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Lighting to the fore in Obama's energy-efficiency efforts 30 Jun
A further $50 million investment in solid-state lighting programs was announced, along with a new set of rules covering the efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent lamps. |
Report assesses life-cycle sustainability of ultra-efficient lighting 30 Jun
A report from the UK government shows that LED lighting, and dedicated LED luminaires in particular, will have the lowest life-cycle impact of all ultra-efficient lighting technologies. |
LEDs making the cut for lightweight surgical headsets 30 Jun
Using active cooling technology, Cool-View has developed a surgical headlight system that uses a single LED to match the light output of a 350W xenon fiber-optic system. |
DOE lists funding sources, revises L Prize requirements 29 Jun
A list of sources of funding has been compiled by the DOE, and three significant revisions have been made to the requirements for the L Prize competition. |
G-LEC acquired by German Light Products 25 Jun
GLP, a professional lighting manufacturer, has acquired G-LEC, which builds semi-transparent LED displays. |
Researchers develop all-white OLEDs, hybrid LEDs 24 Jun
Recent research reports describe an OLED that emits white light from a single molecule, and a hybrid emitter that combines an organic polymer with a quantum dot light-emitter. |
Rick Leaman to become Osram Sylvania president and CEO 22 Jun
On October 1, Leaman will take over from Charlie Jerabek, who will assume the role of vice chairman. |
DOE seeks to stop misuse of Energy Star labels 22 Jun
Several instances have been reported of companies misusing Energy Star logos to imply that SSL products are Energy Star certified. |
Isamu Akasaki awarded Kyoto Prize for LED work 19 Jun
Blue LED pioneer to receive $500,000 prize from Inamori Foundation for Lifetime Achievement in Advanced Technology. |
Lighting Association seminar focuses on LED market 19 Jun
A one-day seminar in the UK in early July will help luminaire manufacturers decide whether the time is right to engage with LED technology. |
Four new projectors make use of Luminus LEDs 19 Jun
Pocket, data and high-performance professional projectors are being demonstrated at InfoComm 2009 in Orlando, Florida, this week. |
LED replacement lamp market to see high growth rates, says Strategies Unlimited 18 Jun
Legislation banning inefficient lamps, coupled with customer awareness of the cost of ownership analysis, will create a strong demand for replacement LED lamps. |
LED backlighting market for LCD panels to see rapid growth 16 Jun
After several false dawns, it looks like the market for LED-backlit LCD panels is really starting to take off. |
Traxon Technologies joins Osram-Philips cross-license program 16 Jun
Traxon and its controls company e:cue are now participating in the Philips-Osram cross-licensing IP program for LED luminaires. |
Chicago hosts Solid State Lighting Investment Summit 15 Jun
The Association for Corporate Growth has put together a program that will discuss the solid-state lighting market, the companies driving innovation and commercialization, and the investment appetites of investors. |
Cowboys reveal world’s largest HD LED screen to the public 15 Jun
A record-breaking, four-screen, high-definition LED display now hangs above the center of the pitch in the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium. |
BLOG: Stimulus funding for LED streetlights; Energy Star gazing 12 Jun
In this week's World of LEDs Blog, authors discuss the correct way to use stimulus funds to buy LED street lighting, and provide an update on the Energy Star program. |
Welland seeks proposals for LED street light conversion 11 Jun
The City of Welland has issued a Request for Proposal for a street lighting conversion that will require 6000 LED fixtures. Closing date is July 6, reports Brian Owen. |
Cooperation between China and Taiwan urged in LED forum 10 Jun
LED makers are being urged to cooperate in areas such as standardization, patents, certification and investment. |
Toronto hosts workshop on Emerging Trends in Solid State Lighting 09 Jun
The workshop will be held on June 29 at the University of Toronto. |
Dimmable GU10 LED lamp seeks approval
08 Jun
The UK Energy Saving Trust has received a submission from Elight for its dimmable GU10 lamp. |
Labsphere and Orb Optronix in measurement collaboration 05 Jun
Two US-based light measurement companies have announced a far-reaching collaboration to encompass product development, manufacturing and distribution. |
CRS helps shine LED light on Ontario’s Green Energy Act 04 Jun
A new law passed by in Ontario will grow help to grow the province's economy in a greener and more sustainable direction. |
Energy Star shines in Canada 03 Jun
Attendees at the Energy Star Participants Meeting and National Lighting Summit in Canada shared valuable thoughts on the US programs and SSL lighting development. |
Luminit expands production facilities in Torrance, California 02 Jun
This expansion includes a 50% increase in floor space, and a multi-million dollar investment in facilities and equipment. |
In brief: Texas bans lighting designers, Lumileds and Epistar disagree 01 Jun
The US lighting design community seems to have averted a ban on unlicensed lighting designers in Texas, while Lumileds and Epistar have both claimed success in a patent dispute. |
