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News-Spot | Business News | Apr 26, 2013
SSC Has Achieved Qualification for the UL Witness Test Data Program and Introduces Acrich2 LED to the Chinese LED Streetlight Market
SSC Has Achieved Qualification for the UL Witness Test Data Program and Introduces Acrich2 LED to the Chinese LED Streetlight Market Seoul Semiconductor(SSC), a global LED manufacturer , announced its qulification for UL WTDP which reduces the time it takes to get the UL Mark for products targeted to overseas markets by allowing the company to perform testing in its own laboratories. Furthermore SSC has announced the completion of its establishment of Acrich LED streetlights covering a section of 30km on Yangpu River road in Yangzhou city. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 24, 2013
Epistar Signs LED Collaboration and IP Licensing Agreement With Intermolecular
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2013 -- Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMI) announces today that Epistar, Corp. (TWSE:2448) and Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMI), have signed a collaborative development program (CDP) and royalty-bearing IP licensing agreement to increase the efficiency and reduce cost of Epistar's light emitting diode (LED) devices. Under this agreement, Epistar and Intermolecular engineers will work together to leverage Intermolecular's High Productivity Combinatorial (HPC™) technology platform to dramatically accelerate development and manufacturing qualification of novel materials and processes for advanced LED products. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 24, 2013
Bridgelux and Toshiba Announce Agreement for Strengthened LED Business and Technology Collaboration
LIVERMORE, Calif. & TOKYO -- Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, and Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502), a world-leading electric manufacturer, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Bridgelux will sell to Toshiba its industry-leading GaN-on-Silicon technology and related assets, and the companies will strengthen and extend their strategic technology collaboration, through an expanded licensing and manufacturing relationship. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 19, 2013
Sensity Systems Delivers World’s First Light Sensory Network
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Sensity Systems Inc. today announced the world’s first Light Sensory Network (LSN): a new class of digital sensor network that takes advantage of LED lighting conversions to help light owners enhance energy efficiency while transforming their luminaires into strategic assets. To create LSNs, Sensity provides networked LED luminaires and retrofit kits that replace high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures. Read more »
Business News | Apr 15, 2013
Marvell Drives Launch of Samsung’s Family of Retail LED Retrofit Bulbs
Marvell Drives Launch of Samsung’s Family of Retail LED Retrofit Bulbs SANTA CLARA, Calif. – (April 15, 2013) – Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced the Marvell® 88EM8183 deep dimming single-stage AC/DC LED driver integrated circuit (IC) will power Samsung Electronics’ new suite of LED retrofit bulbs. Announced in February 2012, the 88EM8183 LED driver IC delivers the highest compatibility of wall dimmers, the lowest component count in the industry and supports many of the world’s lighting standards, making it a premier solution for OEMs across the globe. Scheduled to be in retail stores next month, Samsung’s new Marvell-powered products will include A19, bulged reflector (BR) and parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) bulbs. Read more »
Business News | Apr 02, 2013
EVERLIGHT Extends International Trade Fair Presence at Leading LED and Lighting Shows in 2013
EVERLIGHT Extends International Trade Fair Presence at Leading LED and Lighting Shows in 2013 Shulin, New Taipei City – 2013.04.01 – EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. [TSE:2393], a leading player in the global LED industry, increases its worldwide exhibition activity in 2013 by adding booth presence at two emerging LED component trade shows in high-potential markets for LED applications, to a total presence this year at 18 LED and Lighting trade fairs worldwide. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 28, 2013
Aledia Makes Its First LEDs on 8-Inch Silicon Wafers Using Cost-Disruptive Microwire Technology
Aledia, a developer of LEDs based on disruptive microwire GaN-on-Silicon technology, announced today that it has made its first LEDs on 8-inch (200mm) silicon wafers. The cost of Aledia’s LED 3D chips based on microwires is expected to be four times less than traditional planar (2D) LEDs. Additionally, Aledia announced its first-round financing totalling €10 million (approximately $13M) with leading US and European investors, which was closed in 2012. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 26, 2013
Merger of Optronik Berlin with Its Parent Company Instrument Systems
Effective 27 February 2013, Optronik Berlin GmbH was merged with the parent company Instrument Systems GmbH. Since 2010, Optronik and Instrument Systems have been working closely together on joint product developments and production operations. This cooperation is now going to continue under one roof following the merger of the two companies. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 26, 2013
TSMC Solid State Lighting Has LM-80 Testing Lab Accreditation
TSMC Solid State Lighting (TSMC SSL) announced today that its laboratory was accredited as a LM-80 qualified lab by Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF). At the same time, all of its LED product series have been tested in the lab and will be qualified per LM-80 testing practice. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 22, 2013
LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard
LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard After receiving 68 (=0.12/mill) reports of LEDs overheating, the Lighting Science Group has recalled 554,000 lightbulbs sold under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania, and Westinghouse. Included in the incidents were eight that resulted in damage to light sockets, fixtures, rugs, carpet, floors, circuits or lamps. The Lighting Science Group is offering new bulbs to buyers. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 22, 2013
Lackwerke Peters Announces to be Accepted as an Official Cree Solution Provider
Cree, one of the world’s largest LED manufacturer, has accepted Lackwerke Peters to the Cree Solution Provider Programme. Created in 2007, this network aiming at high quality LED lighting systems contributes to accelerating time-to market and to reduce product development costs. Its members are value-added companies, strategic partners chosen based on their history of collaborating successfully. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 20, 2013
Lita Lighting Launches Its New Website - Improved Structure & More Information
Lita Lighting is proud to announce the launch of its new and updated website which provides an easier user interface to allow customers to better understand the range of LED lights Lita Lighting sells, the performance factors of the LED Lights and best applicational use of the products. Specification documentation, data sheets, product certification and customer testimonials are downloadable in a far more user friendly format than before. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 18, 2013
Quantum Silicones Moves into its New Headquarters and Expands its Manufacturing Capability
Due to rapid business growth, Quantum Silicones, LLC (QSi) acquired a new building in late 2012 which is in close proximity to QSi’s current 8021 Reycan Road building. The newly renovated 70,000 square foot facility at 7820 Whitepine Road is now QSi’s headquarters as well as its primary warehouse space for inventory and shipping/receiving location. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Mar 14, 2013
Acuity Brands Acquires LED-based Lighting Drive Solutions Manufacturer eldoLED
Acuity Brands, Inc., a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions, today announced it has acquired eldoLAB Holding B.V., (“eldoLED”), a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, intelligent drivers for LED-based lighting systems. Founded in 2003, eldoLED is a privately owned company headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Feb 27, 2013
Analytik Announces UK and Ireland Release of GL Optic SPECTIS 1.0 Touch
Analytik Announces UK and Ireland Release of GL Optic SPECTIS 1.0 Touch Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation to the UK and Ireland, partner with German company, GL Optic, for the supply of handheld and laboratory based spectroradiometers and integrating spheres for use in both quality control and research applications for the growing lighting marketplace. Here, Analytik announces the first Android-based mobile smart spectrometer for measurement of colour co-ordinates, correlated colour temperature, colour rendering index, luminous flux and many other important lighting parameters. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Feb 25, 2013
English Translation of the Reference Book "Conformal Coatings for Electronics Applications" Now Available
English Translation of the Reference Book "Conformal Coatings for Electronics Applications" Now Available Depending on the requirements, conformal coatings, thick film lacquers or casting compounds may be employed for the purpose of protecting electronic assemblies against climatic load. Their main task is the protection against malfunction or failure of the completed assemblies, even under difficult operating conditions. While the majority of assemblies are installed unprotected in the terminals, and work flawlessly throughout their whole life cycle, with certain applications a permanent operation can only be ensured when the printed circuit board assembly receives a protective coating. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Feb 14, 2013
Bayer's Polycarbonate Facilitated PolyBrite to Develop Award-Winning Bulb
Bayer's Polycarbonate Facilitated PolyBrite to Develop Award-Winning Bulb If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a light bulb that's earned the Energy Star, it would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year, save about $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year – equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars – according to Energy Star. Read more »
Business News | Feb 12, 2013
Xicato Offers Lighting Industry’s First Color Consistency Warranty for Its Products
Xicato Offers Lighting Industry’s First Color Consistency Warranty for Its Products Xicato, a leading developer of LED modules for retail, hospitality and architectural environments, today announced a new warranty program that sets an entirely new benchmark for the lighting industry. The Xicato “Five-Year Color Consistency and Lumen Maintenance Warranty” is the first industry warranty that guarantees modules in an installation will deliver visually consistent light from luminaire to luminaire for a five-year period. End users and specifiers alike can now act with confidence knowing that, finally, there is legitimate backing for the long-term performance of an LED-based lighting installation. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Feb 05, 2013
LightingEurope Announces Election of Executive Board
LightingEurope is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Dietmar Zembrot as President of the Executive Board, Mr. Jan Denneman as the Vice-President, and Mr. Diederik de Stoppelaar as Treasurer. Additional Board members include: Alfred Haas (Osram), Peter Hunt (The Lighting Industry Association), Thomas Walentowski (BLV), André ten Bloemendal (NLA), Peter Dillen (Havells-Sylvania), Jean Michel Trouis (Syndicat de l'Eclairage), Francois Séguineau (Toshiba), Johan Segers (AGORIA), Harald Sommerer (Zumtobel), Markku Norhio (AFLE), Alfredo Berges (ANFALUM), Alvaro Andorlini (ASSIL), and Klaus Breisch (Panasonic). Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Jan 31, 2013
Lextar Announces Official Merger with Wellypower
Lextar Electronics Corp. announces that its official merger with Wellypower Optronics (Wellypower) is set to take place on February 1, 2013. Upon the merger of the two LED subsidiaries of AU Optronics (AUO), Lextar will have capital values at NT$5 billion (US$169 million) and will be able to achieve a more complete and vertically integrated business model as well as further expand its LED lighting and backlighting product lines and customer base. These developments will take place under the wing of Dr. David Su, who will proclaim status of Chairman and CEO while Mr. Allen Huang will act as President. Read more »
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