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LIGHTING
Energy Star Wars: the Phantom Menace
The decision by EPA to include LEDs in its Energy Star specification
for residential lighting fixtures has resulted in widespread
disapproval. Tim Whitaker and Brian Owen report.
SHOW REPORT
LightFair: Riding the wave of LEDs
During LightFair 2008, most attendees were caught up in the waves of
excitement and opportunity washing in and around the booths featuring LEDs and LED fixtures, reports Julie MacShane.
DISPLAYS
LED predictions coming true at SID 2008, while OLED displays surge forward
LED backlit LCDs are setting clear standards for flat panel display performance, while commercial AMOLED displays bring hope for sustainable product entries, writes Stewart Hough.
TEST & MEASUREMENT
Absolute photometry has relative benefits for LED and SSL performance evaluation
Photometric testing methods are changing in response to the increased
adoption of solid-state lighting, explains Ian Lewin.
CONFERENCES
EuroLED 2008 offers European perspective
Among the talks at EuroLED were discussions of European R&D funding for LEDs and OLEDs, Ireland’s initiatives for energy-efficient lighting, and the issues surrounding disposal of LED fixtures, writes Tim Whitaker.
LAST WORD
Secrets of smart CO2 reduction
Roy Burton is CEO of Dialight, a leading manufacturer of LED fixtures. In late May, he made a presentation to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Scotland.
Columns/departments:
COMMENTARY
R&D investments lead to enhanced performance
NEWS + VIEWS
• European OLLA project delivers final OLED milestone
• LED standards published in North America
• Philips introduces LED licensing program
• Cree and Toyoda Gosei in patent agreement
• Merck acquires phosphor manufacturer Litec-LLL GmbH
• Barco acquires High End Systems
• Nichia files patent lawsuit against Seoul’s Acriche
• Enfis wins $2.15m contract for surgical lighting
• Osram provides LED ray data
• Office building lit entirely using Philips LEDs
• Fall LED events in Toronto
FUNDING + PROGRAMS
• Philips teams with Dutch government to provide off-grid LED lighting
• UK government focuses on energy-efficient lighting
• Ready, Set, Glow! Let the L Prize competition begin!
FOCUS ON DISPLAYS
• Comcast Center hosts integrated 10-million pixel LED display
• Forecast for LEDs in signs and professional displays
• LED displays featured at UK sports venues
• Second Chinese skyscreen project for Opto Tech
• LTP installs media wall for UK consumer publisher
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