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News-Spot | Business News | May 31, 2013
DuPont Has Boosted by > 7x Its Ability to Produce and Supply CooLam® Thermal Substrates for LED Lighting
DuPont Circuit & Packaging Materials, part of DuPont Electronics & Communications, announced today that it has increased its ability to produce and supply DuPont™ CooLam® thermal substrate products by more than seven times its previous level, to better serve its customers in the fast-growing global Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting market. DuPont™ CooLam® thermal substrates are designed to dissipate heat in LED lighting applications which help enable LED manufacturers to offer longer life, greater reliability and better light quality from LED bulbs. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 31, 2013
LUXeXceL Completes A-Round Venture Funding and Commitments
LUXeXceL Group, the inventor of the proprietary Printoptical Technology, announced today the completion of the A-round by a Dutch Venture Capital company Chrysalix SET and the US based Turnstone Capital Management. The proceeds of this funding will be used to finance the Company’s growth, expand its R&D and sales operations and enhance its leadership position in the new digital way to design, prototype and manufacture optics On Demand. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 27, 2013
Nordson Asymtek Selects Partnertec as Representatives in the Benelux Region
Nordson Asymtek, a Nordson company, a leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, announces that Nordson B.V. has signed a representation agreement with Partnertec to act as a commercial representative for Nordson Asymtek's fluid dispensing, jetting, and conformal coating equipment in Benelux. Partnertec strengthens Nordson Asymtek's printed circuit board assembly presence in this region. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 21, 2013
LRC Launches First Interactive, Online Lighting Design Resource for Homes
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has launched the first interactive website to help homeowners, contractors and builders choose the right light bulbs, fixtures and controls to maximize energy savings, calculate lighting costs and achieve lighting effects to meet a wide range of needs in their homes. It also shows how to design safe, healthy lighting for aging adults. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 21, 2013
Market Revenue for Drivers in LED General Lighting Applications to Triple from 2012 to 2015
Market Revenue for Drivers in LED General Lighting Applications to Triple from 2012 to 2015 Global revenue for light-emitting diode (LED) drivers used in general lighting applications will more than triple from 2012 to 2015, as the market for solid-state illumination booms, according a new report entitled “LED Driver ICs – World – 2013” from IMS Research, now part of IHS (NYSE: IHS). Growth will moderate somewhat during the following years, but revenue is expected to continue to expand, reaching $810 million in 2018. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 16, 2013
Solid State Supplies Now Offering LED Engin’s Compact White LED with Halogen-Style Dimming
Solid State Supplies Now Offering LED Engin’s Compact White LED with Halogen-Style Dimming Solid State Supplies has announced immediate availability of LuxiTune from LED Engin, a leader in high lumen density LED products. LuxiTune is the first intelligent, compact, single emitter, LED capable of true halogen-style dimming from bright 3000K midday light down to a warm 1800K evening colour. Ideal for the entertainment, hospitality and high-end residential sectors, it provides a professional-grade LED replacement for halogen down lights where warm colour dimming is desired. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 10, 2013
Anglia Brings Inventronics LED Drivers to the UK and Eire Market
Anglia Lighting has greatly expanded its range of LED drivers and power supplies following its appointment as UK and Eire distributor for Inventronics. The new agreement allows Anglia to offer its customers higher power drivers up to 300W as well as sealed units for outdoor and industrial applications. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | May 08, 2013
Digi-Key Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Philips Lumileds
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Philips Lumileds, an industry leader in LED products. This move expands Digi-Key’s LED portfolio and strengthens their position as one of the largest distributors of LED products and suppliers. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 30, 2013
Advanced Power Electronics Signs Several Distribution Agreements
Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA), a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has signed a UK distribution deal with Neutron Ltd, covering the UK and Ireland, and with Compomill, covering the Nordic and Baltic countries Read more »
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 »
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 »
Automotive | News-Spot | Lighting Applications | Mar 18, 2013
Le Mans Racecar Forward Lighting System Uses Custom Metal-Core PCB
Le Mans Racecar Forward Lighting System Uses Custom Metal-Core PCB A new LED forward lighting system for endurance race cars has been launched by Motorsport Electrical Specialist, Racetech Harnessing Ltd. These new headlights will make their debut at the 2013 Sebring 12hrs in Florida USA and are being installed for the Le Mans 24 hour race. 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 »
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