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 INDUSTRY NEWS (August 2005)
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New patents for Color Kinetics, Cyberlux & Nanosys 31 Aug
Church seeks LED lighting to highlight steeple 30 Aug
The University of Maryland wants to evaluate LED fixtures as a possible lighting solution for a church steeple.
Judgment details from Color Kinetics & Super Vision case 26 Aug
The judge's ruling from the recent patent case, which ended in a clear victory for Color Kinetics, contains some instructive information.
LEDs to achieve slow penetration in general illumination 26 Aug
A market research firm predicts growth of more than 50% in the market for LEDs in general illumination.
LED industry sets Special Interest Group in motion 25 Aug
A gathering of industry participants has initiated an effort to study LEDs and novel lighting technologies.
Artistic Licence provides control for lighting projects 23 Aug
Artistic Licence's Colour-Tramp control system has been used on a number of high-profile projects around the world.
Color Kinetics wins summary judgment against Super Vision 23 Aug
A U.S. court has determined that a number of Color Kinetics’ patents are valid and infringed by its rival, Super Vision.
Carmanah awarded contracts for solar LED marine lighting 22 Aug
Displays: Daktronics reports results, OnScreen demos prototype 19 Aug
Daktronics' net income has dropped despite strong sales growth, while OnSCreen has shown a prototype of its RediAlert LED display.
Sololuce announces 560-lumen Power Giant lighting module 19 Aug
Using chip-on-board technology, a solid-state light engine delivers 560 lm at 15 W with a color temperature of 3500K.
Analysis: Philips acquires controlling stake in Lumileds 19 Aug
We assess how the Philips-Lumileds deal will affect competitors and customers.
HB-LED market growing at healthy rate of 10-15% per year 18 Aug
The market for high-brightness LEDs will almost double in the next five years, according to Strategies Unlimited.
i-Vision lights roof of London's Science Museum 16 Aug
Advanced solid-state lighting technology provides an appropriate decorative effect in a scientific museum.
Super Vision and TIR Systems report financial results 16 Aug
Two manufacturers of solid-state lighting equipment, Vancouver's TIR Systems and Florida's Super Vision, have reported revenue in the $3.2-3.4 million range.
Philips takes control of LED maker Lumileds 15 Aug
As Agilent sells off its semiconductor business, Philips is to acquire Agilent's share of the Lumileds high-power LED joint venture.
U.S. industry alliance applauds Energy Policy Act 15 Aug
A solid-state lighting industry alliance in the U.S. has been boosted by the recently signed Energy Policy Act, and has just added Color Kinetics to its membership.
Taiwanese LED makers Epistar and UEC to merge 15 Aug
After absorbing fellow LED maker UEC, Epistar hopes to see considerable sales growth.
SSC offers innovative channel lighting solution 15 Aug
SSL program solicits applications for core technology research 12 Aug
Cree breaks LED revenue record once again 12 Aug
Cree has posted record annual sales of $389 million, marking a 27% increase over the fiscal 2004 figure.
U.S. Energy Bill provides funding for solid-state lighting 05 Aug
The U.S. government has finally passed the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which will provide significant levels of funding for the development of white LED lighting technology.
Cree unveils 3-watt XLamp power LEDs (new version) 05 Aug
Cree has moved the goalposts with a new 3-watt range of XLamp high-power LEDs, including a white device that has a luminous flux approaching the 100-lumen level.
PrimeTech installs fiber-optic lighting system in Anaheim hospital 05 Aug
LEDs are used to illuminate fiber-optic cable that provides a safety lighting system for patients and staff.
Comment: Safety standards place LEDs at disadvantage 05 Aug
Alun Board from Enfis Ltd comments on a recent LEDs Magazine article on LED safety.
Intematix moves HQ, signs license agreement with Unity Opto 04 Aug
Intematix has a new licensing partner for its phosphor materials used to make white LEDs, and has also moved to Fremont.
Largest ever Colour-Tramp Lights up Pachinko center 04 Aug
Technical Supply Japan has installed largest ever Colour-Tramp control system for Pachinko Game Centre.
Cyberlux LED lighting products incorporated by cabinet maker 03 Aug
Hella earns auto prize for LED headlamp concept 03 Aug
A prototype LED headlamp developed by Hella and VW has been awarded a top innovation prize at the Barcelona Motor Show.
Lighting Research Center hosts LED Lighting Institute 03 Aug
Universal Display announces 30 lumens/watt white OLED 02 Aug
A further leap forward has been announced for high-efficacy white OLEDs suitable for lighting applications.
Displays: new contracts for Lighthouse and Daktronics 02 Aug
Lighthouse has a new supply agreement with Sony and an order for a Samsung sign in London, while Daktronics will supply displays for Blue Man Group.
Lighting solutions to feature at PLASA 2005 01 Aug
The PLASA show 2005, a key event in the UK lighting and sound calendar, offers plenty for commercial lighting professionals.
Dominant plans to double LED capacity by October 2005 01 Aug
Malaysian LED manufacturer Dominant Semiconductors plans to double its output of PLCC products to 100 million units per month.
LED lighting from i-Vision effervesces at Bollicini 01 Aug
Nichia seeks injunction against white LED Christmas lights 01 Aug
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