2024-03-18

Apple's Restore Fund cultivates new roots in the Atlantic Forest

Restore Fund projects in South America are reforesting the land, one seeding at a time. In South America’s Atlantic Forest, many suggest that life depends on a mother: the superior matriarch who provides for all. This is true for its plants and animals, and even the trees that tower above, reaching skyward to the sun while providing shade for the life that resides in their underbrush. It is estimated there are 5,000 tree species in existence in the Atlantic Forest today. Of those species, two-thirds are threatened with extinction after centuries of exploitative, extra...
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2024-03-18

Nescafe uses immersive projection display at launch event

Photo credit: ADLC Audiovisuais LISBON, Portugal – Nescafé presented its new Dolce Gusto NEO coffee machine in Portugal, which was complimented by a spectacular 182,000 lumen immersive projection display. ADLC Audiovisuais selected nine Christie® projectors to flood the auditorium of the Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon with light and color for the official presentation. At the launch event, produced by the UPPartner agency for Nescafé, approximately 300 guests had the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable ...
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2024-03-18

Philips GoPure GP5611 Advanced Automotive Air Purifier filters out 99% of Bacteria and Respiratory Viruses and Fits in the Cupholder

Also filters airborne allergens including pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander Farmington Hills, MI – Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company, has created the Philips GoPure GP5611 automotive air purifier, designed to clean air quickly and efficiently to reduce the transmission of airborne viruses, bacteria, and allergens. Designed to fit in most vehicle cup holders, the GP5611 is USB powered and whisper-quiet. It filters the cabin air with three advanced technologies: a Philips SaniFilter Plus filter, a HESAMax filtration cartridge, and a...
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2024-03-15

LED collaboration sets its eyes on customizable solutions

The recent partnership between Acuity Brands and Hort Americas marks a new chapter in horticulture lighting for the two companies, one focused on advancing technology and improving energy efficiency. With Acuity Brands' acquisition of the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products in January, the company expanded its presence in controlled environment agriculture. Jacob Palombo, director of horticulture lighting at Acuity Brands, and Chris Higgins, president and general manager of Hort Americas, are key players in this initiative. The collaboration between ...
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2024-03-15

Feit Electric Announces Second Patent Enforcement Action Against Infringing White LED Filaments

Feit Electric White Filament Light Bulbs White filament LED bulbs have the same classic glass shape and style as regular LED filament bulbs with a discreet white core. LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feit Electric Company, Inc. (“Feit Electric”), a leading global lighting and smart home brand headquartered in California, today commenced a second white LED filament patent enforcement action against Savant Technologies LLC doing business as GE Lighting (“Savant”) in the United States Distric...
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2024-03-15

INNOCN 34M1R mini LED curved ultrawide gaming monitor review – A whole lotta oohs and ahs

REVIEW – I remember many, many moons ago when 1920 x 1080 HD monitors and TVs were IT. Full HD resolution! Watching DVDs at 480p on your old TV, laptop, or PC was so plebian. Now here we are with so many acronyms with Ds and Ks it’s hard to know what one should buy to stay up with the Joneses, if you really care about what THEY are doing. With 4 of my 5 kids still living at home, I don’t even know who the Joneses are much less care to keep up with them. So, I’ve been using FHD monitors for a long time. My setup was 2 27&Pri...
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2024-03-14

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Tipped to Offer Bigger Cover Display, Other Upgrades

HIGHLIGHTS The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to have 12GB RAM variants. Samsung is said to offer an upgraded 50MP primary camera with the next-gen flip smartphone. A new leak detailing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has surfaced, detailing various crucial specifications and improvements. The leak comes via well-known tipster Anthony (@TheGalox_), who shared details through his X account. He claims the next-gen Galaxy Z Flip 6 will arrive with a bigger cover display. The post mentions higher RAM variants, upgraded cameras, battery capacity,...
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2024-03-14

Google Pixel Fold 2 Display Sizes Leak, Tipped to Get 8.02-Inch Internal Screen

Google Pixel Fold features a 5.8-inch cover screen Google is reportedly preparing to release a second foldable this year. The Pixel Fold 2 is likely to see the light in May at the company's annual developer conference. It is expected to bring several improvements over last year's Google Pixel Fold. Ahead of any official announcements, DSCC analyst Ross Young has leaked some details surrounding the foldable phone. He claims that the Pixel Fold 2 will have a tablet-sized screen. It is said to come with an 8.02-inch foldable display. Ross Young on X post...
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2024-03-14

AXT, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AXT, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AXTI), a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor substrates, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended December 31, 2023. Management Qualitative Comments “We believe we are now beginning to see a recovery in our markets,” said Morris Young, chief executive officer. “In Q4, we achieved 18 percent sequential growth in our revenues and a 43 percent sequential improvement in our non-GAAP net income. While the over...
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2024-03-14

Sony X93L 65 Inch Mini LED 4K TV sees a significant 15% price slash in early spring deal

Don't miss out on this brilliant TV from Sony on offer now! Last Updated on March 11, 2024 If you are in the market for a brand high-end TV, we’ve just got the right product for you. With its sleek design and cutting-edge technology, the Sony X93L 65 inch Mini LED 4K TV is the perfect addition to any living room or entertainment space. And now, with an exclusive Amazon deal, you can enjoy all these features at an unbeatable price. The Sony X93L 65 Inch Mini LED 4K TV is now available for an unbeatable price of $1,698, down from its origi...
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2024-03-14

MICLEDI Microdisplays Raises Series A Funding to Advance Best-in-Class microLED Display Design and Manufacturing

Company Secures Funding-to-Date of Nearly $30M to Commercialize microLED Displays for Consumer AR LEUVEN, Belgium, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MICLEDI Microdisplays today announced a first closing of its Series A funding round with participation from imec.xpand, PMV, imec, KBC and SFPIM demonstrating strong support for the company’s value proposition and commercial and technological progress achieved in the seed round. Series A follows a significant seed round award and additional non-dilutive funding in the form of g...
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2024-03-13

South Korea’s Joowon Industrial Selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for Automated Power Line Inspection Program

A vehicle equipped with Joowon TADS and Aeva 4D LiDAR for power line inspection Aeva’s High-Resolution FMCW LiDAR Technology Selected for Ability to Detect Overhead Power Lines MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SEONGNAM CITY, South Korea, March 12, 2024 – Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, and Joowon Industrial, a South Korean global distributor and supplier of world-class testing equipment, today announced that Joowon has selected Aeva’s Aeries II 4D...
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2024-03-13

HortiDaily: New dynamic LED toplight launched

Oreon has introduced its new toplight, The Oreon Monarch 3-Channel LED. The 3-Channel combines high output and efficiency of the existing Monarch with spectral flexibility.  "In addition to a dimmable, customer-specific spectrum, it is now also possible to adjust the composition of the chosen spectrum during cultivation. This provides the right spectrum, the right intensity at the right time of day," the Oreon team explains. With the Monarch, it was already possible to fluctuate the intensity throughout the day. This allows growers to use the power of the...
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2024-03-13

Nichia will exhibit at LEDucation 2024 in New York City, NY.

On March 19th and 20th, Nichia will exhibit at LEDucation in New York City, NY. LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. Nichia will display its enhanced color LED portfolios, together with the newly released Cube Direct Mountable Chip. Especially, Cube Direct Mountable Chip has realized a horizontal light distribution. Its unique feature provides soft, low-glare quality of lig...
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2024-03-12

NIR Light in Smartwatches Could Provide Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring

Key points: Researchers exploited modern electronics to develop a new, less painful and noninvasive way to estimate blood glucose levels. Using an NIR sensor from a smartwatch, researchers linked metabolic index with blood glucose levels for the first time. Clinical tests on diabetic individuals are pending to confirm the applicability of the metabolic index in a real-world context. Blood glucose measurements (BGL) measurements typically involve drawing blood through a finger prick, but researchers want to leverage modern electronics to develop less painful an...
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2024-03-12

Sollum Technologies provides LED light solution for Ontario greenhouses

As part of a succession plan, Integral Farms is branching into greenhouse horticulture along with Sollum's lighting solution. Photo Credit: CNW Group/Sollum Technologies LED lighting supplier Sollum Technologies has provided an LED lighting solution for Integral Farms Produce Inc., a family-owned, Mount Brydges, Ont.-based grower that is branching into greenhouse horticulture. As part of the succession plan to hand over the business to the next generation, company owner Michael Arts has installed a lighting solution that will be implemented in its t...
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2024-03-12

Meet the Odyssey Neo G7 43″ — The First Mini-LED Flat Gaming Monitor From Samsung Electronics

The huge 43’’ Quantum Mini-LED screen immerses gamers in the world they play in Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of Odyssey Neo G7 (Model name: G70NC), the company’s first flat Mini-LED model, adding a new form factor to the industry-leading Odyssey lineup. The new monitor delivers a large screen designed to give gamers a more comprehensive range of vision and details — inviting them to the worlds of their games with lifelike picture quality. “The gaming monitor market is only going to get bigger, and gamers are no...
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2024-03-11

Exhibition Review | Refond Optoelectronics Shines at 2024 Light+building

From March 3rd to 8th, the grand opening of the world's largest lighting and building electrical exhibition, Light + Building 2024, took place in Frankfurt, Germany. The Refond Optoelectronics team showcased a series of innovative products along with cutting-edge lighting technology, modules, and application solutions at booth F70 in Hall 8.0. The event attracted numerous industry professionals, both new and existing customers, who stopped by the booth to engage in discussions and exchange ideas. Programs & Highlight As the first exhibition of 2024, Refond ...
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2024-03-11

TCL X11H Max Micro LED TV with a mammoth 163-inch screen size unveiled

TCL has introduced a monster TV, the X11H Max into the market. The TCL X11H Max is a Micro LED TV with a 163-inch giant screen. In describing the TV, TCL says it is longer than a Rolls Royce and is a ceiling-level TV for the living room. The release of the X11H Max coincides with the release of the QD-Mini LED TV X11H with 85-inch and 98-inch screen sizes. Features The X11H Max TV is marketed as the ceiling of 2024 picture quality and joins a growing list of premium TCL TVs. The X1H Max TV uses more than 24.88 million inorg...
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2024-03-11

LEDVANCE REALIZES SUSTAINABLE AND EFFICIENT LIGHTING CONCEPT FOR NATURAL STONE MANUFACTURER

BMB Natuursteen, a distinguished Belgian family business specializing in tailor-made natural stones for over half a century, teamed up with lighting industry leader LEDVANCE to enhance lighting across its showroom, warehouse, and production hall. Through the strategic collaboration the natural stone manufacturer has embraced cutting-edge LEDVANCE LED lighting technology, setting new benchmarks for energy efficiency, cost reduction, and lighting performance. The innovative lighting solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also elevate visitor experience ...
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2024-03-11

Ledman Torshare Amazes Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany

From March 3 to 8, Light + Building 2024 (the 12th Frankfurt International Lighting and Building Technology and Equipment Exhibition) was held in Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Torshare, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ledman, casted limelight on Booth E25, Hall 10.1, with its indoor lighting, industrial lighting, outdoor lighting and other star products, showing innovative lighting products and scene solutions to customers and audiences from all over the world. Light + Building, a biennial event held in Messe Frankfurt, Germany, is the world’s largest lighting ...
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2024-03-11

AUO Selected as Clarivate's Top 100 Global Innovators, Ranking First Among Taiwanese Corporations

AUO Patent Layout Strategy Flourishes Globally, with Unparalleled Achievements in Green Patents Specializing in advanced display technology R&D, AUO understands market needs and has consistently dedicated efforts to green technology. With a patent strategy that embodies innovation and sustainability, the company's achievements have consistently strengthened its presence both domestically and internationally. In the recent "Top 100 Global Innovators 2024" list, Clarivate has recognized AUO for the third consecutive year, ranking it 22nd globally ...
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2024-03-08

Cornea launches Next-GEN Digital Video Walls to Revolutionize the Advertising Landscape

Cornea, a leader in display solutions, introduces its latest digital video wall series, poised to redefine visual experiences and transform the advertising industry. Offering unmatched clarity and versatility, Cornea’s innovative video walls are set to revolutionize the way businesses engage audiences, both indoors and outdoors. The Cornea video wall line-up offers a diverse range of pixel pitches, from P1.8 to P10. Priced competitively between rs. 5000 to rs. 11000 per square foot, the product is available on Gem Portal and can be purchased through Cornea’s w...
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2024-03-08

LIGHT + BUILDING 2024: THE LEDVANCE PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

The new LEDVANCE Renewables product range provides customers with photovoltaic systems and associated services from a single source. The photovoltaic solutions are suitable for private and commercial applications, with all the components perfectly matched to one another. The photovoltaic panels come as bifacial or monofacial modules, with power levels from 405 to 660 W and in various designs. The robust, highly efficient and intelligent string or hybrid inverters are compatible with all the system components and are easy to install and operate. The various low-voltage and h...
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2024-03-08

ams OSRAM presents the third generation of the XLS signal lamp

ams OSRAM is setting new standards in the signal lamp market with its XLS product family. A uniform platform with more than five different light sources reduces complexity and overall costs for vehicle manufacturers. The third generation brings greater cost efficiency and improved performance.  Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (5 March 2024) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a leading global provider of optical sensors and emitters, has launched the third generation of its innovative XLS product family. The company is taking a signifi...
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2024-03-08

Nichia will exhibit at Coiltech Deutschland in Augsburg, Germany

On March 20th and 21st, Nichia will proudly exhibit at Coiltech in Augsburg, Germany. Additionally, Paul File, Senior Account Manager, Nichia America, will speak about very promising new type of SmFeN magnetic materials currently under development on Wednesday, March 20th. The Coiltech Deutschland event in Augsburg focuses on sustainable energy solutions as a global initiative to tackle humanity's future challenges. It attracts leading industry players in electric motors, transformers, generators, and inductances, showcasing top exhibitors. Additionally, the W...
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2024-03-07

R/C Theatres’ newest multiplex pulls out all the stops

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – Christie® is pleased to share that its projection solutions are lighting up screens at R/C Theatres’ newest multiplex at Richland Crossings Movies 12 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Opened on March 1, the multiplex features Christie cinema solutions, with its proprietary RGB pure laser technology, across all 12 screens for unparalleled color and contrast. Luxury heated recliner seating, RCX premium large format (PLF) screens with 4K laser projection, and surround sound enhance the moviegoing experience for guests. R/C T...
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2024-03-07

Breaking Boundaries: Continual strawberry yields defy winter dormancy in ground-breaking trial by Grodan and Fluence at Wageningen University & Research

Grodan in collaboration with Fluence. Bleiswijk, the Netherlands (March 4, 2024)—Grodan and Fluence, leading horticultural solution providers, today announce the mid-term results of their ground-breaking trial at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. The trial started in August 2023 and aimed at transforming year-round, high-tech hydroponic ever bearing strawberry cultivation during winter. The innovative use of stone wool growing media and cutting-edge LED technology not only created exceptional plant development, yield, and quality in strawberri...
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2024-03-07

Li Auto Selects Hesai as LiDAR Supplier for its Flagship MPV Li MEGA

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 6, 2024 – Li Auto Inc. (Nasdaq: LI), a leader in China’s electric vehicle market, recently launched Li MEGA, its first high-voltage battery electric vehicle. The company’s high-tech flagship multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is equipped with Hesai Technology’s (Nasdaq: HSAI) ultra-high-definition long-range LiDAR AT128, which allows for a full suite of intelligent driving capabilities. Li Auto’s L8 and L7 Pro models will also feature Hesai LiDAR as a standard configuration with an urban Navi...
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2024-03-06

Daimler Truck and TORC Robotics Select Aeva to Supply Advanced 4D LiDAR Technology for Series-Production Autonomous Trucks

Aeva 4D LiDAR Sensors on a Torc Autonomous Truck Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics and Aeva Partner on Autonomous Trucking Technology One of the World’s Leading Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers Transitions to Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology to Enable Safer Autonomous Trucking Daimler Truck Represents the First Publicly Announced Top Automotive OEM Production Customer of Aeva Atlas, Aeva’s Newest Automotive-Grade 4D LiDAR Designed for Mass Production LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany, BLACK...
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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