Scientifically-driven indoor growing solutions poised to transform marijuana industry with long-term promise to improve sustainability of global food production. ILS positioned to become leader in indoor grow light industry projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2020.

Azerbajin, a country located in Central Asia, is aiming to bring LED manufacturing to the country by working with LG, reported Azernews.

Nobel laureate Shuji Nakamura, who was awarded the prestigious science award last year for his blue LED invention, believes laser diodes will eventually become the next mainstream light source, according to a CIO.com report.

The international technology group SCHOTT is launching a new Mini LED for lighting applications in dental and medical technology that outperforms all previous solutions. As the world's smallest hermetic, yet fully autoclavable, high-power or high-brightness (HB) LED currently on the market, it is both tiny & tough. Thanks to its gas-tight housing made of inorganic, non-aging materials, the Mini LED is particularly robust and successfully withstands chemicals, corrosion, and pressure, even with changing temperatures. 

Princeton University researchers have developed a new method to increase the brightness, efficiency and clarity of LEDs, which are widely used on smartphones and portable electronics as well as becoming increasingly common in lighting.

There was a time when no one thought about light bulbs—one blew, you screwed another one in. Nowadays, it’s more complicated, as energy efficiency concerns have given rise to a slew of options, including incandescent, compact fluorescent lights, and LEDs.

A team of University of Toronto physicists led by Alex Hayat has proposed a novel and efficient way to leverage the strange quantum physics phenomenon known as entanglement. The approach would involve combining light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a superconductor to generate entangled photons and could open up a rich spectrum of new physics as well as devices for quantum technologies, including quantum computers and quantum communication.

ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market/technology consultancy, today announced the release of a new market study of the global consumption of packaged light emitting diodes (LEDs) used in Biophotonic and Medical Science devices.  

There are many topologies that can be used to power LEDs.  But as you probably already know, it all starts with having the design requirements in place before you start.  Without this, you may end up with a design that is less than optimal, or worse, one that may not always operate properly. 

For one writer the answer is yes. Switching to LEDs can mean the demise of nuclear power plants in the U.S., according to Michael Kanellos, a contributor for Forbes. Kanellos reasoned nuclear power plants only generate 19 percent of electricity in the U.S. equivalent to the power consumption percentage by lighting. In other words, by simply retrofitting light bulbs with LED, the need for nuclear plants is wiped off the table

According to reports, Access Fixtures introduced LED turtle friendly lights to protect sea turtle hatchlings. Also known as wildlife lights, the turtle friendly LED bollard lights use 7 watt amber LEDs that are visible to humans, but not to turtles. The bollard lights are ideal for waterfront areas that are visible from the beach, including private properties, condos, country clubs and marinas. Furthermore, the LEDs are energy efficient, long-lasting, and require low maintenance. "The demand for turtle-friendly lighting has increased now that many waterfront locati...

According to reports, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a sensor device capturing signatures with tiny piezo-phototronic LEDs, that's to say, the device converts mechanical pressure from a signature or a fingerprint directly into light signals that can be captured and processed optically. The sensor device could provide an artificial sense of touch, offering sensitivity comparable to that of the human skin. Beyond collecting signatures and fingerprints, the technique could also be used in biological imaging and micro-electromechanical (MEMS...

Access Fixtures, an online retailer of commercial and sports specialty lighting products, introduces new LED wall packs that achieve the same light output as 150–250 W metal halide wall packs. The new LED wall packs are available in both modern and classic designs and consume about 75% less energy to deliver the same amount of light as metal halide versions. What's more, these new LED Wall Packs are suited for safely and efficiently lighting outdoor commercial or industrial areas. Steven Rothschild, CEO of Access Fixtures, said that customers are used to p...

Starting August 1, custom retrofit LED manufacturer Noribachi is rolling out a new customer loyalty program dubbed Noribachi Switch, rewarding customers with the unique opportunity to upgrade their existing custom retrofit lights with the latest generation of LEDs at fifty percent off the invoice price originally paid. “Our current generation of diodes use the latest semiconductor technology and phosphors to produce an astounding efficacy of over 140 lux (lumens per watt) and carry an extended lifetime over the previous generation,” said Esther Santos, chief oper...

FoxFury Lighting Solutions will display its portable, rechargeable Nomad LED area lights at the College and University Police and Investigators Conference (CUPIC) from August 6-8 in Fairfax, VA. The Nomad area lights and spotlights assist campus security with checking IDs, lighting hard to reach places and in blackout situations. Campus security is a 24/7/365 job that keeps campuses safe. Campuses are expansive, and many campus classes, activities and events take place at night. FoxFury offers dependable LED scene lighting that assists campus security at c...

Dialight, the innovative leader in LED traffic signal technology, today announced the release of their new ultra-efficient XL15 LED traffic signal modules backed by a 15-year full performance warranty. The company will debut the new modules July 20-23 at the 2013 International Municipal Signals Association’s Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona in booth No. 402. The new LED traffic signal modules utilize Hi-Flux LED technology and a Dialight-designed power supply with enhanced thermal management integrated into the fixture—more than doubling...

On July 17, Mouser Electronics, Inc., a subsidiary of TTI, Inc., announced that it is stocking the LUXEON 3535 2D Mid-Power LEDs from Philips Lumileds. This new two-LED chip package with up to 140lm/W efficacy can reduce LED count in retrofit lamps by 50%. Philips Lumileds has expanded the family of LUXEON 3535 Mid-Power LEDs to include LUXEON 3535 2D Mid-Power LEDs. The LUXEON 3535 2D combines two LED chips in a package to enable reduction in LED count and cost of designing retrofit lamps, consumer downlights, and diff...

Dimmable, multi-topology DC/DC constant-current controller features low-side current sense Texas Instruments (TI) today introduced a high-power, multi-topology DC/DC LED driver with adjustable switching frequency and current sense threshold that provides design flexibility and low electro-magnetic interference (EMI) for automotive headlamps, fog lights and general-purpose area lighting. The TPS92690 is an N-channel MOSFET controller with low-side current sense designed to support step-up (boost) or step-up/step-down (SEPIC, Cuk, flyback) LED driver t...

Cree, Inc. introduces XSP IP66 LED Street Luminaires that are optimized for European and other global environmental requirements. The advanced LED street luminaire provides metropolitan and other municipal areas a durable luminaire that protects critical electrical components from dust, water jets and other potentially damaging environmental factors. The Cree® XSP Street Luminaire is the first real alternative to high-pressure sodium street lights with better payback, better performance and better price. Compared to its outdated predecessor, the XSP IP66 use...

Cooper Lighting, a division of diversified power management company Eaton, is reinforcing its industry reputation as a world-class lighting solutions provider by earning a total of 18 awards in a range of renowned industry competitions. In a span of just four months in 2013, the Lighting division earned these notable accolades, which recognize a variety of its innovative, indoor and outdoor LED product solutions. “These recognitions are a true testament to our employee excellence,” said Mark Eubanks, president, Eaton’s Cooper Lighting Division. “All...

E Craftsmen is proud to announce earning the distinguished UL approval on their new “Slim-Line” brand of 480V and 347V input step-down transformers for LED power applications. As leaders in transformer technology with over 50 years of engineering experience developing solutions, EC continues to innovate. These parts are now Recognized by UL with a Class B (130C) rated insulation system permitting use in fixtures with higher ambient temperature conditions. Their low-profile height of only 1.31 inches and narrow width of 1.63 inches suits the increasing demand...

As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce energy usage by at least $25 million over seven years, the University of North Carolina (UNC) General Administration has selected high-performing LED lighting by Cree, Inc. to help system institutions operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. An alliance of 13 UNC campuses and several affiliated organizations, spanning 27 million square feet, will leverage Cree® LED luminaires, including the revolutionary CR24™ architectural LED troffers, to deliver fast payback, energy efficiency and superior light quality. ...

ATG airports officially launched IRIS, the world’s latest internationally compliant AGL (airfield ground lighting) LED. The UK based airfield lighting specialist unveils its new IRIS lighting system to UK airport professionals in a series of events throughout July 2013. Those events have already been held at Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and Heathrow Airports but two more are scheduled at Edinburgh and Belfast which will respectively take place on Wednesday July 10, 2013 and Thursday July 11, 2013. Source: ATG The company says the pro...

Rohm Co Ltd developed the "CSL0701/0801," an LED device equipped with a small-size, high-output surface-mount lens, which is used as an auxiliary light source for autofocus in digital cameras and phone cameras. With its own device manufacturing technology and optical design, Rohm realized the smallest size (2.9 x 2.4mm) in the industry, and respectively reduced footprint and height by 65% and 30%. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for smaller, slimmer electronic components of digital cameras and mobile phones, which are decreasing in size an...

The Swiss Army knife discovers a clever way to add useful functionality to the wristwatch, without sacrificing style or its original purpose, mounting LEDs on the the Victorinox Night Vision watch. The main LED produces a soft, indigo light across the face of the dial for checking the time in the dark—a useful if common feature. The second LED is a little more exotic: Located at the six spot on the watch face is a small, red light that blinks every 10 seconds. For those who take off their watch at night, this is an unbelievable godsend, especially when you're ...

Austria Micro System(AMS), a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, yesterday launched an LED flash driver AS3630 that provides a photo flash light output at least four times brighter than flash systems commonly found in smart phones today. Comparing to today's LED flash drivers in cell phones generally providing a maximum 2A output, the new AS3630 can drive up to 8A current, enabling cell phone cameras to take pin-sharp images of objects even in dark or in fast move. The AS3630 supports substantially faster shutter speeds. At the...

The General Motors (GM) Lordstown Assembly Complex became the first GM facility to accomplish one of the world's largest LED lighting replacements, throughout its entire 815,000 square foot. The Stamping Plant has been able to reduce its energy consumption by over 80% by replacing the existing 1,328 1000W and 283 400W Metal Halide fixtures with 1,246 ALLED High Bay lights ranging from 90W to 360W. The ALLED High Bay Series is a highly efficient, most advanced lighting fixture designed to operate for over 150,000 hours without maintenance. In addi...

Plessey is working closely with Plymouth City Council, to help achieve the Council's carbon reduction strategy for all their managed buildings and infrastructure. Plessey recently released the first commercially available 350mW GaN-on-silicon LEDs. The lighting products are manufactured on Plessey’s 6-inch MAGIC (Manufactured on GaN I/C) line. The GaN-on-silicon LEDs use a much thinner GaN layer at only 2.5μm, and they are cheaper than LEDs grown on sapphire or SiC. This latest solid-state LED lighting solution to be employed in Pl...

According to the reports from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the LED lamp from Philips that won the L Prize in the 60 W replacement category has shown no reduction in light output after 25,000 hours of continuous lumen maintenance testing. The prize was awarded in August 2011. DOE has tested 200 Philips lamps for 7,000 hours in a specially constructed high-temperature (45° C) facility, so it predicted the Philips lamps would keep lumen maintenance of 97.1% at 25,000 hours. Even though this far exceeded the competition’s 70% requirement, DOE&rsquo...

Recently San Francisco designer Vincent Pilot Ng created the new bright LED pet collar. This LED pet collar named Halo Mini. It runs on Kickstarter that looks like something you'd expect to see on a digital pooch roaming the alleys in "Tron: Legacy." The Halo Mini that illuminate a thermoplastic polyurethane fiber optic strip. Battery life runs about 75 non-consecutive hours on flash mode, and 30 consecutive hours in solid illumination mode. It takes two hours to recharge through a regular USB cord. And it is water resistant and reflective whe...