Taiwan government has announced the island’s electricity rates for the manufacturing industry will be hiked by 35% starting from May 15, the rates for commercial sites will be raised by 30% and rates for households will increased by 11%. To counter the upcoming implementation of new electricity rates, Taiwan’s enterprises are increasing installations of LED lamps. As a result, the island’s LED industry will benefit a lot. The lighting manufacturers including Delta Electronics, Everlight, Edison Opto Corp., Lextar Electronics Corp. have landed cons...

New Bulb Joins the Company's Wide Selection of High Quality LED Products Lighting Science Group, the world's premier LED lighting manufacturer, announced today the production launch of a revolutionary high output 8-watt LED MR16 bulb that is a direct replacement for traditional MR16 50-watt halogen bulbs. Suited to a variety of applications that require directional lighting--such as track lighting, recessed ceiling lights, desk lamps, pendant fixtures and retail display lighting--the DEFINITY(TM) MR16 HO LED bulb will be the first of its ...

As Earth Day is around the corner, The Home Depot has prepared to sell Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb for celebration in New York City. The Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb uses just 10 watts of energy, has the same color quality as standard incandescent lights and lasts for over a whopping 25 years. It retails for $49.97, though it does promise savings of more than $6 in energy costs a year and leaves a much smaller carbon footprint than the traditional incandescent bulb. Additionally, it also gives off more of a natural-looking light and doesn’t co...

Chinese major LCD-TV maker TCL Corp., will partner with Harvatek Corp. a Taiwanese LED maker 15% held by silicon foundry United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC), to build an LED package venture, in the mainland’s southern coastal province of Guangdong. Under their cooperation, it’s estimated to cost around RMB200 million in investment spending, will be equally shared by the two companies in cash. The venture is scheduled to operate production for the second half of this year, with initial output set at two billion packages a year. According to in...

Veeco Instruments Inc. recently participated in an investment signing ceremony at the 2012 Korea Investment Forum in New York City to commemorate the Company’s substantial investment in a new R&D facility in Seoul, Korea to advance high brightness light emitting diode (LED) technology. The Investment Forum event, jointly sponsored by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Korea Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE), brought together government officials, investors, industry experts and business leaders from South Korea an...

From April 6th to 9th , Shenzhen YYC LED Lighting Co. Ltd attended Hongkong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) with its latest fin-type LED lighting products. As a leading fin-type LED brand, YYC’s LED series naturally became highly sought-after products for buyers across the world during the exhibition.     Figure 1  YYC-LED’s salespersons and clients are taking photos together According to the person in charge of the exhibition, YYC displayed a variety of LED product series including ceiling lights,...

The the joint venture relationship between Mitsubishi Electric and Osram will be constructively dissolved in the process of the merger. However, in consideration of the solid 23-year relationship, Mitsubishi Electric and Osram have agreed to maintain ties in the areas of sales and production, and continue to be strategic global partners in the lighting business.

The latest evolution in LED Technology has resulted in new High Brightness LEDs which allow a huge variety of new and innovative applications in Lighting. As any evolution, the high luminosity delivered by these LEDs of new generation is not without difficulties and  requires the employment of new technologies so to achieve a superior optical performance. Khatod boasts a great expertise in optical design based on extensive testing and experimentations; most of our  technologies are created by our team of engineers who develop our new technically unique product...

Khatod Optoelectronic announced the creation of PL50SIL, the most innovative Ultra Clear Silicone Optic for High Brightness LEDs COBs. Khatod Optoelectronic, pioneer of innovative applications in LED technology since 1985, was selected as official demonstrator for the entire process running from the project to the manufacturing of PL50SIL at MACSPE 2012, Italy,  exhibition dedicated to the new technologies applied to the production processes. In the Demo Unit named “From Project to Object”, inside the exhibition, Khatod carried o...

Industry's Highest Throughput System for Precision Optical Thin Film Applications At the SPIE Photonics Europe Trade Show in Brussels, Belgium, Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today introduced the SPECTOR-HT(TM) Ion Beam Deposition (IBD) System. Used to create thin film coatings for the optical market, the SPECTOR-HT provides up to 400% increase in throughput, 300% increase in target utilization and 50% improvement in material uniformity compared to previous SPECTOR generations. In addition, the new system offers e...

TSL4531 drives added capabilities for commercial lighting manufacturers austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, introduced at the Light+Building exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, today its TSL4531 ambient light sensor device family, which enables sophisticated daylight harvesting  for intelligent lighting systems and luminaires. The sensor family – developed by TAOS, the leading global supplier of intelligent light sensors acquired by austriamicrosystems in 2011 – offers a wide se...

Taiwan’s LED industry seems to recover as the government planning to hike electricity rates and capacity utilization rate at Taiwan’s LED companies approaching 100%. According to industry executives, chipmakers Epistar and Formosa Epitaxy Inc. have sold out their capacities for the second quarter while productions at packagers Evelight and Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd. are approaching full capacity. Harvatek Corp. has won contracts to supply LED backlights used in iPads while Opto Tech Corp. has secured subcontracts from Sharp. According to Uni...

Philips has showcased its latest range of lighting innovations at Light + Building 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. At Light + Building 2012, the company presents intelligent LED solutions and controls that offer efficient and flexible lighting for streets, buildings and shops. Additionally, Philips has developed the unique DimTone feature that allows light to be adjusted simultaneously in intensity and color, from bright to warm light, to create the ambience of choice by means of a dimmer. The Philips’ innovation highlights at the ongoing expo include: •Cit...

Nuventix, Inc. shows four new SynJet coolers for LED lights: the Wall Wash Cooler 77W, Outdoor Cooler 70W and 77W and Spotlight Cooler 57W at Light + Building 2012. And each of these devices build upon the inherent strengths of Nuventix SynJet technology. Wall Wash Cooler 77W The Nuventix Wall Wash Cooler 77W is the first ever SynJet with a rectangular form factor, designed specifically for wall wash luminaires, tracklights, and floodlights. The Wall Wash Cooler 77W provides up to 77 watts of cooling while enabling up to 6000 lumens of light in a c...

Standards-based suite of WiFi-enabled products for nLiGHT devices expands applications, further simplifies installation and reduces hardware costs.     Acuity Brands, Inc., (NYSE: AYI; “Company”), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of wireless capabilities to its award-winning nLiGHT® network lighting control technology. The nWiFi™ solution from Sensor Switch® uses existing WiFi network infrastructure to further simplify control installation ...

Latest ChromaLit product expands market with high lumen output and neutral off-state color   Intematix, a leading innovator of patented phosphors and phosphor components for high-quality LED lighting, today announced the release of ChromaLit XT, the latest product in the award-winning ChromaLit™ line of remote phosphor technology.   An exciting lighting design trend because it increases light quality and lowers systems costs, ChromaLit makes lighting better using a phosphor composite substrate separated from the blue LEDs.  Improving on the conven...

Alpha®, the world leader in the production of electronic soldering materials, recently presented a technical paper at the 2012 IMAPS International Conference on Device Packaging held Scottsdale, Arizona.  Rahul Raut, Global R&D Project Manager, presented the methodology to compare the relative performance of different solder materials with varying thermo-mechanical properties and additionally compare the impact of CTE mismatch, temperature swings on transient thermal properties, and relative reliability of the solder materials for chip-on-board LED appli...

According to Taiwan-based Delta Electronics CEO Yancey Hai, the company has under its talks with several Japanese customers for contract orders for LED bulbs as well as solar power generation and storage systems, as they’re plagued by an estimated 20-30% shortage of power supply following the mandatory suspension of commercial nuclear plants in Japan. Hai pointed out that inquiries for the said products from Japanese customers are expected to keep increasing in the short term. And the company is optimistic about business outlooks in the second quarter of this year. ...

According to chairman of Sinocon Industrial Standards Foundation of Taiwan, R.L. Chen, LED lighting, solar energy, and 3D glasses projector are set to be on the top of the agenda at an upcoming annual meeting designed to set industry standards for Taiwan and mainland China. The setting common standards would help strengthen the industries on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait when competing with South Korean manufacturers. Chen pointed out that Taiwanese and Chinese representatives attend the 2012 meeting, which is to be held sometime in the second half of this year ...

Denim House has equipped its Taiwan first energy efficient fashion store, opened in early 2012 in Hsinchu County, with Ecomaa’s product-Eco-AR111 series, to build up the low-carbon environment and also create a combination of green technology and pop elements! Ecomaa, who advocated eco-friendly concept, provided it’s long-life LED AR111 spotlight series to reduce the power consumption of the stores. The LED bulbs saving more than 60 percent of energy consumption and also more than 35 percent of electricity annually compared to traditional lighting methods.It...

Luminus Devices, Inc., has showcased its CBT-90 white LED which is available with guaranteed minimum CRI of 90 and typical CRI of 93 at Light + Building, April 15-20 at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. The product has a typical R9 value of 85, allowing it to beautifully render deeply saturated reds. "CBT-90 with high CRI takes our customers to the next performance level," said Chuck DeMilo, Global Director of Product Marketing for Luminus. "Physicians can now accurately render deep red colors of tissue and blood during endoscopic ...

Expanding Everlight's Lighting Series component portfolio, EVERLIGHT Electronics [TSE:2393], one of the world's leading companies in LED Lighting introduces a brand new high power, high brightness LED package, the "Shwo D" Series - our new powerful, bright and economic (superb $/lm) LED series in a compact ceramic package. The Shwo D series is a surface-mount high-power device featuring high brightness combined with a compact size (3.5x3.5x0.58mm) that is suitable for all kinds of lighting applications such as general illumination, flash, spot, signal, industr...

New GE LIGHTING Infusion™ LED modules represent a significant step in achieving interchangeability. GE Lighting has made a significant breakthrough in the move toward greater standardization of LED light engines with the announcement of its first *Zhaga-compliant products. GE Lighting's full range of Infusion™ LED modules will be shown at Light+Building, one of the world's largest trade fairs for lighting and intelligent buildings, carrying the Zhaga logo based on the modules being designed to the approved Zhaga 'Book 5' spe...

Lusio to display cutting-edge commercial and industrial LED lighting fixtures at Upper Midwest Electrical Expo, April 18th and 19th at the Minneapolis Convention Center Lusio Solid-State Lighting today announced plans to display the company’s innovative, high efficacy commercial and industrial LED fixtures at the Upper Midwest Electrical Expo, Booth 502. The event takes place April 18th and 19th at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota.   Lusio recently announced the general availability of its new line of high efficacy fixtures: the L...

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that LED-IT Fusion Technology Research Center (LIFTRC) of Korea recently selected the TurboDisc® K465i™ GaN Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) system for research and development of high brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs), including green LEDs and ultraviolet (UV) LEDs.

ACULED delivers the balanced combination of CCT, high CRI, high R9, and the light output needed for surgical, examination, and dental operatory lighting   Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized optoelectronics to OEMs seeking high-performance technology solutions, announced the introduction of its newest model in the ACULED® Family of Chip-On-Board LED packages, one expressly designed to meet the rigorous performance requirements of medical applications such as surgical operating room lights, e...

Ledzworld Technology, an innovative R&D and manufacturing company of high-end LED retro-fit lamps for professional users, launches its new LED retrofit MR16 , a low power-consumption 7W LED lamp  that produces an industry- leading  high output of 550 Lumen. The lamp has an efficacy of >78 Lumen/W at a colour temperature of 3000K. Just 2 days after Cree made its first official media announcement of a new lighting class LED designed for high-output small form factor directional lighting, Ledzworld launches the first lamp that integrates the latest...

New architectural LED projector offers additional flexibility for landscape architects and lighting designers Lumenpulse Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced the release of the Lumenbeam Small. Developed for exterior applications such as lighting landscapes, trees, pathways, monuments and architectural details, the Lumenbeam Small is a compact, low-wattage, high performance projector. Using only 14 watts, the Lumenbeam Small is a l...

GE Lighting LED solutions were recently installed in several locations at Marriott International's headquarters located in Bethesda, Md. The installations have enriched lighting quality, heightened employee security and improved energy efficiency. Following its corporate campus-wide lighting update, Marriott will use 860,000 fewer kilowatt hours (kWhs) of electricity and save more than $120,000 in combined energy and maintenance costs a year. Enhancing outdoor security while saving money Security and energy savings were top priorities when considering new lighting to ...

Cree Pushes Performance Limits to Deliver 25 Percent Brighter LEDs LED lighting leader Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), announces the MT-G2 LED – the first EasyWhite® LED array built on the SC³ Technology Platform. The new XLamp® MT-G2 LED delivers LED lighting manufacturers 25 percent brighter LEDs compared to the previous MT-G, enabling a wider spectrum of high lumen applications. MT-G2 LEDs are designed for high-output, directional lighting applications and are the ideal replacement for lighting applications that c...