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 INDUSTRY NEWS (June 2007)
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Martin and G-LEC sign LED display licensing agreement 28 Jun
G-LEC Europe has licensed its technology for semi-transparent LED screens to Martin Professional, a leading entertainment lighting company.
Cree XLamp LEDs available in volume at 100 lumens 28 Jun
Cree has announced that the top bin selection for its XLamp XR-E LEDs now has a minimum luminous flux of 100 lm at 350 mA.
Osram reports record lab results for red, green chips 28 Jun
In the lab, Osram has measured outputs exceeding 180 lm at 1 A for green chips and more than 300 lm at 2 A for red chips.
Element Labs reveals strategic partnership with Kino Flo 27 Jun
A leading manufacturer of film and television lighting has partnered with LED specialist Element Labs.
FC Lighting moves to new HQ, unveils LED learning center 27 Jun
Illinois-based lighting manufacturer FC Lighting has moved to a new facility complete with an LED lighting training center.
American Bright expands design and engineering service 27 Jun
A new Engineering Services Group to include thermal management, optical integration and driver design.
Power Vector, MC Lights contribute to Harbinger LED project 26 Jun
Artist Adrian Gollner has used LEDs to realize a lighting project that responds to wind speed, on top of a condominium in Toronto.
Warm white Cree LEDs illuminate Croatian Riviera 26 Jun
Schreder has installed outdoor LED lighting fixtures based around warm-white XLamp LEDs from Cree.
CN Tower gets LED treatment – update and photos 26 Jun
LED EXPO and FPD Korea add Lighting Sign Korea in 2007 25 Jun
The three-in-one tradeshow in Seoul, Korea proved to be a big success, providing crossover between the LED lighting and display industries.
DOE webcast describes 5-year SSL commercialization support plan 25 Jun
As part of its solid-state lighting Commercialization Support plan, DOE will host a webcast on July 2.
Analysis: Philips and Color Kinetics 21 Jun
Now the dust has settled a little on the big LED-related news story so far this year, we can reflect on the sale of Color Kinetics to Philips.
LED Effects acquired, appoints Govi Rao as CEO 21 Jun
A majority stake in LED lighting specialist LED Effects has been acquired by a private equity firm, with plans for growth.
Nexxus to acquire LED lighting manufacturer LightWild 20 Jun
Nexxus has moved to acquire another LED lighting manufacturer, Kansas-based LightWild.
Philips to acquire Color Kinetics in $791 million deal 19 Jun
Philips is to further strengthen its solid-state lighting portfolio with the acquisition of Color Kinetics, the Boston, MA-based innovator of LED lighting systems and technologies.
LED lighting panels provide sophisticated office design 19 Jun
Chaos Design Consultants have installed LED-backlit panels in a office in Finsbury Square, London.
Cypress EZ-Color controllers assist LED lighting designs 18 Jun
EZ-Color microcontrollers from Cypress can be programmed without coding using a software interface tool, and use a new signal modulation technology.
Samsung 70-inch LCD TV uses LEDs for improved contrast 18 Jun
LED backlighting with local dimming technology enables very high contrast in Samsung's 70-inch high-definition LCD television. LEDs also enable reduced flicker.
CN Tower in Toronto receives LED lighting treatment 18 Jun
Toronto's CN Tower, the tallest freestanding tower in the world, has been fitted with color-changing LED fixtures supplied by Color Kinetics.
Philips LEDs light the Millennium Dome 17 Jun
No longer a white elephant, the Millenium Dome in London is receiving an overhaul that will see 1.8 million LEDs installed around the exterior.
Museum shines warm LED lights on antiquities 15 Jun
A museum in Glasgow is able to display sensitive antique objects for the first time by using purpose-built LED lighting modules.
High End Systems signs patent license deal with Color Kinetics 14 Jun
A patent license agreement with Color Kientics will enable High End to launch its first LED lighting products for the entertainment market.
Lumination Vio LED combines 405 nm chip with new phosphors 14 Jun
GE's Lumination division has introduced a power white LED that specifically targets the lighting market.
UKDL compiles guide to UK lighting activities 14 Jun
The UK Display and Lighting KTN is compiling a guide to the UK's activities and capabilities in the field of lighting, to help attract overseas investment.
Cree XLamp LEDs illuminate Beta LED fixtures 13 Jun
A series of outdoor lighting fixtures from Beta Lighting are built around cool-white power LEDs from Cree.
Taiwan LED alliance addresses quality standards 12 Jun
Taiwan companies involved with LED lighting hope to improve the competitiveness of the industry with a new government-backed group.
Future awards McGill engineers for LED project 12 Jun
McGill University students have received recognition for innovative power LED design work from Future Lighting Solutions and Philips Lumileds.
People News: John Edmond, Russell Dupuis, LSG, Fusion Optix 11 Jun
Cree's John Edmond is in the running to identify the most important business leaders. Russell Dupuis has won the IEEE Edison Medal and LSG and Fusion Optix have made key appointments.
DOE calls for more SSL projects, plans workshop 08 Jun
The DOE has released a funding opportunity for product development projects for LED and OLED lighting, and is planning a second Voices for SSL Efficiency workshop in Boston.
Anglia makes splash at Euroled with Cree, Avago franchises 08 Jun
At this week's EuroLED show, Anglia hosted two booths to promote its distributor partnerships with Cree and Avago.
UK group plans to develop LEDs on 6-inch silicon wafers 08 Jun
A UK collaboration is participating in a £3 million program with government funding to develop a low-cost route to LEDs.
BluGlass produces first blue emission from GaN on 6-inch glass 07 Jun
The development of deposition techniques for high-quality LED material on large glass wafers could ultimately result in significant cost reductions for LEDs.
LED fixtures from CK illuminate Mexican store façade 07 Jun
The El Palacio de Hierro department in Monterrey, Mexico has been transformed by Color Kinetics fixtures illuminating a giant light box.
The Fox Group signs AP Technologies as distributor 05 Jun
AP Technologies and The Fox Group have signed a distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland.
Heptagon establishes micro-optics production in Singapore 04 Jun
Heptagon has established a new facility in Singapore for high-volume manufacturing of optical components.
OptoGaN raises EUR 5m in funding for GaN-based LED technology 01 Jun
A Finnish/German company has received venture funding to develop GaN LEDs.
LED lighting installed at New York City ad agency (update) 01 Jun
Gallium Lighting has supplied LED downlights for general illumination in a New York office space.
Wembley Stadium parking scheme uses Microtima LED signage 01 Jun
LED variable message signs supplied by Microtima ensure resident priority parking on FA Cup Final day and for future events.
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