Get the Skinny on CLS‐Slim at Lightfair 2011 Cathode Lighting Systems is pleased to announce the official launch of its latest innovation, CLS‐Slim, during Lightfair International 2011. As the world’s premier manufacturer of specification‐grade, modular cold‐cathode fixtures and lamps, Cathode Lighting Systems has modified the design of its most popular fixture to only 1 5/8" wide and 2 3/8" tall, achieving the smallest footprint of any cold‐cathode luminaire available in the market today. Phenomenally energy efficient with an astounding lamp l...

Made to fit E26, E27, GU10, and B22 Sockets FZLED, maker of high-performance LED lighting products, today releases their all new GU60 LED Bulb Series. Composed of high-quality LED bulbs, including 7 and 9 watt models, they are available with or without TriAC-dimming functionality and fit E26, E27, GU10, and B22 sockets, making them extremely versatile. In the GU60 LED bulb series, the lens are frosted and fins are available in silver or black to give consumers the look they desire. Emitting no harmful UV or IR rays and with very low heat emissi...

GE is reported to showcase its overhead LED light fixtures to replace florescent tubes with thin, flat plates of light next week.   It’s said that the company will announce the line of LED Edge lighting fixtures that can be suspended from ceilings or recessed flush with ceiling tiles. The first of the products, a square troffer fixture design for recessed lighting, will be available by the end of this year. More stylish suspended fixtures are slated for release in the first half of next year.   According to GE, the four fixtures are built around coin-size L...

Jenoptik´s business unit Optoelectronic Systems, which experts in manufacturing optoelectronic systems and polymer optical components, has joined force with LEIDS GmbH & Co. KG to present innovative LED illumination solutions at the  tradeshow transport logistic 2011 for the first time. The two companies have agreed to sign a development and cooperation agreement in the field of LED industrial lighting which runs for 5 years. Under the cooperation, they mainly targets at the common development and production of components, modules and highly efficient...

Dialight has launched its new LED Low Beam 4”x6” Headlamp to its growing line of SAE/DOT approved LED lighting products for mass transit busses and commercial vehicles. the Dialight Low Beam Headlamp  is made in the USA Exact-fit replacement for conventional low-beam units uses 70% less energy than incandescents and one-third the energy of the leading LED competitor in its class. It operates at less than 14 watts. Where typical conventional headlamps require replacement about once every nine months, the Dialight unit offers a life expectan...

Reportedly, the CAO Group has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Utah based on the fact that GE Lighting, Osram Sylvania, Lighting Science Group, Nexxus Lighting, Sharp Electronics, Toshiba International Corporation, Feit Electric Company, and Lights of America infringed CAO Group's patents of LED light source solutions. The CAO Group believes that these companies infringe CAO Group's patents at the core of LED light source solutions as following: 1. US Patent No. 6,465,961 -- Semiconducto...

There are some trees made of quick-growing bamboo and super efficient LED lights. These unique lighting devices are constructed of large, free-standing segments of bamboo. Sprouting from each of these “branches” is a leaf –shaped translucent casing lit up by a single LED light. All of these lights are networked via a central controller. Each individual LED light can be controller individually and the entire system is designed to operate reliably outdoors under a variety of environmental conditions(rain,sun,etc). According to I Green Spot, the Light ...

Taiwan`s major LED maker posted lukewarm revenue records last mounth, sliping 2.74% from a month earlier, to NT$1.69 billion (US$59.2 million at US$1: NT$28.6); Everlight scoring 0.3% less revenue with NT$1.42 billion (US$49.6 million); and Edison Opto reporting a 3.2% contraction to NT$249 million (US$8.7 million). Executives from Epistar estimated the company`s gross margin for April to stand above 25% while the company itself estimated its monthly gross margin to surge 30%. Industry executives estimated packager Everlight`s revenue for the second quarter ...

Cree has utilized its TrueWhite® Technology to develop new 1000 lumen LMR4 LED module, delivering 66 lumens per watt efficiency in a fully-integrated solution for downlight applications. Compared with 26 watt compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, the LMR4-1000 uses 42 percent less input power. It is also the only commercially available 2700 K LED module to deliver 1000 lumen output at more than 90 CRI, which can replace 100 watt incandescent bulbs in downlight applications. Moreover, it integrates driver electronics, optics and primary thermal management, makin...

“Brilliant-Mix” LED concept for warm white feel-good light Warm white light with a high luminous efficacy (110 lm/W) and a color rendering index (CRI) of more than 90 are the result of the new “Brilliant-Mix” concept from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. The intelligent color mix based on powerful OSLON SSL LEDs in EQ-White and Amber covers a broad white spectrum from 2700 to 4000 K. Depending on the required luminous flux, a different number of these LEDs can be combined to produce warm white feel-good light of high quality that w...

-The Innovative LED driver enhances lumen and life performance- GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce that their latest, innovative GlacialPower LED driver is officially bundled in the AR111 Vega Series – models GL-AR111AD and GL-AR111AN. With the bundled packages, users can expect higher reliability and quality, as well as safety and environmental-friendliness, in addition to longer lifetime without compatibility issues, from the GL-AR111 LED bulbs. The GlacialLig...

Recently, Nichia had filed a provisional injunction action in Tokyo District Court to enjoin Koyo Business Services, Inc. (Koyo Business Service Kabushiki Kaisha) from infringing Nichia's patent. Considering white LEDs used in certain LED lighting products (product name: “PICASONA”; Type 20 straight tube lighting product and 3 inch downlighting product) which Koyo claims to be manufactured by a Korean LED lighting product manufacturer LumiRich pursuant to an OEM arrangement with Koyo and imported to Japan and sold by Koyo, infrin...

Lately, the PolyChroma team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been selected as the winner by the 2011 Berkeley-Stanford Cleantech (BSC) Launchpad for cash, glory and the ear of the U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. The theme of this year’s competition was “Creating Jobs for a Green Economy.” Marnix Hollander, Kurtis McKenne, Chunguang Charlotte Wang and Jon Garrity who came from MIT composed of the team and focused on a venture for developing optics for the next generation of LED lighting. Their tec...

Acuity Brands has introduced its first-ever offering of LED lamps, the acculamp™ product line which consists of a broad range of LED lamps for commercial and institutional applications, including retail, hospitality and education. The introduction of the acculamp line is a result of the previously announced business collaboration between Acuity Brands and Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK), Ltd. The inaugural acculamp product line, the S-Series, includes LED versions of PAR16, PAR20, PAR30, PAR38, MR16 and AR111 lamps, in multiple color...

Albeo has released the H-Series LED high bay with a new benchmark of over 50,000 lumens at 100 lm/W for general illumination. Designed to replaces 400W to 1000W HID and 4 to 8 lamp T5/T8 HIF high bay lighting, the H-Series can be configured with two to twelve field-replaceable modules delivering 11,000 to over 70,000 "hot" lumens. Top tier, LM-80 certified LEDs driven at conservative currents enable efficacies up to 100 lumens per Watt. Each module is constructed of cast aluminum and highly engineered for maximum heat dissipation. Combined with A...

Based on the statistic of LEDinside, the research division of TrendForce, the revenue of the listed LED manufacturers in March 2011 has reached NTD 9.34 billion (MoM +27.13%, YoY+13.4%). As can be seen from the chip makers’ revenue, the revenue of listed LED chip makers has increased by 23.7%, compared with that of February 2011, and to NTD 4.294 billion (MoM+23.7%; YoY+19.8%). On the other hand, the revenue of listed LED package makers has increased to NTD 5.047 million (MoM+30.2%，YoY+8.4%). Generally speaking, since the second season is the traditionally peak season for the LED industry, and there is an increase in backlight inventory, the revenue has dramatically increased in March. 

American Lighting has made a addition to its Neon Flex product line with three new LED products  including LED Neon Flexbrite Plus, LED Neon Flexbrite Economy and LED Micro Neon Flex,as part of the industry’s broadest family of LED Neon Flex products offered through a single supplier.   According to the company, the LED Neon Flexbrite product line provides superior light output and higher visibility than traditional incandescent rope light and neon, with up to 90 percent energy savings. It suits for a multitude of continuous line applica...

It’s reported that Google has intended to cooperate with Lighting Science Group to launch the first Android-connected LED bulb. With the first Android-connected LED bulb, customers can use cell phone, tablet or laptop to wirelessly control these LED lights at home. The bulb is an omnidirectional, A19, 60-watt equivalent and it will be available by the end of the year. Plus, Google has also created its own wireless protocol to connect devices in the home — from dishwashers, to thermostats to lights — over Android.  ...

Recently, Torrance - based Pelican Products has been nominated as a finalist for a BritWeek UK Trade & Investment Business Innovation Award for their popular 9440 Remote Area Lighting System (RALS). The BritWeek Award honors and celebrates companies who operate in both California and the United Kingdom for their achievements in the fields of design, technology and service provision. The Pelican 9440 RALS is the latest addition to Pelican’s Remote Area Lighting System (RALS) family of portable, self-contained, rechargeabl...

The city of Victoria partnered with Chevron Energy Solutions to install LED lights, put many little lights clustered together, in 85 of its traffic lights, including an energy management system, thermostats and control sensors at the library. The total cost of the project was $600,000 and was completely covered by a federal grant. It will save will save $750,000 in 10 years. Garza, the city's director of communications, said that the savings realized from the project will put money back in the general fund that may go toward police, the fire department or the maintenance of...

Overview   Organized by LEDinside, LEDforum China of International Market Trend and Lighting Applications will be grandly open in Shenzhen on May 27, 2011.   LEDforum 2011 will focus on the market trend of LED lighting application, and the agenda speakers include top leaders from Aixtron, Epilight, Macroblock, Osram, Philips Lumileds, Seoul Semiconductor, Veeco and other industry giants. These industry heavy weights will share with us their unique industry perspectives and accurate market forecasts, including market dynamics, business strateg...

Recently, Seoul Semiconductor has initiated two actions asserting claims of patent infringement against Philips which was filed in Germany in March and in Korea in May, individually. The Korean company respects the intellectual property rights of others and believes that its products do not infringe Philips' patents. As a result, Seoul Semiconductor intends to vigorously defend the U.S. patent infringement action brought by Philips that is limited to a handful of Seoul Semiconductor products. Seoul Semiconductor holds thousands of patents worldwide directed ...

Cree is announced to make a breakthrough on the record of 231 lumens per watt for a white power LED. With a single-die component at a correlated color temperature of 4500 K and standard room temperature 350 mA testing, 231 lumens per watt for a white power LED is acheieved. It is a significant advance beyond Cree’s previous industry record which 200 lumens per watt was considered the theoretical maximum efficiency for a lighting-class LED in 2010 and further demonstrates how Cree’s relentless innovation continues to push the boundaries of what is possible wi...

Recently, Veeco has officially set up its new China Training Center (CTC) in Shanghai to cater for the rapid growth of the LED industry and the needs of its customers.   The 1700 square meters CTC site housing approximately 40 Veeco employees, is equipped with three classrooms as well as Veeco’s market leading TurboDisc® K465i™ MOCVD system. TurboDisc MOCVD system introduction, epitaxial process characterization, and more advanced hands-on training classes in hardware maintenance and trouble-shooting are comprised of this training. J...

An exhibition of historic bridal dresses just got the royal treatment – lit by ETC’s Selador® Lustr LED luminaires. The priceless dresses date to 1816 and were recently on display in Kensington Palace, London, ahead of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) chose London-based production company Entec Sound & Light to supply the lighting design and equipment for the limited-time showing, opened briefly to leading news media for global coverage. Entec’s Richard Lambert employed the Lustr® wh...

Lighting firm and LED maker Bridgelux of Livermore, CA and Molex Inc of Lisle, IL, USA (a manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber-optic interconnection systems) have introduced the Helieon 120V AC Sustainable Light Module, which connects directly to 120V AC line voltage input. The module is being showcased at LIGHTFAIR International 2011 (17–19 May) in Philadelphia (Molex booth 2155 and Bridgelux booth 3311). The Helieon 120V AC module is TRIAC dimmable down to less than 5% and is compatible with a wide range of commerciall...

The Ministry of Power and Energy is preparing to do away with the use of kerosene oil, particularly in rural homes. The introduction of advanced solar powered white LED lighting products in the low income areas is expected to save the government Rs. 1.15 billion per annum. Nearly 150,000, would benefit from LED lighting products. Due to their sheer remoteness, About 40,000 households, in remote villages, are still dependent on kerosene for their lighting. Those houses to the national grid was not feasible as the investment would be very high.  ...

Recently, Samsung has signed an agreement with Evident Technologies on Samsung worldwide access to Evident's patent portfolio for all products related to quantum dot LEDs from manufacture of the quantum dot nanomaterials to final LED production. It’s said that quantum dots are nanometre-sized semiconductor crystals that have great commercial promise in electronic applications from solar energy conversion to thermoelectrics to LEDs. Evident is reported to be the first company in the world to commercialise quantum dot LEDs with products launched in 2007. &n...

Recyclebank®, which rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from local and national businesses has launched the Green Schools Energy Challenge with Lunera Lighting, aiming to benefit schools nationwide with energy retrofits to help make classroom lighting state-of-the-art green. To enter, teachers and school administrators should submit a video entry showcasing classrooms that already have an ongoing commitment to sustainability by Friday, May 20. Those with the most inventive and active "green rooms" can win the green makeover...

Elemental LED has announced to sell its new dual mode LED Color-Changing Controller, the Apollo, at a low price of $149.99. This programmable controller has both DMX and pulse width modulation outputs, offering an unprecedented level of versatility for LED light controllers. It’s available in control devices such as wall washers and PAR cans, or to drive three channels of PWM to control LED lighting fixtures like RGB strips lights and light bars.   The new price and the product's compact size and portability are key features that make th...