Steele presents bullish view on HB LEDs at Strategies in Light 16 Feb 10
LED backlights lead the way in 2010 LED market forecast with total high-brightness LED market predicted to surge 53%. |
PIDA reports on Taiwanese LED market 24 Jan 10
The LED epitaxy and chip segment made a strong recovery in the second half of 2009 after declines in the first half. |
MAGAZINE: Module development lights up the future LED value-chain 13 Oct 09
As the LED revolution causes major disruption in the lighting industry, many companies, particularly those in the LED sector, are contemplating how to position themselves for future growth and profitability. McKinsey's comprehensive research shows that current LED industry dynamics favor LED moduling, as MICHAEL VIERTLER, DOMINIK WEE, and OLIVER VOGLER discuss. |
MAGAZINE: LED market stumbles in 2009, but long-term outlook remains bullish 12 Oct 09
The LED market is expected to decline by 3.7% this year, but the fundamental drivers for LED adoption have not weakened, says BOB STEELE of STRATEGIES UNLIMITED. |
STRATEGICALLY SPEAKING: HB-LED Market Stumbles in 2009, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Bullish 17 Sep 09
Although the HB-LED market is expected to decline by 3.7% this year, the fundamental drivers for LED adoption have not weakened during the current recession, but rather have become even stronger, as ROBERT STEELE explains. |
Strategically Speaking: Forecasting the LED Lighting Market 04 Aug 09
Providing an accurate LED lighting forecast requires an analysis of the different forces that are currently shaping the market, as Vrinda Bhandarkar and Robert Steele explain. |
MAGAZINE: LED replacement lamp market to see high growth rate, says Strategies Unlimited 03 Aug 09
Legislation banning inefficient lamps, coupled with customer awareness of the cost-of-ownership analysis, will create a strong demand for LED replacement lamps. |
MAGAZINE: LED technology brightens backlights as demand from LCD makers ramps up 03 Aug 09
The market for LED backlighting for LCD panels is now firmly on the strong upward growth trajectory that has been promised for several years, according to market research companies and LCD TV makers, among others. Tim Whitaker reports. |
MAGAZINE: Changing times ahead for large-area LED display manufacturers 02 Jun 09
Small manufacturers of large-area LED displays should form a consortium and develop a Common Module Approach, says Peter Pihos, partner of EDG Research & Consulting. |
MAGAZINE: OLED lighting set to take off in 2011 02 Jun 09
As companies begin small-volume production and address various challenges, OLED lighting looks to be well-suited for a range of applications, writes Jennifer Colegrove. |
Advanced substrate demand to increase for gallium-nitride devices 27 May 09
Strategies Unlimited's new report says that increasing demand for blue-violet laser diodes, UV LEDs, and other devices will provide significant growth of advanced substrates such as GaN and AlN. |
Seoul Semi challenging leading LED suppliers 13 May 09
A research report says that while Nichia, Osram and Lumileds remain the leading suppliers of packaged LEDs, they are being challenged by companies in Taiwan and Korea, notably Seoul Semiconductor. |
Lighting market presents numerous opportunities for LED manufacturers 27 Apr 09
The prospects are good for strong growth in certain lighting sectors, says Bernhard Stapp, vice president, solid state lighting, Osram Opto Semiconductors. |
OLED lighting market to reach $6 B by 2018 12 Mar 09
The OLED lighting market is gearing to take off in 2011 as new mass production comes on-line, DisplaySearch predicts.
|
LED lighting market to exceed $5B by 2012, says report
04 Mar 09
Strategies Unlimited believes the LED lighting market will grow by 28% from 2008 to 2012, but many challenges remain. |
LED market heading for a fall of 5% this year, says Steele 19 Feb 09
In his annual HBLED market review and forecast, Bob Steele of Strategies Unlimited said the market grew by 11% in 2008 but is likely to contract by 5% in 2009. |
Life beyond lighting: LED market shows growth in other areas
18 Feb 09
Although lighting is the fastest-growing application for LEDs, there is plenty of activity in other market sectors, as Wolfgang Lex of Osram Opto Semiconductors explains to Tim Whitaker.
|
Novel lighting technologies offer a future alternative to LEDs
18 Feb 09
A broad and exciting diversity of emerging illumination technologies is a natural and healthy response to current lighting challenges, writes Hassaun Jones-Bey. |
Boosted by LCD-TV sales, LED revenues to expand 2.9% in 2009, says report 22 Jan 09
In contrast to the shrinking revenues of other electronic component markets in 2009, the LED area will grow, says iSuppli. |
Chinese lighting show adding a second LED exhibit hall in 2009
13 Jan 09
To complement the growing interest in the China LED market, the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition is expanding its LED component this year. |
OLED lighting markets to reach $4.5 B by 2013, says report
09 Oct 08
NanoMarkets claims that OLED lighting has made great leaps forward and may soon become a real presence in the backlighting market.
|
Taiwan LED companies lead demand for sapphire wafers 07 Oct 08
More than half of the 4.6 million 2-inch-equivalent sapphire wafers used for LED growth in 2007 were consumed by Taiwanese companies, says a new report. |
Illumination and LCD backlighting are major drivers for growth
23 Sep 08
A new report indicates healthy growth for lighting applications using LEDs, while the increasing demand for LED backlights in LCD panels is providing a boost for Taiwan’s LED industry, writes Tim Whitaker. |
Market research indicates increasing use of HB-LEDs in lighting 18 Aug 08
In a new report, Strategies Unlimited says the 2007 market for HB LEDs used in lighting applications reached $337M, up from $205M in 2006.
|
LED market predicted to grow 20+ percent/year, says Rubicon CEO 11 Aug 08
At Rubicon Technology’s recent 2Q08 earnings conference call with industry analysts, the company's president and CEO discussed the future of the LED market.
|
LED market growth predicted to exceed 20% over next five years
14 May 08
Strategies Unlimited predicts that the LED industry is emerging from a slow growth phase, and that the total market size in 2012 will exceed $11 billion.
|
Study finds US consumers warming to LEDs for energy-efficient lighting 01 May 08
A new study says 87% of consumers would be willing to try LED technology for some or all of their home lighting.
|
Driver ICs for HB LEDs: a large and growing market 13 Mar 08
The total market for HB LED driver ICs is forecast to grow to more than $1.9 billion in 2011, according to Vrinda Bhandarkar and Bob Steele of Strategies Unlimited. |
LED market to grow by 12% in 2008 18 Feb 08
Strategies Unlimited predicts that the LED industry is emerging from a slow growth phase, and that the total market size in 2012 will exceed $11bn. |
HB LED driver IC market to exceed $1.9 billion in 2011
07 Dec 07
The latest LED market report from Strategies Unlimited predicts strong growth in the driver IC market driven by general illumination, signs and displays, and automotive applications. |
LED backlight set for strong market growth 17 Aug 07
LEDs light sources, driver ICs and ambient light sensors will all be in demand as new backlighting applications emerge. |
Lighting fixtures market to exceed $94 billion by 2010 01 Aug 07
According to a new report by Global Industry Analysts, shipments of fluorescent and other non-incandescent portable fixtures, such as those using LED light sources, are expected to witness gains in the coming years. |
High-brightness LED market slowing but still growing 17 Jul 07
The latest HB-LED market review and forecast from Strategies Unlimited will be published in August. |
Solid-state lighting market poised for dramatic growth
17 May 07
Improvements in white LED performance and price will attract the attention of larger lighting companies, LED-based fixture designs will become more efficient, and solid-state lighting products will greatly increase their penetration of the mainstream general illumination market, predict Robert Steele and Vrinda Bhandarkar of Strategies Unlimited. |
European OLED market exceeded $120 million in 2006 13 May 07
Europe is a major player in the OLED market despite the strength of Asian display makers, says Frost & Sullivan. |
Japan outstrips others in LED production, says PIDA 23 Apr 07
According to PIDA, a Taiwan-based trade association, Japan has a huge lead in the LED marketplace. |
LED market ready for accelerated growth in lighting, display backlights and automotive applications 30 Mar 07
The LED market reached $4.2 billion in 2006 and is set to emerge from its current state of low growth, according to Strategies Unlimited. Emerging applications including illumination will drive the market towards $9 billion by 2011, as Tim Whitaker reports. |
LED lighting market to reach $1 billion in 2011 02 Feb 07
According to a new report from Strategies Unlimited, the LED lighting market will grow at almost 37% over the next few years. |
