2022-07-26

Applied UV Installs Airocide at a Leading U.S. Cosmetology School

Cites Endorsement by Former American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Board Member Tam Nguyen New Market Opportunity with Approximately 950,000 Beauty Salons in the U.S. (Photo: Business Wire) MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AUVI) (“Applied UV” or the “Company”), a pathogen elimination technology company that applies the power of narrow-range ultraviolet light (“UVC”) for surface areas and catalytic bioconversion technology for ...
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2022-07-26

UVDI Awarded Agreement for UV-C Indoor Air Quality Technology with Premier, Inc.

UVDI's UV-C Indoor Air Quality products are installed in over 10,000 commercial facilities worldwide. (Photo: Business Wire)   VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a leading manufacturer of advanced Ultraviolet technology for Indoor Air Quality and Hospital Room Disinfection, announced today that it has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. in the category of Indoor Air Quality products. Effective July 1, 2022, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discr...
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2022-07-25

Saphlux Releases Red Micro-LED Solution for AR Displays, Achieving 67% Color Conversion Efficiency at the Pixel Size of 2 µm

July 21st, 2022-Saphlux Inc, a start-up company from Yale University, announced the release of NPQD® red Micro-LED light engine for AR displays. This light engine has achieved 67% red-blue photon conversion efficiency at a pixel size of 2 µm, providing a solution to the long-standing f red efficiency and brightness problem.   2 µm NPQD® red Micro-LED light engine   It is widely known that the low red efficiency and the challenges in RGB integration have come main bottlenecks in AR micro-LED display development. The ef...
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2022-07-22

Cepton Partners with Fabrinet to Deliver Flagship Automotive Lidar Program

Partnership supports the largest ADAS lidar series production award in the industry  Cepton has selected Fabrinet for the production of its Vista®-X90 lidar, which will be deployed in the industry’s largest ADAS lidar series production program. © Cepton, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire) SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance MMT® lidar solutions, today announced that it has sele...
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2022-07-22

EssilorLuxottica and Politecnico di Milano launch a partnership for the smart glasses of the future

- EssilorLuxottica and Politecnico di Milano signed an agreement for the first joint Smart Eyewear Lab, within the city’s soon to be Parco dei Gasometri - The lab will host R&D activities for the next generation of connected glasses, combining digital technologies with bioengineering, physics of matter and AI skills - The partnership provides initial investments of over 50 million Euro and will employ more than 100 researchers Milano (July 19, 2022) – EssilorLuxottica and Politecnico di Milano have created the first ever joint research center aimed at...
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2022-07-22

Lumileds New Very Small, Very Powerful LUXEON HL1Z Opens Opportunities to Create Compact Solutions with Precise Beam Control

San Jose, CA – May 24, 2022 – Lumileds newest high-power CSP LED is LUXEON HL1Z, an un-domed, single-sided, emitter that delivers high efficacy – 137lm/W or more – from a very small package just 1.4mm square. The top emission prevents “cross-talk” and contributes to the superior color over angle performance and color consistency. Compactness and directional emission allow engineers to create tight arrays and precisely control the beam which enables smaller optical solutions and a path for system cost reduction. LUXEON HL1Z ...
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2022-07-21

LMPG Inc. acquires Pa-Co Lighting

LMPG continues its growth and enters new lighting segments Montreal, Qc, July 19th, 2022 - LMPG Inc., formerly known as Lumenpulse Group Inc., a leading specification-grade LED lighting solutions Group, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Pa-Co Lighting, a privately-owned, pure-play specification-grade LED lighting solutions provider with an emphasis on healthcare, behavioural and related applications based in the Greater Montreal Area, Quebec, Canada.   Established in 1978, Pa-Co has a longstanding history of designing an...
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2022-07-21

New Mira220 global shutter image sensor from ams OSRAM advances 2D and 3D sensing with high quantum efficiency at visible and NIR wavelengths

New Mira220 image sensor’s high quantum efficiency enables operation with low-power emitter and in dim lighting conditions Stacked chip design uses ams OSRAM back side illumination technology to shrink package footprint to just 5.3mm x 5.3mm, giving greater design flexibility to manufacturers of smart glasses and other space-constrained products Low-power operation and ultra-small size make the Mira220 ideal for active stereo vision or structured lighting 3D systems in drones, robots and smart door locks, as well as mobile and wearable devices Prem...
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2022-07-21

Metaverse War Begins: ASMPT Will Be Your Alliance

The metaverse gold rush has prompted big companies to seize new opportunities in this new digital landscape. In the second half of the year, Meta will roll out its advanced VR glasses, the Quest 2 Pro; ByteDance will ramp up its marketing efforts in China following the acquisition of Pico, a VR company, while Apple and Sony will each release new headsets which will capture certain market shares in 2023. It goes without saying that an “Augmented and Virtual Reality War” is about to kick off. Anyone who masters the must-have technologies will be the first to wi...
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2022-07-21

II-VI Incorporated and Artilux Demonstrate a 3D Camera for Enhanced User Experience in the Metaverse

II‐VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leader in semiconductor lasers, and Artilux, a leader in germanium silicon (GeSi) photonics and CMOS SWIR sensing technology, today announced a joint demonstration of a next-generation 3D camera with much longer range and higher image resolution to greatly enhances user experience in the metaverse. Investments in the metaverse infrastructure are accelerating and driving the demand for sensors that enable more realistic and immersive virtual experiences. II-VI and Artilux combined their proprietary technologies in indium pho...
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2022-07-20

Fluence and BioLumic Partner to Bring Advanced UV Light Treatments to Global Cultivation Facilities

The collaborative effort between two of the world’s leading photobiology and agriculture technology companies will incorporate BioLumic’s scientific advancements into Fluence’s award-winning lighting portfolio July 14, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today its exclusive partnership with BioLumic, a plant-growth biotechnology company that harnesses the power of ultravio...
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2022-07-20

AR Opera Glasses Could Change Broadway Forever

July 13, 2022by Kyle Melnick Immersive technology brings the stage to life like never before. Students from the South Korean Hongik University have developed a pair of reimagined 19th-century opera glasses that utilize AR technology to immerse spectators in Broadway shows in a variety of unique and imaginative ways. The device is compatible with popular shows such as Wicked, Aladdin, Cats, Mamma Mia, and Frozen. The René AR glasses feature a handful of unique features designed to enhance live performances. This includes two light ambient sensors ca...
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2022-07-20

Building and testing helpful AR experiences

  Augmented reality (AR) is opening up new ways to interact with the world around us. It can help us quickly and easily access the information we need — like understanding another language or knowing how best to get from point A to point B. For example, we recently shared an early AR prototype we’ve been testing in our labs that puts real-time translation and transcription directly in your line of sight.   However, testing only in a lab environment has its limitations. So starting next month, we plan to test AR prototypes in the real worl...
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2022-07-19

ROE Visual BP2V2 Features on MUSHANG XR STAGE

Mushang Brings Virtual Production to Shanghai Shenzhen, China (July 2022) – MuShang has developed an XR space in Shanghai, equipped with cutting-edge technologies. These include ROE Visual Black Pearl panels, Brompton Technology LED processing, Mark Roberts Motion Control cinebots, Unreal Engine, and disguise media server hardware. The stage is now available for creative and high-quality virtual production content, bringing lifelike visuals and unforgettable experiences. Shanghai-based MuShang Advertising Co., Ltd. is dedicated to enhancing ...
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2022-07-18

TCL Unveils Full-Category Exhibition and Global Press Conference at IFA 2022

Showcasing the excitement of its smart connected lifestyle large screen Mini LED QLED TV collection, latest display technology and full category offerings     HONG KONG, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics brand, returns to IFA 2022 in Berlin in September, the first major offline edition of the global trade fair for consumers and home electronics since 2019. TCL will be showcasing a collection of world-first exhibits, includin...
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2022-07-18

Philips Xperion 6000 Recognized with Prestigious Red Dot and IF Accolades

  Form, Function, and Versatility of Philips LED work lights shine   Frankfurt, Germany – June 21, 2022 – The Philips Xperion 6000 work lights have won two coveted international design awards for 2022. The Red Dot award recognizes products that demonstrate outstanding design and the Red Dot jurors praised the Xperion 6000’s versatility and ability to create a pleasant working environment. Concept, form, function, and differentiation are the areas in which the Philips work lights scored highest for the iF Design Award...
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2022-07-15

JDI Develops World’s First Flexible LTPS TFT Tactile Sensor – Active-Matrix Technology Enables High-Precision Measurement Over a Wide Area –

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has developed the world’s first flexible tactile sensor that enables high-precision measurement over a wide area using a matrix of LTPS TFTs (lowtemperature polysilicon thin-film transistors). Highly accurate tactile measurement is required for the development of a number of new technologies and products, as well as for advanced sports and medical research. JDI’s flexible tactile sensor is suitable for a wide range of applications, such as measuring the grip strength of a robot grasping an object or the pressure distribution on the sole...
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2022-07-15

JDI Further Develops its Breakthrough Transparent Rælclear Display Technology – New 20.8-Inch Transparent Display with 2X Brightness –

In response to strong customer demand, Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has further developed its breakthrough transparent Rælclear display technology and expects to begin mass production of a new 20.8-inch Rælclear display with 2X brightness in the fall of 2023. With the world’s highest display transparency, Rælclear is a revolutionary display technology with glass-like transparency and sharp and vivid images fully visible from both the display’s front and back. Rælclear’s name was born from its unique two-way transparency: starting from t...
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2022-07-15

Modern Art at Work: C SEED N1 TV – the Sculptural Giant Folding Screen

July 12, 2022 Luxury TV brand C SEED introduces Next Level TV in three sizes: The C SEED N1 165, 137 and 103 inch TV reshapes interior design and transforms the media experience, combining cutting edge technology with avant-garde style in a giant folding screen of striking sculptural quality. Photo credit: C Seed It is a minimalist sculpture, a kinetic work of art: Initially invisible, the N1 suddenly it grows huge, rising up, unfolding its 4K MicroLED screen and settling on a metal base of timeless elegance. Indeed, the C SEED N1 T...
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2022-07-14

Applied UV Granted Patents for Device Sterilizing ATM Surfaces

Disinfects ATM Keyboard, Touchscreen and Credit Card Reader Between Uses MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AUVI) (“Applied UV” or the “Company”), a pathogen elimination technology company that applies the power of narrow-range ultraviolet light (“UVC”) for surface areas and catalytic bioconversion technology for air purification to destroy pathogens safely, thoroughly, and automatically, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary SteriLumen has been...
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2022-07-13

Leyard’s Black Diamond Is the First Micro LED Series Achieving Both Technological and Cost Breakthroughs

On June 30, Leyard held a Micro LED product launch event, during which it unveiled the latest Black Diamond product line engineered with the company’s revolutionary technologies. As the Micro LED market is expanding rapidly, Leyard, instead of following the price war trend, has developed a lineup comprising comprehensive indoor fine-pitch configurations from P0.4 to P1.8. Li Jun, Chairman of Leyard Overcoming Itself, Leyard Presents the Best of Micro LED Products In the product launch, Li Jun, chairman of Leyard, indicated that Micro LED ...
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2022-07-13

JBD announces the development of Native Color Monolithic RGB MicroLED displays

Shanghai, China, July 01, 2022 - Jade Bird Display (Shanghai) Limited (JBD), a leading microLED display manufacturer, has announced the development of its single chip native color monolithic polychrome (RGB) microLED displays, developed for augmented reality (AR) glasses applications. The display has a 5 μm color pixel pitch and a corresponding 2.5 μm monochrome R, G & B sub-pixel pitch. The display size is 0.22” diagonal with a qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. The company is currently mass producing its flagship 0.13” 4 μm&...
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2022-07-12

AUO Corporation Reports June 2022 Consolidated Revenue

AUO Corporation ("AUO" or the "Company") (TWSE: 2409) today announced its unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$20.69 billion for June 2022(1), down by 5.8% month-over-month and decreased by 39.0% year-over-year. Consolidated revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were NT$62.88 billion, down by 22.9% quarter-over-quarter and decreased by 34.3% year-over-year.   The total panel area shipment reached around 1.59 million square meters in June 2022, down by 9.7% month-over-month. In the second quarter of 2022, the total panel area shipme...
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2022-07-12

Innolux Corporation (3481 TT) announced unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$ 19.3 billion for June 2022

Innolux Corporation (3481 TT) announced unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$ 19.3 billion for June 2022 2022-07-08 Innolux Corporation (“INX”) today announced its June 2022 unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$ 19.3 billion, an increase of 7.1% MoM and a decrease of 38.8% YoY, respectively. During June 2022, INX shipped 11.19 million units of large-sized products, an increase of 5.7% MoM. Shipments for small and medium-sized products were 30.39 million units, an increase of 11.1% MoM. In 2Q...
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2022-07-12

Neozoon powered by Optisolis wins Design Plus Award 2022

Light + Building awards Neozoon with Optisolis technology: The portable light integrates the Optisolis full-spectrum LED for light similar to daylight Munich, Germany – 11 July 2022: This year, Neozoon powered by Optisolis wins the Light + Building Design Plus Award in the “Exhibitors” category. Neozoon designed the mobile light according to the cradle-to-cradle principle and integrated NICHIA's Optisolis full-spectrum LEDs as the light source. The combination of design, technical excellence and sustainability convinced the jur...
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2022-07-11

Gundeli-Park car park in Basel shines in a new light

As part of a renovation project, Swiss real estate company Wincasa had the Gundeli-Park car park lighting in Basel upgraded to the latest version of the TECTON continuous-row lighting system, saving almost 50 per cent of the previous power consumption.   A modern lighting concept makes car parks feel inviting and safe. The lighting should also make it easy for users to find their way around, while consuming as little power as possible. Zumtobel successfully combined these aspects on a renovation project in the Gundeli-Park car park in Basel. Sustainability was t...
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2022-07-11

ZKW equips new all-electric Volvo C40 with high-tech lights

E-Crossover relies on smart pixel LED headlights in unique design The new Volvo C40 relies on LED lighting technology from Wieselburg-based automotive specialist ZKW. The headlight of the all-electric electric crossover has a pixel module with 84 individually controllable LEDs. The high-tech light illuminates the road particularly efficiently, adapts dynamically to traffic and avoids dazzling other road users. A front camera and radar permanently scan the road, allowing up to five vehicles to be blanked simultaneously. The design of the high-quality pixel LED ligh...
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2022-07-11

Lights, Camera, LED

From traditional broadcast facilities to virtual production studios, the latest generation of LED displays are providing new options for producers and integrators while helping broadcasters futureproof their studios for years to come. The rise of LED display technology has fully entered a new era as the broadcast sector emerges from the challenges of the past two years, with ever-more affordable LED screens finding new homes both in traditional studios and newer hybrid and virtual production facilities.   Compared to older LCD displays and gre...
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2022-07-11

UV micro-LEDs for sensing, production and communication

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut has fabricated micro light-emitting diodes in the UV spectral range. The tiny LEDs can be densely packed to form high-resolution arrays. Berlin, 11.07.2022 Researchers at the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) in Berlin have successfully produced the first prototypes of micro-LEDs that emit in the ultraviolet spectral range (UVB). The micro-LEDs with 310 nanometers (nm) emission wavelength feature a small size of the emitting area with diameters down to 1.5 micrometers (µm). This is hundreds to thousands of times smaller than ...
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2022-07-08

Negotiation Stuck on New OLED Equipment as Samsung Will Pay Only Half of Ulvac’s Quote

  According to the South Korean media outlet TheElec, Samsung and Japan-based Ulvac have entered into negotiation for the price of the Gen 8.5 OLED deposition equipment they are currently working on. Ulvac proposed a quote of 800 billion won per unit for the new machine, but Samsung wanted to halve the price to 400 billion won.   From Ulvac’s perspective, the price of Gen 8.5 vertical deposition equipment—which comes with full-cut substrates—should be 40%–60% higher than that of an existing deposition machine as developing and manu...
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ams OSRAM’s OSIRE® E3731i and Stand-Alone Intelligent Driver (SAID) use OSP license-free protocol to connect color LEDs, sensors and microcontrollers. ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent emitting and sensing technologies, will... READ MORE

JBD, a pioneering MicroLED display manufacturer, has set a new standard with its Phoenix series microdisplay, achieving an industry-record white-balanced brightness of 2 million nits. JBD’s Phoenix - Native Monolithic RGB Panel Leveragin... READ MORE