The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has given a reward of $99,927 SBIR Phase I contract to Universal Display Corporation. So Universal Display plans to increase white phosphorescent OLED lighting efficacy to meet Energy Star criteria.

OptoDrive, with its LED lighting modules, continues to expand its worldwide network by appointing Glasslite Pty Ltd as its Australian and New Zealand distributor. This new appointment is a welcomed new addition to our existing network which currently successfully supplies to Europe, UK, USA and many other parts of the world. Glasslite is currently working in cooperation with another Australian company that specialises in the design and manufacture of medical examination lights –

Avago produced HLMP-Ex1A/1B-xxxDV (15°) and HLMP-Ex3A/3B-xxxDV (30°) to follow the European Standard EN 12966-1 for variable message traffic signs. And they are Pb-free and RoHS-6 compliant. These 5mm extra bright LEDs are available in red and amber colors. The maximum LED junction temperature limit of +130°C makes high temperature operation in bright sunlight conditions possible. To reduce the effects of long term exposure to direct sunlight, the lamp epoxy uses UV inhibitors.

Samsung Electronics America Inc. introduced 50 Series LED-backlit monitors. These monitors have four sizes , the 20 inch, BX2050, 21.5 inch BX2250, 23 inch BX2350 and 24 inch BX2450,and each delivers a >95% sRGB color gamut and 170 degree horizontal viewing angle. They contain Samsung’s “Magic Angle” technology, so no matter what angle the image is viewed from, the user can tailor settings to maintain full contrast and color depth.

China’s LED chip industry has received a huge investment from 2009 to 2010. Although the output value is not yet large, there is no doubt about its great development speed and potential. According to LEDinside’s statistics, the gross output of LED chip industry in China reaches more than 2 billion RMB (~USD294 million, at USD 1: RMB 6.796) and the number of Chinese players by area is as much as 62. In light of LED chip sales in 2009, the top 10 LED chip manufacturers are ranked as follows:

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) conferred the gold award, which is the top award at the International Design Excellence Awards 2010 (IDEA 2010) to Panasonic Corporation for its EVERLEDS LED light bulbs (standard E26 base and compact E17 base).

Southern Imperial releases Allura™ LED Light Kits. It allows retailers and display designers to use flexible, cost effective, and elegant lighting for under shelf and accent lighting on displays and fixtures.

Based on the industry research LEDinside’s analysis and statistics, in May this year, listed LED manufacturers in Taiwan have total revenue of 9.65 billion NTD (~USD300 million, at USD 1: NTD 32.235), a 6.8% growth compared with revenue of 9.033 billion NTD (~USD280 million, at USD 1: NTD 32.235) in April, and 85.5% in annual growth rate. The revenue for LED chip manufacturers in May amounted to 4.273 billion NTD (~USD133 million, at USD 1: NTD 32.235) , which increased 6% compared to that of April.

Jimmy Kimmel's production team has chosen LG CNS LED solution for the set of their Lostseries' finale show. They wanted a large indoor display system that would really standout and pop in the studio during then broadcast, and LG CNS had just the right technology.

Vizio provided some details on its 2010 3D TVs, including showing the first 3D model for the U.S. market to offer passive glasses technology. According to Vizio, there exists no 72-inch screen size anymore; the release date has been postponed from "August" to "Q4" of this year; the "XVT Pro" designation has changed to "XVT3D"; and instead of incorporating Bluetooth technology, the glasses will rely on infrared like those of other TV makers.

 

BeLight Special Edition on Architectural LED Lighting is to Debut in October 2010

As the application with LED streetlight module gradually becomes a global trend, Edison Opto has introduced four LED streetlight modules satisfying various roadway requirements.

ACG Electronics has announced its first modular LED High Bay Industrial Light, AltiLED7 (110 Watt) and AltiLED4 (65 Watt).And the patented design provides connection of lighting modules with specified angles. Features:

After the production of blue LED die, the chips inside white LEDs, at its plant in Mihara City on January, Sharp will invest €137m to mass produce blue LED chips in Fukuyama City again.

Delta Electronics Inc. introduced TUV-certified LED lamps to the European Union. According to Delta's executives , the company may market its LED lamps in Europe under brand names, and Germany will be the company's first export destination precedes England and France. It also pointed out that Japan is the world's fastest growing LED lighting market for having expensive electricity fees. And Japan's market for LED lamps has reached eight million units.

GlacialTech Inc., today releases the perfect nature-friendly LED path light. The GL-SD30 is a 34W, battery-powered LED flood light and takes an 11-15V/22-30V DC power supply. Batteries can be placed with these LED trail lights or, because of the safety of this low-voltage LED, power-supply cables for the SD30 can be buried in shallow ditches.

LED TV sales market share expected to be 80% by 2014.And current forecasts for this year are approximately 37.06 million units, sales are expected to increase at an astounding rate to reach around 211.33 million units by 2014.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation introduced 12.1-inch, wide-XGA color TFT-LCD module with white LED for industrial use.

GlacialLight, a division of GlacialTech Inc., a global provider of PC Cooling, Power supplies, power drivers and LED lighting, extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display at the International LED EXPO & OLED EXPO 2010, to be held at KINTEX in Seoul, South Korea, from June 22-25, 2010. Exhibition Date: June 22-25, 2010 GlacialLight Booth #: Hall 3 C11

Bridgelux has received a recognition award from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognition for its entire portfolio of LED Array light sources. Including the LS, ES and award-winning RS products, this certification will accelerate the introduction of new LED lighting products by making it possible to obtain UL Listed status for new lamps and luminaires built with Bridgelux's Arrays without requiring a full in-system LED component evaluation.

Everlight teamed up with TPV Technology Limited and Epistar on LED packages and light bars for the ramping TV and display backlight segment in Fujian Province, China.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) cooperated with Stion Corp. for licensing, supply and joint development of photovoltaic technology.

Epistar Corp. registered revenue of US$54.6 million in May, up 6% month-on-month (MoM) and 78% year-on-year (YoY), achieving record monthly revenues three months in a row. Demand for LEDs for LCD TV backlights and for general illumination, has been strong, said by Rider Chang, Epistar`s vice president and spokesman.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd showed its "SP-H03," a fist-sized external pico projector, and the "SP-F10M," a stationary projector with a brightness as high as 1,000lm (ANSI lumen) at InfoComm 2010, which took place from June 5 to 11, 2010, in Las Vegas, the US. And it plans to release the two projectors within June 2010 in the US.

Tianjin Samsung LED Co. Ltd has completed its new production line at the Tianjin Economic Development Area. The Samsung Group has funded twelve enterprises in the Tianjin Economic Development Area, generating a total annual production value exceeding $10 billion. The completion of construction and beginning of operations for Samsung's LED project and the company's plan for future developments, mark a strengthening of ties in the strategic partnership between the Samsung Group and the city of Tianjin, and signify an even more promising future for both parties.

The new OSTAR Compact from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is characterized by even better high-current capability and lower thermal resistance. It can handle up to 6 A in pulsed mode which is ideal for pico and pocket projectors for small mobile terminals. Depending on the design of small projectors these high-power LEDs can provide a real brightness boost.

AIXTRON AG today announced shipment of its next generation QXP 8300 ALD product to a leading Korean DRAM manufacturer. The tool will be fully operational at the customer site by the end of Q2 2010.

LEDinside Perspectives

LEDforum China 2010, held by research institution LEDinside, debuted today. World-class speakers are invited to share professional points of view, analyze trends and challenges of the LED industry, and introduce the latest lighting technology. Over 1000 participants from the industry, government, and academia circles have all gathered at the forum.