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SIL 2012: Market updates, national developments, automotive, backlights 09 Feb
The HB-LED Market track of Strategies in Light opened today with a variety of talks that included a comprehensive market update; news from China, Korea and Europe; a company emerging from stealth mode; and detailed focus on phosphors, displays and automotive headlights. |
SIL report: LED cost reduction to come from manufacturing 09 Feb
The manufacturing conference at Strategies in Light focused on methods for reducing cost through the manufacturing supply chain. |
LED lighting experienced strong growth surge in 2011
07 Feb
Strategies Unlimited has reported 69% year-on-year growth in total sales of LED lamps and luminaires, and expects further growth in the next few years for LED lighting products and LED components for lighting. |
Cree announces 3.45-mm LEDs, hits hot 148 lm/W for cool white 07 Feb
The Cree XT-E LED matches the widely-used XP-E LED in footprint and price while offering double the efficacy based on the company's newest SSL-centric silicon-carbide manufacturing platform. |
EPA introduces TM-21 calculator 07 Feb
The US Environmental Protection Agency has introduced the Energy Star TM-21 calculator, which lighting designers can use as a guideline for meeting Energy Star qualifications. |
LED market grew almost 10% in 2011, with 44% growth in lighting 07 Feb
The worldwide LED market grew 9.8% to $12.5 billion in 2011, with 44% growth in the lighting sector, according to Strategies Unlimited, who revealed the top-ten LED suppliers for the year. However, the outlook remains roughly flat for the next 5 years, peaking in 2013. |
Munich airport tests ewo LED flood lights for aprons and taxiways 03 Feb
In a new pilot project, ewo has installed LED flood lights on two high masts in the Munich airport, achieving 46% energy savings. |
Audi’s LED headlights are key feature in Super Bowl ad 03 Feb
Audi has released its advertisement that will run during Sunday’s Super Bowl game. It highlights the company’s distinct LED headlights. |
Osram Opto Semiconductors and Arquiled partner on all-LED supermarkets in Portugal 02 Feb
New supermarkets owned by the Jerónimo Martins Group have been equipped with intelligent LED fixtures from Arquiled that use LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors. |
Soitec acquires Altatech, makes progress with GaN wafers 02 Feb
As well as completing its acquisition of Altatech Semiconductor, which makes wafer-characterization equipment, Soitec has developed large-diameter GaN wafers with Sumitomo Electric. |
LED products make up 18% of lighting sales at Philips 01 Feb
LED products continue to grow in importance for Philips’ lighting business, while new LED families have been introduced by Philips Lumileds. |
