Future Illuminations (//futureilluminations.com) announces their new product VynELTM lighting can add integrated light to nearly anything. VynELTM panels are a thin, flexible technology that allows integration of light into athletic gear, sporting goods, footwear, costumes, safety wear and more. The product can be custom made as little as 0.25mm thin, which allows for near integration into countless products. Because the product can flex and contour, it can be used in athletic garments that never before were able to have light integrated into them.

Feit Electric, a global lighting manufacturer and pioneer in energy efficient lighting, announced the availability of its LED Original Vintage Glass product line with a twist. Literally a twist, a curved design filament fills the glass with a swirl, knot or loop, offering an impeccable design and unique, but traditional, look. The Original Vintage look has been popular for hospitality uses, such as restaurants and hotels, but has recently trickled its way into the home and will now be available in mass market retail in a variety of styles.

Larson Electronics LLC, a major industrial lighting company, announced the release of a new vapor proof LED light (GVP-48-2L-LED-DNMS) to be added to its expanding catalog of products this week. This LED features day/night and motion sensing capabilities and has been designed to be vapor proof, impact and vibration resistant for applications such as on ships, offshore applications and within water treatment centers, to name a few.

EnOcean, a specialist in energy harvesting wireless technology, launches a new product line for wireless and self-powered LED lighting controls for open standards under the brand Easyfit, which was presented at Smart Lighting 2017 Conference (Hamburg, May 30-31, 2017). The Easyfit product line includes wireless and self-powered wall switches based on Bluetooth Low Energy radio standard for LED lighting systems for use in modern lighting control worldwide. 

The Punctoled product range from Osram scores in basic retail trade applications thanks to its outstanding price-performance ratio and short payback times. The family is now being added to with the track spotlight Punctoled Track and the directional spotlight Punctoled Spot. Both are ideal for simple accent lighting in the shop sector and feature good colour rendering and high levels of uniformity.

ETI Solid State Lighting, a specialist in high-quality, commercial and residential lighting solutions, has expanded its “industrial tough” LED lighting portfolio with the launch of the VaporTight series on the market. With basic lighting models to self-regulating battery backed up units, ETi Solid State Lighting VaporTight series offer fixtures that are durable, lightweight, and suitable for demanding waterproof or dustproof environments such as commercial kitchen; food-processing; cooler/freezer; washdown; brewery; and agriculture business facility applications.

The new SFH 4055 from Osram Opto Semiconductors is based on the company’s proven Firefly platform, used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum. The new transmitter, Osram’s smallest side-looking infrared LED to date, has a wavelength of 850 nm and is primarily targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets.

IR-TEC, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of sensor and control solutions for energy efficient lighting, introduces OS-NET, a simpler and smarter wireless lighting control solution to the global lighting industry.  

ams, a worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, introduced the AS7220 Smart Lighting Manager, which enables a new generation of higher-quality LED-based lamps and luminaires by using closed-loop sensing to maintain more accurate correlated color temperature (CCT) and lumen output while also lowering system bill of materials costs.

Grain series introduced in the first quarter of the year gained wide acceptance and popularity among end-users.

Count Projector: deliver 3D stage play onto your desktop. Integrate the smartphone into a Spatial AR system that revolutionizes reading experience. Here comes the Count! Count is an HD pico projector integrated with smartphone dock, an LED lamp, omnidirectional microphone and a 10W speaker that can all be connected via bluetooth link. The rotatable projector can project toward the desk, the wall or the ceiling. It also an HDMI port for connecting smartphone with the projector via wired or wireless adapters. Not only the hardware, Count projector comes with the w...

Gogoro, a technology leader transforming how innovation is bridging sustainable energy and urban transportation, today announced it was expanding its scooter family with the introduction of the Gogoro 2 Smartscooter™. The Gogoro 2 combines the sophistication and innovation of the Gogoro 1 in a new platform that is created for a broader and more diverse audience. The Gogoro 2 is scheduled to be available on July in Taiwan with preorders beginning today.

The first of Hisense's ULED™ TVs to arrive in stores this year are the H9D and H9D Plus, available at select retailers nationwide.

Paragon is the Ultimate LED Light Photon Beauty Device with Heating, Cooling, and eye treatment features that will Lift, Tone, Firm, Detox and Hydrate your skin to make you look and feel Forever Flawless. Paragon is the newest technology for Non-invasive Botox® Alternative treatments. It's a toning device that gives you immediate anti-aging results on wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, and expression marks... and it is the only one of its kind that warms, cools, and treats the sensitive under-eye area.

Cree, Inc. announced it has expanded its award-winning ZR Series LED troffer family by adding the new ZR-RK Retrofit Kit. Designed to deliver maximum improvement with minimum effort, the four-part design can be installed in only four minutes, upgrading outdated fluorescent lighting to premium Cree® LED performance in record time. For those lighting applications in which opening the ceiling plenum or removing old troffers is not an option, the ZR-RK Series provides unmatched ease of installation and an award-winning lighting experience quickly.

With the addition of LUXEON 2835E 3V to the LUXEON 2835 Line, Lumileds today reset customers’ expectations regarding the typical 2.8 x 3.5 mm package. The 2.8 x 3.5 mm footprint first gained traction in television backlighting, but now is proving convenient in general lighting applications including downlights, indoor area lighting such as TLEDs and troffers and lamps like B12 and A19 bulbs. The new LUXEON 2835E 3V raises the standard for this class of product in efficacy and reliability—with efficacy up to 170 lm/W—while meeting the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Premium requirements.

Thermal management innovator Cambridge Nanotherm announces the launch of Nanotherm DMS, a unique direct-metallised single-sided thermal management solution that addresses the challenges created by UV LED modules.

Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, unveiled intelligent software that allows cities to derive greater value from costly LED lighting by reducing the typical four to five year payback period almost in half – to just two to three years. This allows cities to invest in other smart city projects sooner, cuts energy consumption using self-learning algorithms and improves public safety by responding to real-time changes in traffic, weather and people movement.

Molex has solved the challenge of backlighting capacitive keys on a curved surface for user-interface designers. Molex PEDOT Clear Conductive Sensors are flexible translucent conductive circuits printed on a polyester substrate that can be implemented on three-dimensional surfaces, allowing for more elaborate designs and greater design freedom. Translucent PEDOT sensors can be used in space-restricted applications where previous methods of backlighting (light guide film or side fire LEDs) are impractical.

Phoseon will showcase the latest UV LED curing solutions for printing applications at the upcoming TopCon & IMDA Symposium 2017 event in Lincolnshire, IL. Visit the Phoseon exhibit to learn how Phoseon LED technology is a perfect fit for printing applications due to the compact size, ease of integration, and high intensity output achieved through optimized LED thermal management. 

Corning Incorporated announces Samsung Display’s selection of Corning Lotus™ NXT Glass as the carrier glass for its line of polyimide (PI) low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels, which today power the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+.

PixelDisplay is introducing Vivid Color™ technology, a new approach to improve the quality of the display experience, on smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs, VR, AR, and digital signage. Retaining the key benefits of (inorganic) LEDs, and extending to include:

Buster + Punch take their lighting to unexpected yet stylish levels with their HEAVY METAL Pendant and LED BUSTER Bulb. A London-born home fashion label that works with unusual, solid materials to make extraordinary items for everyday use, Buster + Punch's custom lighting fuses unique design and attitude to light up any room in the home from the kitchen to the bathroom and even the home bar area. Buster + Punch's striking British-infused lighting makes a design statement for all.

Merkury Innovations, designers of personal electronics and accessories that combine technology, aesthetics, and value, announced Google Assistant compatibility for its line of Geeni smart bulbs and smart plugs, building on its existing Amazon Alexa compatibility. Included is Geeni offering the first smart surge protector that works with Google Assistant to turn on or turn off each individual device plugged into the power strip.

ABCOMRENTS reports a highly successful venture at the ExhibitorLive 2017 tradeshow and event marketing conference, held March 12-16 in Las Vegas. The technology solutions rental company was part of the Exhibit Hall and saw its' Innovate 4K Digital Kiosk highlighted in the event's New Product Showcase.        

New Product Introduction: liniLED® 316 S/S Curved Handrail new curved profile, with a 15 foot or greater radius, joins innovative handrail system that integrates specification-grade liniLED Top, linear LED strips, within high-quality design stainless-steel handrails.

Higher efficiency, increased power density, smaller footprints and reduced system costs: these are the main advantages of transistors based on silicon carbide (SiC). Infineon Technologies AG is starting volume production for the EASY 1B, the first full-SiC module announced during PCIM 2016. On the occasion of this year’s PCIM in Nuremberg, the company is showcasing additional module platforms and topologies for the 1200 V CoolSiC™ MOSFET family. Infineon is now able to bring the potential of SiC technology to a new level.

Production Resource Group LLC, (PRG), a major provider of entertainment and event technology solutions, announced that a new product innovation along with the application of an industry-first technology solution – SPACEFRAME™ and a 4K Broadcast Camera System – have been integrated into the design, production and operations for the U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2017. Both solutions demonstrate PRG's dedication to innovating products that anticipate the needs of tour managers, designers and artists seeking to push boundaries and deliver a more immersive concert experience onsite or virtually.

Epson announced it has enhanced its Carson, Calif. Demo Center with the addition of the new SurePress® L-6034VW. The Epson Demo Center provides potential customers and dealers an opportunity to see and experience the complete lineup of Epson's label and packaging printing solutions. With the addition of the SurePress L-6034VW, both prime labels and flexible packaging capabilities will now be on display.

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced an advanced synchronous rectifier (SR) controller optimised for LLC resonant converter topologies. The FAN6248 requires minimal additional components, delivers high efficiency, eases thermal management, improves overall system reliability, and simplifies the design of LLC power supplies.