New Patented Swift UV is Smallest & Quickest Way to Disinfect Smartphones On-the-Fly, Killing 100% of Pathogens, Including Coronavirus, Common Cold, & Influenza in Just 15 Seconds   March 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET, Avon, CT — iCleanse www.icleanse.com (formerly ReadyDock), the leader in chemical-free UV-C disinfection technology for over 10 years, announced today the new patented Swift UV, the smallest and quickest way to disinfect smartphones, killing 100% of pathogens, including Coronavirus, the comm...

May 18, 2021 ---- Owing to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, not only did LED revenue experience a downward trajectory, but this decline also reached a magnitude rarely seen in recent years, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. However, as vaccinations begin taking place in 1H21, the LED market’s long-stifled demand is expected to rebound from rock bottom. Hence, global LED market revenue will likely undergo a corresponding recovery this year as well, with a forecasted US$16.53 billion, an 8.1% increase YoY, in 2021. Most of this i...

The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up digital transformation for global industries. People are increasingly dependent on human-machine interfaces for remote and contactless communication, which has led to a strong desire for high-end displays. For many years, AUO has been committed to the research and design of innovative display technology. This year, through participating in the online exhibition of SID Display Week 2021, AUO will showcase diversified applications of high-end display technologies including micro LED, cutting-edge sensing technology, and A.R.T. (Advan...

LG Display was previously awarded the Display of the Year title for its 65-inch Wallpaper OLED TV in 2017. LG Display announced that its 65-inch Rollable OLED TV won the Display of the Year award at the Society for Information Display’s (SID) 2021 Display Week. OLED technology makes paper-thin panels and various designs such as rollable concepts possible thanks to its self-emitting nature that does not require a backlight unit. Moreover, by combining OLED with ultra-thin glass able to be rolled up and down countless times without brea...

Samsung Display showcases its forward-looking and consumer-centric solutions including S-Foldable, Slidable, and Under Panel Cameras Samsung Display unveils its next-generation OLED technologies in the world’s biggest display exhibition, cementing its leadership across the industry.   The company opened a virtual exhibition at the 2021 SID Display Week under the tagline “Better life thru Samsung OLED,” showcasing its next-generation OLED products including:   S-Foldable: A mu...

GE and Current Lighting Solutions have signed a collaboration agreement on small-size Potassium Fluorosilicate (PFS/KSF) phosphor for MiniLED and MicroLED applications. The two companies have a long-standing relationship in the world of PFS/KSF phosphor, and this new agreement extends their previous agreements.<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FDKcm_CL3pQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560">...</p>

University of Sheffield researchers propose epitaxial approach to integrating microLEDs and HEMTs Tao Wang and his team at the University of Sheffield in the UK have proposed a different type of integration concept for microLEDs - an epitaxial approach aiming to monolithically integrate microLEDs and HEMTs on a single chip. A microdisplay (defined as an ultrasmall screen with <1 inch diagonal) is the key element for a wide range of next‐generation display systems such as augmented reality, virtual reality, helmet mounted displays and head‐up displays, wh...

Image: Samsung Samsung Display said on Wednesday that it has chosen to lead a national project to develop oxide thin-film transistor (TFT) technology for 1,000ppi OLED panels. The South Korean display panel maker will aim to develop the oxide TFT which will support electron movements ten times faster than it is currently available now by 2024. Samsung Display will aim to lower power consumption and production costs for the oxide TFT. Displays on mobile devices have more densely packed pixels and TFT circuits, higher the resolution they support. Curr...

Automotive Market is the New Battleground for Mini and Micro LED Technologies   Huawei released a demo video on its autonomous driving technologies on April 15th. Two days later on April 17th, Chinese EV brand Arcfox held a launch event for its luxury crossover sedan Alpha S (α-S). Among the four variants of the Alpha S, the Arcfox Alpha S HBT is equipped with the HI (Huawei Inside) platform developed by Huawei for autonomous driving applications. This is the same model that was shown in the demo video.   Designed to be a mass-prod...

  In this installment of On the Job, we put the spotlight on a few of the talented and creative individuals who make our products come alive. From dazzling nighttime displays on buildings to state-of-the-art screens in stadiums, LEDs are literally everywhere. LED, or light-emitting diode, has become the lighting technology of choice in cars, homes and consumer electronics. Recently a new form of LED has entered our lexicon and piqued the public’s interest because of its size, or lack thereof – Micro LED. It would be a serious understatement to s...

According to TrendForce analysis, global automotive market demand has been experiencing an upswing since 4Q20 and remained at high level in 2Q21. In this context, LED manufacturers achieve full capacity and prolong the lead time of products without raising prices. On orders about new automobiles, despite that customers still ask for price reduction, LED manufacturers maintained the original quotation and continue observing the possibility of double booking.   According to ams / OSRAM, the production lines in Malaysia is operating in full capacity and demand overb...

The strawberry is one of the favorite fruits of the French, with an average consumption of 2.8kg per year per household. 53000 tonnes of strawberries are produced each year in France, mainly in Aquitaine, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Rhône-Alpes. The bulk of sales are made around the Gariguette, the Darselect and the Elsanta. The strawberry cultivation is done either by ground, covered or not, either above ground suspended, where the strawberry tree is for example planted in bags of compost or coconut fiber. The strawberry growers often choose indoor or ...

By Karla García   Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassaDuch.) are an important crop grown in the U.S. with a market value of more than $2.2 billion dollars, producing 1.12 million tons of strawberries in 2019. Most production of strawberries in the U.S. is done in open fields. In the U.S., year-round production is achieved by shifting production between regions across California and Florida. Recently U.S. growers are confronting challenges in open field production. In California, where more than 90% of the total strawberry production is done, annual a...

TrendForce has just published its latest research report titled “2021 Mini/Micro LED Self-Emissive Display Trends and Analysis on Suppliers’ Strategies”. According to the report, self-emissive Mini/Micro LED displays have become the new technology development target of the companies involved in the display and LED industries since Samsung first unveiled a modular Micro LED display called “The Wall”. The display-related applications for the Mini and Micro LED technologies are very diverse, with products encompassing HMDs, we...

The user’s enjoyment of their viewing experience is one of the key drivers in the advancement of display technologies. While many developers work simply for the ‘ideal’ picture quality, Samsung’s Neo QLED TV developers have also put in the utmost efforts to develop optimized displays for users that go above and beyond ideas of what a display can be.   In order to understand more about how those innovative features of the Neo QLED transcend technological hurdles to meet user’s growing demands for next-level quality displays, Samsung Glo...

The city of Munich showcased the Propylaeum this winter with a powerful LED lighting system from LEDVANCE. For the light action "Kunstareal verbindet", LEDVANCE provided the lighting solution for the in-stallation in the Propylaeum. Thanks to LEDVANCE as a strong partner, it was possible to create a robust, high-intensity, wind and weather proof lighting solution suitable for continuous use. The greatest challenge of the project was to let the Propylaeum, which is symbolic for Munich, shine in a new light. The original design of the arc...

The release of a new generation of iPhone models in the second half of every year has always been a hot topic in the consumer electronics market. This year, the market is especially interested to see if the launch of the new iPhone models will trigger a large wave of device replacement demand. Regarding the rumors about the specs of the upcoming iPhone models that are to be launched this fall, South Korea media outlet Etnews recently reported that Samsung Display and LGD have been confirmed to be the OLED panel suppliers for the new iPhone devices. On the other hand, Chi...

Nichia managed to achieve differentiation through its compelling degree of technical ability so as to maintain its leading position in the market. In the midst of the ferocious competition in the overall LED industry, global LED leader Nichia has announced (May 5th 2021) on the development of the new and highly differentiated Mini-LED light source through the innovation and high technical ability of the company.     Nichia previously developed Nichia Light Cluster® Type V, a Mini-LED light source used on ultra-thin LCD monitors, and is adop...

KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (KAUST) A new micro-light-emitting diode (micro-LED) developed at KAUST can efficiently emit pure red light and may help in the quest to develop full-color displays based on just a single semiconductor. Micro-LEDs are a promising technology for the next generation of displays. They have the advantage of being energy efficient and very small. But each LED can only emit light over a narrow range of colors. A clever solution is to create devices that combine many different ...

Source: VuWall   ATLANTA – May 3, 2021 – US-based LED visualization solution provider, NanoLumens, announced today its partnership with VuWall, a global technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions. Together, the companies are bringing customized high-performance LED and video wall control solutions to control rooms within the transportation, utilities, government and security operations markets.   The solution offered by VuWall and NanoLumens benefits customers by consolid...

source: Fagerhult Fagerhult's wireless lighting control system, Organic Response, and Sony's navigation system for large offices, Nimway, are two well-established solutions for modern and sustainable environments. Through a new collaborative initiative, they can now work together to provide better overviews and control of flows in larger buildings, with direct benefits for the employee working environment. The two different systems are integrated using common radio technology. The result is seamless communication that offers tools for more efficient and dynamic w...

source: Infineon Munich, Germany – 6 May 2021 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has concluded a supply contract with the Japanese wafer manufacturer Showa Denko K.K. for an extensive range of silicon carbide material (SiC) including epitaxy. The German semiconductor manufacturer has thus secured more base material for the growing demand for SiC-based products. SiC enables highly efficient and robust power semiconductors that are used in particular in the fields of photovoltaic, industrial power supply, and charging ...

Recently Uniluimin, the leading LED displays and solutions provider released a new rental LED display - URMⅢ series product.   Due to its innovative features and a truly revolutionary experience, the product deservedly won the Red Dot Awards prize in 2021, opening a new chapter in rental display design. We propose you to discover the three main features of URM that will change your rental experience in all kinds of different ways. Installation of video wall will never be the same after your acquaintance with this product.   Building a video wall for to...

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has reported indium gallium nitride (InGaN)-based red micro-LEDs that they plan to integrate with green and blue micro-LEDs to create full-color micro-displays (Zhuang Z, Iida D and Ohkawa K, ‘Investigation of InGaN-based red/green micro-light-emitting diodes’, Optics Letters 46, 1912-1915 (2021)). Nitride semiconductors can be used to make blue and green micro-LEDs, whereas phosphide semiconductors are currently used for red light. But combining different semi...

For use in AR and VR Image: APS Holdings APS Holdings said on Monday that it has been named by the South Korean government to lead a project to develop MicroOLED display for use in augmented reality (AR). APS and others in the project will aim to develop a 4,000ppi AR glass prototype by 2024. AR glasses are usually used outdoors. This means the displays used for them must have high luminance for outdoor visibility. For VR, making the displays lighter and thinner are the challenge. Most current AR and VR devices have a white OLED ...

Kelver Library in Byers, Colorado, recently added Absen XD Series LED walls to further communicate with library patrons. Located an hour outside of Denver, Kelver library is part of the Arapahoe Libraries, which includes eight community libraries and serves more than 250,000 patrons in Arapahoe County, Colorado.   Library administrators recognized the need to communicate visually with visitors from outside their facility and decided to install a large video wall display mounted to the outside of their building.    Administrators knew such an instal...

Following in the footsteps of its recent control room-focused Virtual Experience (VX) Showcase, Samsung Electronics has announced that it has opened registration for the next installment in its VX series, which will spotlight displays that have been optimized for broadcasting.   From news studios to production control and press rooms, Samsung, a leader in the digital signage market for 12 consecutive years, will take visitors on a virtual tour of a typical broadcasting environment to showcase a portfolio that enables any broadcaster to reimagine their studio and rea...

Indoor farming technology provider LettUs Grow has teamed up with Harper Adams University to trial different technologies and irrigation systems within greenhouse and vertical farms   Both greenhouses and vertical farms are types of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) using LED lighting and hydroponics. All forms of CEA offer the opportunity to grow all year round, through adverse weather conditions or in extreme climates, and reduce the need for pesticides and herbicides.   UK-based technology developer LettUs Grow will work with Harper ...

Panasonic Corp. is considering shifting production of small and midsize televisions to Chinese home appliance maker TCL Corp. as the Japanese electronics company aims to focus on larger, high-end products, sources with knowledge of the matter said Friday. Panasonic's TV business has been struggling due to fierce competition from Chinese and South Korean rivals. The company is planning to reach an agreement with TCL in May and end TV production at its plants in India and Vietnam once TCL starts manufacturing products for Panasonic, according to the sources. ...

LG InnoTek will sell its patents and equipment related to its LED business to a Chinese LED company, TheElec has learned. The South Korean component maker will clean out equipment related to LED at its Paju plant within the month, people familiar with the matter said. LG InnoTek will handover some 10,000 patents related to LED to its Chinese counterpart. Besides the payment, this will allow the Korean firm to save around 1 billion won in maintaining those patents. Last year, LG began talks to sell its LED patents and equipment for 100 billion wo...