Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuaki Kaizumi) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire 75% of the shares in Angstrom Electric Ltda. and make it a subsidiary. Purpose of Acquisition Stanley has a consolidated subsidiary, Stanley Electric do Brasil Ltda. (hereinafter "SEB"), in São Paulo state, Brazil and has been focusing on the production and supply of automotive lighting equipment to Japanese OEMs. In anticipation of the expanding markets for motorcycles and Eur...

Manufacturing InGaAs photodetectors directly on CMOS silicon revolutionises shortwave infrared sensors for consumer markets. In quite a number of applications there is much demand for scalable, low-cost, high-performance sensors. Such sensors are wanted for autonomous systems, robotics, defence and aerospace technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile phones, smart watches, and augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR). Within the sensor portfolio, those based on silicon CMOS dominate detection in the visible as well as in the near-infrared at wavelengths u...

Marelli has been named a ‘Top Innovator’ at the Innovation Awards 2024 by CLEPA for its h-Digi® microLED technology. DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marelli has been named a 'Top Innovator' at the Innovation Awards 2024 by CLEPA – the European Association of Automotive Suppliers – with its h-Digi® microLED technology, a cutting-edge headlight solution that enhances safety at affordable costs, enabling adoption across a wide range of vehicles. The technology was honored in the 'Digital' cate...

South China University of Technology and Guangdong Choicore Optoelectronics Company Ltd in China report on using graded indium gallium nitride (InGaN) quantum barriers (QBs) in blue light-emitting diode (LED) to improve the modulation frequency performance of devices grown on silicon (Si) with a view to deployment in visible light communication (VLC) systems [Lei Lei et al, IEEE Electron Device Letters, published online 11 November 2024]. The team sees VLC as a potential supplement to the overcrowded spectrum of existing wireless communication systems. ...

Rumors about an impending set of Samsung Smart Glasses have been circulating for a while now. Samsung’s team has dropped plenty of hints that the company is planning on entering the XR market. They even confirmed at the “Unpacked 2024” event that an XR device would be arriving soon. Unfortunately, the company has been a little stingy with the details. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung could enter the “smart wearables” market sooner than we thought. According to a leak revealed at the end of October 2024, Samsung filed a patent with the ...

Germany’s first Sony Crystal LED VERONA video wall for virtual production was recently installed in Munich. The CreatiF Centre, an innovation laboratory for the development and testing of new technologies in film and television production at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF), has integrated the Sony VERONA LED screen within one of its film studios. The wall measures 4m x 2.5m and consists of a total of 40 modules, each equipped with four LED panels. It is intended to familiarise HFF students with the new standards in virtual...

This winter, the lights are, once again, blazing in Belgian and Dutch cucumber greenhouses. Stabler energy prices and using energy-efficient LED lighting means growers and buyers have reached agreements more quickly. Although lit cultivation remains costly, trading partners and supermarket demand ensure profitable production. Product certainty and the need for local, fresh produce play vital roles here. Early lit production The first cucumber, grown under lights, hit the market in early November. QCumber and BelOrta were the first to launch these in the Netherlands and...

XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs Deliver High Efficiency for Horticulture Applications Revolutionizing Horticulture Lighting with Cree LED Cree LED is committed to delivering innovative lighting solutions for horticulture and agriculture, where tailored lighting is essential for maximizing yields. Unlike traditional lighting for human vision, these systems require application-tuned spectral content, high efficacy and long lifespans. Cree LED’s advanced products offer industry-leading efficiency and reliability, designed specifically for the...

Hesai (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in lidar technology for robotics and industrial applications, autonomous driving, and ADAS, announced today that it will be exhibiting at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10 (LVCC West Hall #6824). As of Q3 2024, Hesai has delivered over 600,000 units cumulatively to customers worldwide and continues to expand its lidar model offerings for automotive, robotic and industrial applications. Hesai will premiere its newest model, a mini high-performance 3D lidar, during a press conference at...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the launch of the next-generation Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series indoor LED video wall displays. Delivering enhanced visual performance and an updated cabinet design, the upgraded line of lightweight LED indoor video wall displays bolsters Planar’s support for applications in rental and staging, in-camera virtual production and extended reality, on-camera broadcast and more. The Planar CarbonLight CLI Series now supports th...

MANITOWOC, Wis., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and maintenance service solutions, announced today it has been selected to provide lighting retrofit solutions for a North American Building Products distributor covering over 400 locations. The project will commence in Orion's Q3 FY25 and is anticipated to continue for several years. Orion values the total opportunity as $12 - $18M wit...

Vertical farming is transforming the landscape of agriculture, making it more sustainable, efficient, and scalable. Central to this transformation is the technology that supports plant growth, with lighting playing a pivotal role. Cultivators are in search of LED grow lights that can deliver higher yields and improved crop quality. In response to this demand, Valoya has introduced the Lumi-VF spectrum, an LED lighting solution designed specifically for vertical farming. The Lumi-VF spectrum is an outcome of careful design, optimized to enhance yield, improve plant quality, ...

SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - China's Hesai Group , the world's largest maker of lidar sensors for autonomous driving, said it plans to slash the price of its key product by half next year which should lead to far wider adoption of the technology in electric cars. "We are moving to a stage where millions of cars sold annually are equipped with lidar," Chief Executive David Li told Reuters in an interview. Halving the price would make the use of lidar appealing even for cheaper EVs priced below 150,000 yuan ($20,000), he added. For electric cars ...

The Toyota bZ3C will launch in early 2025 and will have a range of up to 630 km. It’s claimed that the Midsize SUV will be FAW Toyota’s most intelligent car to date, with noteworthy intelligent driving and an intelligent cockpit.

The team from ams OSRAM and the Fraunhofer Institute wins the “Deutscher Zukunftspreis – the German President's Award for Innovation in Science and Technology” ams OSRAM's “digital light” LED technology brings intelligence and precision to the world of traffic lighting and enables novel, safety-related applications such as projections Berlin, Germany (27 November 2024) -- Today, Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier honored the winners of the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2024 at a formal ceremony in Be...

TrendForce reports that the revenue from Micro LED chips is projected to reach approximately US$39 million in 2024, with large displays remaining the primary source of contribution. Looking ahead, breakthroughs in technical bottlenecks are on the horizon, while applications in automotive displays and the increasing maturity of full-color AR glasses solutions are expected to propel Micro LED chip revenue to $489 million by 2028. TrendForce highlights several challenges confronting the Micro LED industry in 2024. First, the slow progress in chip miniaturization has h...

Signify, the global leader in lighting, has unveiled in the country the Philips UltraEfficient Professional Range, a cutting-edge lighting solution designed to offer up to 50% energy savings compared to standard LEDs. This range delivers exceptional energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and longer lifespan, lasting up to 100,000 hours—or three times longer than typical LEDs. The launch supports Signify’s Green Switch initiative, which promotes the shift to sustainable, energy-efficient LED technologies. This new product line is particularly re...

Belgian salad company Slamotra, which 10 years ago became one of the first salad companies in Europe to switch from Son-t to 100% LED lighting from Oreon, is taking the next step. "Innovation has caught up with us," says Franky Hens, owner of Slamotra. "LED lighting has become much more efficient in 10 years. In addition, we have learned a lot in recent years about the right spectrum and intensity at different stages of growth. We used all that knowledge in the next step. We also wanted a dimmable installation that would allow us to respond better to seasons ...

The arrival of new PEUGEOT 3008 y 5008 GT not only marks a step forward in design, but introduces a technological revolution with the incorporation of the Pixel LED Headlights, these SUVs already stood out for their distinctive design and electrified technologies and now they also offer safety and visual comfort in all driving conditions. Pixel LED Technology Standard in the finish GT, the Pixel LED headlights offer you the best on the market in terms of visibility, this system ensures a optimal light beam that does not dazzle drivers of other vehicles by...

For most of history, humans used flames to generate light. Eventually, they discovered that a super-heated metal element in a light bulb could produce useful illumination, only for this technology to be superseded by the LED. One common feature unites all these forms of light: each is a single light source which throws a more or less homogeneous beam of light over a broad field of illumination. This leaves very little freedom to control the direction of the beam: LED light can be controlled more than light bulbs or candles, but lenses or reflectors can shape even an LED&rsquo...

"Switching from HPS to LED lighting can result in energy savings of 50–70%. In our trials, we've demonstrated an energy efficiency of 3.5 to 5 micromoles per joule, outperforming many of our competitors, who often achieve around 3.3 micromoles per joule at best," says Halvard Aagaard, CEO of Photosynthetic, a Norwegian lighting manufacturer specializing in LED lighting for cinematic and horticulture purposes. Currently, the supplier is trialing with Ravnsborg Gard, a greenhouse company that is producing potted herbs for the Oslo, and beyond, marke...

The smart glasses market is at the cusp of a technological revolution, with RayNeo, Xreal, and Viture leading the charge in augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) technology. This article takes a look at the unique features, display quality, and overall user experience of these three brands, with a special focus on Rayneo’s frequency offset and standout product highlights. RayNeo, an innovation-led subsidiary incubated by TCL Electronics, is committed to advancing augmented reality technology in consumer electronics. Known for integrating cutting-edge A...

Brighter and more efficient LEDs that don't droop. Credit: Nagoya University Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are everywhere in modern life, powering everything from smartphones to home lighting solutions. However, the current generation of LEDs has a significant drawback – when we increase their power for added brightness, efficiency takes a hit. Now, a team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has introduced an innovative approach that promises to make LEDs brighter while maintaining their efficiency. Their research aims to reduce the cost and en...

  In recent years, self-emissive display technologies, primarily Mini/Micro LED and Micro OLED, have shone brightly in fields such as large displays, automotive screens, and AR/VR glasses. But what’s next for this technology? How can it be further refined, and where is it headed in the future? These questions have sparked off discussions among display industry experts....

TrendForce’s latest findings show that global sales of NEVs—including BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs—reached 4.123 million units in 3Q24, marking a 19.3% YoY increase. Global NEV sales are projected to total 16.26 million units in 2024, representing a 24.8% YoY growth. BEV sales in 3Q24 totaled 2.509 million units, growing 3.9% YoY. Tesla maintained its top position with an 18.5% market share, followed by BYD (brand) at 17.5%. However, for the first time, the BYD group’s sales share of BEVs among all powertrain categories within...

Haier, the Official TV and Home Appliances Partner of Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier, as the official TV and home appliances partner of the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis Events from 2025 to 2027, has disclosed that its premier television for 2025—the M96 series of QD-Mini LED 4K TVs—will be featured at Melbourne Park to enhance the experience for tennis enthusiasts. Haier M96, 4K QD-Mini LED TV Starting on January 6, 2025, the Australian Open, one of the world'...

An immersive video tunnel, featuring six sections of LED display wall, is showing player footage mixed with floor-to-ceiling lighting and audio, at the new headquarters of the Professional Footballers Association. The video tunnel is the standout contribution of Viewpoint AV, which worked in partnership with the Claremont workplace design and build agency. The video tunnel can be seen in a recently released Claremont video case study on its work for the trade union for professional footballers in England and Wales. The PFA wanted its Manchester home to ce...

Sheffield University spin-off Phlux Technology —which designs and manufactures 1550nm avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors — has won an Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Start-Up Award 2024. Presented at the Houses of Parliament in London, the award celebrates young companies leveraging physics for innovation and impact. It recognized Phlux’s Aura family of Noiseless indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) infrared (IR) sensors, which is said to have set new standards for sensitivity and performance in optical systems such as LiDAR, laser ...

Barco has signed a contract to renovate what is thought to be the largest video wall in Latin America. The contract was signed on the second day of a Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil. The 50-metre video wall was installed in 2011 at CPTM in Sao Paulo, the largest rail passenger transport operator in South America. CPTM servers around 1.9m passengers a day across 196km of tracks, on six lines, with 57 stations. The control system installed 13 years ago features 66 LED rear projection cubes (OL-271) in a 32 x 2 and 1 x 2 configuration, which are op...

Name 10 horticultural lighting suppliers in 30 seconds—it's not too difficult, is it? The market is both active and competitive. However, what many might not realize is that a substantial portion of these fixtures rely on ams OSRAM components. As a key player in LED development, ams OSRAM has driven major advancements in efficiency across the industry. Thomas Grebner reflects on a decade of progress in LED technology. With a history in the lighting business of more than a century, ams OSRAM's history in the greenhouse market spans just a decade,...