2023-01-06

A Brilliant Driver, Macroblock was on the Road to CES 2023

Macroblock, which is actively developing in new fields, has recently begun to harvest in the automotive market, and major international manufacturers have successively adopted Macroblock’s LED automotive driver ICs. In order to enhance brand visibility, Macroblock participated in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 held in Las Vegas, USA for the first time. The exhibits include LED headlights, LED rear lights, and FALD (Full Array Local Dimming) LED backlight modules of in-vehicle display. The highlights will be explained one by one below. ...
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2023-01-05

Samsung Advances New Era of Screens With Its New 2023 Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED Lineup, Boasting Powerful Performance, Secure Connectivity and Personalized Experiences

Samsung Electronics today unveiled its new Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED lineups alongside lifestyle products and accessories ahead of CES® 2023. This year’s lineup features advanced, innovative products with a focus on enhanced connectivity and personalized consumer experiences. Samsung’s wide portfolio of offerings helps users build their own tailored experiences with the devices they use every day, with more intuitive technology than ever before. This year, Samsung takes one step further in its ever-evolving journey to simplify consumers’ everyday lives with seamless multi-device integration across its entire ecosystem through its smart home platform SmartThings. “In 2023, we are pushing boundaries of innovation to offer consumers more than just premium picture quality, but a holistic, premium device experience tailored to what they need and want out of their connected home,” said Cheolgi Kim, EVP of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “With SmartThings, our advanced technology is seamless and intuitive, making life more sustainable, accessible and enjoyable everyday.”  
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2023-01-05

Performance leap in light technology

The new high-resolution Porsche LED main headlights with HD matrix beam offer a high-resolution light distribution up to twice as bright than previous systems.   Porsche has developed the light technology of the next generation with its new high-resolution HD matrix technology. The core element of the innovation created in collaboration with partners is a chip that combines over 16,000 individually controllable micro-LEDs onto the surface area the size of a thumbnail. Of these LED chips, two are utilised for each headlight – four per vehicle. The headl...
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2023-01-05

Samsung’s Micro LED TV for 2023 comes in sizes ranging from 50-inch to 140-inch

Samsung unveiled its first consumer-grade Micro LED TVs in 2019. Today, at CES 2023, the company unveiled its latest Micro LED TV lineup, which now comes in various sizes ranging from 50 inches to 140 inches. Earlier, the company’s Micro LED TVs started at a size of 89 inches, so the new smaller size is encouraging to see, especially for general consumers. The new 4K Micro LED TVs from Samsung, featuring 4,000 nits peak brightness, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 2-nanosecond response time, will be available in six sizes: 50-inch, 63-inch, 76-inch, 8...
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2023-01-05

Kulicke & Soffa Joins Hi-CHIP - Heterogeneous Integration and Chiplet System Package Alliance

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company") today announced the Company has joined the Heterogeneous Integration and Chiplet System Package Alliance (Hi-CHIP), an initiative led by the Taiwan-based Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), in collaboration with other major industry players.         The Hi-CHIP alliance leverages Kulicke & Soffa's Advanced Packaging competencies and its LITEQ 500 lithography p...
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2023-01-04

LG’s 2023 OLED TVs Take Viewing Immersion and User Experience to New Heights

With LG’s Latest TV Technology, Updated webOS and Enhanced Personalization Features, New LG OLED evo is Ready to Impress LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its 2023 TV lineups, headlined by its most advanced range of OLED TVs yet. With premium self-lit picture quality, powerful image processing technologies and an enhanced webOS platform offering even more smart features and services, the company’s latest OLED TVs elevate the viewing experience as only LG OLED can. A decade after introducing the world to the first-ever large-sc...
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2023-01-04

LG Display Showcases Innovative OLED Technologies at CES 2023

LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it will unveil its futuristic display products that innovate everyday life at CES 2023. LG Display will be operating two booths at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), one in the North Hall (main booth) and another in the West Hall (automotive display).   The company's main booth will take this opportunity to reveal its industry-leading display technologies that make people's lives more enjoyable under the theme, 'Always On.' On the other han...
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2023-01-04

Nichia and Infineon launch industry’s first HD micro-LED matrix solution

Companies to premier first fully integrated micro-LED light engine for HD adaptive driving beam applications Three years ago Nichia and Infineon announced the joint development of a high-definition (HD) light engine with more than 16,000 micro-LEDs for headlight applications. Now, both companies are launching the industry’s first fully integrated micro-LED light engine for HD adaptive driving beam applications. The micro-LED matrix solution will be seen in a German premium vehicle in 2023. “The new 16,384 pixel µPLS micro-Pixelated Lig...
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2023-01-04

16,384 LEDs to revolutionize automotive lighting: Nichia and Infineon launch industry’s first high-definition micro-LED matrix solution

Munich, Germany, and Tokushima, Japan – 3 January, 2023 – Automotive LED lighting technology has developed rapidly in recent years as a means for vehicle manufacturers to enhance driving comfort and road safety. In this regard, matrix LED technology for adaptive driving beam has become an important headlight feature for selective road illumination. Three years ago Nichia Corporation and Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced the joint development of a high-definition (HD) light engine with more than 16,000 micro-LED...
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2023-01-04

Seoul Viosys is the Only Component Manufacturer to Win the Display Innovation Award at CES

ANSAN, South Korea – Seoul Viosys (“SVC”) (KOSDAQ: 092190), a global manufacturer of optical semiconductor devices, announces its latest achievement of being the only component manufacturer to win a CES Innovation Award in the video display category at CES 2023, the world's largest consumer electronics show, with its innovative product, ‘WICOP Pixel’. WICOP Pixel is recognized for its topnotch technology to deliver microLED display in the form of one chip without wire and package. ‘WICOP Pixel’ is...
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2023-01-03

Samsung Electronics Unveils Its New Odyssey, ViewFinity and Smart Monitor Lineups at CES, Igniting the Next Generation of Display Technology

The Odyssey Neo G9’s groundbreaking dual UHD 57” curved display paves the way for monitors in 2023 and beyond Samsung Electronics today announced the company will introduce new models in its monitor lineup, expanding its visual display leadership for the users. New offerings in the Odyssey, ViewFinity and Smart Monitor lineups at CES® 2023 will deliver unmatched image quality and a range of innovative features for people looking to work, play and live through their monitor display. Samsung is revolutionizing the ultra-wide display category by la...
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2023-01-03

Samsung Unveils New Bespoke Lineup for Connected and Customized Kitchen Experiences at CES 2023

Ahead of CES® 2023, Samsung Electronics today unveiled the newest additions to its customizable Bespoke Home lineup. Samsung’s latest home appliances and services were designed to meet a growing demand for customization and provide a new level of intelligent connectivity that empowers users to be more sustainable in the kitchen. Including a wider selection of Bespoke refrigerator types, a bigger and more immersive 32-inch screen for the Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ with Family Hub™+ and advanced AI Pro Cooking for the Bespoke AI™ Oven that optimize...
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2023-01-03

Energous and ams OSRAM Collaborate to Develop Wirelessly Powered Solutions for Agricultural Sensor Applications

Collaboration will combine technologies to develop a wirelessly powered multi-spectral light sensor solution for vertical farming and controlled-environment Agriculture Solution includes AS7343 spectral sensor from ams OSRAM and the WattUp PowerBridge from Energous Demonstration on display at CES 2023 SAN JOSE, Calif. & PREMSTAETTEN, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT), a leading developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, and ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global...
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2022-12-30

Hisense Advances the Laser Display Field with Texas Instruments DLP® Technology

QINGDAO, China, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Global Partner Conference on 18th December, Hisense introduced a new 8K laser display technology enabled by DLP® technology from Texas Instruments (TI). At the conference, Amichai Ron, Senior Vice President at TI, was invited to deliver a speech, introducing its strong collaboration with Hisense, and how the two companies are pushing the laser display industry forward. Hisense and TI Drive Laser TV Development   Since Hisense entered the laser display field 15 years ago, it has...
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2022-12-30

KONKA's High-End OLED TVs Lands in the European Market for First Time

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KONKA Group Co., Ltd. ("the Company"; 000016.SZ), a leading technology company, has delivered the first shipment of its high-end OLED TVs to Europe via the China-Europe Railway Express. With over 3,000 units in sizes of 55 and 65 inches arriving on the continent, KONKA is ready to provide customers across the region with a truly immersive cinema-like home viewing experience. The shipment includes the KONKA 812 Series, which features some 8.3 million self-lighting pixels that can turn...
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2022-12-30

Seoul Viosys: Through Air Purifier and Air Sterilizer Filters, Bacterial Growth and Leakage Occur

ANSAN, South Korea – Seoul Viosys (“SVC”) (KOSDAQ: 092190), a global optical semiconductor company, conducted a test on air sterilization by air purifiers sold in the market. The test confirms that bacterial growth and its leakage occur through the filters. The Company announced filters in air purifiers and air sterilizers can cause viral infection and virus spread.   The Company commissioned a research institute K, an internationally certified testing and research institute, to conduct a ‘test on bacterial residue count’ to chec...
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2022-12-29

Signify Launches Uniquely Shaped Philips O-Bulb and Hexa-Bulb in India

      Hexa-Bulb                                                                                     O-Bulb   New Delhi, Delhi, India: Distinctive circular and hexagonal shaped LED bulbs lend an elegant touch to your home Feature a simple plug-and-play design, fits into existing LED bulb sockets Signify (Euronext: LIGHT...
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2022-12-29

LEDVANCE LUMINAIRE WINS SCHÖNER WOHNEN AWARD

SUN@HOME ceiling luminaire receives the "BEST OF DESIGN 2022 Award" from the interior design magazine Even before the launch of its Circular pendant ceiling light from the SUN@HOME series, LEDVANCE has been able to snatch a coveted design award for it: SCHÖNER WOHNEN, Europe's biggest magazine for interior design, has given the new luminaire model the “BEST OF DESIGN 2022” award. The decisive factors were the combination of timeless design and innovative lighting technology. The luminaires will ...
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2022-12-29

Toshiba Develops Transparent Photoluminescent Phosphor for LED, Sensing and Security Printing Applications

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...
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2022-12-27

Somnium VR1 Headset (DevKit) available at CES 2023, Jan 5th — 8th.

(visit our booth nr. 15167, Central Hall, Tech East)   Somnium VR1 modular PCVR headset is set to be released to public in 2023   We are delighted to announce that Somnium Space will reveal its latest functional DevKit and final design of VR1 headset at CES at our booth nr. 15167, Central Hall, Tech East. Visitors can have a look into the headset to test high resolution VR picture clarity and its state-of-the-art mixed reality camera modules quality and check the latest design. Somnium VR1 is an opensource high end PCVR headset with ...
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2022-12-26

“Sense the next” – at CES 2023 ams OSRAM shows how its latest advanced optical technology helps address global challenges

Company to showcase how optical technology is advancing safety, health and comfort for various application areas The demonstrations will focus on automotive and mobility, consumer (mobile and wearable), medical, industrial and horticulture application areas under the motto “Sense the next” Showcase highlights include dynamic forward lighting, guidance systems for autonomous robots, smart water- and air treatment with UV-C light and 24/7 vital signs monitoring for smart watch applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (22 December 2022) -- ams...
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2022-12-26

DIGITAL SIGNAGE AWARDS 2023 ANNOUNCE SILICONCORE AS A FINALIST

Shortlisted in the display category, the High Resolution 1.2mm LED Modular Floor LED display has already received four industry-awards for its technical advances and innovation, and this latest nomination for display technology of the year from the Digital Signage Awards is another incredible honor.  The Digital Signage Awards celebrates the most successful and innovative people, products and companies in the AV industry. The 2023 celebrations is held during ISE 2023 in Barcelona on February 2. To learn more about the awards and see the full shortlist visi...
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2022-12-26

ABSEN PUTS ON MATCH-WINNING PERFORMANCE AT FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP

Recognised as the world’s single most viewed and followed sporting event, the FIFA World Cup tops the leader board as the world’s most prestigious sporting tournament. With LED displays playing a central role in the all-important fan experience, the eight stadiums: Al Bayt Stadium and Lusail Stadium (hosts of the opening and final match); Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Janoub and Al Thumama Stadium; as well as the Education City Stadium and Stadium 974, the fans attending and the global live broadcast audience are experien...
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2022-12-23

Samsung sets up largest indoor LED Cube installation in the Swiss Life Arena

  The Swiss Life Arena is now the most modern ice hockey arena in Switzerland, thanks to Samsung‘s largest indoor LED display cube in all of Europe. The Swiss Life Arena not only gets the new display but also gets modernized and revamped hardware and software, along with technical support. Samsung’s innovative technology made it possible for the Swiss Life Arena to meet the National Hockey League (NHL) standards, a level typically only achieved by North American arenas. Also, the arena gets a wide range of signage products (669 square meter...
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2022-12-23

A new TV is here to challenge Samsung’s outdoor TV, The Terrace

  In 2020, Samsung launched The Terrace, a TV that you can use outdoors, such as by the pool, in a garden, or, as its name suggests, on a terrace. It has the ability to withstand the elements of nature. So far, we haven’t seen many TVs, especially from well-known brands, that could compete with The Terrace, but that’s changing now with the launch of Skyworth Clarus S1, an outdoor TV that comes loaded with Google TV and screams trouble for Samsung. The Clarus S1 is a Mini-LED TV that has over 1,400 lightning nodes and a peak brightness of 3,...
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2022-12-23

Samsung equips France with Europe’s largest circular LED signage

    Samsung has a knack for doing things big and bold. It recently installed the largest indoor LED Cube in all of Europe in the Swiss Life Arena. Now, France is getting a similar treatment, as the South Korean electronics giant has installed Europe’s largest circular LED signage at the Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers, France. The circular LED signage at “Chasseurs de Tornades” (Tornado Hunters) in the Futuroscope theme park would give an immersive and lifelike experience to the visitors. Samsung collaborated with Futur...
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2022-12-23

ams OSRAM signs agreement to sell its entertainment lighting business Clay Paky to ARRI AG

ams OSRAM announces the planned divestment of Clay Paky The business will become part of ARRI, a global player within the motion picture and broadcast industry With this agreement, ams OSRAM implements the last of the divestments which the company had communicated to pursue following the acquisition of OSRAM, strengthening the focus on core technology areas Premstaetten, Austria (20 December 2022) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its C...
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2022-12-22

Cree LED and Star Headlight & Lantern Company Enter Settlement and Limited License Agreement

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CreeLED, Inc. (“Cree LED”), an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), and Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. (“Star”) today announced that they have reached a mutually beneficial settlement related to a patent infringement dispute between the parties. As part of the settlement, Cree LED granted Star a limited license to certain Cree LED patents covering LED components.   Gold+ Member Report Report Name Content Format ...
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2022-12-22

Inuru shows plug & play elf technology for luminous marketing, medical labels & fashion at CES 2023.

From 5-8th of January 2023 Inuru will exhibit everyday things, that contain visual interfaces for user interaction at CES, North Hall, Booth 9274. Las Vegas, NV, USA. Inuru is on a mission to enlighten the world with visual interfaces on everyday things. Aside from being visually stunning, they can be useful too. Inuru will showcase three (3) major applications for its self-powered electro-luminous-films (elf). World premiere in marketing applications. Inuru is so far known for special limited editions for marketing campaigns of big brands, like the Coca-Cola ...
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2022-12-22

Sensing Is Life: ams OSRAM 2022 Year in Review and Vision 2023-2024

As a global leader in optical solutions, ams OSRAM is known for great imagination and engineering expertise. Having over 100 years of combined history and experience, the company—by embracing the vision of Sensing is Life—continues to inspire creative thinking along with its customers and develop novel, stunning solutions.   In 2021, ams OSRAM generated EUR 5.04 billion in total revenue, mainly contributed by its business in the consumer, automotive, industrial and healthcare sectors. Specifically, the automotive/industrial/medical and consumer segment...
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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