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Strategies in Light 2009 - Lighting the Future with LEDs 27 Nov
The tenth Strategies in Light conference features a separate lighting track aimed at lighting designers, specifiers and architects. |
NIST researchers describe new approach to LED measurement 27 Nov
The new technique allows correlation between pulsed, instantaneous measurements and steady-state DC measurements. |
BASF and Osram demonstrate 60 lm/W white OLED 26 Nov
The two German companies have reported the laboratory demonstration of a small panel that emits white light with coordinates close to the Planck curve. |
LED installation responds to urban environment 26 Nov
An installation in Paris translates vehicle and passenger traffic and mobile phone activity into motion and light. |
Seoul launches ultra-slim Z-power LED Z1 for lighting 25 Nov
The new Z1 series from Seoul has a thickness of only 1.2 mm and can produce a maximum of 120 lumens when driven at 400 mA, in cool white. |
Walgreens lights up colossal multi-component LED sign in Times Square 24 Nov
The massive 250,000-pound sign is programmed from street level to 341 feet high at the top of the building.
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Sharp and Nichia enter into LED patent cross-licensing agreement 21 Nov
The deal, which includes laser diodes as well as LEDs, should help Sharp and Nichia respond to market demand for LED lighting products and Blu-ray Disc recorders. |
DOE releases two new Caliper benchmark reports 20 Nov
The reports address the mixed-results performance of 1) incandescent A-type and decorative lamps and LED replacements, and 2) halogen incandescent MR16 lamps and LED replacements. |
Cree R&D achieves 161 lm/W for high-power LED 20 Nov
Although not available in production LEDs, this level of performance indicates LED technology has still not reached its peak. |
DOE releases Gateway report on LED parking garage lighting demo 17 Nov
Results: LED luminaires drew less than half the watts of the HPS luminaires, and maximum and minimum light levels were equal to or higher than the HPS. |
Over 32,000 LEDs will power 2009 Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
17 Nov
The new crystal ball, which can produce millions of vibrant colors and billions of patterns, will also be tough enough to withstand New York weather in its new permanent installation.
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Fraunhofer opens Center for Organic Materials and Electronic Devices in Dresden 17 Nov
A new facility in Germany aims to develop a domestic manufacturing base for the production of organic LEDs and solar cells. |
Seoul, Tridonic sign LED cross-license agreement 17 Nov
Seoul Semiconductor has signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with Tridonic Optoelectronics relating to silicate-based phosphors for white LEDs. |
Philips restores Boston tower with energy-efficient LED lighting
14 Nov
The Custom House Tower’s old lighting has been replaced with LED fixtures that consume one third the energy.
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Three universities give LEDs good grades 13 Nov
Cree Inc. has announced the results of LED lighting installations at three universities.
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LEDs enable energy-efficient microscope for fast tuberculosis detection 12 Nov
Carl Zeiss has co-developed a rugged, compact LED-excited fluorescence microscope at a low enough running cost to be affordable in poorer countries. |
Osram LEDs target headlamps, displays and flash 11 Nov
In time for the electronica show in Germany, Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced updated versions of some its LED packages targeting specific applications. |
Casino saves 2 million kW-hrs with LED retrofit 10 Nov
Lime Energy's LED retrofit project is expected to deliver energy savings of $200,000 per year to Harrah's Valley Center, CA, casino and resort.
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LED light shown to reduce face wrinkles 10 Nov
Researchers in Germany say that LED light applied to the face can be a potential alternative to Botox or cosmetic surgery. |
Freescale and Samsung collaborate on LED backlights 10 Nov
Freescale expects that its LED driver ICs will complement Samsung’s advanced LED backlighting technology. |
DOE releases Gateway demo report on residential LED lighting 07 Nov
Testing results of LED downlights and undercabinet lighting include energy savings, improved illuminance uniformity and positive builder feedback.
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LED backlights could be in 25% of LCD TVs by 2012 06 Nov
A report by Displaybank says that the use of LED backlights in LCD TVs will start to grow rapidly from 2009 as TV makers introduce slimmer models. |
LEDs report election results in Times Square 06 Nov
The huge array of LED video screens in Times Square were put to good use on the night of November 4. |
Lansing, Michigan, utility expands trial of LED street lighting
06 Nov
With the streetlight trial going smoothly and positive response from residents, the utility gave the go-ahead for 6 additional LED fixtures.
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Philips UK focuses on LEDs for professional indoor luminaires 05 Nov
Philips Lighting in the UK plans to completely transform its professional indoor luminaire business from conventional to LED light sources. |
Maine college to save $30,000/year with Osram LED retrofit lamps 03 Nov
The installation of 200 post-top fixture LED retrofit kits will save energy and enhance light quality at the Pineland Farms campus. |
Walgreens orders LED technology for refrigerated cases in 2009 stores
03 Nov
Power Secure International says its EfficientLights' technology will reduce the stores’ refrigerated case lighting energy use by 70%.
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