Light Management Systems (LMS)     02.11.2021 | Products   HubSense – the new, wireless control system from OSRAM   High-bay installations with ceiling heights of more than 5 meters for lighting systems including motion and daylight sensors can be highly challenging and expensive at the same time. Most of the sensors available on the market are not suitable for installation heights above 5 meters – and the general installation, maintenance and service costs are usually higher than for ceilings with a height b...

From the hardware to the software, one of the most accurate wearables in the world just got better.      What’s New? 1.      Daytime Heart Rate: Powered by a new suite of green LED sensors. Seeing your heart rate throughout the day and in real-time help you understand how your body responds to your routines, meals, stress levels, and environment. How does an extra cup of coffee or an especially stressful period impact your heart rate? 2.      Workout Heart Rate: Powered by a new...

November 01, 2021 11:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time     https://youtu.be/iCVPV4JfAFY   TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cellid, Inc. (the head office location: Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Satoshi Shiraga) announces its participation in the world biggest consumer technology exhibition CES 2022, beginning January 5th, 2022 through January 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Cellid started accepting advance reservations of on-site demonstrations and business meeting during the exhibition. The booth will be located in...

Ideal Systems announces today that it has designed, built and delivered next-generation NDI® based TV studios with 4K live production and streaming capabilities for iFAST Corporation Ltd in Singapore.   iFast TV Studio   SINGAPORE, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ideal Systems announces today that it has designed, built and delivered next-generation NDI® based TV studios with 4K live production and streaming capabilities for iFAST Corporation Ltd. ("iFAST Corp"), a leading Singapore public ...

ANSAN, South Korea – Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ 046890), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, announced that SunLike natural spectrum LED to produce light that closely matches the spectrum of natural sunlight has been applied to the 19 models of the premium product line Sun@Home of LEDVANCE, a global lighting brand in Europe.   Sun@Home is a premium lighting product line for homes and offices. With the SunLike natural spectrum LED technology, it has an optimal smart sol...

New, Co-developed Solution Helps OEMs Deliver More Secure DMS Capabilities While Leveraging In-vehicle System Convergence via Cockpit Controller Integration SAN JOSE, Calif. & NETANYA, Israel & BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GlobalLogic Inc., Jungo and OpenSynergy announced today the product of a partnership agreement to co-develop an automotive virtual driver monitoring system (DMS) solution that delivers advanced security, convergence and ease of implementation. The new solution integrates a s...

Leading digital paper supplier E Ink Holdings was awarded the “Paper Like Display” Quality-mark and China-mark for its color epaper display module by TÜV Rheinland Greater China—a Germany-based international inspection institution. The module, E Ink Kaleido Plus, is the first epaper module granted with the world-class certifications. Demand for e-paper has rocketed as digital display contents advance with increasing emphasis on visual health among users. However, the existing display product standards target at self-luminous products (e.g.,...

The idea of embedding sand-sized Micro LED into an AR contact lens that can produce a 200-inch virtual display might sound like some kind of futuristic concept from a sci-fi novel, but a startup is making it happen—literally. The startup, US-based Mojo Vision, was founded in 2015. Its CEO Drew Perkins had previously established various companies with other cofounders. In 2011, Perkins was diagnosed with cataract. After being treated with intraocular lens implants, Perkins still lost part of his vision. This has prompted Perkins to start thinking whether op...

As TechPowerUp reported, AOC unveiled three AGON PRO gaming monitors (i.e., the AG274QXM, AG274UXP and AG274QG) on October 26. The three models are 27 inches in size with VESA DisplayHDR certification, one of which even supports Mini LED display. AOC PRO AG274QXM The Red Dot Award winner adopts Mini LED backlighting incorporated with a fast IPS panel. The monitor features a resolution of 2560×1440, 170Hz refresh rate, 576 local dimming zones, HDR 1000 certification and peak brightness of 1,000 nits. Regarding c...

As South Korean media reported, Samsung plans to reduce the pixel pitch of its Micro LED TVs of ≤100″ in size to achieve 4K resolution. However, the manufacturing conglomerate is faced with mass transfer difficulties, high costs and other challenges. Reportedly, Samsung is now developing a new technology to cut the pixel pitch of Micro LED TVs (≤100″ in size) to 0.5mm with chip size of 34×58 μm2. To meet the requirement of display resolution, the South Korean company produced a 110″ 4K Micro LED TV featuring a pixel pitc...

ANSAN, South Korea – Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ 046890), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, announced that following Seoul National University in Korea and Basel University in Europe, a research team found that exposure to short-wavelength enriched light with daylight-like spectrum improves key components of learning such as working memory, cognitive processing speed, and testing accuracy. The clinical trial began in 2019, conducted by the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women&rs...

The third quarter: Order intake was MSEK 1,895 (1,664), an increase of +13.9% adjusted to +14.5% for currency effects of MSEK -7, acquisitions of MSEK +3 and disposals of MSEK -5 Net sales were MSEK 1,745 (1,700), an increase of +2.6% adjusted to +3.7% for currency effects of MSEK -5, acquisitions of MSEK +4 and disposals of MSEK -16 Operating profit was MSEK 184.2 (66.8), an increase of +175,7% with an operating margin of 10.6 (3.9)% Q3 2021 operating profit was MSEK 184.2 compared to a Q3 2020 adjusted operating profit of MSE...

Signify reports third quarter sales of EUR 1.6 billion, operational profitability of 11.1% and a free cash flow of EUR 85 million     Third quarter 20211 Signify's installed base of connected light points increased from 86 million in Q2 21 to 92 million in Q3 21 Sales of EUR 1,643 million; Comparable Sales Growth of -4.8%, impacted by global supply chain disruptions Order book increased by 90% in Q3 21 vs. Q3 20 LED-based sales represented 83% of total sales (Q3 20: 82%) Adj. EBITA margin of 11.1% (Q3 20: 11.5%) Net...

October 29th 2021, Saphlux Incorporation, a spin-off company from Yale University, announced the full-color NPQD® Micro-LED array with a sub-pixel size of 2 µm, an important breakthrough in AR display developments.        【2µm R-G-B NPQD® Micro-LEDs】   Due to the difficulties of mass-transferring small size (<10 µm) micro-LEDs, most AR displays are fabricated using monochrome wafer bonding. How to achieve a full-color conversion became a universal challenge. ...

News Facts: With its on-chip photodiodes, ams OSRAM's AS5951 offers a cost-effective solution for 32-slice detectors of Computed Tomography scanners in the price-sensitive market segment Thanks to the monolithic integration of the A/D converter, the photodiode array and the voltage reference into one single component, the AS5951 facilitates system development and reduces the cost of materials Low noise performance and low photodiode leakage current ensure high image quality and low dose performance   With its on-chip photodiodes, ams OSRAM...

Thanks to the special batwing optics, greenhouse owner can enlarge the distance between the single lamps without a decrease in light quality for the plants.   - Oslon Square Batwing extends ams OSRAMs comprehensive and market-leading portfolio for horticulture lighting with four new devices - With a new special primary optics, the lighting of greenhouses will be more homogeneous, avoiding hotspots directly under the luminaires - The better homogeneity and the special radiation pattern enable a reduction of fixtures within greenhouses for even higher system efficiency ...

A large US-government contractor in the aerospace sector installed a curved 8K 9.7 x 2.7 meters Sony Crystal LED display, used for internal and external design briefings. The display was installed on a custom frame and base, as close to the floor as possible, which creates a portal-like effect.   This large microLED tiled display was installed by Mechdyne, which provided the design, integration and virtual reality expertise.   2022 Global LED Video Wall Market Outlook and Price Cost Analysis Release Date: September 2021 Language: Tra...

North Carolina State University team develops MOCVD process that produces the highest concentration of holes in p-type III-Nitride material Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new process that makes use of existing industry standard techniques for making III-nitride semiconductor materials, but results in layered materials that will make LEDs and lasers more efficient. A challenge for people who make LEDs and lasers has been that there was a limit on the number of holes that you can make in p-type III-nitride semiconductor m...

Together with collaborators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), researchers at the Low Energy Electronic Systems (LEES) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART, a partnership between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the National Research Foundation of Singapore) have discovered a new method of generating long-wavelength (red, orange and yellow) light through the use of in...

Signify’s Color Kinetics and Lumec solutions have transformed this iconic city landmark for the next generation of film production and community engagement.     Photo Credits: ©Forman & Associates   The Terminator, Kill Bill, Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” and the Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” – what do these movies and music videos have in common? All feature Los Angeles’ (LA) 2nd Street Tunnel.   Dubbed the most recognizable city landmark most Americans have n...

On October 20, Visionox revealed its progress of Micro LED and AMOLED development to investors during a market research gathering. Expecting the Micro LED market to thrive in the future, Visionox has actively developed related technologies; meanwhile, Chengdu Vistar Optoelectronics, a company co-established by Visionox through equity investment, built a pilot scale Micro LED production line, thereby accomplishing the development of all related processes. Visionox also confirmed that its Micro LED strategies are likely to diversify the company’s pro...

During the product launch event held on October 21 in Taiwan, Acer debuted four NBs that will be available in the fourth quarter, namely the thin and light Swift series, ConceptD for creators, eco-friendly Aspire Vero and flagship Predator Helio 500 with a 4K Mini LED monitor for gamers.  The Predator Helio 500 features an Intel® CoreTM i9 processor, NVIDIA RTXTM 3080 GPU, 64GB DDR4 memory and PCIe NVMe SSD in RAID 0, along with RGB lighting effect and a MagTek mechanical keyboard. Display is another highlight of th...

Creates a premier end-to-end Lighting Solutions Business   Closing targeted for 1Q22 Brings together two businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands, leading agencies and distributor partnerships New product pipeline in LED Fixtures, Controls and Lamps expands offering Respective agent networks and commercial functions to continue to operate independently Combined distribution footprint and digital tools provide ability to service customer needs quickly and efficiently Strategically positioned to focus all investments into lighting ...

Acquisitions bolster focus on product miniaturization and modularization, creating new category of highly customizable remote-control lighting LONDON, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Lighting and Remote Controlled Lighting, two British lighting manufacturers, are pleased to announce that Luminii, a Chicago-based manufacturer of industry leading specification-grade architectural LED lighting systems, has acquired the companies.   Precision Lighting and Remote Controlled Lighting are sister companies under common ownership and man...

Oct. 27, 2021 ---- Apple recently unveiled its newest lineup of 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch MacBook Pros, which represent the company’s latest effort to extend its application of display backlights with Mini LED technology from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro to the MacBook Pro range. TrendForce’s latest investigations indicate that, in light of Apple’s foray into the high-end notebook computer market with the latest generation of MacBook Pro, annual shipment of notebook computers equipped with Mini LED backlight for 2022 will likely reach five million units, a 2...

The new VR headset, together with Varjo’s recently announced Reality Cloud platform, marks the next step toward enabling a true-to-life metaverse for all Helsinki, Finland – October 21, 2021 – Varjo™, the leader in professional-grade VR/XR hardware and software, today announced the launch of Varjo Aero, the company’s newest virtual reality device in its portfolio. The headset expands the company’s reach beyond its traditional enterprise customer base to also advanced VR users like flight simulator enthusiasts. Varjo Aero offe...

WHU team shows improved quantum efficiency of UV LEDs by introducing AlInGaN/AlGaN superlattice electron blocking layer (SEBL) A research team led by Shengjun Zhou at Wuhan University has reported a special design of electron blocking layer (EBL) to improve the efficiency of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs). They proposed an AlInGaN/AlGaN superlattice electron blocking layer (SEBL) to boost quantum efficiency of ~371 nm UV LEDs. The UV LEDs have gained growing interest for tremendous applications, such as lithography, m...

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is a global technology leader providing innovative and customized photonic solutions. For decades, the company has been actively engaged in the development of pulsed lasers, fast and sensitive detectors for Industrial LiDAR and range-finding markets. LEDinside / TrendForce had the honor to have an interview with Dr. Jürgen Schilz, Vice President Detection, to share his extensive industry experience in photonics, and gain valuable insight into the LiDAR and range-finding markets and Excelitas’ current progress in LiDAR Lase...

StrongLED Smart Lighting (SSL)—the newly established smart lighting business of Suzhou-based StrongLED Group—held a press conference with its research partner from National Central University (NCU) on October 22, 2021. Intending to prevent depression, insomnia, and other diseases of modern life, the company proposed lighting solutions for happiness- and health-centered architecture and welcomed guests to try on the “Lighting-based Brain Wave Test” on site. Various notables were also invited, including James Chang (CEO of StrongLED ...

Available in an industry-standard package with multiple fields of illumination, flexible peak power, and integrated monitoring for closed loop control and eye-safety functionality SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum"), a leading provider of innovative 3D sensing components, today announced an industry first, 10 W flood illuminator module that incorporates a high-performance three-junction vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) array for consumer and industrial 3D sensing application...