covered by the patent portfolio of ilumisys' parent company, Altair Engineering. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), solid...
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2012-06-20

Japanese Group to Create World’s Largest LED Plant in Philippines

A Japanese group has scheduled to set up a $200-million LED light factory in the Philippines by the end of 2012, expecting to create one of the world’s largest LED light factories, according to Japan Environment Technology Development Co., Ltd. (Jented). Jented pointed out that the plant’s planned output is around one million units a year of LED lights. And according to Jented country representative Rod Cabrera, Jented will partner with Tagaytay Mountain Peak Corp. (TMPC), a local development company to complete the project. TMPC chairma...
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2012-06-20

Tim Wang appointed General Manager of AIXTRON China Ltd.

AIXTRON SE today announced that Mr. Tim Wang , has been appointed General Manager of its subsidiary AIXTRON China Ltd. Mr. Wang has been working in the semiconductor industry in the US and China for many years and most recently held the position of Regional President of Novellus Systems in China.   Dr. Bernd Schulte, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AIXTRON SE, comments: “The Chinese MOCVD market has become increasingly important over recent years and China is expected to play a major role in fu...
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2012-06-20

GE Roadway Lighting Puts Energy Savings in the Fast Lane

Whether it's a rural road or a major metropolitan highway, GE Lighting now offers cities of every size a fitting solution for illuminating streets. New GE Evolve™ LED Scalable Cobrahead   fixtures are the next evolution of GE Lighting's LED roadway lighting technology, reducing energy use up to 50 percent compared to standard high-intensity discharge (HID) systems. Four sizes are immediately available to meet virtually any municipal code.    "Some cities spend up to 60 percent of electricity consumption on street lighting,"...
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2012-06-20

TÜV SÜD Joins DOE’s LED Lighting Facts Approved Labs

TÜV SÜD has joined LED Lighting Facts which is a voluntary pledge program sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE), to assure that LED lighting products are represented accurately in the market. And LED Lighting Facts only accepts test reports from Testing Laboratory Partners on the Approved Testing Laboratories list, starting June 1, 2012. TÜV SÜD America, baked by the global TÜV SÜD organization, has been approved to supply manufacturers with the data they need to submit for the LED Lighting Facts...
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2012-06-20

Lextar Expects to Get Apple’s Certification on iOS-based Control of LED Lighting

According to Lextar Chairman David Su, Apple is to certify its Bluetooth LED lighting products for use with iOS devices in one to two months. And Lextar is expected to become the first provider of iOS-based control of LED lighting for Apple’s certification. Certification from Apple is necessary because iOS devices require special authentication for Bluetooth Serial Port Profile devices. Certification will allow Lextar's products to include "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" logos.   Therefore, currently, Lextar is...
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2012-06-20

Osram Combines Three Design Elements into LED Lighting in Room

The new Silento, Calyx and Tresol LED luminaires embed energy-efficient LED technology in luminaires suited to flexible use. They provide ideal lighting solutions for any room. In the stairwell, living room or kitchen, the new luminaires from Osram combine design and functionality with modern light sources, creating light for a variety of needs. “We have developed an innovative lighting system with our new LED luminaires: the Silento, Calyx and Tresol product lines are made for flexible use in living and work spaces. In each one, we have packed the tremendous ad...
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2012-06-20

Daewon Innost Makes Breakthroughs on Silicon COB LED Substrate

Daewon Innost has made a breakthrough on its Glaxum LED Array family of chip on board (COB) modules, which it claims to achieve the LED industry’s best thermal dissipation performance. The proprietary Nano-Pore Silicon Substrate (NPSS) technology developed by Daewon Innost led to thermal impedance of 0.41°C/W. Daewon Innost’s NPSS is created by applying semiconductor lithography to silicon wafers, allowing for 50µm-pitch interconnection between gallium nitride (GaN) LED chips; conventional metal-core printed circuit boards (MC...
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2012-06-20

Sharp Launches 90-inch World Biggest LED TV

Sharp has released a 90-inch new Aquos LED TV, which stands 4 feet tall and is 6 feet, 8 inches across, marking the biggest LED high-def television on the market. Sharp brags the set is less than 5 inches thick and weighs 114 pounds. The new TV could be sold at the price of $10,999.99. Consumer Reports didn't render a verdict after just a quick look, but noted that Sharp "has definitely taken the lead in larger TV screen sizes." It cited the 60-, 70- and 80-inch sets from the past, saying they had typically done well in TV ratings, although some of t...
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2012-06-20

INSTEON Creates World's First Networked Remote Control Dimmable LED Bulb

INSTEON® has created the INSTEON LED Bulb 8 Watt (60W), marking the world's first-to-market networked remote control dimmable LED light bulb. The INSTEON LED Bulb retails for $29.99, and features simple setup, intuitive control and easy linking to any INSTEON controller, such as a handheld remote. When paired with the free INSTEON app, the SmartLinc Hub turns an iOS/Android smartphone or tablet into a fully functioning remote control of the bulb or an entire INSTEON network. The bulb is fully dimmable and can be added...
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2012-06-20

SPARK Attended Guangzhou International Lighting Fair with New LED Tunnel Light

The world’s biggest lighting exhibition & LED ASIA exhibition was held on 9th—12th June, Spark attend the fair with its wide range products and win a big success. With 13 years experience in LED lighting industry, as one of the biggest LED lighting manufacturer in China, Spark presented its best selling products, LED street light, LED tunnel light, LED traffic light, LED high bay, LED tube light and other new products in its 156 square meters booth, attracting lots of customers to consult.   At the corner of the 156 square mete...
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2012-06-20

New Philips Light Bulbs Make LED Lighting More Affordable

Philips announces the release of two new additions to its Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting range, myVision and myAmbiance bulbs. These are designed to give consumers that want to make the switch to next generation LED lighting even more choice and at a lower price point.   The new myVision LED bulbs consume 6W or 9.5W of power and emit light output similar to standard 40W or 60W incandescent bulbs, respectively. The myAmbiance LED Bulb is dimmable with compatible dimmers and uses only 12W of power to generate more light than a standard 60W bulb. Desig...
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2012-06-20

GlacialLight GL-PIR10C – Motion sensing automatic light switch

- Save power and turn ordinary lights into effective security devices - GlacialLight, a division of experienced global technology leader, GlacialTech Inc., has added the GL-PIR10C, a versatile infrared motion sensing switch, to its popular range of lighting products. This passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor can be connected to a wide range of light sources to enhance ease-of-use, cut power consumption, and improve security. User adjustable settings include light and motion sensitivity. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use in almost all lighting conditions, with a...
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2012-06-19

The Latest LED Products of Edison Opto attracted customers' attention at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012

The world's biggest lighting exhibition—17th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012 was held in the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China from 9 to 12 June, 2012. This year, the organizer established an Asian LED exhibition area and attracted more than 1800 exhibitors to showcase their products. The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition offered a world class industry platform where visitors and exhibitors can gain a comprehensive overview of LED development in both the Asian and global lighting. Edison Opto, a Taiwane...
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2012-06-19

Taiwan Yuan Chan Mao Launches LMK LED Lights

Taiwan Company Yuan Chan Mao Co., Ltd., which spins off the LED lighting sector from aluminum-product processing, has launched several unique LED lighting products under its own brand name LMK. The new product features impact resistance, static proof, lightening proof, no thermal module, and low turn-on temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius. According to the company’s general manager, C.M. Kao, LMK-branded lights have passed verifications by UL of America, and registered annual light degeneration rate of barely 3%. The lamps are dimmable, 80% more e...
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2012-06-19

Dialight Adds 45W DuroSite® LED Low Bay Fixture to Industrial Lighting Family

High-Efficiency Unit Designed for Direct Replacement of 70W to 100W HID Sources to Deliver Better Light Output at Half the Energy Usage, Ideal for Cold Storage & Parking Garage Applications Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, today announced the debut of its new 45W DuroSite®  LED Low Bay fixture that offers exceptional energy efficiency, superior durability and precision optics. Specifically designed for optimum light output at mounting heights under 15 feet and maximum durability in the...
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2012-06-19

SL Green Make LED Makeover on 16,000 NYC Lighting Units

SL Green Realty Corp. is under the process of replacing more than 16,000 antiquated lighting units with LED lighting in 21 of its New York City properties. According to the company, lighting comprises 30 percent of a building's typical energy use. LED lighting reduces energy use by more than 55 percent. As a result, it expects LEDs will save the company more than $630,000 in annual energy use. Date back to March 2012, SL Green installed 7,500 LED units within sixteen suburban division (Reckson) buildings, totaling more than 2.5 million square feet in its...
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2012-06-19

LED Lights Bright up University of Michigan-Flint

The University of Michigan-Flint has completed the installation of new LED lights. According to the company, 22 new lights have been installed at Parking Lot A (which is near the Recreation Center) and other adjacent areas. Thanks to the new lights, the university saves tens of thousands of dollars on their annual energy bill. Also, the efficient new lights are expected to cut down on maintenance costs. Additionally, the lights can cut back on light pollution because the light is directed downward. According to the university, the areas in front of the library and outs...
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2012-06-18

Taiwan’s ITRI Develops A19 “Light & Light” LED Bulbs

Recently, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), backed by Taiwan industrial technology development organization, has developed a new A19 LED bulb with unorthodox design. The new bulb is named as “Light & Light” bulbs for being lighter and brighter, with it also capable of mood enhancement when equipped with RGB (red-green-blue) packages. Adopting typical LED backlight packages instead of high-power packages, the new bulb has low-power, small LEDs inside, with packages each containing 150 to 170 8-by-12 mil chips rated at 40...
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2012-06-18

Large Manufacturers to Benefit Most from Chinese Subsidy Program for LED Lighting

Chinese central government is to release a subsidy program worth 2.2 billion yuan ($346 million) in early July to promote the use of energy-saving lamps and LED lighting, which experts said will speed up the industry's consolidation.  The subsidy for the lighting industry is part of a national subsidy plan involving 26.5 billion yuan in total for consumption of household electrical appliances, aimed at expanding domestic demand and boosting energy conservation. The plan was disclosed by the State Council on May 16. Wang Hong, director of the Engineering Research ...
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2012-06-18

LED Street Lighting Saves 85% Energy

An independent two-and-a-half-year global pilot of LED lamps in 15 trials across 12 cities including New York, London and Kolkata, has found that LED street lighting can generate energy savings as high as 85%. The programme also indicates that citizens of pilot cities prefer LED lighting, citing social and environmental benefits. The findings of LightSavers are presented for the first time in a new report entitled, Lighting the Clean Revolution: The Rise of LED Street Lighting and What it Means for Cities. The report explores the global market status and...
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2012-06-18

Sony Showcases 500ppi OLED Panel at SID 2012

Sony has showcased a resolution of 500ppi for OLED panels in a symposium at SID 2012, as high as those of the latest LCD panels. The company applied OLED materials with a pixel pitch of 51μm (dot pitch: 17μm), which is equivalent to 500ppi, by using an offset printing method (thesis number: 68.4L). Sony used the offset printing method to make a 270ppi (VGA) 3-inch OLED panel that it announced at SID 2011. It realizes full color display by applying red (R) and green (G) layers with the offset printing method and combining them with a blue (B) common...
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2012-06-18

Puget Sound Energy Sells Affordable LED Light Bulbs

Puget Sound Energy has introduced cutting edge LED light bulbs and fixtures for the utility’s residential electric customers at participating retail stores. “For the last few years, the high price of LED bulbs has prevented many consumers from investing in the efficient and long lasting bulbs,” said Cal Shirley, vice president of Customer Solutions at PSE. “LED bulbs are a great technology; they save energy and last an incredibly long time. Now that the price of LED bulbs has dropped and with available discounts, the era of the LED bulb h...
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2012-06-18

ParLux Develops 330°Energy Star Qualified LED Bulb

ParLux Optoelectronics Corp. has developed an Energy Star Qualified Omnidirectional LED Bulb with 330 light beaming angle. The bulb is designed to replace incandescent bulb with not only the wide beaming angle but also excellent color rendering performance as well. According to the company, the bulb is outfitted with a patented thermal-conductivity mechanism, which can quickly transmit thermal inside the lamp to the surface of the lamp’s ceramic base. From the surface the heat is taken away by ambient air. Excellent thermal conductivity design ensures longevity of th...
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2012-06-15

LayTec's Latest Product Pyro 400 Received Aurora Award 2012

On June 11th, 2012, LayTec received the “Aurora Award 2012” in the category “The Best LED Test Equipment” for its latest product, Pyro 400. LEDinside, a Business Division of TrendForce Corp., granted the Aurora award to honor outstanding products for the LED industry. Tom Thieme, LayTec´s general sales manager, received the prize at the Aurora award ceremony that took place in conjunction with the recent LEDforum Guangzhou, China. Thomas Zettler, LayTec´s CEO & president, stated: “We are very proud...
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2012-06-15

GlacialLight Exhibiting at LED Lighting Taiwan 2012

-Showcasing Energy Efficient Lamps for Commercial Use- GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display (Booth #L326) at LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition, to be held at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall from June 19 to 21, 2012. Event: LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition Venue: TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall Exhibition Da...
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2012-06-15

China Electric Benefits from Increasing Shipments from China and SE Asia

Taiwan-based China Electric Mfg. Corporation has seen banner revenue growth, mainly driven by exploring overseas markets for LED and traditional lighting in central, southern China and Southeast Asia in 2012. A China Electric executive has confirmed that the company has started delivering LED bulbs in small quantities along with traditional lights to Southeast Asia since June, with shipment to increase monthly. In addition, the executive says that the company’s LED bulbs come with chipsets licensed by U.S.’s CREE and Japan’s Nichia, so ...
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2012-06-15

Access Fixtures Introduces Next Generation LED Tennis Lighting

Access Fixtures has developed new LED tennis lighting packages, which achieves optimal playing conditions for tennis while maintaining consideration for sustainability. The low energy requirements and high light levels are not only great for tennis, but they are also great for the environment. Each LED fixture produces 12,825 lumens using only 171 watts; that's an incredible 75 lumens per watt. Access Fixtures tennis court systems featuring Toshiba LED technology are rated for 50,000 hours. Access Fixtures sports lighting packages include everything required to li...
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2012-06-15

Philips LED Lighting System Light up Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

A new advanced LED lighting system from Philips Color Kinetics (PCK) has lit up The Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge. Inspired by the 2010 United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) where he learned about the benefits and applications of LED lighting, forward-thinking Corpus Christi Mayor Joe Adame has worked with Philips, to turn the 60-year-old bridge into a signature attraction for the city. With its steel truss spanning 620 feet and sitting 138 feet above the ship channel, the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge is now a prominent display in the city's...
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Violumas, provider of high-power UV LED solutions and inventor of 3-PAD LED technology, is proud to launch the release of new 275nm and 265nm LEDs in mid-power, high-power, and high-density packages. The radiant flux of the new 275nm and 265nm... READ MORE

DURHAM, NC – November 12, 2024 –– Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), today announced the launch of its new CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam™ Technology, a groundbreaking advancement for the LED signage market... READ MORE