2022-06-16

Toyota Connected ‘Cabin Awareness’ Concept Uses New Tech to Detect Occupants

Cabin Awareness concept uses millimeter-wave radar to detect people and pets throughout the vehicle cabin Patent-pending concept introduced in prototype Toyota Sienna minivan and May Mobility Sienna AutonoMaaS shuttle Cabin Awareness technology could help prevent heatstroke deaths by alerting drivers about occupants left behind   PLANO, Texas (May 31, 2022) – Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), an independent software and innovation center of excellence, today introduced its Cabin Awareness concept technology that ...
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2022-06-15

TCL CSOT Wins Two Prestigious iF Design Awards

SHENZHEN, China, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --TCL CSOT, a company committed to innovation in display technology, recently won two honors at the International Forum (iF) Design Awards 2022. The awards were given to the TCL Surface Television and the TCL Zhezhi Television, both equipped with the world's narrowest bezel of 0.3mm. TCL Surface Television The yearly awards are one of the most prestigious accolades rendered for product design in the world and have been held in Germany since 1953. The two products from TCL CSOT will now be...
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2022-06-15

ISELED Alliance welcomes three new members

Hongbright, Intron Technology und Polycontact join the industry alliance Munich, June 14, 2022 – The ISELED Alliance announces that three more members, Hongbright, Intron Technology and Polycontact, have joined the industry alliance. Thus, the open industry alliance currently counts 42 companies. These cover the entire value chain of automotive lighting and establish ISELED more and more as a standardized solution in the market. Founded in 2016, the ISELED Alliance is an open industry association with the goal of building a comprehensive ecosys...
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2022-06-15

Raythink Completes Series A+ Financing to Accelerate Mass Production of In-Vehicle AR Displays

SHENZHEN, China, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raythink, a world-leading ARHUD solution provider for the automotive and transportation industry, announced that it has raised around $15 million in a Series A+ funding round led by Chengwei Capital, with China Unicom's subsidiary, Unicom Innovation Venture Capital, as co-investor.   Raythink Completes Series A+ Financing to Accelerate Mass Production of In-Vehicle AR Displays   "Chengwei Capital and Raythink have partnered for a long time, and we are honored to work toget...
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2022-06-15

Newly developed technique to improve quantum dots color conversion performance

Quantum dots color conversion (QDCC) has become a foundational technology in the design of full-color light-emitting devices with dramatically improved color performance. However, conventional QDCC pixels fabricated by inkjet printing, that is commonly used, are still too thin to achieve efficient color conversion. A research team has developed perovskite quantum dots microarrays with strong potential for QDCC applications, including photonics integration, micro-LEDs, and near-field displays.   The team published their findings on May 31, 2022 in Nano Rese...
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2022-06-15

JBD unveils construction of Hefei plant to accelerate the production of MicroLED Displays

Shanghai, China June 6 - Jade Bird Display (Shanghai) Ltd (JBD), announced that part of the main building of the factory being constructed in the comprehensive bonded area of Hefei, China has been preliminarily completed and the whole project will enter the stage of full roof sealing. JBD has a fab in Shanghai and the new factory in Hefei is constructed to expand production capacity. It is reported that the JBD Hefei plant project covers 79 acres, funded with an initial investment of 650 million RMB and a construction cycle of 12 months. The commissioning of thi...
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2022-06-14

Apple to Unveil AR/MR Device in Early 2023: Shipping Will Begin in 2Q23, Says Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

On June 7, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Twitter that Apple plans to announce its AR/MR device in January 2023 and put off delivery to the second quarter. As the development of its AR/MR headset was interrupted by the lockdown in Shanghai, the iPhone maker did not reveal any AR/MR-related news at WWDC (the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference) 2022. Kuo indicated that Apple plans to launch an EVT (engineer verification test) for its AR/MR headset in 2Q22 before delivering the DTK (developer tool kit) in the next 2 to 4 weeks....
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2022-06-10

LG Creates Real-World Environments to Highlight New Technologies at InfoComm 2022

SEOUL, June 9, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its innovative commercial technologies including Transparent OLED Signage to a diverse lineup of LED signage products and autonomous robot assistants in Las Vegas (USA) at InfoComm 2022 from June 8. LG will spotlight a variety of commercial use-case scenarios in seven distinct zones that demonstrate how LG products support business needs in boardrooms, retail boutiques, drive-throughs, residential home offices, professional creative studios and more. Inside the booth, visitors will be treated ...
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2022-06-10

Samsung Electronics Showcases New Award-Winning Digital Display Solutions at InfoComm 2022

The Wall All-in-One, The Wall (IWB) and Flip Pro deliver Samsung’s unparalleled visual innovations and solutions for all kinds of business Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is bringing its latest interactive display technology, including state-of-the-art models of The Wall and Flip Pro, to InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas this week. Following the vision of “Connected Redefined,” Samsung and its partners – including The New York Mets – will share how together they are deploying Samsung technology to deliver new immersive experiences t...
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2022-06-10

Planar Demonstrates Collection of Cutting-Edge Corporate Display Solutions at InfoComm 2022

Global leader in fine pitch LED showcases visualization technologies designed for next-generation workplace experiences, including new displays for unified communications and an eye-catching XR stage for corporate communications LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the company will showcase a selection of industry-leading LED display solutions designed to deliver next-generation experiences in workplace settings at InfoComm 2022. From fine pitch LED solutions delivering unparalleled visua...
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2022-06-09

Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute Selects Veeco MOCVD System for Advanced R&D and Technology Collaboration for Power and RF Applications

Plainview, N.Y. — Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced that the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute, National Applied Research Laboratories (TSRI, Narlabs) has selected Veeco’s Propel® R&D Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) System for advanced development and collaboration related to gallium nitride (GaN)-based power and RF devices. The single wafer Propel platform is ideal for high volume manufacturing and 300mm capabilities, as well as R&D applications. This Propel R&D syst...
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2022-06-09

LITEON Technology Reports Consolidated May Sales of NT$14.6 billion, up 6 % M-o-M and 7% Y-o-Y, a record high of the same period in 3 years

LITEON Technology (2301-tw) today reported its May consolidated revenue of NT$14.6 billion, up 6 % M-o-M and 7% Y-o-Y, hitting a record high of the same period in 3 years, as a result of ongoing shipment recovery on supply chain from gradual lifting lockdown in East China area as well as LITEON's cross-regional diversified production sites with flexible and quick-responded capacity management. Thanks to continuous optimization of product mix and the stable demand from its core business, cumulative sales for January to May totaled NT$ 69.6 billion, up 7% Y-o-Y...
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2022-06-08

Blue Micro-LED + Red/Green QDs > 120% NTSC

LIGHT PUBLISHING CENTER, CHANGCHUN INSTITUTE OF OPTICS, FINE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS, CAS a) Schematic architecture of the top-emitting colour-converted full-colour micro-LED display prototype. (b) Vivid bus image; (d) red, (e) green, and (f) blue Peking University logos illuminated by this CCLs-integrated micro-LED display (The insets in d, e and f are the corresponding microscopic images of red, green, and blue pixels). (c) Color gamut of BT. 2020, NTSC standard, and our demonstrated module.In ...
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2022-06-08

Sony Electronics Designates Charter Members of Professional AV Alliance Partner Network

Leading Software and Hardware Providers Increase Power and Flexibility of Sony's Professional Display Solutions While Addressing the Needs of Vertical Markets Sony Electronics is building out its Professional AV Alliance Partner Network PARAMUS, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics has aligned with strategic partners across the AV industry to offer compatible software and hardware solutions that bring additional power, creative freedom and enhanced compatibility to its lineup of professional displays. This growing partner eco...
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2022-06-08

ROE Visual Launches Carbon MarkII LED Panel Delivering Ultra-Light Outdoor Display Solutions

Shenzhen, China (May 2022) – The launch of the Carbon MarkII series supplies a new lightweight LED solution for the outdoor rental market, offering a thin, yet solid structure. The LED platform provides a streamlined installation with integrated frames and universal LED modules and masks. Carbon MarkII is ideal for building large LED walls and ceilings for outdoor concerts or events. Ultra-Light Construction: Lightweight panels make life just a touch easier when setting up large LED displays outdoors. Weighing merely 17kg per square meter, Carbon M...
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2022-06-08

LG CLOi GuideBot, an Autonomous Tour Guide, Debuts at InfoComm 2022

New robot combines autonomous movement, AI, voice recognition and two 27-inch displays to provide wayfinding, escorting, user engagement, interactive information and more LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Business Solutions USA has introduced the company's first multi-purpose customer service robot, the LG CLOi GuideBot, which is designed to provide wayfinding, enhanced security, powerful advertising opportunities and valuable data on interaction times and usage. The robot's friendly digital face, responsive voice activation and two larg...
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2022-06-07

Magna Illuminates the Future of Styling With Breakthrough Lighting

  Integrated lighting technology for lightweight, recyclable thermoplastic liftgate that remains hidden until lit First-to-market design innovation gives “cool” factor for consumers Ready for production on mobility applications in 2023   Click here for the PDF version of the release AURORA, Ontario, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exterior lighting is increasingly becoming a central styling differentiator while helping to improve safety through greater visibility. Magna’s Breakthrough Lighting...
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2022-06-07

Diffractive Waveguide Pioneer Dispelix Announces R&D Partnership with Advanced MicroLED Manufacturer JBD for Multiple, Next-Generation AR Glasses Reference Designs

ESPOO, Finland and SHANGHAI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dispelix™ (Espoo) - a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of next-generation diffractive waveguides – today announced it has been in a long-term partnership with respected AR light engine supplier Jade Bird Displays (JBD) to develop a family of new reference designs for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses and headsets across multiple price points. Developed through an intensive collaboration, the new designs combine JBD's family of cutting-edge MicroLED projectors with the D...
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2022-06-06

tooz launches ESSNZ Berlin: the first prescription glasses with augmentation for all-day use

May 17, 2022   Aalen, Germany   With ESSNZ Berlin, tooz launches its first pair of prescription glasses with augmentation for all-day use. The ophthalmic wearable will be presented for the first time to the public at AWE USA 2022 starting from 1st of June in Santa Clara, USA.   tooz technologies, a joint venture of Zeiss and Deutsche Telekom, focuses on the development of optics for smart glasses with individual prescription. By launching its first pair of smart glasses for developers in 2020, tooz has already prove...
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2022-06-02

Global LED Package Market Value Reached US$17.65 billion in 2021 with Nichia Ranking First, Says TrendForce

According to TrendForce's latest LED report, as a slowing pandemic drove the recovery of various global economic activities, global LED market value beat market expectations in 2021, reaching US$17.65 billion, or 15.4% YoY. From the revenue ranking of LED manufacturers, most constituents benefited from the rebound in market demand and showed significant revenue growth with the top three manufacturers accounting for 29.5% of the market. Nichia's backlight LED business revenue declined due to increasing OLED penetration. However, driven by the rapid growth o...
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2022-06-02

Eco-Center Supplied With Seoul Semiconductor's SunLike Lighting Wins iF Design Award’s Main Award

iF 2022 Design Award Winner biOrb EARTH Vivarium (Graphic: Business Wire)   ANSAN, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ 046890), a global optical semiconductor company, announced that an eco-center supplied with SunLike Lighting, a natural light lighting technology, won the main prize in the product category of the International Forum (iF) Design Award 2022. “We are very pleased that OASE Vivarium, which is supplied with SunLike lighting, won the award for its technology and differ...
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2022-06-02

Cree LED Introduces Cutting-edge XLamp® Element G LEDs with the Industry’s Broadest Range of Colors

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), announced today the launch of XLamp® Element G LEDs, delivering a new product class with unmatched light output and efficiency for LEDs of this size. The XLamp Element G LEDs are the latest in Cree LED’s broad portfolio of lighting solutions enabling maximum light output and optical performance with new levels of precision and control.   XLamp Element G LEDs from Cree LED provide next-level performance in color mixing appli...
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2022-06-02

Samsung likely to close LCD panel manufacturing soon

The decision to close the LCD business, by Samsung Display, will be completed by June of 2022 The decision to close the LCD business, by Samsung Display, will be completed by June of 2022 as the company faces tough competition from its Chinese and Taiwanese counterparts, reports GizmoChina. / Representative image | Photo credit: IANS South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly planning to close down its last liquid-crystal displays (LCD) production lines. The decision to close the LCD business, by Samsung Display, will be completed by June of 2...
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2022-06-02

TrendForce 2022 Mini LED New Backlight Display Trend Analysis: Current Development of Brands and Strategy Analysis

According to TrendForce’s latest market research report the “TrendForce 2022 Mini LED New Backlight Display Trend Analysis”, the trend of Mini LED backlights led by leading players including Samsung and Apple in 2021 has encouraged other brands to introduce the up-to-date components into their new displays in 2022. For example, TV manufacturers such as Sony, Sharp, and Hisense have decided to use Mini LED backlights this year, while MSI, Lenovo, and GIGABYTE have applied the components to MNT and NB markets. As new comers have...
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2022-06-01

Panasonic's Large-screen WS HUD Incorporated in the Nissan Ariya

The large-screen WS HUD (Wind Shield Head-Up Display) developed by Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, CEO: Masashi Nagayasu, Head office: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) is installed in a new model crossover EV, the Ariya from Nissan Motor Corporation (hereinafter Nissan). This is the 6th car model from Nissan to use the WS HUD of Panasonic, following the Skyline, Rogue, Qashqai, Pathfinder, and QX60.     The WS HUD is a system which presents a variety of information such as vehicle sp...
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2022-06-01

Luminar Partners with ECARX to Drive Next-gen Safety and Autonomy to China and Beyond

ECARX, a Global Mobility Tech Company, to Work with Luminar on Hardware and Software Systems for Series Production Luminar's Iris sensor (Photo: Business Wire) ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, announced today it’s teaming up with ECARX, a global mobility tech company, to collaborate on automotive grade technologies with the intent to enable advanced safety and automated driving capabilities in the production of consumer vehicles and commercial tru...
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2022-05-31

Pioneer Press Installs 8-color RMGT 9 Series LED-UV Perfecting Press

PLACENTIA, CA – May 25, 2022 | Pioneer Press, a leading commercial printer in the greater Denver, CO market will be installing an eight-color RMGT 9 Series perfecting press with LED-UV curing, this summer. Based in Greeley, CO, Pioneer Press has been in business for over 45 years, with the current ownership in place since 1999. The installation of the eight-color RMGT perfecting press will upgrade their capabilities, producing an increase in production efficiency of 300%. This will be the first LED-UV press of this size in the state of Co...
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2022-05-31

Display Industry Association creating micro LED ecosystem... Selected as ‘FoundationConstruction Project' by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The ecosystem for micro light emitting diode (LED) ecosystem will be established, which is considered as a next-generation display. The Korea Display Industry Association announced that it was selected for the 'Industry Innovation Foundation Construction Project' to foster the microLED industry supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. This project is to build Korean microLED industry ecosystem. A total budget of 18.3 billion KRW will be provided for five years from this year until the end of 2026. There are 4 organizations particip...
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2022-05-30

Swedish Academician Lars Samuelson visits Ledman for academic exchange on Micro LED technology

On May 26, Lars Samuelson, professor of Lund University, LU and academician of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Academician of the Swedish Academy of Engineering, accompanied by four others, visited Ledman Headquarters building. Martin Lee, Chairman and President of Ledman, Tu Menglong, Senior Director of Technology R&D Center and other leaders, on behalf of Ledman, extended a warm welcome to them, showing them around the exhibition hall of Ledman and holding cordial exchanges.   Visit to the exhibition hall   Lars Samue...
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2022-05-30

ams OSRAM releases high-performance 3D sensing proof-of-concept which supports advanced driver monitoring features

ICARUS proof-of-concept provides a working demonstration of a 3D sensing system for driver monitoring which will support emerging features such as augmented reality head-up display, face authentication and driver drowsiness detection ICARUS is a simple and low-cost upgrade from existing near infrared-based driver monitoring hardware, requiring only the addition of an ams OSRAM dot pattern projector to enable depth sensing Yokohama, Japan (25 May, 2022) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today revealed the I...
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Figure 1. Overall concept of face-fit surface-lighting micro-LEDs (FSLED) mask. a. Optical image of the FSLED mask showing uniform surface-lighting. schematic illustration of the FSLED mask. The 2D to 3D transformation procedure b. Difference ... READ MORE

The next generation of high-performance LEDs is now available: the OSCONIQ® C 3030 from ams OSRAM. Engineered for demanding outdoor and stadium lighting applications, this cutting-edge LED series combines exceptional intensity with thermal... READ MORE