LEDinside, a division of TrendForce, reports that some high and mid-power LED package products in China's market witnessed slight price drop in January 2018 as suppliers were trying to clear inventory at the year end.

Lighthouse Technologies Limited (Lighthouse), a LED video display solutions specialist has joined forces with Macroblock, an expert in LED Driver IC to launch the new Quantum q fine pitch LED Screen Series (1.5mm, 1.8mm & 2.5mm pixel pitch) using the Macroblock’s 48-Ch LED Driver IC MBI5353 to deliver the unprecedented LED fine pitch display screen at ISE 2018.

Specialty Lighting introduces continuity – continuous LED illumination without any dark spaces between directly connected fixtures. Continuity,with acrylic prismatic difusser, is available in 12”, 24”, 36”, and 48” lengths that can link up to 12 fixtures. The integrated power source means no bulky external driver is needed. Optional cord connects fixtures around corners.

Together, the companies will be addressing energy efficiency and lighting rebuild projects, installing high-efficiency LED lighting solutions and updated fixtures in educational facilities, hospitals, government buildings and for exterior street lighting. GB Energie LED and SunLand will utilize Revolution Lighting solutions to reduce lighting energy use by more than 65%, increasing light output and providing significant long-term operational and maintenance cost saving.

Power Integrations, a manufacturer of high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, announced the LYTSwitch™-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart lighting applications. The new ICs deliver flicker-free output up to 65 W, and feature up to 94% efficiency and as little as 15 mW standby power, with configuration options for two-stage or single-stage PFC support.

EVERLIGHT attended Integrated Systems Europe for the first time to demonstrate signage LED components for indoor and outdoor applications including all dimensions, packages, viewing angles, and performances. The HNB2727, HNB1921, HNB1515 series for outdoor applications as well as 18-035(0505) for indoor signage achieve true color in high resolution with advanced technologies and have passed multiple reliability certificates.

Heliospectra AB, specializing in intelligent LED lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, will demonstrate the company's intelligent lighting solutions, technical services, and new HelioCORE light control software at next week's IPM Essen in January 23-26, 2018, at Messe Essen in Essen, Germany, as well as the upcoming Fruit Logistica event in February 7-9, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. 

Lumisolar Luminaires are built to last with self-contained solar outdoor LEDs for building safer, more eco-friendly communities. Lumisolar bollards, street lights, wall lamps and un-ground lights are simple to install, taking only 15 minutes per fixture.

Soraa, the established manufacturer in high-quality, full spectrum LED lighting, announced the launch of Soraa Radiant and Healthy LED bulbs for the home. These two lights bring a technically advanced, professional quality level of lighting to consumers. Soraa has combined the energy efficient benefits of LED with two important advancements: full spectrum color with Soraa Radiant LED bulbs for your visual soul, and Zero Blue light with Soraa Healthy LED bulbs for better sleep.

LEDVANCE announced to recall its recessed canister light kits after receiving reports of customers.

Philips Lighting just announced the company's fourth quarter and full year results 2017. "In line with our objectives, Philips Lighting returned to comparable sales growth in 2017 driven by the growth of LED and connected lighting Systems & Services, which demonstrates the successful execution of our strategy," said CEO Eric Rondolat.

Seoul Semiconductor announced 2017 fiscal year consolidated revenues of US$ 1.04 billion. The 16% rise in consolidated revenues far exceeds the industry average, which grew 2% during the same period. The growth of revenue is contributed to improvements in both general lighting sales and IT product related sales growing in the mid-teens as well as the automotive lighting business which grew more than 20%.

Eric Rondolat, CEO of Philips Lighting, talked briefly about the lighting market in the US during an interview with CNBC.

The international photonics exhibition Photonics West 2018 is now the largest one in the US and has a lot of visitors. Taking place annually in San Francisco, Photonics West 2018 is the world's largest event for the optoelectronics industry

“Because looks do count”, that was the basic idea when MechaTronix started to develop their next platform of spot light, down light and shop light coolers… Inspiration for the design was searched in natural elements which express the feeling of cool or cold.

The London School of Economics Configuring Light research group and LUCI, the international network of cities on urban lighting, along with Osram, have launched the joint research project "Pathways to Municipal Smart Lighting". It aims to show how municipalities worldwide understand intelligent lighting, how the topic fits into visions and plans for the urban future of towns and cities and how smart lighting can be realised within the framework of specific public policies.

Respected as one of New York’s premier luxury real estate developers, Rockrose Development recently began work on the renovation of their property at 300 Park Avenue. Located in the prestigious Park Avenue submarket in Manhattan, the project renovation was to include the creation of a completely new rooftop, outdoor living experience. Wanting a dynamic visual display to be the focal point of the design, Rockrose Development called upon the team at VJVIT who installed an IP-65 rated FLEXStorm LED video display from PixelFLEX.

Above All Lighting, an expert in the R&D, manufacturing and customization of LED indoor and outdoor light fixtures, introduces the LED small MT Area Light.

Power photon Co., Ltd. after launching the LED filament heat management solution 2 releases the AC LED filament tube light, followed by LED filament heat management solution 3. Beyond the incandescent light bulbs –The LED filament tube candle lamp simulates candle's soft and warm light. LED filaments are covered with high thermal conductivity ceramic particles, which helps reduce thermal resistance, increase working life, and provide a candle's warm and soft light color.

Veeco Instruments Inc. announced that EXALOS has ordered a Propel GaN Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) System for the research and development of high-performance broadband superluminescent light emitting diodes (SLEDs). EXALOS, headquartered in Switzerland, is expected to receive the Propel system in the third quarter of 2018.

KAIST researchers have discovered a technology that enhances the efficiency of Quantum Dot LEDs.

Future Farm Technologies Inc. updated that its LED Canada division has made significant progress in the past quarter.

Mariana Figueiro, director of the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will reveal how lighting can optimize health based on the latest research at National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors’ (NAILD) Innovation 2018 on Feb. 13-16 in Rancho Mirage, California.

Philips Lighting has helped to transform the Czech Republic headquarters of energy company innogy, by installing an LED lighting system tuned to support the circadian rhythms of innogy’s office staff, including stimulating their energy levels at set times in the day. Employees enjoy a comfortable bright light, similar to natural daylight, to start their day and after lunch. This helps to stimulate energy levels, enhance workplace comfort and vision, supporting a sense of wellbeing and performance. The stimulus from the “human centric lighting” fixtures is likened to a strong cup of coffee.

Thousands of people turned out to watch Vector Lights bring Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge to life in a world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered light show. The six-minute specially-composed Vector Lights opening show sequence wowed local residents watching and listening from different vantage points throughout the city, on land and water, last night.

Philips Lighting launches the next generation LED tube tailored for office and educational environments, retail spaces and warehouses: the Philips MASTER LEDtube Universal T8. The universal LED tube brings new levels of ease and simplicity to lighting projects, addressing a growing demand from lighting professionals for LED tubes. According to recent Philips Lighting research, over half of lighting professionals are already opting to replace old fluorescent tubes with LED alternatives driven by reduced energy and maintenance costs.

Philips Lighting announced that its Philips ArenaVision floodlighting will be installed in four South Korean stadiums to be used for ski, snowboard, hockey, skating and short track. The stadiums that will deploy the lighting are the Phoenix Snow Stadium, the Gangneung and Gwandong Hockey Centers and the Gangneung Ice Arena.

In the aerospace industry, Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology promises to keep planes operating longer with reduced maintenance costs and lower power consumption. With the need to frequently replace burned-out bulbs eliminated, the importance of constructing reliable exterior lighting systems that can maintain safe levels of light output while withstanding exposure to particulate abrasion, thermal, and chemical stresses is necessary for operators to realize the benefits of LED technology fully.

FORMALIGHTING announces new operationsin the U.S.that will operate under the name FORMALIGHTING, LLC and led by Managing Director, Peter Augusta. FORMALIGHTING’s USA headquarters is located in Alpharetta, Georgia and offers a full line of U.S. approved products from the FORMALIGHTING portfolio including the award-winning line of motorized architectural lighting – MOTOLUX. The motorized series of track, pendant, and recessed fixtures was awarded an “Innovation Award” at Euroshop and will be available exclusively via FORMALIGHTING’s USA sales representatives.

A group of scientists found a method to grow wheat twice as fast as the speed using standard approaches. This method can help feed the rapidly-growing population worldwide.