2023-05-15

Society for Information Display Unveils 2023 Display Industry Award Winners

Recipients of 29th Annual Awards recognized for the year's most significant technological advances CAMPBELL, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce the winners of its 29th Annual Display Industry Awards. The 2023 Display Industry Award (DIA) recipients reflect the ever-evolving display and imaging product landscape and represent a wide range of technological advancements with products designed to make devices that are more sustainable, economical, and engaging while providing users with a ...
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2023-05-15

Newsight Imaging and Brightlaser Awarded Collaboration Grant to Develop Next Generation 3D Home and Industrial Security LiDAR

Grant is the First Funding from the Hong Kong-Israel R&D Cooperation Programme 3D LiDAR Camera will Combine Newsight’s eTOFTM Proprietary Patented Technology and Brightlaser’s Innovative Solution for VCSEL  NESS ZIONA, Israel, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsight Imaging Ltd. (“Newsight”), a leading semiconductor innovator developing proprietary 3D machine vision sensors, spectral vision chips and systems, and Brightlaser Limited (“Brightlaser”), a global competitive supp...
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2023-05-15

PhC PressRelease Nitride Semiconductors

May 10, 2023 Nitride Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Founder, President & CEO Yoshihiko Muramoto ◆Overview We have succeeded to develop the Photonic Crystal (hereinafter referred to as PhC) on which 100 nm size nanofabrication is performed on an ultraviolet LED (hereinafter referred to as UV-LED) with a wavelength of 385nm. We confirmed the light confinement effect of the PhC. ◆ Background A photonic crystal is a structure in which the refractive index changes periodically, and is used to confine light in a small area and enhance the interaction betwe...
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2023-05-12

AIXTRON: Further acceleration of growth in Power Electronics (Quarter Results/ Forecast)

AIXTRON SE: Further acceleration of growth in Power Electronics Efficient power electronics based on gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) remain drivers of success / 2023 growth guidance confirmed Herzogenrath, Germany, April 27, 2023 – AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA, ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6), a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, has seen continued strong demand for equipment from all areas of the addressed compound semiconductor industry. This in particular applies to systems for the production of e...
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2023-05-12

Ouster Awarded Production Win by Motional to be the Exclusive Supplier of Long-Range Lidar for its Autonomous Vehicles

Ouster’s Alpha Prime™ sensors will be the long-range lidar for Motional’s all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST), a leading provider of high-performance lidar sensors, announced today that Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, has selected Ouster as the exclusive provider of long-range lidar sensors for its all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxis. The serial production agreement will see Ouster supply Motional with Alpha Prime™ VLS-128 sensors throu...
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2023-05-11

Cree LED Releases Pro9 LEDs with Breakthrough Efficacy and Reliability

Cree LED Releases Pro9 LEDs with Breakthrough Efficacy and Reliability DURHAM, NC – January 11, 2023 –– Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), announced today the release of XLamp® Pro9™ LEDs, delivering up to 15% higher efficacy for 90 and 95 color rendering index (CRI) LEDs without sacrificing color rendering quality. With this performance improvement, Pro9 versions of XLamp LEDs provide 90 CRI light quality with the same efficacy as standard 80 CRI LEDs at 2700-4000K CCT. These new...
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2023-05-11

Cree LED’s Three New High-Brightness LEDs Improve Large-Format Video Displays

  Cree LED’s Three New High-Brightness LEDs Improve Large-Format Video Displays DURHAM, NC – February 8, 2023 –– Cree LED, Inc. (“Cree LED”), an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), today announces the availability of three surface mount diode (SMD) LEDs optimized for large-format, highresolution video screen applications. These new LEDs provide enhanced performance for all types of large-format displays requiring superior image quality and reliability. These SMDs are ideal for stadium signs, air...
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2023-05-11

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

    Cree LED Delivers Industry-Leading High-Power LED Efficacy with New J Series 5050C E Class LEDs DURHAM, NC – March 23, 2023 –– 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 competing 5050 LEDs at the same efficacy level. These...
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2023-05-11

High Power LED Workhorse LUXEON HL2X Portfolio Expands with 340lm Minimum Performance and Upgrades Across the Range

Increased Lumen Output, Improved color stability, consistency, and new, tighter color binning support indoor, and outdoor architectural and Torch lighting San Jose, CA – Lumileds has expanded and upgraded its LUXEON HL2X portfolio of high-power LEDs. New parts specified with a minimum of 340 lumens, completion of the portfolio across the CCT range from 1800K to 6500K at CRIs of 70, 80, and 90, all with 3-5% higher performance, and a new, tighter color binning program for all 80 and 90 CRI parts, make LUXEON HL2X the leading power LED opti...
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2023-05-11

Color LEDs Take Center Stage As The Lines Between Architectural and Entertainment Lighting Blur

Lumileds LUXEON Rubix high-power, high-efficacy offerings expand to meet the need for very high-quality white light and saturated colors from the same solution. San Jose, CA – The lighting industry continues to evolve as new lighting possibilities are enabled by LED technology. The demand for increased value and capability in fixtures is accelerating and consideration of the circular economy and sustainability are top of mind. Three current trends are clearly identifiable. First, deploying fixtures that can be white or have saturated colors. Second, the flexib...
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2023-05-11

SICK’s multiScan masters precision 3D LiDAR navigation and collision avoidance

SICK has unveiled a milestone advance in its three-dimensional LiDAR technology, with the launch of the multiScan multi-layered LiDAR sensor. The SICK multiScan combines floor-to-ceiling 360° environment perception with high-resolution navigation for reliable real-time localisation, mapping and collision avoidance in automated mobile robots (AMRs) and industrial vehicles. Developed on the foundations of SICK’s industry-leading multi-echo LiDAR technology, the SICK multiScan is a compact, lightweight and rugged 3D sensor designed to maximise...
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2023-05-11

‘First Mini-LED Flat Gaming Monitor’: Samsung Unleashes 43” Odyssey Neo G7

Samsung has just unleashed its latest weapon in the gaming arena – the Odyssey Neo G7 (G70NC). The tech company’s first-ever Mini-LED flat gaming monitor, this new edition promises to take your gaming experience to the next level. Say goodbye to the mundane and hello to near-life-like picture quality with this 43″ behemoth now available in Australia for $1,799 through JB Hi-Fi and the Samsung online store. Samsung 43” Odyssey Neo G7 | Image: Samsung Okay, first of all, what does Samsung mean by ‘first-ever Mini-LED flat gami...
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2023-05-09

EXCLUSIVE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLE’S SWITCH TO IPAD PRO OLED

Ipad pro podria tener oled The Cupertino company is planning to launch a technological innovation for sale, like other products, now the great promise is the iPad Pro that includes OLED screens set for the following year. The change expected by Apple will also include many others in terms of features, prices and other aspects. Below you can read in detail everything related so far about Apple’s OLED iPad and the possible reasons for this change. APPLE’S COMMITMENT TO THE IPAD OLED As the weeks have progressed, the rumors ...
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2023-05-09

Everything you need to know about Samsung's R3 million Micro LED TV

Samsung 110" Micro LED TV (Supplied) Samsung Electronics recently launched its Micro LED TV, costing between R1.4 million and R3 million. The ultra-premium TV is available in sizes that range from 76” to 126” and offers a state-of-the-art display, life-like colours, and advanced sound quality, says Samsung. Samsung has partnered with Cinema Architects in Kramerville, Sandton, where people can buy the TV. For more stories, visit the Tech and Trends homepage.  Samsung Electronics recently launched its new ultra-premi...
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2023-05-08

Cepton Strengthens Detroit Team with Addition of Former GM and Honda Industry Veteran

New hire brings years of automotive technology deployment experience to support Cepton’s volume production ramp-up SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, announced today the addition of Luis Gonçalves to its Detroit team as Director of Customer Programs. In his new role at Cepton, Gonçalves will lead the Company’s Detroit automotive customer programs, enabling volume pr...
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2023-05-08

OLED iPad Pro: What the rumors say and why Apple is making the switch

Apple is planning to overhaul its iPad lineup with OLED displays starting sometime next year. This transition will come with some changes in terms of features, prices, and more. Here’s everything we know about Apple’s plans for OLED iPads, and why it’s choosing to make this change now. Why OLED? As rumors of OLED iPads have gained traction, many people have wondered why Apple is planning to transition to OLED just a few years after releasing the first iPad Pro with mini-LED. As we’ve explained in the past, mini-LED is an a...
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2023-05-08

SPIED: BMW M4 Convertible LCI Gets Aggressive Face and New Headlights

Seeing the LCI update for the BMW M3 and M4 is going to be a bit weird for most BMW fans. The LCI for the G8X-generation of cars will mark the end for the internal combustion BMW M3 and its variants. After that, the M3—and all other cars attached to it—will go fully electric. So when we see these spy photos of the BMW M4 Convertible LCI, we’re seeing the beginning of the end. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="3...
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2023-05-08

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) now avaialable with up to Ryzen 9 7940HS, NVIDIA RTX graphics and a 165 Hz mini LED display

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 line of gaming laptops have earned a reputation in recent years for delivering excellent bang for the buck in an attractive, compact package. In January the company announced a 2023 refresh, bringing support for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics, and optional support for...
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2023-05-08

Researchers Build the "Smallest LED," Aim to Turn Smartphone Cameras Into Holographic Microscopes

Smaller than the wavelength of light it emits, this tiny silicon LED could mean a big breakthrough for microscopy and more. A research team from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) claim to have built the "world's smallest LED" — and say the technology could be used to turn smartphone cameras into high-resolution microscopes in the future. "Our breakthrough represents a proof of concept that could be hugely impactful for numerous applications requiring the use of micro-LEDs," claims Iksung Kang, resear...
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2023-05-05

UAV with Lidar sensors to improve nuclear decommissioning

Pilots from Sellafield Ltd’s Engineering Centre of Excellence will fly the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fitted with Lidar sensors at a UK nuclear site. Sam Jay, UAV Engineer and Chief Pilot at Sellafield Engineering Centre of Excellence, looking at the screen display of the mapping images captured by the Flyability Elios 3 drone. © Amanda Smith The team based at Cleator Moor in Cumbria will fly the Swiss-made Flyability Elios 3 as part of a decommissioning programme at the site. The UAV carries the latest Lidar technology, c...
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2023-05-05

BMW teases i5 EV again, reveals illuminated kidney grille and ambient lighting

BMW is all set to break the cover of the next-generation 5-Series sedan later this month. What's fuelling more interest among automotive enthusiasts is the upcoming i5 EV that will be based on the next-generation BMW 5-Series sedan and is slated to debut on May 24. Ahead of its official unveiling, the German luxury car brand has teased the upcoming electric car in a teaser video posted on its social platform. BMW i5 will come based on the next-generation 5-Series sedan. The latest teaser video released by BMW reveals the upcoming BMW i5 EV's illuminat...
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2023-05-05

New Cadillac CT4-V And CT5-V Coming With Full-Width Taillight Bar

The Caddy sedans might lose some of their uniqueness in the process. A new patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by General Motors shows that an updated version of the Cadillac CT4-V and possibly the CT5-V will sport markedly different rear designs to the existing model. As discovered by CarBuzz, the design patent depicts images of a trunk lid with a spoiler attached - this feature leads us to believe that it's the sporty V models that are being shown. But it's below the spoiler that the most significant change can be ...
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2023-05-05

Quantum lidar prototype acquires real-time 3D images while fully submerged underwater

Researchers developed a lidar system that uses quantum detection technology that can capture 3D images while submerged underwater. They demonstrated the system by using it to capture a 3D image (left) of a pipe (right). The scan was obtained in low scattering conditions with the single-photon system submerged in a tank. Credit: Aurora Maccarone, Heriot-Watt University For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a prototype lidar system that uses quantum detection technology to acquire 3D images while submerged underwater. The high sensitivity of this system could allo...
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2023-05-05

SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES IN BRAZIL NEW MICRO LED TV THE WALL COSTING ALMOST R$ 1 MILLION

Samsung announces in brazil new micro led tv the wall. Samsung launched this Thursday (4) its new 110-inch The Wall Micro LED IWJ-R Smart TV equipped with the latest in display technology including visual features such as Ultra Chroma and Quantum HDR, in addition to the Black Seal that delivers pure black levels, improved contrast and greater detail display. O AllCellular participated in loco in an event held today by the manufacturer and brings all the information. This TV model adopts the so-called “infinity” design without front edges and w...
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2023-05-04

Apple Divides VCSEL Chip Orders Among Three Suppliers

On May 3, 2023, it was reported that Apple had divided its VCSEL chip orders between three suppliers: Lumentum, II-VI, and Sony. Industry sources stated that the orders were more evenly distributed among the suppliers. VCSELs are vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers that are used to power various features on Apple devices, including Face ID, Memoji, Animoji, and Portrait mode selfies. Lumentum remains the largest producer of VCSELs for Apple, with 68% of the market in 2020. However, II-VI has also become a major supplier for Apple and has incr...
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2023-05-04

New TCL Q10H Mini-LED TV with 3,000 nits brightness arrives

TCL has launched a pre-sale event for the Q10H 4K Mini-LED TV in China. The device has a 2,304 zone backlight and up to 3,000 nits brightness. Other features include a built-in sound system with a subwoofer, a 144 Hz refresh rate and the ability to control the gadget with voice commands.   The TCL Q10H is now available to pre-order in China. The new model, a successor to the Q10G, is available in 65-in, 75-in, 85-in and 98-in sizes. The 4K Mini-LED TV has a 10,000 bead panel with a stated maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. The Q10H has 2,304 backl...
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2023-05-03

Innoviz Technologies named as direct LiDAR supplier for Volkswagen subsidiary CARIAD SE

As of May 2, 2023, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. remains a leading Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software. One of its major clients, CARIAD SE, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has chosen Innoviz as its direct LiDAR supplier for the automated vehicle segment within the Volkswagen brands. Innoviz will provide InnovizTwo LiDAR sensors and perception software, both of which are crucial elements of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Since being named as CARIAD...
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2023-05-03

Haier’s Casarte Light Year E68 mini LED TV boots in 5 seconds and displays zero ads

Haier‘s high-end Casarte sub-brand was established in 2007 and has since then continually released premium products including the Casarte hybrid water heater announced recently. The brand has also launched the Light Year E68 Mini LED TV. The smart TV was unveiled at the 2023 China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo (AWE), is an exciting new addition to the world of home entertainment. The TV boasts Rheinland & CQC eye protection double-certified QD-MiniLED technology, which helps to ensure that users do not harm their eyes while watc...
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2023-05-02

Auto Shanghai 2023 ushers in a new era of intelligent vehicles! Nearly 20 mass-produced models equipped with RoboSense LiDAR

Part of EV models equipped with RoboSense LiDAR showcased at Auto Shanghai 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)   SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, announced today its M series LiDAR products, which assisted more than 10 well-known global automakers showcase nearly 20 intelligent vehicle models at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2023 (referred to as the Auto Shanghai 2023), presenting the excellent performance of their intelligent drivi...
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2023-05-02

Sensor+Test: TRUMPF industrial-grade VCSEL lasers for optical sensing

TRUMPF Photonic Components, a specialist in VCSEL and photodiode solutions for industrial and consumer sensing is showcasing two live demonstrations to show the performance of the single-mode VCSEL solutions at Sensor+Test 2023, 09-11 May, 2023, Nürnberg Messe (Booth 1-156), in Nuremberg, Germany. The sensing components based on VCSEL technology are compact and robust laser sources, supporting industrial optical sensing systems. “Many industrial applications benefit from the continuous innovations in VCSEL technology,” says Ralph Gu...
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New XLamp XFL LEDs are fully specified and optimized for flashlights and other portable lighting applications  Cree LED has just launched the new XLamp® XFL LED family, comprised of three LEDs designed for maximum performance in flash... READ MORE

New XLamp® Horticulture LEDs reduce height between lighting and plants to provide more uniform lighting and lower costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high effica... READ MORE