Flip Chip Opto releases a first-in-class 2400 watt high-power LED Flip Chip COB. The 2400 watt Flip Chip COB is part of their flagship Apollo series based on the company’s patented 3-Pad Pillar Metal Core Printed Circuit Board technology. This technology allows a breakthrough in high powered flip chip LEDs, reducing the junction temperatures to 0.003˚C/W on Apollo 2400.

Bulbrite innovation combines vintage lighting with the benefits of LEDs resulting in the expansion of its LED Filament Series. Announced at the International Lighting Market, the traditional flame-style chandelier bulbs, tubular shapes and colored bulbs shined as the newest additions.

EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS, a leading playerin the global LED and optoelectronics industry, announces the introduction of two new single channel 6-pin SDIP 1Mbit/s and 10Mbit/s transistor output optocouplers. With merely half the dimensions of comparable 8-Pin 6N13X devices, they are both suited for preferential use in space constraint industrial applications.

CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting) has just revamped their collection of architectural lighting with upgraded technology and finishes for existing collections and a number of new designs. The latest generation of Architectural Lighting fixtures, engineered and manufactured to the highest standards, offers lighting options defined by a dynamic blend of light and shape. The new line of luminaires features energy-saving LEDs and an array of finishes to complement any environment. All fixtures are UL approved for wet or damp locations.

Amerlux CEO and President Chuck Campagna announces that the company currently offers 116 point-source lighting fixtures that are compliant with Title 24 regulations for nonresidential buildings including retail, hospitality and commercial applications. The California Energy Code, or Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, was established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods.

ROHM has recently announced the availability of high accuracy single-rank 1608-size high-brightness chip LEDs optimized for a wide variety of applications, from industrial equipment and consumer devices to automotive systems.

Bringing light to the dark winter months: the new ŠKODA Superb with practical light features. Both the saloon and estate version is now available with bi-xenon headlights including AFS function and LED daytime running lights on request. In addition, the Smart Light Assist provides full clarity on the road at night. In addition, the interior lighting mood can be customized thanks to ambient lighting.

In the evenings, and especially when evenings become longer, many people love the snug, warm glow of a burning candle or open fire. Incandescent and halogen lamps create similarly cozy light by simple dimming, but with modern LED lamps this is technically not quite as simple. To create the popular light effect with 2,000 Kelvin here as well, Osram has integrated state-of-the-art LED technology into its new Glow-Dim models.

As we approach the darkest time of year in the UK, Vauxhall’s Brit-built Astra with IntelliLux LED Matrix headlights with adaptive, glare-free permanent high-beam lamps, could reduce your risk of an accident this winter.

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. today announced the availability of X-Cite® TURBO, a new multi-wavelength LED fluorescence illuminator for microscopy imaging and detection applications. Featuring Excelitas Technologies’ patent-pending LaserLED Hybrid DriveTM, X-Cite TURBO provides maximum excitation power for all standard color wavelengths, including the ever-popular yellow excitation band.

GreenPeak Technologies, the world leading low power RF semiconductor company for Smart Home and IoT applications, has launched its wireless LED Lighting solution, a low-cost ambient lighting application based on the new GreenPeak GP651 communication chip that can support various ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 communication protocols.

Sengled, a global innovator bringing bright new ideas to the lighting industry, announced its newest smart bulb product: the Element Touch. Element Touch is an LED bulb that can be controlled by the customer at the touch of a button, as well as wirelessly through an app or home controller. It recently became one of the connected home devices certified by Icontrol Networks, and certified as Works with SmartThings™, meaning Element Touch can interact with other devices in the Icontrol and SmartThings ecosystems. 

The new Oslux SFH 4786S infrared LED (IRED) from Osram Opto Semiconductors enables iris recognition systems to be made less complex and with lower profiles. At 1.6 millimeters (mm) high, this new IRED is around one-third thinner than its predecessor. Its direction of emission is slightly angled so there is no need for the usual mechanical aids to ensure correct geometrical alignment.

Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting, has launched Luminous Patterns, a programmable connected LED lighting system that can help architects and designers create a striking visual statement using a unique combination of light, patterns and materials. Philips Luminous Patterns are decorative panels, which consume little energy,  are cost-effective and suited to a wide range of interiors, including bars, restaurants, retail stores, hotels and office lobbies.

The TIGNUM table lamp represents an elegant addition to any officeenvironment. The appearance of the product is dominated by the clean, straight lines of a housing that seems to float centrally over a desk that is carefully illuminated with efficient and glare-free neutral white LED light. The sketches of Graz-based designers  Benjamin und Markus Pernthaler were immediately characterised by rigid lines and an extremely flat design, thanks in no small part to the inclusion of an external mains adapter. The blend of purist design and powder-coated aluminium profile conveys a clear feeling of quality. Both the luminous efficiency of 85 lm/W and the superior functionality of TIGNUM push the established boundaries, whilst the sleek haptic rotary control adds intuitive handling and the option of stepless dimming. The adjustable lighting element, measuring 107 centimetres in length, can also be slid horizontally to achieve the optimum positioning for every workplace.

Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step into the future with numerous innovations in the future E-Class, including in terms of the design of the interior, which features a wide high-resolution next-generation dual display (12.3 inches per display) that appears to hover in space. In addition, touch-sensitive control buttons on the steering wheel make their first appearance in a car. They allow the driver to control the entire infotainment system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel. The all-new experience is rounded off by a novel, intelligent graphic design with high-resolution visualisations and animations as well as simplified control logic. At the same time, the occupants enjoy a sensual interior with spacious architecture and high-quality materials.

Risky dark time of the year: Accident likelihood increases especially in forested areas The earlier, the better: New Astra with adaptive, glare-free permanent high-beam Great lighting technology at affordable price: IntelliLux LED from €850

A smaller package but more output. The new Osram Ostar Projection Power from Osram Opto Semiconductors enables customers to equip even mainstream projectors rated at more than 2500 lumen (lm) exclusively with LED lighting for the first time. This efficient new light source is the successor to the P3W. As a monochrome LED it is available in red, converted green and blue. The new LED is based on the latest chip technology and advanced production methods.

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the BCR420U and BCR421U. These constant-current regulators (CCR) provide a simple means of driving low-power linear LED strips. Target applications are those that benefit from the improved efficiency, flexibility and longer life offered by LEDs as an emerging lighting source. These include LED strips for mood lighting, emergency and advertising signage, and decorative lighting for retail refrigeration and vending machines.

Lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA is expanding the capabilities of the ENCELIUM® Energy Management System (EMS) with the new wireless Area Lighting Controller (WALC) which allows a group of lighting devices to communicate via a wireless mesh network based on ZigBee® standards. The WALC connects groups of 0-10V dimmable luminaires for group dimming or switching applications. The sensor terminal block allows direct connection of dual tech sensors or other low voltage sensors to the wireless network for battery elimination or additional functionality.

Taiwanese high power LED manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) enters LED driver market with its patented advantage. ALT is launching Zeus series 150 watts to 500 watts dimmable drivers, equipped with surge protective devise and DALI dimming control.

Luminis, an established innovator and manufacturer of specification grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, retail, recreational and urban environments, today announced the expansion of its Eclipse outdoor lighting range. The new Eclipse Mini collection features a range of bollards, pendants, post-top, and wall mount luminaires designed for exterior architectural and area lighting applications.

When the car manufacturer Volvo needed perfect illumination for their Design Center in Gothenburg, they turned to full production company Primetec. Known for delivering turnkey solutions, and with a track record within temporary events and installations for Volvo, Primetec felt confident to solve this task as well.

Blinking replaces the double-click The SFH 4770S from Osram Opto Semiconductors is currently the most compact infrared LED (IRED) in the high-power class. Its low height is of particular benefit in smartphones and tablets. The high optical output of typically 1200 milliwatts (mW) and broad emission characteristics make this IRED ideal for facial recognition and eye-tracking systems which can activate applications in response to blinking instead of the usual double-click. The basis for the new record emitter is the Synios package which Osram introduced some time ...

Digital Lumens, the market leader in intelligent LED lighting systems, today unveiled LightRules® Mobile, giving users a simple and convenient way to control and manage lighting settings from their mobile device or tablet.

LED Engin, Inc. reveals that its LuxiTune compact white LED engine, which enables precise and easy control of colour tuning and dimming, is at the heart of tuneable versions of Havells-Sylvania’s award-winning Beacon spotlight. Beacon Tune is designed for museum and gallery applications where lighting has a vital role to play in presenting exhibits in the most attractive way. It’s also suited to high-end retail environments. In all of these applications, LuxiTune empowers users’ creativity by delivering precision control of consistently high quality white light across a wide colour temperature and dimming range.

The new Quantum Colors conversion technology from Osram Opto Semiconductors will set new standards in LED backlighting for TV displays as it offers much better coverage of the color space, significant cost savings compared with conventional quantum dot sheets, and zero cadmium. For many years leading manufacturers of televisions have been demanding an ever broader color space. The TV standard is once again moving to a larger color triangle with Ultra HD. 

“Nice to see you!”– Parents can’t always greet their little ones in the baby carriage this way, because during the dark winter months or nighttime strolls, it’s often too dark for them to see the tiny passenger inside. But in the future, an innovative lamp called “LUNA” from the startup STORCH will supply the right kind of light. Mounted by magnet on the canopy of a baby carriage, a light tap is all it takes to switch on the lamp and select one of two brightness levels or a soothing play of colored light.

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, launched a full line of high performance, full visible spectrum LED 230V large lamps. From narrow spot to flood, Soraa’s PAR20, PAR30 short/long neck, PAR38, and AR111 LED lamps produce incredibly high peak intensity; provide flawless beam definition and smooth beam edges; and have exceptional color (CRI of 95 and R9 of 95) and whiteness rendering. The lamps are also customizable with the company’s SNAP System.

When your eyes look at a screen, what they see is partly influenced by the background lighting – the ambient lighting – in the larger space around you. Sometimes ambient lighting can interfere with what you perceive, changing your viewing experience. But you don’t have to fight the light anymore.