Technology Trends

Trends

News | Technologies | LEDs/SSL | Zhaga | LED Modules | Outdoor Lighting | Standardization | Interoperability | Circular Economy | Zhaga Consortium | Smart Lighting | Jul 21, 2026
Zhaga Consortium Publishes Updated Editions of Books 15 and 19 for Outdoor LED Modules
Zhaga Consortium Publishes Updated Editions of Books 15 and 19 for Outdoor LED Modules The Zhaga Consortium has published updated editions of two of its specifications for outdoor LED lighting: Book 15 Edition 1.3 and Book 19 Edition 1.4. Both updated editions are available to Regular and Associate Members as of 13 July 2026. Read more »
Trends | Infineon | Jul 10, 2026
Infineon Introduces the AIROC™ UWB TSL100 for Precise Positioning and Smart Presence Detection on a Single Chip
Infineon Introduces the AIROC™ UWB TSL100 for Precise Positioning and Smart Presence Detection on a Single Chip Infineon introduced the AIROC™ UWB TSL100, the company’s first-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) product family for precise positioning and smart presence detection. As part of Infineon’s AIROC portfolio, the TSL100 features a new architecture aimed at reducing power consumption and enhancing security. The product family marks the start of a scalable UWB platform intended to support future standards such as IEEE 802.15.4ab and is compliant with industry consortium standards such as CCC, Aliro, and FiRa. Read more »
Nichia | Research | Apr 28, 2026
Nichia's HPS Color LEDs (1800K) Show Reduced Insect Attraction in Joint Research
Nichia's HPS Color LEDs (1800K) Show Reduced Insect Attraction in Joint Research Nichia and Tokushima Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Technology Support Center have conducted a joint research study to evaluate the low insect attraction characteristics of Nichia's HPS color LEDs (1800K). In this study, two types of evaluations, laboratory tests and outdoor tests, were carried out to clarify the effects of LEDs with different correlated color temperatures (CCTs) on insect attraction. As a result, it was confirmed that the 1800K LED showed the lowest level of insect attraction among the evaluated light sources. Read more »
SphereOptics | Measurement | Research | Apr 01, 2026
SphereOptics Offers New On-Site Uniform Light Source Calibration Service
SphereOptics Offers New On-Site Uniform Light Source Calibration Service SphereOptics is pleased to announce the launch of our new on‑site calibration service for uniform light sources, delivered in partnership with Labsphere. This service is designed for organisations whose systems are too large, integrated, or mission‑critical to be shipped for factory calibration. Read more »
Research | Dow | Optics | Mar 12, 2026
Dow’s New Study Bridges the Knowledge Gap on Blue Light Photothermal Aging of Thermoplastic Lens Clusters in LED lighting
Dow’s New Study Bridges the Knowledge Gap on Blue Light Photothermal Aging of Thermoplastic Lens Clusters in LED lighting Dow announced the results of a new study that evaluated the aging performance of commercially available lens clusters in LED lighting. The study examined blue light photothermal aging of both silicone and thermoplastic optics made of polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and high-temperature resistant PMMA (HT-PMMA). Read more »
AAC Technologies | Eulitha | Trends | Jan 29, 2026
AAC Technologies and Eulitha Announce Use of Eulitha’s Optical Lithography for Volume AR Waveguide Production
AAC Technologies and Eulitha Announce Use of Eulitha’s Optical Lithography for Volume AR Waveguide Production AAC Technologies, a global leader in advanced consumer electronics components and modules, and Eulitha AG, a pioneer in high-throughput optical lithography, today announced at the SPIE AR/VR Conference that AAC will begin utilizing Eulitha’s lithography technology for the volume production of Augmented Reality (AR) waveguides. This represents a significant milestone in the industry’s pursuit of scalable and affordable AR waveguide manufacturing. Read more »
KAIST | Research | OLEDs | Jan 13, 2026
KAIST Develops OLED Technology with Double the Screen Brightness​
KAIST Develops OLED Technology with Double the Screen Brightness​ Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are widely used in smartphones and TVs thanks to their excellent color reproduction and thin, flexible planar structure. However, internal light loss has limited further improvements in brightness. KAIST researchers have now developed a technology that more than doubles OLED light-emission efficiency while maintaining the flat structure that is a key advantage of OLED displays. Read more »
Research | Metalenses | Nov 28, 2025
In the Future, Substances can be Identified by Miniature Devices Based on Metalenses
In the Future, Substances can be Identified by Miniature Devices Based on Metalenses A VTT led research project is developing compact spectral imaging and gas measurement technologies for industries and medical diagnostics. Innovations based on the science of light, i.e. photonics, use, for instance, infrared light to identify gases. With the new optical MEMS solutions, instruments and sensors are easier and cheaper to manufacture from readily available and non-toxic raw materials. Read more »
onsemi | Trends | GaN | Oct 31, 2025
onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN Semiconductors: A Breakthrough for AI and Electrification
onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN Semiconductors: A Breakthrough for AI and Electrification As global energy demand surges from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and other energy intensive applications, onsemi has introduced vertical gallium nitride (vGaN) power semiconductors, setting a new benchmark for power density, efficiency and ruggedness for these applications. These groundbreaking next-generation GaN-on-GaN power semiconductors conduct current vertically through the compound semiconductor, enabling higher operating voltages and faster switching frequencies, leading to energy savings to deliver smaller and lighter systems across AI data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and aerospace, defence and security. Read more »
KAUST | Research | Nanoplastic | Oct 14, 2025
KAUST Researchers Develop New Nanoplastic for Sustainable Street Lighting
KAUST Researchers Develop New Nanoplastic for Sustainable Street Lighting A new study with collaboration between KAUST and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) shows how nanomaterials can significantly reduce the carbon emissions of LED (light emitting diode) streetlights. The Researcher team estimate that by adopting this technology, the United States alone can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than one million metric tons. Read more »
ams OSRAM | Trends | Sep 12, 2025
ams OSRAM Launches Its First High-power Multi-die Laser Package
ams OSRAM Launches Its First High-power Multi-die Laser Package Whether for immersive home movie experiences, automotive head-up displays, or industrial machine vision: projectors are enjoying increasing popularity. For these applications, ams OSRAM introduces the first product from its new Vegalas™ Power series of high-power laser diodes. The company now offers the full range of optoelectronic components required for projection: from light sources in various colors and power classes to sensors. In addition to projection, other application areas also benefit from the new laser diodes, including weed control or stage lighting. Read more »
Backlighting | Trends | Jan 30, 2025
Nichia Launches White LED "NS2W806H-B2" Featuring Blue/Green Chips
Nichia Launches White LED "NS2W806H-B2" Featuring Blue/Green Chips Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is launching a white LED (Part No. NS2W806H-B2) designed for LCD backlighting. This product adds a new green chip in addition to the existing blue chip, resulting in a configuration that combines both blue and green within a single package. Read more »
Emergency Lighting | Battery Technology | Trends | Jan 11, 2025
Tridonic: New Certification for Emergency Lighting
Tridonic: New Certification for Emergency Lighting Tridonic, a leading provider of emergency lighting solutions, is the first manufacturer to receive ENEC certification for its lithium iron phosphate batteries. The new certification scheme was developed by the responsible organisation ETICS (European Testing, Inspection and Certification System) and deployed by DEKRA. Read more »
Cree LED | Innovation | SSL | Featured | Aug 30, 2024
Cree LED. Innovating the Future of Lighting
Cree LED. Innovating the Future of Lighting At Cree LED, we’ve proven our resilience through the toughest industry challenges – from global pandemics to supply chain disruptions. Our commitment to innovation and reliability ensures you receive the highest performance, no matter your application. Read more »
Alanod | Trends | Featured | Jul 16, 2024
Lighting Solutions from Alanod for Every Requirement
Lighting Solutions from Alanod for Every Requirement Innovative Reflectors for Performance Enhancement and Energy Savings Light is an essential factor for human well-being, whether at work, at home, or on the go. Alanod has made a name for itself as a leading manufacturer of semi-finished products for reflectors in the lighting industry and has evolved into a specialist in light control, glare reduction, and homogeneous light distribution. Read more »
SphereOptics | Imatest | Flicker | Testing | Trends | Jul 03, 2024
New Ultra-High Illumination Flickering Lightbox
New Ultra-High Illumination Flickering Lightbox The LED Lightbox ILB-B-150K from SphereOptics partner Imatest produces uniform light with excellent spectral characteristics that can be adjusted over a wide range of brightness for illuminating transparency test charts for image quality testing. Furthermore, it can also be used without any test charts to serve as a source of uniform irradiance that can be utilized for several radiometric test and calibration purposes. Read more »
Zhaga | Ecodesign | Circular Economy | Smart Lighting | Jul 01, 2024
Serviceable Indoor Luminaires for a Circular Future
Serviceable Indoor Luminaires for a Circular Future Zhaga enables luminaire manufacturers to design serviceable indoor luminaires with replaceable components that prolong their useful life, contributing to a circular economy. By Jan de Graaf (Signify), Francesco Martini (Inventronics) and Carsten Moellers (Green Gems). Read more »
page_peel