Car park users will soon benefit from a higher standard of illumination as work begins on a new energy efficient LED lighting system at the multi storey car park at Westmorland Shopping Centre in Kendal. A site survey identified Westmorland Shopping Centre Car Park as a site with a significant opportunity to save money and carbon by looking at alternative lighting methods. Work will commence on 9 September following the announcement by Westmorland and Furness Council that the contract for the design, installation, testing and commissioning of the new lighting syst...

Image credit: Mo-Sys Engineering LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—LG Electronics has acquired a stake in Mo-Sys Engineering, a developer of virtual production solutions and camera robotics. The strategic seed investment and partnership will expand LG Business Solution’s capabilities in the virtual production and broadcasting technology segments, enabling LG to deliver a more comprehensive lineup of sophisticated hardware- and software-based solutions, according to Ki-mun Paik, senior vice president and head of the Information Display business unit of L...

"Blue LED, 100 times brighter" On November 30, 1993, Nikkei Business Daily headlined the front page of its popular newspaper in Japan – "Blue LED, 100 times brighter." The company that launched such a surprising product is "Nichia Chemical Industries Ltd." (Currently, Nichia Corporation), located in Tokushima, Japan. At the time, Nichia was positioned as Japan's largest manufacturer of phosphors, primarily used in fluorescent lamps and CRT televisions. Although Nichia was well-known in the industry, the general publi...

At the IFA Berlin, XGIMI introduced its latest innovation, the MoGo 3 Pro smart projector, which promises to redefine home and outdoor cinema experiences. The new projector combines compactness and versatility, measuring nearly the same height as a Starbucks Venti Cup and weighing just 1.1kg. Equipped with intelligent features, it offers both cinematic visuals and sound quality. The design of the MoGo 3 Pro underscores functionality and portability. It includes a USB Type-C port, enabling users to power the device with a power bank requiring a minimum of 65W. ...

AOC has launched a new 31.5-inch gaming monitor called U32G4ZMN in the Chinese market. The monitor is priced at 5,499 yuan ($776) and is now available on JD.com. Let’s check out its key specs. AOC U32G4ZMN Monitor Specifications: This model features a 4K resolution panel (3840×2160) combined with a high 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor uses QD-Mini LED technology, consisting of 4,608 individual LED beads and a quantum dot nano-layer to enhance color reproduction and brightness, reaching a peak brightness of 1200 nits. The monitor deliv...

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RayNeo™, a pioneer in consumer Augmented Reality (AR) technology, unveils its latest breakthroughs at IFA 2024. Its Latest RayNeo Air 2s XR Glasses delivers an unparalleled entertainment experience with its immersive and comfortable giant-screen visuals. On the other hand, the AI-enhanced AR Glasses RayNeo X2 AR Glasses elevate users' daily interactions through innovative AI capabilities, including voice-guided navigation, real-time translation, and accurate face tracking. RayNeo has m...

IFA 2024 — Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin, Germany — opened on September 6 with Samsung Electronics showcasing an impressive array of AI-powered products and services under its vision of “AI for All.” Samsung Newsroom visited the company’s dynamic booth at IFA 2024 to see what innovative technologies captivated attendees. (Left) Samsung’s exhibit is located in CityCube Berlin in Messe Berlin. (Right) Crowds gathered at Samsung’s IFA 2024 booth. Leading the Way to a Saf...

Speed and precision for home appliances, mobile robots, autofocus for cameras, building automation, inventory management systems, security systems, and virtual barriers Accurate, low-power measurements with rapid response times for superior resolution and precision Easy integration into applications with limited space thanks to the compact dimensions of the TMF8806 Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (September 5, 2024) — ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has revealed the TMF8806 next-generation singl...

The microLED display technology is highly promising, as these displays offer increased brightness, efficiency and lifetime over the current LCD and OLED displays. However adoption of microLED displays in the major display markets is still years away. One display segment that could see adoption of microLED display sooner, is the transparent display sector. Transparent displays are very interesting and have been researched for many years - and we have seen commercial adoption of transparent LCD, LED and OLED displays. These never achieved meaningful market s...

LG Display now produces 480 Hz OLED panels with QHD resolution. (Image source: LG Display) LG Display recently announced in a press release that it had begun mass production of its latest OLED panel for gaming monitors. Specifically, this is a 27-inch OLED panel and the first of its kind to achieve a frame rate of 480 Hz, which is said to enable a response time of just 0.02 milliseconds. LG has only been able to achieve such a high frame rate on a 32-inch diagonal thus far, such as the LG 32GS95UE, but the resolution had to be reduced to 1,920 x 1,0...

Early this year, Amazon and Panasonic signed a global agreement to use Fire TV as the operating system for the new Panasonic smart TVs. As part of this agreement, Panasonic has launched its first set of Fire TV-based smart TVs in the US today. Panasonic's new lineup of OLED and mini-LED TVs with Fire TV built-in includes the Z95A OLED TV (65 inches), the Z85A OLED TV (65 and 55 inches), and the W95A mini-LED series (55, 65, 75, 85 inches). With Fire TV built-in, Panasonic's new OLED and mini-LED TVs will allow yo...

Combine the highest-quality video and light syncing for an immersive gaming, movie and music experience with the next-generation Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K. Upgrade the lighting in your home with the Philips Hue Datura square ceiling light, which features two individually controllable light sources and a frameless design, or get lighting for any room with the Philips Hue Tento square ceiling panel. Integrate Philips Hue Secure with Alexa and Google Home, and enjoy helpful new automations in the Philips Hue app. Eindhoven, the Netherlands &ndash...

The new J Series JU7070B LEDs offer excellent value and efficacy for lighting applications with lower optical control requirements, such as outdoor area lighting, flood lighting, landscaping and indoor downlighting. Available in 12V and 36V configurations with CCTs ranging from 6500K to 2200K and CRI options of 70, 80 and 90 minimum, JU7070B LEDs can meet the requirements of almost any lighting project. Ideal for Lighting Applications with Low Optical Control Requirements One 7070 LED can replace many mid-power LEDs, making luminaire design l...

In February 2023, Nichia started a blog with the 1st post titled "Nichia's contribution to a realization of a mercury-free society" and for nearly a year, Nichia has been introducing examples of LED/LD replacement for mercury lamps in various fields. Maybe it was surprising to readers to find out that mercury lamps are still used in various applications in modern society. This includes fluorescent lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps (HPS) used in street lights and greenhouse lighting, low-pressure mercury lamps used in disinfection applications, high-pressure mercu...

LG Electronics Inc. will exhibit its LG OLED evo and QNED Mini LED Smart TVs this week at CEDIA Expo 2024 at the Denver Convention Center (Booth #3101). CEDIA Expo enables Smart Home technology professionals to discover new products, engage with exhibitors, collaborate with peers, and gain valuable education through both CEDIA and exhibitor led, manufacturer product training. Also featured in the booth is an example of LG's wall-sized Luxury Home Displays, a 163-inch direct-view LED model. These displays are designed to take the gu...

Panasonic TVs are once again available in the United States Comprehensive range includes OLED and Mini-LED TVs, with sizes from 55 to 85 inches. All models feature Panasonic's renowned picture and audio quality and are designed and developed mainly in Japan. Aligned with Panasonic’s announced development deal with Amazon, all models will feature the Fire TV Built In. Available for purchase from retail partners including Amazon and Costco.com starting today. Today, Panasonic announced its return to the US with its industry-lead...

Earlier this year, TCL CSOT’s 8.6G oxide semiconductor production line, known as the T9 Project, began mass production and customer shipments. With a 35-billion-yuan ($4.9 billion) investment, the factory in Guangzhou started first with products like a 14.0″ FHD laptop display and a 23.8″ FHD monitor. At an investor briefing last week, TCL CSOT announced that the second phase of the T9 project will start installing equipment in the latter half of this year, with full production expected next year. T9 uses 4mask Oxide technology, supporting...

Photolithography for the manufacture of semiconductors and printed circuit boards (PCBs) is another major application for mercury lamps classified under item 4(f) in the exemption list of the RoHS Directive. This is in addition to curing and photolithography for the manufacture of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), which were described in the previous posts. Photolithography is a lithography process in which a substrate coated with resist is exposed to light or an electron beam to draw a designed circuit. High-pressure mercury short arc lamps have been mainly used as the light ...

What is Human Centric Lighting (HCL)? Asking ten different people within the lighting industry may result in ten different answers. Nichia’s perspective remains that true Human Centric Lighting effects people’s daily lives via many different paths, including methods that help synchronize people’s circadian rhythms, thus improving alertness during the day and sleep at night. The simplest form could be the visual element of color tunable lighting which synchronizes the lighting color with the colors of the sky throughout the day. In addition to the visual elemen...

TrendForce’s latest projections show global shipments of AMOLED smartphone panels are anticipated to surpass 840 million units in 2024, reflecting a remarkable growth of almost 25% from 2023. With leading smartphone manufacturers increasingly embracing AMOLED technology, shipments are predicted to surpass 870 million units in 2025, representing a YoY increase of 3.2%. Traditionally, Korean panel makers have dominated the AMOLED panel supply chain. However, in recent years, Chinese suppliers have ramped up their production of flexible AMOLED panels...

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Every major breakthrough in augmented reality (AR) has been fueled by innovative technology. Three years ago, the MicroLED projector transformed the industry, transitioning AR from bulky headsets to sleek, lightweight glasses. Now, with JBD’s Hummingbird I MicroLED projector reaching a new milestone at 6 lumens, consumer AR is on the verge of its next significant evolution. The new Hummingbird I optical module redefines AR capabilities, achieving an unprecedented 6,000 nits of brightness—a level never before seen in AR technology. This breakthro...

The Volvo EX90 marks an incredible milestone within the vehicle international, mixing Scandinavian luxury with current electric-powered technology. As Volvo’s flagship electric-powered SUV, the EX90 embodies the logo’s willpower for sustainability, safety, and modern format, all at the equal time presenting a top rate using experience. Design True to Volvo’s format philosophy, the EX90 is a masterpiece of minimalism and functionality. The exterior boasts easy lines and a bold, assured stance that exudes brilliance. The signature Thor&rsquo...

Photolithography for the manufacture of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), semiconductors, and printed circuit boards (PCBs) is another major application for mercury lamps classified under item 4(f) in the exemption list of the RoHS Directive, in addition to curing, which was described in the previous post. Photolithography is a lithography process in which a substrate coated with resist is exposed to light or an electron beam to draw a designed circuit, and high-pressure mercury short arc lamps are mainly used as its light source. High-pressure mercury short arc lamps contai...

In the final post of the previous blog series “History of Light Sources - Color Rendering Index (CRI)”, entitled “The Pursuit for Quality of Light - Beyond CRI”, Nichia introduced lighting that supports senior citizens by making their lives enriched and more comfortable. The brand-new Clear White color LED is essential to HCL, defined as “lighting that supports a richer and more comfortable life through the effects of light.” In this post, Nichia once again would like to talk about the importance of the light in people's l...

Picture: Govee The new Govee Net Lights offer smart, colorful lighting for outdoor use and are available in two sizes. With Matter support, they are easy to integrate into existing smart home systems and enable versatile applications in the garden. Two sizes: 0.85 x 1.43 m (240 LEDs) and 0.85 x 2.87 m (480 LEDs). Matter compatibility for easy integration with Alexa and Google Home. IP65-certified, ideal for outdoor use. LED service life up to 25,000 hours, power consumption 15 watts. Design and functions The Govee Net Lights stand out wi...

(Image credit: Samsung) Micro-LED TVs are something of a white whale for the biggest TV manufacturers. The display technology has plenty of potential, promising emissive pixels and infinite contrast without sacrificing brightness levels and deep blacks. It also doesn’t suffer from the degradation in performance associated with organic display types like the best OLED TVs. Thanks to how micro-LED TVs are manufactured – with clusters of “micrometer-scale LEDs”, or “almost microscopic lights” transferred onto larger LED mo...

Heat and ultraviolet are used to cure paints such as coatings to protect the surface of car bodies, wooden floors, and plastic containers. Medium-pressure mercury lamps are the primary light source for ultraviolet curing (UV curing). Originally, heat and drying were mainly used to cure paints, but after the invention of the mercury lamp, the development of materials that can be cured with ultraviolet increased over time, and curing with ultraviolet became and remains widely used. Compared to curing with heat, UV curing can be used for heat-sensitive materials and can be done in a...

The lighting that affects human biological rhythms which was mentioned briefly in the previous post is generally referred to as “circadian lighting.” The word “circadian” originating from the Latin words “circa” meaning “approximately” and “diem” meaning “a day.” Many people have experienced feeling refreshed by the morning sun, whereas feeling sleepy in a darkened room. The biological function of adjusting circadian rhythms through exposure to sunlight continues to occur in the human body today, even after milli...

Roadshow begins in Madrid this month, moving to Lyon and London in November September 2, 2024: Nichia, the world’s leading global LED manufacturer, is launching an exclusive roadshow across three major European cities in the latter half of 2024. This series of invitation-only events – taking place in Madrid, Lyon, and London – will gather top industry experts, architects, lighting designers, and fixture manufacturers to delve into lighting technology and conscious design to create spaces that enhance the way people live, work, and interact with their en...