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 INDUSTRY NEWS (May 2008)
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Acuity Brands forms LED alliance with Lighting Science Group 08 May
The strategic alliance is intended to accelerate the development and marketing of LED products for architectural, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
Osram Opto names EBV 'European Distributor of the Year’ 07 May
EBV Elektronik has won, for fourth time, the award for being the highest-selling distributor of Osram Opto Semiconductors.
Opto Tech provides LED facade for MGM Grand Macau 07 May
The centrepiece of the new display is a 1408 x 768 pixel, 180-degree curved 16mm SMD video screen.
Fish and chip restaurant showcases menu in new LED sign 07 May
A fish and chip take-out in London has hung an LED sign of its menu to attract customers and display their food selections brightly in an easy-to-read format.
DOE offers up to $7.5 million in round 5 of SSL projects 06 May
The US Department of Energy will select 5-10 research organizations for core technology research projects involving LED and OLED lighting.
Pulse-driven LEDs have higher apparent brightness 05 May
Human perception studies by a Japanese university indicate that pulse-driven LEDs appear up to twice as bright.
Nichia targets Seoul, US inventor signs settlements 05 May
Nichia has filed a second lawsuit relating to white LEDs against Seoul Semiconductor in Japan. Separately, Epistar and Everlight have settled infringement claims filed by a US inventor.
Nexxus Lighting closes acquisition of Lumificient Corp. 02 May
At LightFair, Nexxus plans to introduce several new products utilizing patent-pending technologies developed by Lumificient.
Philips LEDs remember the Alamo, illuminate Brazil bridge 02 May
The Alamo has been illuminated with dynamic color for the first time, while the new Sao Paulo, Brazil, bridge lighting improves safety and reduces costs.
PhotonStar LED Ltd expands, secures funding 01 May
A recent UK start-up is growing steadily as it seeks to develop high-quality LED luminaires.
Pico-projectors featured at upcoming Projection Summit 01 May
Pico-projector systems, many using LED light sources, are expected to be a major feature of the consumer electronics marketplace by 2012.
Study finds US consumers warming to LEDs for energy-efficient lighting 01 May
A new study says 87% of consumers would be willing to try LED technology for some or all of their home lighting.
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