2023-03-25

Air Force chooses Princeton Infrared to develop shortwave infrared (SWIR) sensors for hyperspectral imaging

SWIR hyperspectral imaging can be used for applications such as mine detection, agricultural crop health monitoring, humanitarian aid, and logistics. ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. Air Force researchers needed a company to develop extended-wavelength shortwave infrared (SWIR) sensors for hyperspectral imaging aboard unmanned aircraft. They found their solution from Princeton Infrared Technologies Inc. in Monmouth Junction, N.J. Officials of the Air Force work project office called AFWERX in Arlington, Va., has announced a $749,961 small business...
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2023-03-24

New Ultraviolet Lighting from TCP Kills Germs, Recirculates Fresh Air

TCP announced its first line of LED lighting that reduces the amount of active microbes in the indoor air while it illuminates.   Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP), a leader in innovation for commercial and residential LED lighting, is excited to announce its first line of LED lighting that reduces the amount of active microbes in the indoor air while it illuminates. How Innovative PurEssentials Line Addresses Marketplace Demands The timing is perfect as the COVID era of spending more time at home has increased consumer demand for homes tha...
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2023-03-24

Cree LED Delivers Industry-Leading High-Power LED Efficacy with New J Series 5050C E Class LEDs

ree LED announces new J Series 5050C E Class LEDs offering breakthrough light output, high efficacy, and long lifetimes for directional lighting applications. (Graphic: Business Wire) DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), announced today the release of its J Series® 5050C E Class LEDs with the industry’s highest efficacy for high power LEDs: 228 lumens per watt (LPW) typical at 4000K, 70 CRI and 1W. The new J Series LEDs deliver up to three times the light output of compet...
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2023-03-24

Veira Group to manufacture India’s first 75″ Mini LED Google TV with Nano cell technology.

New Delhi, 23rd March 2023: Veira Group, India’s largest ODM for Smart TVs, has obtained the Mini LED TV Nano-cell technology to manufacture large Size 75″ Google TV screens for the Indian market and internal. The move marks yet another step forward in Veira’s journey to incorporate cutting-edge features and technologies into all its products, achieving numerous firsts in the Indian market. The innovation aims to create an intuitive TV experience that caters to the new Indian customer. The Smart TVs will be manufactured in its new expansi...
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2023-03-23

New OSLON® UV 3535 mid power products with design innovations and leading performance enrich ams OSRAM's UV-C LED portfolio

New design reduces optical losses and optimizes radiation characteristics delivering outstanding wall plug efficiency New open package design with reflector and no cover glass and lens Standard 3535 surface-mount footprint and compact size for easy integration into system designs 275 nm typical wavelength is ideal for surface, air and water treatment in industrial as well as consumer applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (21 March 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today introduced the OSLON® UV...
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2023-03-23

The First 3D Printed Film Studio Incorporates Smart LED Lighting

We have already seen on several occasions that 3D printing is very useful in the field of architecture and design as it allows the creation of unique and complex structures that are often difficult to build in other ways. In addition, it allows creators to open new paths and possibilities in creative design. This is the case with the creation of the first 3D printed film recording studio with intelligent LED lighting, designed by Philipp Aduatz, a creator and designer from Vienna. His processes combine traditional craft concepts and techniques with cutting-edge tools such as 3...
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2023-03-23

Quantum Dot Film Claims to Accelerate Plant, Agricultural Crop Growth

Green Science Alliance’s Hirohisa Iwabayashi and Dr. Ryohei Mori have developed quantum dot and quantum dot film that reprtedly can convert ultraviolet (UV) light, blue light with shorter wavelength, into red light. They have mainly applied CIS (CuInS2) / ZnS quantum dot for red light emitting film. This environmentally friendly quantum dot is mainly water based before coating on the film. Developed films can speed up plants and crops growth because this film emits more red light under the sun light, the company claims. This utilizes wavelength light for plant ...
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2023-03-23

NS Nanotech Opens Canadian Research Centre

New Montréal-based R&D centre will leverage exclusive licenses to nanoLED technology patents held by McGill University for next-generation displays McGill University is a global centre of excellence in nanotechnologies, and together we have the potential to disrupt massive emerging global markets for multicolor micro-LED displays”— Dr. Seth Coe-Sullivan, CEO, NS NanotechMONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, March 2, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NS Nanotech announced the formation of NS Nanotech Canada in Montr&eac...
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2023-03-22

ClearWorld Announces Partnership With Valmont

NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearWorld, the leading industry provider of RetroFlex, a patented solar LED lighting and smart pole solution, is proud to announce its partnership with Valmont Industries, a global leader in infrastructure solutions. Valmont will offer ClearWorld smart solar solutions through the partnership. "ClearWorld's focus is to keep critical infrastructure and networks alive through power outages and natural disasters. ClearWorld is excited to partner with Valmont Industries to expand our infrastructure solutions ...
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2023-03-22

Jupiter launches flip chip COB microLED 21:9 display

The Zavus XP starts at 165″ in 0.7mm ultra-fine pitch and continues up to 281″, and has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 16-bit per colour internal processing. Jupiter Systems has launched the Zavus Xtreme Pixel (XP) Flip Chip COB MicroLED display.   The customisable, large, seamless display solution is the latest addition to the company’s 21:9 ultra-wide display offerings. Jupiter’s Zavus XP offers a customisable range of seamless displays with a 21:9 form factor starting at 165 inches in 0.7mm ultra-fine pitch and continui...
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2023-03-21

Absen launches new product MicroLED KLCOB series

Christian Czimny, Product Director at Absen MicroLED is the technology that will push LED displays into the future. Smaller and more robust than traditional LEDs, MicroLED brings exponential progress and improvement to the LED display field. A leader in innovation and respected for its extensive R&D efforts, Absen has been actively developing IMD and COB technologies since 2016 and recently launched the new MicroLED KLCOB series to the global market. Christian Czimny, Product Director at Absen, has extensive knowledge of the LED ma...
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2023-03-21

Factory Automation Made Easier: ams OSRAM Launches Space-saving Surface-mount Edge-emitting Laser Diode That Features Narrow 110 µm Aperture

SPL S1L90H_3 laser’s narrow emission width produces better performance and eases optical integration in long-distance LiDAR applications High peak and average power output ratings differentiate SPL S1L90H_3 from competing small, surface-mount laser products Optimized for short-pulsed LiDAR applications such as drones, robots as well as in building and factory automation equipment PREMSTAETTEN, Austria & MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has extended its...
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2023-03-20

Pump up the volume: Australia reveals world’s biggest virtual production studio

Australia has become home to the world’s largest virtual production filmmaking facility, with the unveiling today of a 40-foot (12.19-metre) high, 6000-screen facility that its builder claims is double the size of its nearest rival. “It comfortably breaks the current Guinness World Record,” says Gary Marshall, vice-president of virtual production for NantStudios, which has built and will manage the facility at Docklands Studios Melbourne. “It’s twice as big. It’s the world’s largest stage for virtual production that exists.” &...
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2023-03-20

Veeco Acquires Epiluvac AB to Accelerate Penetration Into High Growth Silicon Carbide Epitaxy Equipment Market

PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Feb. 01, 2023 — Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced that on January 31, 2023, it acquired Epiluvac AB, a privately held manufacturer of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) epitaxy systems that enable advanced silicon carbide (SiC) applications in the electric vehicle market. Epiluvac, based in Sweden, was founded in 2013 by a highly experienced team in SiC. Epiluvac’s technology platform combined with Veeco’s global go-to-market capabilities create a significant long-term growth driver for Veeco. Th...
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2023-03-20

AIXTRON SE: Efficient Power Electronics drives success

Second highest order intake in company history / Continued strong demand for GaN and SiC power electronics / Double-digit growth for 2023 / High EU taxonomy aligned figures further increased Herzogenrath, Germany, February 28, 2023 – AIXTRON SE (FWB: AIXA, ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6) continued to grow in 2022 fiscal year, and met the growth guidance for the full year 2022 in all areas. This was driven by the ongoing strong demand for efficient gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) based power electronics, particularly for ecologically su...
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2023-03-14

Advances in microLEDs for automotive apps

LEDs are a popular choice in the automotive industry for functional and aesthetic purposes. There are several demands that need to be addressed, such as size, light output, thermal management, efficiency, and long-term performance. European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) organized a conference on microLEDs for automotive apps today. Jeremy Picot-Clemente, Technology Manager for Optics and Green Photonics, EPIC, welcomed the audience. Paul-Henri Matha, Technical Leader, Volvo, Sweden, presented on microLEDs for automotive lighting: stakes for c...
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2023-03-14

SK Hynix shows off digital transformation in Korea locations

Including Daktronics video walls, the installations feature digital artwork for moodsetting. Courtesy of Daktronics. SK Hynix, a semiconductor manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, has rolled out a digital signage transformation in partnership with Daktronics and Kinoton Korea Incorporated, according to a press release. "We spent more than one year seeking highly durable, reliable video wall displays with a creation of natural colors, and all of us are quite sure that Daktronics' narrow pixel video wall displays are the right choice for high profile l...
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2023-03-14

COB technology development of major LED display companies

COB technology is considered to be the next generation of Outdoor led display packaging technology, and it has made a qualitative leap in terms of performance and pitch. Although COB technology has strong technical advantages, due to cost issues, COB products are currently only oriented to the mid-to-high-end commercial display market, and have not reached a high market penetration rate. Going back a few years, the market share of COB is even Less than 10%. From the relevant research and development of some enterprises in COB technology, it can be seen that the flip-ch...
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2023-03-13

ViewSonic Expands its Lineup of Commercial Display Solutions with New Series of All-in-One LED Displays

The New ViewSonic DirectView LED Displays Provide More Choices for AV Installers, Including Easy Device Management Features and Durability for High-Impact Messaging BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announced today the launch of its new line of Direct View LED displays as it continues to expand its lineup of commercial display solutions. The new series provides ProAV installers and dealers with expanded choices for immersive, big screen messaging that delivers impact. The new...
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2023-03-13

Final victory of Nichia against Everlight in German enforcement proceeding

On February 8, 2023, the Düsseldorf Court of Appeal (docket number I-15 W 3/23) confirmed the first instance enforcement decision of the Düsseldorf District Court in favor of Nichia Corporation (“Nichia“) and dismissed the appeal raised by Taiwanese LED manufacturer Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. and its German subsidiary Everlight Electronics Europe GmbH (both “Everlight”). This decision is final and cannot be appealed anymore by Everlight. The decision is of major importance in relation to Nichia's damage compensatio...
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2023-03-08

CONEXPO 2023: HELLA presents new lighting solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles

Introducing the New C240 LED combination headlamp from HELLA with exceptional design for heavy-duty applications Smart lighting solutions increase operator safety, health and productivity All-round talent: Second generation of the RokLUME 280N work light with six illumination variants Lippstadt, 2 March 2023. Lighting and electronics expert HELLA, operating under the FORVIA umbrella, will present several innovative new products at CONEXPO. The world's leading construction and mining machinery trade fair will take place in Las Vega...
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2023-03-08

Avicena partners with ams OSRAM to enable high-volume future production of ultra-low energy chip-to-chip interconnects

San Diego, CA — March 6, 2023 — AvicenaTech Corp., a privately held company in Sunnyvale, CA, has partnered with ams OSRAM to develop high-volume manufacturing of GaN microLED arrays for its industry-leading LightBundle™ communication architecture. The need for next generation computing power is here, driven by strong AI/ML and HPC application demand – for products like ChatGPT, DALL-E, autonomous vehicle training, and many others. Attempts to scale current architectures are running headlong into physical limits leading to slow...
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2023-03-06

Future Hyundais May Have an LED Display Inside Their Grilles

South Korean automaker Hyundai may be working on adding an LED display into the grille of one of its upcoming vehicles. The leak comes from a thread on a Texas Instruments forum first spotted by a Reddit user. The thread was posted by an individual who identified Hyundai as the end customer for a particular project: a full-color LED matrix display meant to be used on the front grille of a vehicle. The leak should come as little surprise given that Hyundai has already shown its interest to build both an in-grille intelligent lighting system and LED display. While it...
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2023-03-06

Pier59 Studios Debuts Virtual Production LED MegaWall At NYFW Opening

NEW YORK -- Opening in February 2023, Pier59 Studios’ Virtual Production will usher in a new era of groundbreaking video production capability while offering unsurpassed creative flexibility. Leveraging recent advances in LED displays, Pier59 Studios has constructed the world’s largest and most advanced Virtual Production stage for fashion and advertising. This disruptive technology utilizes real-time computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create digital environments and special effects that are captured simultaneously with live-action props and actors...
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2023-03-03

“Red, Green, Blue into one”... Lumens developed ‘RGB one-chip’ monolithic micro-LED

Implemented on a single epitaxial wafer Reducing the transfer process by one-third Reducing costs and increasing productivity Targeting the promotion of commercialization the TV/XR market A technology that can dramatically increase the utilization and productivity of micro light emitting diode (LED) has been developed in Korea. It is gaining much attention on whether the popularization of micro-LED will be accelerated, which has been making slow progress due to technical difficulties. Lumens announced on the 24th that they have developed a Monolithic...
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2023-03-03

LG Display to Pump up Efforts to Win More Automotive Display Orders

LG Display has begun to upgrade its business structure by focusing on displays for vehicles. According to Hi Investment & Securities on Feb. 22, LG Display's vehicle display sales are expected to more than double from 1.6 trillion won in 2022 to 3.5 trillion won in 2025. Its automotive display order intake in 2022 is estimated at more than 4 trillion won, an increase of about 40 percent from 2021. In particular, the proportion of organic light emitting diode (OLED) orders in its total orders increased from 30 percent in 2021 to 45 percent in 2022. This is...
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2023-03-02

Absen advances with the future of MicroLED

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroLED is the technology set to take LED display into the future. Smaller and more robust than traditional LED, MicroLED confers exponential advancements and improvements to LED display. As an innovation leader, well respected for its extensive R&D commitment, Absen has actively developed IMD and COB technologies since 2016 and recently launched its new MicroLED KLCOB series globally. Absen's industry product director, Christian Czimny has an extensive understanding of the LED ...
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2023-03-02

Lumentum 200G PAM4 EMLs Honored by 2023 Lightwave Innovation Reviews

First-to-Market Laser Transmitters for Next-Generation Data Center Applications Receive Another Industry Win SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum"), a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, announced today that its 200G PAM4 externally-modulated lasers (EMLs) were recognized by the 2023 Lightwave Innovation Reviews. An esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the optical communications community recognized Lumentum as a high-scoring honoree. I...
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2023-03-01

MicroLED Innovator Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility

Hsinchu, Monday 20th February 2023: Porotech, the global leader in microLED and Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology, celebrated the opening of its new facility in Hsinchu. Porotech developed its new trademarked technology, DynamicPixelTuning® (DPT®), for microLEDs, using its proprietary PoroGaN material, which enables a single microLED chip to produce any visible colour from a single pixel, including a brilliant white light. This development is a game-changer for the display industry at large. By removing the need for red-green-blue (RGB...
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2023-02-24

Signify launches new Philips StoreFlow retail lighting, Interact Retail hybrid lighting controls, and range of luminaires made from waste materials

The revolutionary new Philips StoreFlow for shopping aisles is the first ever retail luminaire with a housing made of more than 68% bio-based plastics, with proprietary optics that cast the light exactly where it's needed, and the latest LED engine with the highest efficacy Presenting the first hybrid lighting control system for wired and wireless controllable LED luminaires that allows stores to switch to a dimmable lighting concept more easily than ever before and capture unparalleled energy savings Introducing a range of luminaires made from waste materials, red...
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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