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Cree announces patent agreement with Toyoda Gosei 28 May
Two of the world's leading LED makers have announced a cross-licensing agreement for LED patents. |
Lynk Labs adds Cree to AC LED technology supplier network 23 May
LynkLabs is now incorporating Cree XLamp LEDs in to its new range of GeoLite linear AC LED systems. |
Seoul's Acriche lighting source receives UL Mark
23 May
The Acriche A2 and A3 series AC-driven LEDs have been awarded safety certification from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. |
Carmanah partners with Beta to develop solar-powered LED area light
22 May
Caramanah's new fixture combines its solar engine with a specially-developed BetaLED luminaire. |
Osram LEDs illuminate small, medium and large displays 22 May
Osram has introduced two new LEDs specifically for display backlighting, and has contributed to products such as a 42-inch curved display from Ostendo.
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LED headlights use free-form optics and ceramic frame 22 May
CeramTec produced the ceramic frame, and Docter Optics developed the free-form lenses, for Hella LED headlights used on the Cadillac Escalade SUV as standard equipment. |
Permlight forms sign lighting division, hires top managers
20 May
As part of its long-term plan, Permlight will now be organized into two operating groups: one focused on sign lighting products, and the other on LED-based technology for luminaire manufacturers. |
Bill Sims ends tenure as CEO of Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions 19 May
Jeffrey Cassis is named as Bill Sims' successor at the helm of the former Color Kinetics. |
UK universities demonstrate advanced SSL research at euroLED 2008 19 May
Universities funded by the UK government to conduct R&D related to solid-state lighting will showcase their work at the upcoming euroLED event in early June. |
Radiohead tour goes bulb-free with i-Pix LED fixtures 15 May
For its current world tour, rock band Radiohead has chosen to use only LED fixtures for stage lighting. |
Goldeneye sets brightness benchmark for green LEDs 15 May
Light recycling has enabled Goldeneye to build high performance green LEDs and projection light sources. |
Intematix introduces packaged LEDs and arrays
13 May
Through its Taiwan-based subsidiary, Intematix is now offering a range of “chip-on-ceramic” packages and arrays.
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Luminus, Sony, Samsung products win SID Display of the Year awards 13 May
The awards were given based on the products' degree of technical innovation and commercial significance, in addition to their potential for positive social impact. |
DOE offers funds for SSL Product Development (Round 5) 13 May
The DOE is soliciting applications from industrial organizations for high-priority product development activities that will advance the state-of-the-art of SSL for general lighting applications.
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LED Specialists forms partnership with MEDCO 12 May
LED Specialists – Devices LLC will provide lighting OEMs with turn-key design-to-production services for LED-based components. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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