Intelligent LEDs Light The Way

GE and Intel are working on LED lights that can collect temperature data from assembly lines, making processes such as assembling turbines easier. At GE Power’s plant in Greenville, S.C., one of the difficult parts of building turbines is making sure parts fit well together after they're heated for assembly, because uneven temperatures can lead to defects. The smart LEDs analyze the temperature at each area of the assembly line and signal workers if temperatures are unsafe.