On October 11, 2024, Nichia Corporation ("Nichia") filed Patent Infringement Lawsuits in Germany in the Düsseldorf Local Division of the European Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the Munich District Court against Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs GmbH ("Endrich"), a German electronic components distributor, for selling certain automotive LED products manufactured by Malaysia-based LED manufacturer Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn. Bhd. ("Dominant"). In the lawsuits, Nichia is seeking permanent injunction, rendering acc...

Roadshow begins in Madrid this month, moving to Lyon and London in November September 2, 2024: Nichia, the world’s leading global LED manufacturer, is launching an exclusive roadshow across three major European cities in the latter half of 2024. This series of invitation-only events – taking place in Madrid, Lyon, and London – will gather top industry experts, architects, lighting designers, and fixture manufacturers to delve into lighting technology and conscious design to create spaces that enhance the way people live, work, and interact with their en...

Projectors are commonly used in meetings and seminars, and their primary light source is still ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps. As the name implies, ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps contain mercury and generate concerns regarding environmental pollution. For that reason, they are expected to be replaced by solid-state light sources which do not contain mercury such as LDs (Laser Diodes) and LEDs. However, due to cost and other reasons, this replacement is taking time, and in the RoHS Directive, ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps for projectors with an output of ≥2,000 lm ...

Automotive NC2W321G （Package size：3.5×3.2×0.75(㎜) Color：White） NC3W321G（Package size：3.5×4×0.75(㎜) Color：White） NC4W321G（Package size：3.5×5.1×0.75(㎜) Color：White） NC5W321G （Package size：3.5×6.1×0.75(㎜) Color：White） Added new versions to the 321 Series, with latest generation of chips offering the best heat dissipation among automotive LEDs. Display & Specialty NSPA510CS （Package size：Round 5(㎜) Color：Amber）） Added e...

Lighting ・NVSC219GL-L1(Royal Blue), NVSB219GL-L1(Blue), NVSE219GL-L1(Bluish Green), NVSG219GL-L1(Green): Added high power color upgrades to the 19(3535) Series. Automotive ・NC2W121G(High luminous flux), NC2W121G-SC(High luminance): Added to the 121 Chip Scale Package Series, with options offering optimized heat dissipation. Display&Specialty 7 products have been added to the Display & Specialty portfolio as below. ・Through-hole LEDs for outdoor application Added LEDs that contribute to more energ...

Source: Nichia 15 May 2024: In a significant move to spearhead the future of automotive lighting design and functions, Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is pleased to announce the launch of the Nichia Automotive Innovation Center located in Aachen, Germany. The newly inaugurated facility marks a pivotal step in the company's ongoing commitment to innovate and deliver enhanced support to customers that have rapidly evolving requirements. Nichia Automotive Innovation Center's mission is ...

From May 20th to 22nd, Nichia will exhibit at 2024 IUVA Americas Conference co-located with RadTech 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The purpose of the International Ultra-Violet Association America's conference is to present the recent advancement in technology and research addressing the environmental, health, and treatment process challenges of today, in addition to discussing the current trends in UV regulations and new applications. This year, since the event will be co-located with RadTech 2024, we expect to see a shared focus between UV disinfection and curing a...

Nichia is honored to announce that the Blue-IR hybrid laser “BRACE™”, equipped with a blue laser diode module (LDM) developed in collaboration with Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., has been awarded the Laser Industry Encouragement Award at the 16th Industry Award of The Laser Society of Japan. This award is given to companies that have contributed to the development of the laser-related industry in Japan, from development to practical application adoption of products and technologies. The Encouragement Award is specifically given to those who are ...

Nichia's laser diode technology has been recognized for its contribution to the advancement of the motion picture industry and has received a Scientific and Technical Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). About the Academy Awards for Science and Technology The Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards are given to companies and engineers who have developed significant technologies that have contributed to the motion picture industry. Five of Nichia's LD engineers involved in the development of the blue and gr...

On March 19th and 20th, Nichia will exhibit at LEDucation in New York City, NY. LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. Nichia will display its enhanced color LED portfolios, together with the newly released Cube Direct Mountable Chip. Especially, Cube Direct Mountable Chip has realized a horizontal light distribution. Its unique feature provides soft, low-glare quality of lig...

On March 20th and 21st, Nichia will proudly exhibit at Coiltech in Augsburg, Germany. Additionally, Paul File, Senior Account Manager, Nichia America, will speak about very promising new type of SmFeN magnetic materials currently under development on Wednesday, March 20th. The Coiltech Deutschland event in Augsburg focuses on sustainable energy solutions as a global initiative to tackle humanity's future challenges. It attracts leading industry players in electric motors, transformers, generators, and inductances, showcasing top exhibitors. Additionally, the W...

Nichia, a leading optoelectronic semiconductor manufacturer, has been dedicated to the innovation of advanced technologies for a wide range of applications in the LED and laser diodes industries. The company consistently maintains a global presence with a network established by its key representatives and partners worldwide. TrendForce had the honor of interviewing Mr. Hideki Hayashi （林 秀樹）， the Manager at Nichia， to learn more about the company's technological advancements in the UV LED sector as well as its market prospective and outlook. [Photo: Mr. Hideki ...

Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series package. While maintaining the compact 3.5mm x 3.5mm size of the 434 Series, the newly launched UV-B and UV-A LEDs deliver industry-leading outputs of 90mW and 100mW respectively (at 350mA), thus maximizing flux density. With a total input power of 1.8W, the power conversion efficiencies are amongst the highest in the i...

From March 3rd to March 8th, Nichia will exhibit at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Light + Building, Europe's premier international trade fair, showcases a comprehensive range of lighting trends, featuring the newest innovations in lighting, electrification, digitalization of home and building services, and integrated security technologies. Nichia will display several groundbreaking products, including the Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L and a new Cube Direct Mountable Chip which introduces a novel feature of efficient horizontal light distributio...

Tokushima, Japan – 23 January 2024: Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is launching a full-color RGB SMD LED with a lens (Part no. NSSM237B) aimed at contributing to a more environmentally friendly society. The NSSM237B is an innovative full-color RGB SMD LED with a lens designed for outdoor large-scale displays, realized by combining technologies of through-hole LEDs and SMD full-color LEDs that Nichia has cultivated over many years. With the use of lens and packa...

Tokushima, Japan – 24 January 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has commercialized a chip-scale LED (Part No. NFSWL11A-D6) that achieves a horizontal light distribution. Conventional LEDs are well known as directionally efficient light sources and are therefore often used in a variety of lighting fixtures by controlling the light with secondary optics. However, due to their strong frontal light, there is a tendency for the emitting surface of the lighting fixture to be grainy. Th...

Tokushima, Japan – 17 January, Nichia, the world's largest GaN-based LED/LD manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce that Nichia's laser diode technology has been recognized for its contribution to the advancement of the motion picture industry and has received the Scientific and Technical Awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards are given to companies and engineers who have developed significant technologies that have...

Tokushima, Japan - 6 December 2023: Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is scheduled to launch two new UV LEDs in March 2024: UV-B LED with a peak wavelength of 308nm and UV-A LED with a peak wavelength of 330nm. The spectrum of high-pressure mercury lamps, which are commonly used as the light source for ultraviolet irradiation devices, includes peak emissions at 280nm, 365nm, and 405nm, as well as around 308nm and 330nm. With UV LEDs at 280nm, 365nm, and 405nm already in mass product...

Highlights: ・By enabling in-house production of laser diode chips for all three primary colors (RGB), a variety of customer requests can now be met. ・Accelerates the development and commercialization of higher efficiency and higher output products to expand into various applications. ・Upfront investments secure production capacity to meet strong demand. Tokushima, Japan – 22 November 2023: Nichia, the world's largest GaN-based LED/LD manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, has started in-house production of a high-power red la...

Tokushima, Japan – 20 November 2023: Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, announces the addition of the mid-power 757 Series (Part Number: NF2W757H-V2F1, NF2W757GR-V4) to the portfolio of HPS color LEDs developed as a true LED alternative to high-pressure sodium lamps (“HPS”). HPS color LEDs maintain the nostalgic atmosphere of the landscape with the same emission color of 1800K as HPS while enjoying the many advantages of LEDs, including greatly improved ...

From October 17th to 20th, Nichia will exhibit at CEATEC 2023 in Makuhari Messe, Japan. CEATEC 2023 is one of the largest events in Asia where companies and organizations in the IT and electronics fields present their cutting-edge technologies and products. Nichia will display products incorporating Nichia's cutting-edge technologies, including R/G/B laser diodes for automotive projectors that enable dashboard and side window projection, a blue laser diode with the world's highest optical output power in a single beam, and blue DFB laser diodes that ac...

From September 11th to 13th Nichia will exhibit at 2023 IUVA World Congress in Dubai, U.A.E. The purpose of the International Ultra-Violet Association World Congress is to present the recent advancements in technology and research addressing the environmental, health, and treatment process challenges of today, as well as to discuss the current trends in UV regulations and new applications. With the continued growth of UV technology as a primary tool for the treatment of water, air, and surface disinfection, continued education and innovation drive its market expansio...

From September 25th to 27th Nichia will exhibit at the 15th International Symposium of Automotive Lighting (ISAL 2023) in Darmstadt, Germany. ISAL 2023 is one of Europe's most influential scientific conventions for automotive lighting. The event enables hundreds of industry leaders and experts to highlight new advances in electronics engineering to improve road safety and address developing transport standards and regulations. Taking center stage will be Nichia's µPLS, a pioneering light engine solution which integrates pixelated micro light emitting ...

Tokushima, Japan – 20 July 2023: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce the additions of the E11A (1.1mm×1.1mm) Red, Brilliant Red and Green to its high luminous flux density Direct Mountable Chip portfolio. The Direct Mountable Chip is a chip scale LED which has been developed through Nichia's technology and expertise in phosphors and LEDs. Its color series has already been commercialized in the larger E17A (1.7mm x 1.7mm), and has received a high reputat...

From June 27th to 30th Nichia will exhibit at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2023 in Munich, Germany. LASER World of PHOTONICS is the world's leading platform for the laser and photonics industry. Nichia will display its laser diode technology, with a wide range of wavelengths (UV to green) and high optical output. Nichia laser diodes contribute to medical and industrial equipment industries' requirements with their high definition and high throughput. This year, Nichia will introduce its latest innovations towards high reliability and stable sup...

On June 6th and 7th, Nichia will exhibit at DVN Tokyo Workshop in Tokyo, Japan. DVN (Driving Vision News) is a community of experts who share information on automotive lighting and carry out several activities, including the optimization of the standards. The bi-annual workshops include an exhibition and also provide valuable discussions and presentations on chosen topics. Nichia will display headlights utilizing Nichia's latest LED technologies, encouraging open discussions and brainstorming for future automotive lighting business. Additionally, at 2pm on Jun...

Tokushima, Japan – 25 May 2023: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce an addition to the Clear White color LED portfolio, the new 1W LED (NF2W757GR-V4H6: sm78xu/Rc0ac). The Clear white color LED, with its clear white color geared to support the joy of sharper vision for senior citizens, has been developed by combining Nichia's expertise and technology in phosphors and LEDs cultivated over many years. It improves senior citizen's visibility and makes e...

On May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, Nichia will proudly exhibit at LightFair 2023 in New York City, NY. LightFair is the premier, biennial architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, the preferred marketplace, networking and learning destination bringing the best and the brightest together. The LightFair Conference has been setting the standard in continuing lighting education for 30+ years offering the lighting community the chance to earn CEUs, learn from the best and connect with leading practitioners. Nichia will display new LED technology inclu...

Living Design Center OZONE is a lifestyle and interior information center in Shinjuku Park Tower, occupying five floors, 3F-7F, and with a total floor area of 11,000 m². It comprises information floors such as a unique showroom and shop, for everything from furniture and living accessories, to residential equipment and fittings and building materials, and a library with a collection of home design catalogs. OZONE is going to celebrate 30-year anniversary. TrendForce had an honor to interview with Sinji Mori, Vice Director to know what kinds of services OZONE...

Nichia, the worldwide leading LED manufacturer, has always been on the cutting edge and innovation of LED technology for a wide range of applications. TrendForce had an opportunity and honor to interview Kei Haraguchi, Deputy General Manager, Lighting Planning Dept. Business Planning Div. Optoelectronics Products Business Unit, to learn more about the advanced technology progress of Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L.   Haraguchi noted that Nichia is dedicated to provide the high quality of light to achieve wellness, joyful and sustainability. Sustain...