Aluwave Raises 10 Million SEK in New Capital for Expansion in the Field of Customized LED-Modules
AZZURRO Semiconductors Expands with 14.5 Million Euro from Global Investors
AZZURRO Semiconductors announced the closing of a growth financing round providing production capacity to address significant market demand. The EUR 14.5 million investment round was provided by new investors Wellington Partners, Good Energies and Emerald Technology Ventures and was joined by existing investors Cedrus Private Equity and IBG Innovationsfonds (managed by GoodVent). Read more »
Swedish Nanowire-Based LED Developer Completes SEK 170 Million Financing Round
Lund (Sweden) based nanowire semiconductor LED developer GLO AB today announced the closing of an SEK 170 million investment round (approximately USD 25 million) and establishment of a California-based engineering center to supplement its current efforts in Sweden and Denmark.
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Epistar expects 35% in 3Q10 gross margin
Although Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Epistar will adjust its shipment mix in the wake of a demand slowdown from the LED-backlit TV segment, the company's internal target for third-quarter 2010 gross margin remains at 35%, according to industry sources. Epistar pointed out that September revenues could be affected due to the adjustment but should at least reach the level of August and gain modestly from that of July. The company expects full utilization of blue LED capacity into September and ... Read more »
LEDs Poised to Drive a New Lighting Revolution
After two years of moderate single-digit revenue growth in 2005 and 2006, the solid-state lighting industry is poised to propel LED revenue to a double-digit expansion rate in 2007.
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LedEngin, Inc. Secures $11 Million in Series C Funding to accelerate market adoption of energy efficient SSL solutions
LedEngin, Inc., a leading supplier of high power Light Emitting Diodes (LED) components and light source modules, today announced closing of its series C round of funding led by Partech International.
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Solid-State Lighting Market to Grow by 21 Percent While Residential Demand Remains in Infancy
The Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies (GaAs) service release, "Solid State Lighting Market 2006-2011," projects 21 percent market growth for solid-state LED lighting through 2011. The bulk of demand, however, will be generated from niche lighting applications including architectural, task lighting, medical and off-grid lighting applications rather than the residential lighting market. Read more »
Quanlight raises $3 Millon in Series B
Quanlight Inc., a leader in developing high power, high brightness red light emitting diodes, has raised $3 million in its oversubscribed Series B offering. The financing was led by Blackbird Ventures and (SHW)2 Enterprises with a small group of private investors. Read more »
Color Kinetics reports financial results for fourth quarter and full year 2006
Boston, MA - Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CLRK), a leading innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced its results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2006. Read more »
Cree, Inc. announces 2007 second quarter earnings call webcast
K&L (Kinglumi), China, a major producer of high specification LED light bulbs, has established a sales office in London, UK, to serve the UK lighting industry. Read more »
Super Vision gains $9.0 million in funding for LED lighting plan
Super Vision has secured $9 million in funding to execute its new business strategy that includes a focus on LED lighting systems. Read more »
Compound semiconductor industry Mergers & Acquisitions draw Q3 2006 to a Close
Boston, MA, the Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies (GaAs) Service, releasing its regular analysis of compound semiconductor industry news covering microelectronics, optoelectronics and materials/equipment markets, highlights a high number of joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions in Q3 2006. Read more »
Color Kinetics reports revenues for third quarter 2006: Third quarter revenues rise 21% year over year to $17.1 million
Boston, MA, Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CLRK), a leading innovator of LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced its results of operations for the third quarter of 2006. Revenues were $17.1 million, an increase of 21% from the $14.1 million reported in the third quarter of 2005. Read more »
Cree reports financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2007: Revenue of $104 million and diluted EPS of $0.17
DURHAM, NC, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market-leading innovator of semiconductors that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products, today announced revenue of $103.9 million for its fiscal first quarter ended September 24, 2006. Read more »
Cree announces live webcast and access information for first-quarter 2007 conference call
DURHAM, NC, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) invites you to a live webcast of its first quarter/fiscal year 2007 conference call with senior management to review results for the quarter ending September 24, 2006. Read more »
