© westbridgfordwire.com Nottingham City Council has successfully secured a grant of £631,374.47 from the Department for Transport (DfT) to address outdated traffic signals. The funding, part of the national Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant (TSOG), will be used to phase out older halogen incandescent lamps and replace them with energy-efficient LED modules. The project, scheduled to begin in April 2024 and conclude by March 2026, aims to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and maintenance costs associated with the ageing signal systems. The t...

The street lights are part of the Prestbury Road conservation area Historic street lights which guided Cheltenham's trams more than a century ago have been restored. The rejuvenation of four tram columns on Prestbury Road was part of a nine-year LED replacement project across Gloucestershire, which has reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions by up to 70%, Gloucestershire County Council said. Cabinet member for highways Dom Morris said: "The tramline columns represent a significant aspect of Cheltenham’s architectural past. "I’m pl...

An unveiling ceremony was held on Sept. 10 where attendees were shown a demonstration of the equipment's capabilities. (Courtesy of Katharine Calderwood for The Darien Foundation.) DARIEN, CT — Darien High School this week unveiled a cutting-edge LED video wall in its auditorium, which was provided through a grant from The Darien Foundation. The video wall will be used by students in music, theater, art, technology and other STEAM classes to collaborate on and create innovative digital content for school events, presentations, performances, and...

Luceco has seen its revenue tick up as acquisition helps it to expand in the US. Revenue at LED lighting specialist Luceco grew beyond expectations during the first half of its financial year as easing inflation helped to stabilise prices. The London-listed firm, which is headquartered in Telford, saw its sales increase to £109.6m in the six months ending 30 June, 2024, up from £101.1m in the same period last year. This boost in revenue helped to bump up its pre-tax profit to £8.7m, compared to £6.2m in the first half of 2023. Luceco said thi...

LED Bulbs are recently in demand as they are more efficient than the common incandescent lights used in households and companies. Some of the benefits associated with this LED light bulb include that they require less power and time to start emitting light with more extended periods of life expectancy. However, there is a significant downside. Although most commercial LED bulbs emit a reasonable amount of blue light, it is a concern since it affects the health of the eye as well as sleep interruption. This is so because blue light interferes with the production of melaton...

To introduce a completely new technology to the world, it is said that there are three barriers to overcome. They are called the Devil River, Valley of Death, and Darwinian Sea. There are detailed explanations of each of these terms in specialized literature for business administration and other fields. "The Devil River" is if the development of the product becomes a success. Smooth mass production and commercialization is referenced as "The Valley of Death." Lastly, the formation of the market is known as "The Darwinian Sea". Thanks to the...

LumiStreet lighting in Milton Keynes – the reduction in ongoing energy costs is expected to pay for the project in full within eight years Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) in the UK is upgrading 18,000 existing streetlights to LED as part of its long-term vision to create a world-leading sustainable city. Lighting specialist Signify was selected to carry out the upgrade which will enable the city to introduce innovation in terms of performance, quality of light, and connectivity to its lighting assets – and contribute to its climate action goals. Re...

Rewind the clock 30 years to 1993, red, orange, and yellow-green LEDs were readily mass produced and available in the market. However, although blue LEDs utilizing different substrate materials were available in the market, production quantities were very limited. In fact, these blue LEDs were not as bright as the red and yellow-green LEDs. Therefore, because of the brightness difference between these 3 colors, balance could not be achieved between the three primary colors (red, blue, yellow) necessary to reproduce any color, including white. Various manufacturers and resear...

"Blue LED, 100 times brighter" On November 30, 1993, Nikkei Business Daily headlined the front page of its popular newspaper in Japan – "Blue LED, 100 times brighter." The company that launched such a surprising product is "Nichia Chemical Industries Ltd." (Currently, Nichia Corporation), located in Tokushima, Japan. At the time, Nichia was positioned as Japan's largest manufacturer of phosphors, primarily used in fluorescent lamps and CRT televisions. Although Nichia was well-known in the industry, the general publi...

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 ...

It has been a while since GoRetroid has launched a product (if you ignore the dock), their latest being the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro that went down a treat earlier in the year, but now with the onslaught of mini retro handhelds, GoRetroid wants a piece of the pie and have revealed the GoRetroid Pocket Mini. This is 4:3 device featuring what looks like a 3.7″ border-less display similar to that of the AYANEO Pocket Micro with glass surrounding the whole face, new LED joysticks which is the first in a GoRetroid pocket, and is a common trend in the affordable ...

The HyperX QuadCast 2 S features 100 RGB lights that can be controlled through its Ngenuity software. Image: HyperX HyperX announced new versions of its QuadCast USB gaming microphones today. The QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S now include a streamlined multifunction control dial and welcome upgrades to their recording quality. The original versions of the HyperX QuadCast mics delivered a lot of functionality at a sub-$200 price point, including multiple pickup patterns and programmable LED lighting. But recording quality maxed out at 16-bit/48kHz. The...

The city of Niagara Falls is advancing its sustainability goals by securing a $6.6 million deal to upgrade streetlights to LEDs, reducing costs and carbon emissions. (Credit: Canva Pro) Niagara Falls, New York, is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its street lighting infrastructure, a project poised to bring economic and environmental benefits. The city council recently approved a $6.6 million contract with Wendel, a firm specializing in architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management. This contract marks a significant step towar...

Smart lighting company Nanoleaf today announced the launch of the EXPO Smart LED Display Case, a new product that it is debuting in partnership with design studio Fantaqi. The EXPO has built-in multi-color lighting that highlights sneakers, figurines, or other collectibles. Each EXPO Case is made from ABS resin, and the cases are modular, so you can use several together with unique lighting scenes. Display cases can be set up in any arrangement, and up to 300 can be connected together. Nanoleaf designed the EXPO with full-coverage lighting that is dif...

Brightek Optoelectronic proudly presents the 1616 High Power Asymmetric Infrared LED, a revolutionary product that sets new performance standards for infrared light sources. With its outstanding technical innovation and market competitiveness, it has become a shining star in the LED optoelectronic system solutions field. 1. Extraordinary Features of the 1616 High Power Asymmetric LED Industry's Smallest Size, Setting New Standards The 1616 High Power Asymmetric LED, with a packaging size of only 1.60x1.60x1.37mm, is the smallest high power ...

I’m fast becoming a big fan of pretty much anything Hobolite produces these days and this little Micro 8W LED Lighting Kit by Hobolite is no different. I adore the ease of use and convenience for still life. I took it mushrooming in a forest, in product shots and even creative portraits. The fact that it’s so small it easily fits in your hand or pocket and well, and looks so cool too. Hobolite products just work straight out of the box, brilliant. I recently got to check out the Hobolite Micro 8W Bi-Colour continuous LED. The Hobolite Micro fits e...

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...

In early May, MLS took the lead in announcing a price increase of 5% to 10% for its entire product line, triggering a wave of price increases in the LED industry from top to bottom. According to a survey conducted by TrendForce, several LED manufacturers have implemented price hikes primarily focused on lighting LED chips in the upstream sector. Price increases have been the highest among low-power lighting chips with an area of 300 mil² or below, ranging from approximately 3% to 5%. Specialized chips have experienced a price increase of up to 10%. A total of 17 ...

As technology evolves in LED industry, various platforms of LEDs have been developed. However, some of the traditional LEDs are retained for lighting, for example, a flip-chip-based 3535 ceramic-based high-power LEDs for outdoor lighting. It is because the performance and reliability is proven through accumulated business cases under harsh environmental conditions over long periods. Yet, there has always been strong demands for low cost light sources, especially for outdoor lighting. Such demands push lighting manufactures to adopt other platforms such as an epi-up 5050 h...

ANSAN, South Korea--Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ 046890), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, announced on May 16 that the Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf, Germany, issued a final judgement confirming a permanent injunction for infringement of Seoul’s patent against multiple LED companies' LEDs. The permanent injunction judgement extends to LED products from Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., which were distributed globally through Mouser Electronics Inc., as well as LED products from L...

Courtesy of Daktronics. Rivers Casino Portsmouth, an entertainment venue based in Portsmouth, Virginia, has unveiled an indoor and outdoor digital transformation featuring 10 Daktronics LED displays, according to a press release. Indoor renovations included a 1.3mm LED video wall measuring 12.5-feet by 64-feet for betting information and sports broadcasts along with a 208-square-foot 2mm LED video wall providing a stage backdrop in live entertainment venue The Sound Bar. Outdoor displays included 10mm LED façade and ticker displays. Outdoor digital...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global electronics brand Hisense is preparing to deliver a revolutionary viewing experience to homes in South Africa with the local launch of its 90L5H 4K Laser TV. Featuring a palette of more than 16.7 million colors, the product brings true-to-life pictures with outstanding realism and accuracy. Billed as the company's most family-friendly big-screen TV, the 90L5H packs quite the punch with a 90-inch screen and 8.3 million pixels featuring the company's groundbreaking X-Fusion Laser...

GaN type UV sensors "KPDU086SU27-H11Q and KPDU086SU31-H11Q" achieve high sensitivity to UV-B and UV-C deep ultraviolet ray TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyoto Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (President and CEO Yoshihisa Shinya, Head office: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto city), a leading optical device solution manufacturer with world-class technologies and Japanese quality, has announced two products of GaN*1 UV sensor; "KPDU086SU27-H11Q and KPDU086SU31-H11Q". The UV sensors "KPDU086SU27-H11Q&q...

Multi award-winning flagship bulb is winner for 2023 in Auto Express’ Bulb mega test Suresnes, France – January 2023 – Philips RacingVision GT200 – the top-of-the-line halogen performance bulb in the Philips automotive lighting range – has taken top honors in Auto Express’ bulb mega-test for 2023. Up to 200% brighter lights for a safe drive! This is just the latest accolade for the bar-raising Philips RacingVision GT200 halogen bulb has received since its introduction in the Autumn of 2020. The Philips RacingVision ...

Between January 31st and February 2nd, Nichia will exhibit at Photonics West 2023 in San Francisco, CA. Photonics West is the largest international conference and exhibition of optical technology in North America. Leaders from academia, industry, and government will gather to discuss the latest research in areas such as biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, MOEMS-MEMS, displays, and quantum technologies. Nichia will introduce high-power laser diodes with a wide range of wavelengths from ultraviolet to green, which c...

Nichia continues to demonstrate its commitment to UV-C LED technology with mass production of the high output 280nm NCSU434C.   Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, began mass production in December of another new high radiant flux UV-C LED suitable for industrial water and air applications.  Helping inactivate and sterilize various bacteria, Nichia's NCSU434C cuts through any marketing gimmicks to provide uncompromised performance and lifetime that can truly enable U...

The Spanish manufacturer will demonstrate a complete virtual production environment alongside Mo-Sys at its booth in Hall 6 The company will also have a collateral presence in the new Content Production and Distribution Zone with a VP XR Theatre by Alfalite & Brainstorm Alfalite’s LED screens will also be on display on a number of partner booths, including AVIXA, TV3, Novastar and nsign.tv Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED screens, will be present at ISE 2023 (booth 6H310) with its Alfalite VP XR® solutio...

Over the last years MechaTronix have broadened our horizons with more and more cooler platforms for industrial lighting applications. Herewith again a new wonderful product platform we recently developed for high-end sports field lighting and public lighting designs on high-mast, the CoolBlock® ARENA-48.   This LED cooler design is specifically made for the new Khatod ARENA-48 lenses, which are available in a wide score of beams both NEMA as standard beam. On a board size of just 135 x 135 millimeter with 48 high power LEDs, you can create n...

  The market of compact spot lights for use in kitchens, porches, balconies,… is more and more asking for high-end lighting designs with consistent colors, long life time, perfect thermal management and a good flexibility in optical choices. To fulfill that demand in the market, MechaTronix has developed the CoolStar® 3445, a high-end spotlight led cooler for designs in a diameter of just 35 millimeter. We aimed at a maximal thermal performance and were able to reach a thermal resistance Rth as low as 8.13K/Watt. As a result you can design in this com...

TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) has unveiled a technology breakthrough in photoluminescence, a novel phosphor that delivers excellent solubility in polymers or organic solvents, where it is transparent and colorless under visible light, and that emits persistent red-light emissions under UV light, with excellent color purity and a luminescence six times that of current phosphors. These characteristics open up many potential applications in areas that include LED lighting, displays, deep UV sensing, security printing, and pesticide residue testing. A phos...