2023-11-28

Acuity Brands to Acquire Horticultural Brand From Current

Deal between rivals enhances Acuity's portfolio. Current exits horticultural lighting sector. Acuity Brands, North America's largest lighting company, has agreed to acquire the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products from rival Current Lighting Solutions, a $1 billion competitor in commercial lighting. This acquisition, coupled with a distribution agreement with Hort Americas, LLC, marks a substantial expansion in Acuity Brands' product offerings in the controlled environment agriculture market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 202...
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2023-11-28

Green Rebates to Give Away More Than $100,000 in Cash and Horticulture Prizes at MJBizCon

The Green Rebates team will hit the expo floor at the largest cannabis conference in the world to give away thousands in cultivation equipment and cash BELLEVUE, Washington (Nov. 16, 2023)—Green Rebates, the only rebate and incentive management company primarily serving the horticulture industry, announced today it will give away more than $100,000 in cash and prizes to attendees at MJBizCon, the world’s largest cannabis conference and expo, taking place Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 in Las Vegas. Conference attendees must acquire an “Emerald Ticket,&rdqu...
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2023-11-24

Apollo Kinas Cinema

WOKINGHAM, England – (November 16, 2023) – Christie® RGB pure laser projection and Vive Audio™ technology deliver powerful cinematic experiences at Apollo Kinas, a new premium multiplex at Vilnius Outlet shopping centre, Lithuania. Christie partner BMK installed a Christie CP4425-RGB and five CP2415-RGB Real|Laser™ illumination technology, each accompanied by a Christie Vive Audio sound system, to immerse audiences in its six screens. “This cinema is fully equipped with many innovations to elevate the theatre exp...
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2023-11-24

AIXTRON starts construction of new innovation center

The leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry is investing around EUR 100 million at its headquarters in Herzogenrath, Germany. With this, AIXTRON is laying an important foundation for further successful growth. Herzogenrath, November 23, 2023 – AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA, ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6) has officially started the construction of the new innovation center at its headquarters in Herzogenrath, Germany. The leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry is investing around EUR 100 mil...
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2023-11-23

Mexico’s Largest Oil Refinery Turns to Christie Solutions for Complete Control

LED and LCD video walls, video wall processors, and a 30,000 lumen 3DLP projector power Mexico’s Olmeca Refinery. (Image credit: Christie) The recently inaugurated Olmeca Refinery, the largest oil plant in Mexico, has implemented several Christie solutions in its control rooms and offices, including LED and LCD video walls, video wall processors, and a 30,000 lumen 3DLP projector. Located in the port of Dos Bocas, Tabasco, the Olmeca Refinery consists of 17 processing plants, 56 storage tanks, 34 spheres, workshops, administrative and service ...
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2023-11-23

Santan Mountain Casino Reaches New Heights in Casino Aesthetics With Planar LED Video Walls

In the summer of 2023, Gila River Resorts & Casinos unveiled the new Santan Mountain Casino on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler, Arizona—a 160,000-square-foot gaming destination featuring over 800 slot machines, 25 table games and lots of amenities. The casino boasts restaurants and bars, a nearly 7,000-square-foot vibrant ballroom and the state’s largest casino sportsbook. Santan incorporates non-traditional design elements that depart from traditional casino aesthetics. The interior features white and vibrant colors, and along the front fa&...
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2023-11-23

REDMAGIC unveils new 4K 160Hz Mini-LED gaming monitor with 5088 Light Zones

REDMAGIC's new gaming monitor offers 4K 160Hz high-end specs with Mini-LED panel featuring 5088 light zones and up to 2200 nits of peak brightness. REDMAGIC might be a brand you haven't heard of before, but they're part of Nubia -- a Chinese smartphone manufacturer -- the gaming side of the company has just introduced their first gaming display with a 4K 160Hz Mini-LED panel wth 5088 light zones. The new REDMAGIC gaming monitor arrives in a 27-inch 4K 160Hz package, with multiple Mini-LED partitions for the backlighting mech...
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2023-11-22

SECORA™ Pay security solution “lights up” payment cards with LEDs to enhance contactless payment experience

Munich, Germany – 21 November, 2023 – Enabled by increasingly powerful technologies the convenience of tap and pay is being widely adopted, fueling the rise of contactless payments worldwide. In addition, contactless technologies are inspiring new and innovative form factors that support additional functions beyond payment. The SECORA™ Pay security solution from Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) takes this development into account and supports card inlays with LEDs. The Visa- and Mastercard-certified product family now...
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2023-11-22

AIXTRON’s G10-GaN supports BelGaN to expand its GaN business

Herzogenrath, November 21, 2023 – AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA, ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6) enables the semiconductor foundry BelGaN to expand its business into the growing GaN market and to accelerate GaN technology innovation. For this important strategic step, BelGaN relies on AIXTRON’s new G10-GaN, which offers best-in-class performance, an all-new compact design, and overall lowest cost per wafer. Starting with an 8x150mm configuration, the system will be delivered to the BelGaN production site in Oudenaarde (Belgium) before the end of...
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2023-11-22

[Interview] Redefining On-Screen Experiences: A New Era of Content Production With The Wall for Virtual Production

For 14 consecutive years, Samsung Electronics has led the commercial display market with its innovations.1 This year, the company has set the standard for displays once again with the release of The Wall for Virtual Production (IVC Model) — an ultra-large MICRO LED-based display customized for virtual content production. Lauded for its unmatched color capabilities, pristine high definition, and black seal technology for ultra black levels, The Wall for Virtual Production was unveiled at Infocomm 2023, the largest audiovisual tradeshow in North America, and t...
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2023-11-21

AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN/BK launches as new Mini LED gaming monitor with 1,000 nits brightness and mid-range pricing

AOC has confirmed Eurozone and UK pricing for the Gaming Q27G3XMN/BK, a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 1440p VA panel. AOC has also included an overclockable refresh rate and Mini LED local dimming zones that deliver up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. The AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN/BK will start at £349.99 in the UK and €439 in the Eurozone. (Image source: AOC) AOC has finally given the Q27G3XMN a global release, which it sells as the AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN/BK in Europe and the UK. In summary, AOC presented the monito...
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2023-11-21

AUO is Driving the Future of Smart Mobility at CES 2024

Company to Showcase Inventive In-Vehicle Display Technology and Solutions – the Smart Cockpit 2024, including the CES 2024 Innovation Awards “Best of Innovation” Honoree, Micro LED Display Technology and other Advanced Mobility Displays AUO – one of the world’s largest providers of advanced display technology and solutions – will be “Driving the Future of Smart Mobility” at CES 2024, West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth 5667) from January 9-12, 2024. In the rising smart mobilit...
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2023-11-21

Green Rebates to Give Away More Than $100,000 in Cash and Horticulture Prizes at MJBizCon

The Green Rebates team will hit the expo floor at the largest cannabis conference in the world to give away thousands in cultivation equipment and cash BELLEVUE, Washington (Nov. 16, 2023)—Green Rebates, the only rebate and incentive management company primarily serving the horticulture industry, announced today it will give away more than $100,000 in cash and prizes to attendees at MJBizCon, the world’s largest cannabis conference and expo, taking place Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 in Las Vegas. Conference attendees must acquire an “Emerald Ticket,&rdq...
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2023-11-20

“Infrared Light Sources” that Support Safe Driving: How Stanley Electric’s IR LEDs and VCSELs Contribute to High-performance Driver Monitoring Systems

Development and installation of systems for monitoring a driver, occupants, and vehicle interior have been progressing to enhance automobile safety. Since these systems require enhanced sensing performance, advances are also required in the light sources used for the sensors. Stanley Electric has moved quickly to address these demands by working to introduce automotive infrared VCSELs to the market and to expand its lineup of infrared LEDs. Advances in light sources demanded by new automotive applications The automotive industry is forging ahead with the development of a ...
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2023-11-20

GE Uses Cabinless Self-Driving Trucks for Deliveries

Einride's cabinless truck uses cameras, lidar and radar sensors for its self-driving functionality and is remotely monitored Swedish company Einride’s distinctive unmanned cabinless truck is now performing regular commercial deliveries for GE Appliances (GEA). The deployment marks the latest stage in the blossoming relationship between the two firms. Last year, Einride and GEA successfully completed the first pilot of an electric autonomous heavy-duty vehicle without a driver on board on public roads in the United States. The groundbreaking pilot operat...
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2023-11-20

AUO Kunshan Gen 6 LTPS Fab Phase 2 Production Commences, Aiming to Accelerate Production in Advanced Value-Added Products and Smart Mobility Applications

AUO Corporation (“AUO” or the “Company”) today announced its Phase 2 production launch of the sixth-generation (Gen 6) LTPS (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) LCD (Liquid Crystal Panel) fab in Kunshan, with a monthly total production capacity exceeding over 40,000 glass substrates, providing the Company additional operational and growth momentum. In 2016, AUO Kunshan Fab Phase 1 was the first completed and operational Gen 6 LTPS fab in China, reaching its full capacity in 2017. In response to the rapid development of high...
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2023-11-17

Fluence Announces Major Presence at MJBizCon 2023, Including Panel of Industry-Leading Growers, Educational Series and Product Demos

The grower panel will feature a Fluence expert and customers focusing on crop quality amid tightening market conditions, with products and educational talks available at the Fluence booth AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Nov. 16, 2023)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced it will have a major presence at MJBizCon, the leading cannabis industry conference. Fluence Cannabis Solutions Architect Casey Rivero will join a panel alongside Fluence cu...
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2023-11-17

Innoviz Named as CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree for InnovizCore AI Compute Module

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced that it has been named a CES® 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree for the all-new InnovizCore, and is competing for the "Best of Innovation" distinction to be announced ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show happening January 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV. The CES Innovation Awards ...
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2023-11-16

TCL's Partnership with Leading European Sport Teams Solidifies Commitment to Deliver Premium Sports Viewing

Official sponsor of several of Europe's national teams, TCL ensures sports fans experience every action-packed moment with the latest large screen QD-Mini LED TVs PARIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics (1070.HK), a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brands, has been ensuring homes across Europe have access to top quality spectating during October, an extremely busy month for European sports. With nail-biting qualifiers for major football games and the biggest global rugby event on the calendar, sports lovers...
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2023-11-16

RayNeo Air 2 Becomes No. 1 Best-selling Smart Glasses on Amazon US

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RayNeo™, an industry leader in consumer-grade augmented reality (AR) innovation, today announced that its latest RayNeo Air 2 XR glasses have claimed the #1 Best Seller spot in the Smart Glasses category on Amazon US. The success came just six hours following the RayNeo Air 2's launch on Amazon on November 8th, and after the glasses topped Amazon's New Releases in Smart Glasses list. RayNeo Air 2 Hits #1 Best Seller in Smart Glasses on Amazon The RayNeo Air 2 is a type of ultra...
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2023-11-16

WiMi Developed a Quantum Dot Micro-scale Component for AR/VR Displays

BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that it has developed a breakthrough technology that is gaining attention ---- a quantum dot micro-scale component for AR/VR displays. This technology is unique in its ultra-fast response time, high resolution, high brightness, and superior outdoor use, making it a key enabler for the future of the AR/VR industry. The develo...
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2023-11-15

Absen's Display Technology Featured at the World's First Internet-themed Science & Technology Museum

A ten-year commitment was initiated with the kickoff of the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, once again drawing global attention. A number of new highlights were introduced at the Wuzhen Conference this year, building on the distinctive features of previous years. The Wuzhen World Internet Science and Technology Museum is the world's first large-scale museum dedicated to the Internet. Absen provided an integrated display solution that covers an area of over 1,100 square meters in the museum, featuring a variety of creative display products. This m...
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2023-11-15

Hesai Announces Automotive Lidar Design Win for Multiple Series Production Vehicles with Great Wall Motors

November 14, 2023, PALO ALTO, Calif. - Today, Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) announced an automotive lidar design win with Great Wall Motors (hereinafter referred to as "GWM"). Multiple passenger vehicle models from GWM will be equipped with Hesai's ultra-high resolution long range lidar AT128, with plans for mass production and delivery starting in 2024. Lidar is unaffected by changes in ambient light, providing 3D perception capability with high reliability. As a result, it has become a critical sensor for smart vehicles. GWM's u...
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2023-11-15

Lumileds Names Tom Constantino as New CFO

San Jose, CA – November 14, 2023 – Lumileds, a global lighting and light source innovation and manufacturing leader, announces that Tom Constantino has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Constantino has over 35 years of finance leadership experience at leading technology companies in Silicon Valley. TOM CONSTANTINO, CFO “Lumileds advances have significantly shaped the world we live in and travel through, and I am thrilled to be joining the company as it continues to innovate and shape the future of illuminatio...
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2023-11-15

Sollum Dynamic LED Grow Lights Selected by Proplant Propagation

The Plant Propagation Company Recognizes the Benefits of Dynamic Lighting for Their Business Committed to providing their customers with dependable and high-quality crops, the team at Proplant Propagation has chosen to install Sollum®'s dynamic smart LED fixtures in their propagation greenhouses. With this new investment in precision supplemental lighting, the company hopes to continually improve their product with the help of tailored light recipes. (Photo: Business Wire) MONTRÉAL, Québec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Committed to ...
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2023-11-14

Vital signs monitoring capabilities get a boost thanks to ams OSRAM’s ultra-low noise AFE sensor technology for wearables

Highly integrated, the new ultra-low power AS7058 supports sophisticated PPG applications and ECG and electrodermal activity measurements AS7058 AFE introduces body impedance measurement feature, to enable wearable devices to analyze body composition Designed for wearables such as smart watches, smart rings, smart bracelets and more Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (13 November 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, today launches the AS7058, an analog front end (AFE) which enables manuf...
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2023-11-13

IAAPA Expo 2023: Christie to exhibit technology capabilities in Orlando

AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023 Christie’s RGB pure laser projector technology is used to power Canada’s Illuminarium attraction (pictured) in Toronto’s Distillery District   CREDIT: CHRISTIE Christie will exhibit its latest technologies at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the AV specialist hosting an impressive booth at this year’s event. Visitors to booth #1378 will be able to explore Christie’s curved M...
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2023-11-13

Polestar 4 To Integrate Luminar LiDAR with Mobileye Chauffeur

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar is working with Luminar, a leading automotive technology company, and Mobileye, a global leader in autonomous driving solutions, to enhance safety and the future autonomous driving capabilities of Polestar 4 with the integration of Luminar’s next-generation LiDAR technology with Mobileye's Chauffeur platform. Announced in August, Polestar 4 is planned to be the first production car to feature Mobileye Chauffeur, now with Luminar LiDAR, which builds upon the full-surround camera-based...
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2023-11-13

Samsung Continues Taking Fan Engagement to New Heights at Hollywood Park: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Infinity Screen by Samsung & YouTube Theater

Since opening in 2020, SoFi Stadium is described as the most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue on the planet, with the 70,000-seat stadium serving as the premier location for some of the largest live concerts in the world, with recent acts Beyoncé and Taylor Swift selling out shows earlier this year. Its size, unique architecture and seamless integration of Samsung displays make it a gold standard for entertainment venues of the future and also highly sought after for global events, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olymp...
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2023-11-10

Philips Radii auto-linkable solar lights light up your outdoor space

Illuminate your outdoor space with new Philips auto-linkable Ultra Efficient solar lights New Philips Radii auto-linkable Ultra Efficient solar lights are automatically linked together and light up simultaneously when triggered by motion Powered by Ultra Efficient technology, the new solar lights can brighten your outdoor space for six nights before they need to be recharged by the sun Pedestal and wall lights for gardens and other outdoor spaces offer a reliable performance on sunny and cloudy days Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LI...
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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 packa... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interested... READ MORE