2023-06-01

Improved vehicle safety with brake pad scorching using VCSEL-based heating systems

Brake pad scorching with TruHeat VCSEL systems for higher quality and more safety // More sustainable processing with VCSEL-based systems // Lower CO2 emissions and a smaller footprint in the factory // Reliable, contactless laser heat treatment Ulm, May 31, 2023 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions, offers VCSEL-based heating systems for the scorching of brake pads, to achieve higher quality and, in turn, greater safety with vehicle brake pads. A shorter bedding-in of new pads and possible initial fading is prevented...
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2023-06-01

The Philippines Needs Offshore LiDAR To Accurately Measure Wind Power In Upcoming OSW Projects

As the world is quickly adopting to less intrusive, more efficient power generation schemes, offshore wind is topping the list because of its ability to deliver power either directly to the grid or into battery storage systems. Offshore wind is also becoming a default because it doesn’t interfere with a landscape of a seashore or a mountain range and is located far enough from human settlements so as to not cause disruptions in the case of massive typhoons or hurricanes typical of areas where OSW are sited. On March 15th, BlueFloat Energy, a major offshore wind devel...
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2023-06-01

LED Hexagon Lights: Adding Sparkle to the Automotive Haven at the Car Show

As we all know, one of the key aspects of a successful car exhibition is showcasing the vehicles in the best possible light. LED hexagon lights offer fantastic and consistent lighting that highlights the smooth lines, curves, and complex details of each car. With their high color rendering index (CRI), these lights can accurately represent the real colors of the cars, improve their visual appeal, and create an exciting display for visitors. In this post, let's explore how these advanced lighting solutions can elevate the atmosphere and display cars in all their glory with ...
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2023-06-01

Ennostar Announces High-Level Appointment

Ennostar Inc. (“Ennostar” or the “Company”) today (May 31) announces high-level personnel change that the Board of Directors appoints Mr. Shuang-Lang (Paul) Peng as Chairman and President of Ennostar while Dr. BJ Lee is going to retire at the same time. The new personnel change takes effect immediately. While being Chairman and President of Ennostar, Mr. Peng is also Chairman and Group Chief Strategy Officer (Group CSO) of AUO, the largest shareholder of Ennostar. As Chairman of AUO, he has led AUO Group to reposition...
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2023-05-31

SOSLAB Enhances Strategic Cooperation with Global Automotive Lamps Maker SL Corporation

LiDAR built-in car lamp developed by SOSLAB and SL Corporation (Photo: SOSLAB) SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOSLAB, a global leader of 3D high-performance LiDAR hardware and software technologies, and SL Corporation (KRX:005850), a global automotive lamps manufacturer, announced that they had entered into a technology development contract for the core LiDAR technologies and products with a goal of mass production. Through distribution of its LiDAR hardware and software system parts, SOSLAB will provide auton...
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2023-05-31

OMNIVISION Announces First Fully Integrated, Low-Power, Single-Chip LCOS Panel for Next-Generation AR/XR/MR Glasses

The new OP03011 LCOS panel integrates the array and frame buffer into an ultra-compact single-chip solution that is lightweight and low-power for smart glasses SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display technology, today announced a new 648p single-chip liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) panel for next-generation augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR) glasses and head-mounted displa...
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2023-05-31

Mojo Vision Announces DigiLens Partnership to Combine High-Performance micro-LED with Breakthrough SRG+ Technology and Waveguides

Mojo Vision and DigiLens to advance augmented reality products with groundbreaking technology SARATOGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mojo Vision, the high-performance micro-LED company, has partnered with DigiLens Inc., an innovator in head-worn holographic display and waveguide technology, to integrate its micro-LED technology with DigiLens’ breakthrough surface relief gratings (SRG) technology and waveguides for peak optimization. The partnership will accelerate development of products for the augmented reality (AR)/extended reality (XR) ma...
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2023-05-31

ams OSRAM adds reliable, built-in eye safety feature in latest IR VCSEL emitter for in-cabin sensing application

New TARA2000-AUT-SAFE family includes unique interlock loop method for completely safeguarding ultra-fast detection of faults that can compromise eye safety Interlock method reduces bill of materials resulting in lower system cost 940nm emitter supplied in two versions, with field of illumination optimized for driver monitoring and cabin monitoring using 2D NIR or 3D indirect time-of-flight cameras ams OSRAM will supply the TARA2000-AUT-SAFE in mass volume to a Top 10 global car OEM starting in 2024 Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, ...
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2023-05-31

ROHM’s New Class-Leading* Low ON Resistance Nch MOSFETs: Delivering High Efficiency Operation in a Variety of Applications

40V-150V breakdown voltage lineup: ideal for motor drive and industrial power supplies ROHM has developed Nch MOSFETs (40V/60V/80V/100V/150V) RS6xxxxBx / RH6xxxxBx series, 13 part numbers, suitable for applications operating on 24V/36V/48V power supplies such as base stations, servers, and motors for industrial and consumer equipment. In recent years, worldwide power consumption has been on the rise – driving the need for industrial equipment such as servers and base stations along with various motors to become more efficient. In a number of these appl...
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2023-05-31

AUO and NVIDIA Partner to Deliver New Levels of Motion Clarity to Competitive Gamers with G-SYNC ULMB 2

AUO Corporation (AUO) today announced the world’s first(*) gaming panel that supports NVIDIA’s latest generation G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 (ULMB 2) technology. In collaboration with NVIDIA, AUO developed this display to deliver the best motion clarity for competitive gamers when using ULMB 2; it has been integrated into to the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and Acer Predator XB273U F gaming monitors. AUO is actively engaged in the development of gaming displays, heavily trusted by leading international brands an...
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2023-05-31

Global New Energy Vehicle Sales Reach 2.656 Million Units in Q1, Tesla Reclaim Market Share, Says TrendForce

May 31, 2023 ---- TrendForce reports the total sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)—comprising BEVs, PHEVs, and FCVs—reached 2.656 million units in the first quarter of 2023, marking a 28% YoY increase. Sales of BEVs contributed 1.942 million units to this total, a YoY growth of 26%, while PHEV sales amounted to 711,000 units, signifying a 34% YoY increase. Tesla's strategic move to reduce prices resulted in a record-breaking first quarter, with sales reaching 423,000 units and boosting its market share to 21.8%. This considerable resurgen...
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2023-05-31

【New Arrival】Micro LED Report- The Rise of Micro LED Smartwatches: Wearable Chip Revenue to Hit USD 463 Million in 2025

As TrendForce specifies in its latest report “TrendForce 2023 Micro LED Market Trend and Technology Cost Analysis”, although revenue from Micro LED chips installed in wearables (mainly smartwatches) are estimated to be only USD 3 million in 2023, the number will skyrocket to USD 172 million and USD 463 million in 2024 and 2025, respectively, as Apple starts to adopt Micro LED displays for its new watches. The new Apple Watch will likely prompt other brands to develop and promote Micro LED wearables. Micro LED chip market value from weara...
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2023-05-30

Nichia Developed a UV Irradiant Device to Evaluate UV Sensitivity

Toward Standardization of Inactivation Evaluation Highlights: ・Nichia developed a UV irradiant device to evaluate UV sensitivity for inactivation evaluation of microorganisms. ・The LED characteristics and design of the device meet the necessary conditions to make evaluations reproducible and accurate. ・UV LED peak wavelengths can be selected from 250nm to 365nm. ・This enables integrated evaluation of UV sensitivity, and assists in the commercialization of infection control devices. Overview: Tokushima, Japan – 30 May 2023: Nichia, the world'...
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2023-05-30

BMW Group puts new light channel for testing headlights and exterior lighting into operation.

+++ The BMW Group Light Channel Next is the company’s longest development tool, measuring 132 metres +++ Cutting-edge technology enables realistic simulation of different test scenarios for road illumination and lighting effects +++ Spot on in a former warehouse +++ Munich. The BMW Group now has a new light channel at its disposal for testing the headlights and exterior lighting of new models. The new Light Channel Next, constructed in a former parts warehouse in Unterschleißheim near Munich, is one of the biggest and most modern facilities of its kind ...
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2023-05-30

Barava, LLC Set to Launch LED Hanging Barava Light

Welcome to the Next Generation of Lighting. The Barava Light Is a Smart LED Hanging Liquid Light With a Built-In Speaker, Captivating Colors, and Themes. MOSCOW, ID / ACCESSWIRE / May 26, 2023 / Barava, LLC is proud to announce the launch of their innovative lighting product, the LED hanging Barava light. Playing off the retro nostalgia we all know and love, this groundbreaking new product offers a range of exciting features that reinvent the traditional light fixture. The Barava merges uplifted design and advanced technology to launch th...
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2023-05-30

SID Spotlight: Porotech's World's First Active Matrix Full-Color MicroLED Display Wins "Best New Display Component" Award

Porotech, a global leader in MicroLED and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology innovation, unveiled the world's first 0.26-inch active matrix full-color Micro LED display at the 2023 SID Display Week event. Through the votes and evaluations of professional attendees and judges, Porotech's display stood out among hundreds of cutting-edge products and was honored with the "Best New Display Component" award. During the SID exhibition, held in Los Angeles from May 24th to 26th, 2023, Porotech showcased its unique DPT® (Dynami...
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2023-05-29

Hesai Technology and CRATUS Technology Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Autonomous Warehouse Solutions Using Safety Rated 3D Lidar

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar solutions, and CRATUS, a software solution integrator for lidar systems, today announced a strategic alliance to develop autonomous warehouse solutions using Hesai’s groundbreaking safety-rated 3D lidar, the QT128. CRATUS has selected the QT128 as the lead sensor in its all-new lidar perception package for AGVs and AMRs. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been used for many years in warehouses and manufacturing plants to accomplish a variety of ...
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2023-05-29

Samsung Display to Unveil Paradigm-Shifting OLED Technologies at SID Display Week 2023

Revolutionary 'Rollable Flex' and World’s First 'Sensor OLED Display' among the innovations on display in LA Samsung Display today announced it will exhibit a variety of paradigm-shifting, next-generation OLED technologies at the SID Display Week 2023, May 23-25, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California. ▲ Samsung Display's exhibition booth at SID Display Week 2023 At the event, Samsung Display is unveiling Rollable Flex, which aims to revolutionize the portability of tablet PCs or laptops, and Sensor O...
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2023-05-29

IQE announces 200 mm RGB epitaxy for microLED display qualification

IQE plc has launched a new portfolio of 200 mm (8-inch) Red, Green and Blue (RGB) epitaxial wafer products for microLED display qualification. MicroLEDs based upon gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors are a disruptive new display technology that is being designed into multiple new platforms such as wearables, AR/VR headsets and large format displays. IQE’s GaN and GaAs epitaxy is critical in enabling faster adoption of microLEDs. This is because its leading technology, high-volume manufacturing platforms and result...
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2023-05-29

UNBOXING VIDEO: Aven's Wide View Magnifier

Aven's Wide View Magnifier is a hand-held magnifying lens featuring a wide rectangular lens, with white LEDs as well as ultraviolet LEDs operating at 365 nanometers. In this video we take a look inside the box, and go over how to operate and maintain the Wide View Magnifier.<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1EiLZZ9Wzdw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>  Crystal-...
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2023-05-26

JBD launches “Hummingbird” polychrome MicroLED projector, an industry supremacy for consumer AR market

JBD Hummingbird (0.4cc) polychrome MicroLED projector (May 23, 2023, Los Angeles, USA) — JBD (Jade Bird Display) unveiled its "Hummingbird" polychrome MicroLED projector at SID which is already in mass production since May 2023. This revolutionary product incorporates JBD’s cutting-edge MicroLED display panels which just won the SID "2023 Display of the Year" award. The Hummingbird features lightweight, ultra-compact form factor, ultra-high brightness, vivid and saturated colours and best-in-class energy efficien...
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2023-05-26

LG launches Micro LED display for virtual production studios

LG Electronics has announced the launch of its new LG Magnit (model LBAF) display for virtual production. LG Magnit is capable of displaying digitally rendered images in real time; synchronising with monitors, cameras, camera trackers and production computers so that virtual and live-action elements can be seamlessly blended together.  For simplicity of setup and management, Magnit offers convenient installation and maintenance. LG’s Micro LED display comes with large, 35.6-in cabinets and has panel modules and power supply units that can be accesse...
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2023-05-26

NEW TECHNOLOGIES, MORE COMFORT: VOLKSWAGEN PRESENTS THE NEW TOUAREG

Enhanced premium SUV shines with high-tech features Improved suspension offers winning combination of comfort and performance New IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights project a light carpet exactly onto the driving lane Touareg R eHybrid with 340 kW (462 PS) is once again the flagship model in the product line Wolfsburg – Volkswagen is upgrading the third generation of the Touareg with extensive improvements: the suspension as well as the display and operating concept of the full-size SUV have been revised, and the front and rear design have been...
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2023-05-26

Philips RacingVision GT200 is 2023 Headlight of the Year

Suresnes France, — Philips RacingVision GT200 has won the prestigious Auto Express title of Headlight of the Year in the 2023 staging of the magazine’s annual Product Awards. Lumileds, the global manufacturer of Philips automotive products, is celebrating yet another award for this pioneering headlight, further adding to the host of accolades the bulb has received since its introduction. In its 2023 Awards Issue, Auto Express described Philips RacingVision GT200 as a shining example to the rest. The Philips bulb had the longest beam length and scored...
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2023-05-25

TCL CSOT Introduces a Full Range of Breakthrough Display Innovations at SID Display Week 2023

New cutting-edge display products and technologies promise a reimagined future for the field of display technology LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL CSOT, a company focused on developing new technologies and innovations in the display industry, today unveiled over 30 of its latest products and advanced technologies, including more than ten firsts in the world, at Display Week 2023 organized by the Society for Information Display (SID), held from May 21 to 26 in Los Angeles, California. Guided by the vision of "Display A Better Futu...
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2023-05-25

BOE attends SID Display Week 2023, presenting trailblazing semiconductor display technologies

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 23, SID Display Week 2023, a prestigious event hailed as the "Oscars" in the display industry, opened in Los Angeles, the United States. It was the 60th edition of the SID Display Week and coincided with the 30th anniversary of the founding of BOE, a global leader in the semiconductor display industry. BOE brought a slew of cutting-edge technologies to the significant event, including many new launches under its technology brands of ADS Pro, f-OLED and α-MLED, and brand-new inno...
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2023-05-25

Nichia expands the portfolio of its Clear White color LED, providing the joy in life for senior citizens

Tokushima, Japan – 25 May 2023: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce an addition to the Clear White color LED portfolio, the new 1W LED (NF2W757GR-V4H6: sm78xu/Rc0ac). The Clear white color LED, with its clear white color geared to support the joy of sharper vision for senior citizens, has been developed by combining Nichia's expertise and technology in phosphors and LEDs cultivated over many years. It improves senior citizen's visibility and makes e...
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2023-05-24

Nichia will exhibit at LightFair 2023 in New York City, NY

On May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, Nichia will proudly exhibit at LightFair 2023 in New York City, NY. LightFair is the premier, biennial architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, the preferred marketplace, networking and learning destination bringing the best and the brightest together. The LightFair Conference has been setting the standard in continuing lighting education for 30+ years offering the lighting community the chance to earn CEUs, learn from the best and connect with leading practitioners. Nichia will display new LED technology inclu...
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2023-05-24

Settlement of KSF Patent Infringement Lawsuit With Trading Company Selling US Bridgelux LED Products

On May 17, 2023, Nichia Corporation (“Nichia”) and CoreStaff Co., Ltd. (“CoreStaff”) settled the patent infringement lawsuit pending before the Tokyo District Court (Case No. Reiwa 5 (Wa) No. 70062) based on Nichia’s Japanese Patent No. 4974310, relating to KSF (PFS) phosphors, in which Nichia had sought an injunction against patent infringement and damages. Out of respect for Nichia’s intellectual property rights and other considerations, CoreStaff, promptly and without proceeding with the lawsuit, discontinued hand...
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2023-05-24

Seoul Semiconductor Unveils 2nd-generation LED Technology for Future Displays at Display Week 2023

ANSAN, South Korea--Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:046890), a global optical semiconductor company, will participate in the Society for Information Display (SID)’s Display Week 2023, scheduled for May 23 to 25, to unveil its second-generation LED technologies for future displays, including WICOP-Pixel-based microLED displays and Low Blue Light (LBL) displays that help maintain the health of users' eyes. MicroLED displays based on WICOP Pixel, the world's first RGB one-chip technology During this exhibiti...
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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