Adapt Linear Lighting Fixture from Acclaim Lighting

Acclaim Lighting, a manufacturer of advanced lighting technology, introduces a new addition to the AMS family of products; Adapt Linear, a low- and mid-power lighting fixture for linear graze, flood, and cove applications that is equipped with their proprietary PowerSwitch Technology that offers an onboard switchable power option of either five or ten watts per linear foot.

Available in 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K, with a minimum 85 CRI and optic packages of 8º x 8º, 20º x 20º, 45º x 45º, 60º x 60º, 100º x 100º, 10º x 60º and 30º x 60º or asymmetric wall wash (60º x 60º + 20º tilt) that will meet the demands of the specification community.

The compact housing, available in 1’ and 4’ lengths, ships standard with a +/- 90° mounting bracket to provide flexible installation options.

Hyper-Chromatic Infinity Art That Turns Music Into Light

The Hyperspace Lighting Company has just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their newest product, The HyperCube Nano! The campaign was successfully funded - reaching its $100k goal in under 24 hours - and is live until June 10th, offering early bird pricing for early backers. Their new model of sound reactive LED infinity cube has been streamlined for maximum portability and affordability.

This futuristic infinity mirror lighting is being used in homes and businesses as a generator of infinite awe and inspiration in everyone who sees it!

The HyperCube Nano features 95 patterns and 3 modes: Kaleidoscopic, Meditative, and Sound Reactive. The advanced sound reactivity has been custom coded to convert the low, mid, and high tones to luminous patterns within, visualizing your music with light. The cube is USB-C powered and scratch resistant - you can power it with your laptop or battery pack, making it easily portable. Multiple HyperCubes can be synced, creating art installations and coordinated mood lighting arrays, and they can be completely customized using the HyperSpace App. All HyperCubes come with a 1 year warranty.

Samsung Electronics Celebrates the Grand Opening of Virtual Production Stage

 
Samsung celebrated the grand opening of a virtual production stage in collaboration with leading entertainment company in Korea, CJ ENM.

The studio’s real-time virtual experience is powered by connected cameras and Samsung’s cutting-edge Micro LED technology, The Wall.

The CJ ENM virtual production stage will present Samsung’s Micro LED technology with The Wall’s screen measuring over 1,000 inches in a custom oval display of 20 meters in diameter and 7 meters in height.

In addition, an IFR2.5 ceiling display has been installed, with the IFR 2.5 Plug Wall displayed on the other side of the IWA. 360-degree video shooting is also possible.

The Home Automation Market to reach USD 210.15 billion

The Home Automation Market size was valued at USD 84.33 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach USD 210.15 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 10.7% from 2022-2030.

Home automation also known as smart home, is an automation system, which provides access to control appliances such as alarm systems, electrical outlets, lights, fans, and others, using a smartphone. In this system, the primary focus is on home security, safety, and surveillance, including smart locks' systems for windows and doors, fire alarms, surveillance cameras, and other sensors.

The demand for home automation is increasing due to factors such as rise in building construction and increase in urbanization in European countries such as Slovakia, Ukraine, and Austria fuel the growth of the global home automation market. For instance, urbanization in Ukraine grew by 0.3% from 2018 to 2020.

Moreover, surge in need for energy-efficient solutions and rise in demand for safety & security for homes are some of the major factors expected to drive the demand for home automation. In addition, rise in disposable income and increase in government initiatives for development of smart cities are anticipated to significantly contribute toward the growth of the home automation market during the forecast period.

Global grow lights market is expected to grow to US$7.975 billion in 2027

The global grow lights market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.41% over the forecast period to reach a market size of US$7.975 billion in 2027 up from US$3.306 billion in 2020.

Grow light are widely used in vertical farming, indoor farming, commercial greenhouses, landscaping, and other applications.

One of the primary factors driving the market's growth is a significant increase in the agricultural sector. In addition, the increased adoption of vertical and indoor farming practises are boosting the market's growth. Multiple grow lights are used in hydroponic farming systems to ensure that the plants receive enough sunshine while also shielding them from insects and vermin.

To obtain the overall light spectrum for plants, growers have blended HID lights such as high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps with metal-halide (MH) lamps. As a result, farmers must install cooling systems to keep the temperature in the growing units consistent, which increases their energy costs. All of these issues have increased the demand for more energy-efficient and long-lasting horticultural lighting solutions.

However, the initial investment necessary for high-quality LED grow lights is greater than that required for traditional lighting technologies like FL and HID lamps. This is due to the fact that each LED grow light unit contains arrays of LEDs that have been specifically designed for this purpose. For commercial indoor cultivation, a high-quality, full-spectrum LED grow light can be installed as the primary light source.

Results from intra-canopy lighting study published

GE Current is offering open access to the findings of its most recent research collaboration. The study, conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is the first major scientific investigation into the impact of intra-canopy lighting (ICL) on the quality and volume of vine tomato yields.

The study found that by delivering 34% of the daily light integral (DLI) to mature leaves deep within the canopy, and 66% from top lighting (TL), two of the most common tomato cultivars produced an average of 14% more fruit than those with 100% top lighting.

There was also no impact on quality or taste, with the harvested fruit receiving similar Brix scores for sugar content and also recording similar levels of acidity to the fruit grown under 100% TL.

District of Columbia Teams Up with Plenary Americas, ENGIE North America, and EQUANS for Nation's Largest Urban Streetlight Modernization Project

Washington, D.C.'s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OP3) announced the District of Columbia has entered a long-term public private partnership with the Plenary Infrastructure DC (PIDC) consortium to modernize more than 75,000 lights throughout the District.

Considered the nation's largest urban streetlight modernization project, the $309 million DC Smart Street Lighting Project will convert all the city's street and alley lights to energy-efficient LED technology with remote monitoring and control capabilities.

This modern infrastructure will reduce the lights' energy usage by more than 50 percent, eliminating 38,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year and extend Wi-Fi coverage in traditionally underserved neighborhoods.

The PIDC team will use a comprehensive approach to engage local small businesses including those certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to deliver the project. They are committed to hiring and training a local workforce, and both conversion and operations work will be performed by local subcontractors.

Tianma Invests in New G8.6 Production Line

Tianma, a global manufacturer of flat panel displays, will be constructing a new G8.6 Panel Production Line ("TM19") in Xiamen, Fujian, China. With an investment of RMB 33 Billion ($5.2B), the new plant is expected to produce 120k sheets per month using a-Si technologies.

Production at TM19 will focus on the Automotive, IT (Tablet PC, Laptop, Monitor, etc.) and Industrial Display markets, embracing the trend for larger screen displays. This investment will strengthen and expand Tianma's product portfolio, and significantly increase the company's production capacity.
 
To address the growing Automotive market trends, Tianma will continue to focus on multi-screens, large panel, higher resolution, display integration, and other in-vehicle performance improvements. Displays continue to increase in size, and it is expected that the share of Automotive Displays of ten inches and above will reach 45% in 2028.

The new Nanlite Forza 60C RGBLAC LED Light

Nanlite has an all-new structural design for Forza 60C. The Lamp head weighs 1.08KG, but provides high output levels when paired with an included reflector. The Forza 60C can easily be powered with a battery and includes a DC battery adapter.

Plan to modernize Philadelphia’s light grid one step closer to becoming a reality

A plan to modernize Philadelphia’s light grid is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The City Council’s Committee on Finance approved a bill that enables the city to enter into a guaranteed energy savings contract with the Philadelphia Energy Authority.

Under the agreement, Ameresco, an engineering services company, will LED-ify the city’s municipal streetlight system, putting Philadelphia on par with other big cities around the country, including New York and Chicago.

Once the contract is executed, Ameresco will start converting nearly 120,000 thousand of them to LED lights.

Global Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment Markets Share Set to Reach US $6.34 Billion By 2028

According to recent research study published by Polaris Market Research, the global ultraviolet disinfection equipment market size and share is expected to register a CAGR of 12.5% growth and industry revenue is expected to increase from USD 2.54 billion in 2020 to reach USD 6.34 billion by 2028.

Ultraviolet disinfection equipment refers to the technology that utilizes ultraviolet light in order to kill or render disinfect microorganisms effectively.

UV disinfection is a proven technology for destroying harmful living organizations such as bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms generally found in water, food, air, beverages, and wastewater treatments.

One of the major advantages of UV disinfection equipment is that it has the ability to purify water more rapidly than chlorine. The technology doesn't require cumbersome retention tanks and harmful chemicals and they are also cost-effective.

Ultraviolet disinfection equipment is known as a safer choice as compared to other methods. It is generally used by several industries to purify drinking water in individual homes as well as sterilize the water supply of entire townships for industrial wastewater treatment. There are some other characteristics of UV disinfection equipment that make it an effective choice including easy maintenance, low construction cost, small installation space, and environmentally friendliness.

Eyesafe DTX Recycles Blue Light to Improve Display Color, Brightness and Battery Life

Eyesafe announced the release of Eyesafe DTX, a next generation blue light management technology for the global display industry.

Eyesafe DTX was developed in consultation with the Eyesafe Vision Health Advisory Board, a group of world-renowned optometrists and ophthalmologists.

The new technology, which is implemented within the backlight unit of LCD displays, is specifically aimed at reducing blue light toxicity while maintaining the white point and providing tools that maximize luminance and color gamut.

Eyesafe DTX is unlike any other solution in the marketplace. Proprietary materials are coated onto an existing diffuser component within the backlight unit of a display. These materials absorb high-energy blue light from the LEDs and convert the light energy to performance improvements. Download the newly released white paper for a more detailed explanation of the technology, including how it works, benefits and ease of implementation.

Vuzix Enters into Agreements to Deliver Fully Integrated Color MicroLED Microdisplay for AR Glasses

Vuzix, a supplier of Smart Glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, announced it has signed a series of agreements with Atomistic SAS ("Atomistic"), a next generation micro light emitting diode ("μLED") display solutions enterprise based in France.

These agreements provide for an exclusive license of key μLED technology, the design of a custom backplane and, dependent upon achievement of various technical stages, the ability to acquire the enterprise.

Atomistic's technology is based on a novel materials science innovation with specific attributes that are key enablers to solve the main challenges for μLED devices for AR applications : emmitters for red, green and blue spectral wavelengths based on a single epitaxial structure transferred to a CMOS backplane; high brightness; and greater efficiency at small pixel pitches. The potential benefits of this new approach would result in one of the smallest form factors with the highest performance and lowest power solutions on the market, and could provide a cornerstone piece of technology focused on the AR markets that are expected to demand hundreds of millions of units annually.

Atomistic was established for the sole purpose of delivering next-generation μLEDs based on novel materials science innovations and system level integration on advanced node CMOS backplanes of its own design. Its principal founders, Jonathan Sachs, PhD and Jerry Woodall, PhD, are well known experts in the fields of materials science, the compound semiconductor heterojunction (along with other compound semiconductor devices), LEDs, lasers and micro-displays on silicon backplanes using various modulating techniques and have both successfully developed and patented significant and cornerstone advancements in the technology space.

Building DIY LED lights

Rifa LED Bulb: a versatile update for Lowel Rifa EX lights

Tiffen introduces the new Rifa LED Bulb & Diffuser. The solution turns any existing Rifa 55, 66 or 88 softbox fixture into an efficient LED professional production light.

The company says that the new Rifa LED Bulb is as simple to install as any lightbulb, as the new LED bulb twists and clicks into the existing Rifa socket.

It also adds a multitude of benefits users have grown to expect in LED lighting solutions, including low maximum power draw of only 80W while providing similar output to a 550W tungsten bulb.

Visual Comfort and Circa Ligting to unify under new brand name

Brother and sister team Andy and Gale Singer will unify their brands under the iconic Visual Comfort & Co. name. Over the coming months, Circa Lighting showrooms will transition to become Visual Comfort & Co. showrooms.

By early 2023, the two brands will share one website, visualcomfort.com, which will service consumers, the trade and our wholesale channel with the same industry-leading wide and trusted selection that our customers know today.

Established in 1987, Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for signature designer lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans. We partner with the most influential names in design and are proud to offer the industry's widest range of incomparable lighting choices of extraordinary quality at a remarkable value.

Established in 1998, Circa Lighting is the premier reseller of the Visual Comfort & Co. family of brands. Our comprehensive assortment of decorative and architectural lighting allows us to light your entire space regardless of category, style or price. We remain committed to beautiful design and, above all, a brilliant customer experience.

Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $30 Million Growth Capital to Aledia

Trinity Capital has closed a $30 million equipment financing line for Aledia, a LED technology company that develops and manufactures next-generation microLED displays.

Founded in 2011 and based in Grenoble, France, Aledia is a fast-growing company that develops 3D micro-light-emitting-diode (microLED) chips used in displays, based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride on-silicon microwires. Aledia's ambition is to be a major player in the global microLED display market, bringing advanced microelectronics manufacturing technology to the world of displays, including products such as smartphones, tablets, VR/AR systems, smartwatches, laptops and wearable devices.

The team at Aledia expects to use these proceeds to further establish their in-house manufacturing for nanowire growth and accelerate product platforms and development.

San Rafael is poised to spend $100,000 to improve public lighting

 

San Rafael (California) is poised to spend $100,000 to improve public lighting in the Canal area.

The City Council threw its support behind the spending plan at its meeting on May 2.

The project, which aims to install streetlights at 45 sites and upgrade lights at 65 others, will be included as part of the city’s capital improvements program.

The sites identified for more lighting included Harbor and Hoag streets along Canal Street; Pickleweed Park; the path behind Bahia Vista Elementary School; Novato Street; Larkspur Street; Fairfax Street; and the Shoreline Path that separates Pickleweed Park from the bay.

LED Market Size to Grow by USD 96.82 bn

The LED market size is expected to grow by USD 96.82 bn from 2020 to 2025, according to Technavio. Moreover, the growth momentum of the market will accelerate at a CAGR of 13.10%.

The LED market is fragmented, and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.

APAC will account for 50% of the market's growth during the forecast period. The increased demand for LED solutions from the residential and commercial segments will drive the LED market growth in APAC during the forecast period. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in North America and MEA. China, Japan, and India are the key countries for the LED market in APAC.

RAYN Growing Systems introduces a new horticultural bar lighting solution

RAYN Growing Systems, a lighting and control equipment manufacturer for horticultural environments, introduces new Lyda luminaires.

Depending on a facility's spectral requirements, Lyda offers a 5000 K Sun Spectrum or a White + Deep Red option. The luminaires feature dimming capabilities from 10-100% and may be dimmed to ‘off,’ resulting in a minimum quiescent standby power (<0.5 W).

Lyda is easy to install while also limiting shading on crops in greenhouses. It has the flexibility to be used in overhead, suspended-wire, and horizontal interlighting applications.

Bulbs.com adds electric vehicle chargers and accessories

Bulbs.com announces the addition of electric vehicle chargers for both commercial and residential applications. It is projected that by 2030 there will be more than 25 million electric vehicles on the road in the United States. Electric vehicle adoption is gradually starting to gain traction and is a growing trend for those with energy consumption and the environment in mind. For that reason,

Bulbs.com sees similar potential in the EV charger category that the company saw with LED lighting several years ago before LEDs gained popularity with the masses.

The addition of the electric vehicle charger category allows Bulbs.com to expand its product offering to their vast commercial customer base. Incentives are available in most states across the country to reduce the cost of both the EV charging stations as well as the installation.

Porotech announces strategic partnership with IQE

Porotech, a pioneer in microLED and GaN-based semiconductor technology, is signing a strategic partnership with IQE plc, a supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions to the global semiconductor industry.

The focus of the partnership is to develop, scale and commercialise Porotech’s unique wafer technology that achieves all three colours (RGB) on a single 200 or 300mm GaN-based wafer for ultra-high-density and efficient microLEDs, the applications for which include AR/MR/VR, wearable devices, smart displays and large-scale direct view displays.

Description automatically generatedThe intention is for IQE to be Porotech’s epitaxial wafer foundry partner, providing GaN MOCVD capacity for the volume production of Porotech’s PoroGaN® microdisplay technology platforms. Together, the companies will develop and productionise 200mm manufacturing platforms as well as 300mm wafer formats.

ams OSRAM to sell its dynamic lighting business Traxon Technologies to Prosperity Group

ams OSRAM has reached an agreement to sell the Traxon Technologies business, including the benchmark dynamic lighting controls e:cue, to Prosperity Group, a privately owned lighting company headquartered in Hong Kong.

Prosperity Group is a modern conglomerate deep-rooted in the lighting industry with investments and operations across diversified business sectors in global markets and a long-term partner to ams OSRAM and OSRAM for over 40 years. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
 
Traxon Technologies acts as a one-stop-shop for complete, sustainable and intelligent lighting solutions for architectural, entertainment, hospitality and retail lighting experiences.

With over 4,000 installations completed globally, the company offers professional and comprehensive services spanning from lighting design, product engineering and development, project planning and management, system integration, testing and commission to system maintenance. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Traxon operates two major development hubs located in China and Germany combined with a strong global sales force.

BOE 86-inch chip-on-glass active matrix Mini LED receives Display Industry Award

On May 13, SID Display Week 2022, a prestigious event hailed as the "Oscars" in the display industry, wrapped up in California, the United States.

BOE again caught the spotlight at the event. Its 86-inch chip-on-glass active matrix Mini LED (COG AM Mini LED) was selected as the Display Components of the Year of the Display Industry Awards (DIA).

The display maker is also among the first to mass-produce active matrix Mini LEDs based on glass substrates. Plus, BOE grabbed two People's Choice Awards for its first ever 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop, the largest in the world, and its futuristic booth, demonstrating the display maker's extraordinary innovation capacity and industry leadership.

The 86-inch Mini LED adopts BOE's new-generation active matrix (AM) driving glass substrate technology. Compared with PCB substrates, glass substrates feature stronger thermal stability and higher evenness, which makes it high-precision spicing possible. The Mini LED can deliver superior image quality with higher uniformity and stability, and it features an ultra-thin design with components used and better heat dissipation performance. Plus, it stands out in terms of brightness and contrast ratio and achieves exquisite and spectacular display effects thanks to the ultra-fine zones for light control. The display has 20,736 backlights across 2,304 zones, each with 4,096 gradients, and boasts a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, delivering dedicate and true-to-life image quality.

Duluth adopts new lighting request policy for lift bridge

Mayor Emily Larson announced the city Duluth has adopted a new policy for lighting requests for the Aerial Lift Bridge and Enger Tower.

The policy's objective is to standardize the process for the public to request custom LED light displays on the Duluth landmarks.

Decorative lighting of the Aerial Lift Bridge will only be approved in extraordinary circumstances, such as a global humanitarian crisis.

Global Micro-LED Market size is expected to reach $19.8 billion by 2027

 

The Global Micro-LED Market size is expected to reach $19.8 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 76.6 % CAGR, according to new research.

A micro-LED display is the latest technology that comprises a cluster of tiny LEDs that forms a single pixel element. In comparison to typical LED and OLED display technologies, it provides better contrast. Additionally, as compared to other technologies like LEDs and OLEDs, the power consumption of micro-LED displays is lower. As a result, the penetration of this technology is increasing due to the high demand for brighter and more energy-efficient devices.

In addition, micro-LEDs are light-emitting diodes with a diameter of a few micrometers that can be used to make self-emitting displays. As a result, micro-LEDs do not require a backlight panel, making them brighter and more energy-efficient. Micro-LEDs are a new technology that can be used in lighting and display applications.

New study proves correct dosage for ultraviolet disinfection against COVID

During COVID ultraviolet radiation became one of the go-to methods for preventing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with facemasks, hand sanitizer and social distancing.

However, there was little research showing what UV dosage kills the virus. In a newly published study, researchers from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science answer many of those questions and lay the foundation for health standards about what offers true disinfection.
 

Kulicke & Soffa receiving two purchase orders

Kulicke and Soffa Industries received two purchase orders, from two separate customers, for its latest advanced display system - LUMINEX.

LUMINEX is a disruptive laser-based mini and micro LED die-transfer solution. This highly flexible system is capable of single die transfer, multi-die transfer and mass transfer supporting sorting, mixing, re-pitching and placement process steps. The broad flexibility of this system addresses the growing advanced display value chain and supports needs of LED, OSAT, panel and display suppliers.

The Company expects mini LED backlit displays currently represent only 3% of display capacity today and will accelerate to reach 20% penetration levels by 2025. During this same period mini LED direct-emissive technologies are to grow to 18% by 2025, creating strong growth prospects for its growing portfolio of advanced display solutions.

New Constant Current LED Lighting System

Revolution Micro's Avici V series, a low profile, programmable spectrum, fully waterproof LED line, has been upgraded to constant current drive. This upgrade has provided several advantages, creating a product thats both more reliable and less expensive.

With a constant current power supply, all the lights are attached to a central power supply and controller. The lights no longer need their own electronics to receive and interpret commands from the controller, removing possible points of failure, and despite the 150,000 hour rated life of the Avici, three times industry standard, the light is designed to self-regulate should diodes fail. If a diode goes out, the ones around it automatically raise their power levels, maintaining constant brightness and reliable yields without the fixture needing to be replaced.

Because the fixtures are under-driven, the diodes easily handle the extra power and still maintain the low temperature that makes the lights so reliable and efficient. This keeps a cultivation room at ideal brightness for far longer than non-constant current systems.

he lights can be daisy chained together regardless of fixture type, making them easier to install and repair. Overall, the Avici Block II is making cultivation more reliable and affordable.

VCSEL Market Worth $5.76 Billion by 2029

According to a new market research report VCSEL Market by Type, the global Vertical-cavity Surface-emitting Lasers (VCSEL) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.5% from 2022–2029 to reach $5.76 billion by 2029.

Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) are surface-emitting semiconductor light sources. They emit laser beams in a direction perpendicular to their top surface. VCSEL enable high-speed data transmission over short-distance links, interconnects, and local area networks.

Array-based VCSEL provide more inherent reliability to products than EELs. VCSEL are light sources suitable for transmitting RF and microwave signals over radio-over-fiber (ROF) networks. They are used for antenna remoting in cellular systems for mobile communication.

VCSEL manufacturers are expanding their production capabilities to meet the growing demand from various industries. Nowadays, 3D sensing technology is increasingly integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for smart glasses, drones, and other applications. It can enable recording large volumes of three-dimensional data, including depth data, facial details, and expressions.

In February 2021, II–VI Incorporated announced the launch of its double-junction VCSEL arrays, the first of its multi-junction VCSEL array platforms for next-generation world-facing 3D sensing applications. The VCSEL arrays are based on double junction technology, which doubles the power output per VCSEL emitter and improves the power conversion efficiency to 56%, compared to 46% in the existing single-junction technology.

Spectrum King LED Launches Next Generation of Full-Spectrum Grow Lighting for Cannabis and Indoor Agriculture

Spectrum King LED, creators of the first-ever full-spectrum LED cannabis grow light, has introduced Phoenix, the newest generation in its line developed with cannabis growers in mind.

Engineered and tested for cannabis plant growth, the full Phoenix line includes the Phoenix 340W, Phoenix 680W, Phoenix 840W, Phoenix 1050W and Phoenix Rouge 600W, all boasting industry-leading spec.

The new technology uses an average of 36% less electricity than a standard high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixture and it built for 62,000 hours of performance (over a decade of standard usage)

The company also claims first-of-its-kind dual surge immunity on the driver and LED board.

N.J. wastewater facility overhauls lighting

The Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority (SRVSA) has undergone a significant lighting overhaul for its wastewater treatment plant.

SRVSA treats 19 million gallons of waste per day on a 32-acre site in the Township of Bridgewater.

The SRVSA team took the advice of a consulting engineer who was working on a new building at a satellite facility and installed some sample lights from Dialight, an industrial LED lighting company.

The company offered the combination of guaranteed reliability, low maintenance, and improved visibility that SRVSA needed, along with a full 10-year warranty on every product they needed.

Smart Home Market is Likely to Rise at a CAGR of 22.5%

The global smart home market is predicted to grow due to customers' burgeoning interest in developing houses fitted with remotely controlled heating, lighting and various security features.

The value of the global smart home market stood at US$ 87.2 Bn in 2020. The global market is likely to rise at a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period, from 2021 to 2031. The global smart home market is expected to reach the value of US$ 767.3 Bn by the end of 2031.In order to maintain a competitive advantage over other participants in the global smart home market, manufacturers are focusing on robust multi-room audio, better sound quality, and more of smart-home functionalities.

The subject of security upgrades for smart homes is a popular issue in the smart home market. Video doorbells and smart locks are becoming more common in the global market. End consumers have been prompted to invest on future-proof home security options due to an increasing prevalence of thefts and precarious personal safety.

Display Week 2022 Kicks Off

Thousands of display enthusiasts worldwide will gather in person in San Jose for the first time since 2019, to get a first-hand look at advances in display technology. The Society for Information Display (SID) is hosting Display Week 2022 from May 8-13 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. Display Week 2022 brings together the brightest minds in the display industry to provide insight into the latest advancements, and showcases new technologies and products that will be hitting the shelves both in the US and internationally within the next few years. SID is also celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Throughout Display Week, exhibitors from around the world will unveil cutting-edge developments in display technologies and applications, including advances in AR/VR, OLED, microLED, LCD, quantum dots, automobile technology, wearables, digital signage and ePaper. The highly anticipated four-day International Technical Symposium will feature top scientists, researchers and members of the academic community and include live presentations as well as hundreds of leading display industry papers from around the world in multiple technical sessions.

Highlights also include the SID/DSCC Business Conference featuring global business leaders and industry analysts who will share market insights and forecasts about a variety of topics, including smartphones, TVs and emerging technologies.

Porotech Unlocks A World First In Micro-LED Dynamic Pixel Tuning

Porotech will be unveiling DynamicPixelTuning on its PoroGaN microdisplay platform at the Display Week event in California next week.

The breakthrough makes it possible to create full-colour or tuneable-colour displays using identical pixels from a single wafer – achieving colour uniformity, while eliminating complex fabrication processes.

The innovation is set to accelerate the commercialisation of micro-LEDs, mini-LEDs and LEDs to deliver next-generation display products for AR/MR/VR applications, smart wearable devices, smart displays and large-scale direct view displays.

Porotech is the first in the world to unlock dynamic colour tuning of LED chips and pixels. Its PoroGaN platform makes it possible for each individual tiny LED on an epiwafer to emit all colours of the visible spectrum.

At this stage, the Porotech proof-of-concept displays are tuneable monocolour, with uniform brightness and colour for display products in the micro (µm) and nano (nm) pixel space. But the company's proprietary PoroGaN platform and Dynamic Pixel technology are paving the way to a monolithic full-colour RGB display very soon.

The PoroGaN platform also enables a one-step wafer-to-wafer bonding process – removing key manufacturing barriers for full and tuneable colour microdisplay fabrication, thereby increasing yields and reducing production costs and time to market.

Fractal Studio Chooses Customized INFiLED LED Display for UAE's First xR and VP Studio

In March, UAE's first fully integrated extended reality (xR) and virtual production (VP) studio, named Fractal Studio, opened its doors in Dubai.

INFiLED, a Global Manufacturer of LED Displays, was chosen to provide the complete customized 24x5m stage, located in the center of the 650sqm facility.

To meet Fractal Studio's requirements for the bespoke curved 120sqm structure, INFiLED customized 560 GXII cabinets and created the massive 192° curved display with a pixel pitch of 2.5mm. INFiLED optimized the LED wall for the specific color spectra critical to Fractal's camera use but unavailable in off-the-shelf LED panels. The customization also allowed the curve of the display to be placed where Fractal wanted it without having to change the entire supporting structure of the wall.

Adaptive Front Lighting Market to Surpass US$ 2.3 Bn through 2032

 

The global adaptive front lighting market is projected to expand at a 13.3% CAGR during the forecast period, with the market valuation reaching US$ 2.3 Bn by 2032.  

The adaptive front lighting system adjusts the headlights of the vehicle so that the driver has optimum night vision without compromising safety.

Increasing safety concerns among consumers regarding visibility at night, along with ongoing technological advancements in front lighting systems is expected to spur demand in the market. Additionally, rising sales of automobiles across the globe are anticipated to create opportunities for growth in the market.

Based on product type, the ultrasonic sensor segment is projected to hold approximately 37.4% of the total market share in 2022. In terms of sales channel, demand in the OEM segment is anticipated to grow at a 13.5% CAGR through 2032. By vehicle type, total sales in the passenger vehicle segment are projected to reach about US$ 1,217.6 Mn by end of the forecast period.

Leviton Adds Five New Products to Decora Smart Offering

 

Leviton announced the expansion of its Decora Smart product line, which offers a full portfolio of Wi-Fi lighting controls with a solution for every room and home. The latest devices increase smart lighting control opportunities for Leviton customers, including a new No-Neutral Switch and Dimmer for those living in older homes as well as two new 2nd Gen devices that are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, and HomeKit/Siri to address and support user voice assistant preferences.

The new products share the same set of core features that Decora Smart users enjoy, including remote control, the ability to create and manage scheduling and scenes, and their 'choice of voice'.

The My Leviton app allows homeowners to enjoy a seamless whole home solution with app-enabled control of their Decora Smart lighting devices and Leviton Load Center activities.

Leviton's new Decora Smart products are backed by a 2-year limited warranty. All Decora Smart devices are compatible with Decora and Decora Plus screwless wallplates.

Society for Information Display Unveils 2022 Display Industry Award Winners

The Society for Information Display (SID) today announced the winners of its 28th Annual Display Industry Awards. The 2022 Display Industry Award (DIA) recipients reflect the ever-evolving display product landscape and represent a wide range of technological advancements with products designed to make devices that are more sustainable, economical, and engaging while providing users with a more dynamic visual experience. The honorees are receiving awards in conjunction with SID's annual Display Week, held in San Jose, California, May 8-13, 2022. Display Week is the world's leading event focused on emerging electronic display and visual information technologies from concept to market.

Among the industry's highest honors, the Display Industry Awards highlight innovations that have advanced the state-of-the-art in display technology, with awards presented in three categories: Displays of the Year, Display Components of the Year, and Display Applications of the Year. The seven winners, divided into three categories, were chosen by a distinguished panel of experts who evaluated the nominees based on degree of technical innovation and commercial significance, as well as potential for positive social impact.

The award-winning products and innovations are listed below:

Displays of the Year
This award is granted to display products with the most significant technological advances or outstanding features.

Apple: Liquid Retina XDR Display in iPad Pro and MacBook Pro
The Apple Liquid Retina XDR Display on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro features extreme dynamic range with 1,000-nit full-screen-sustaining capability and 1,600-nit peak high luminance, with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. A DCI-P3 wide color gamut with 1 billion colors delivers rich and vibrant colors. ProMotion display technology, with variable refresh rates within 24–120 Hz, delivers a responsive viewing experience. Ultralow reflectivity helps users stay focused on the content, even in high ambient lighting conditions. Each display is carefully calibrated in the factory, and when combined with color management that's built into iPadOS and macOS, the Liquid Retina XDR Display delivers an optimal viewing experience. The Apple Liquid Retina XDR Display performance is enabled by a new 2D mini-LED backlight, not only in the design, but also in the manufacturing. With its incredible color, brightness, and contrast performance enabled by design innovations, the Apple Liquid Retina XDR Display brings the extreme dynamic range experience to a whole new level.

Samsung Display: Foldable display with Eco2 OLED
Eco2 OLED is a technology that removes the polarizer, which is used to reduce the reflection of external light and integrates its functionality into the OLED panel layer. The Eco2 OLED display is eco-friendly by reducing the use of plastics. The new integrated polarizer brings foldable displays into the future and delivers the same luminance as conventional displays without stressing the battery. Also, Samsung's Eco2 OLED delivers the best color performance of any smartphone display (DCI-P3, 125 percent; REC 2020, 91 percent). With improved transmittance, the integrated polarizer also achieves advanced color purity. As a first for smartphones, it has an ingress protection (IP) rating of IPX8 that safely keeps it protected from accidental spills. The IPX8 grade can withstand up to 30 minutes of fresh water at a depth of 1.5 m. In addition to 200,000 folding tests at conventional room temperature, it passed 30,000 tests at –20°C (–4°F) and was internationally certified by the Bureau Veritas. Samsung Display's Eco2 OLED technology also is available for other applications, such as laptops.

Display Components of the Year
This award recognizes novel components that have significantly enhanced the performance of a display. A component is sold as a separate part destined to be incorporated into a display. A component may also include display-enhancing materials and/or parts fabricated with new processes.

3M: High-acuity reflective polarizer (HARP) lens
The 3M HARP lens integrates a birefringent reflective polarizer used to produce compact, mid-field-of-view (FoV) eyepieces and wide-FoV optics for virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays using folded optics in the lens configuration. Multiple configurations for folded optic lens systems may be optimized, with varying performance relative to refractive systems. Polarization control is an important consideration, and different components cause different polarizing effects. Further, there are additional benefits of using folded optics in designs for mid- and wide-FoV in VR systems. Some devices both transmit and reflect light. One-way mirrors and mirrored sunglasses achieve this feat, but they use half-silvered mirrors to remove some light and transmit the rest. 3M uses reflective polarizers (based on its proprietary multilayer optical film technology) and quarter-wave plates to reflect or transmit light based on the polarization state: one polarity of light is reflected and the other is transmitted.

BOE Technology Group: 86-inch chip-on-glass active-matrix miniLED backlight unit
The active-matrix (AM) driving glass substrate technology adopted by the chip-on-glass (COG) miniLED backlight unit from BOE is based on semiconductor technology and using a glass substrate through BOE's lateral processing technology. Glass is more suitable for making LED backlight arrays with dense arrangement and heat concentration. The miniLED unit is directly bonded to the glass substrate to realize the high-speed transfer of the LED chips and can realize precise, independent dimming control of the backlight unit. Compared with the traditional edge LED backlight, there are five advantages of the COG AM miniLED backlight unit. The technology has an ultrahigh brightness of the backlight, the peak luminance of the LCD with a COG AM miniLED backlight unit can reach 1,500 nits, and users can view a clear picture even in a bright environment. With 2,000 to 5,000 zones, the light control is more accurate and exquisite, and the contrast ratio of the LCD can be significantly improved to 1,000,000:1.

Nanosys: xQDEF diffuser plate with air-stable quantum dots
The Nanosys xQDEF Diffuser Plate brings together the color and brightness performance of QDEF QD technology with the precise light diffusion necessary for perfect contrast levels in miniLED and full-array local-dimming LCDs. As a direct replacement for diffuser plate components in direct-lit LCDs, the xQDEF Diffuser Plate simplifies the display assembly process, allowing display makers to design and build the most cost-effective displays with the widest color gamut. Compared with other wide color gamut solutions, the xQDEF Diffuser Plate implementation results in close to no additional material costs. The xQDEF Diffuser Plate has been enthusiastically embraced by the display industry. By the end of 2021, more than a million TVs with xQDEF Diffuser Plates inside shipped into the market, and the future for air-stable QDs is bright.

Display Applications of the Year
This award acknowledges novel and outstanding applications of a display, where the display itself is not necessarily a new device.

Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Hyperscreen
The curved large MBUX Hyperscreen is the first automotive series pillar-to-pillar unit and is the highlight in the new electric architecture Gen.2 interior program. A smart combination and integration of three innovative displays behind one curved cover glass merge almost seamlessly to create a customer experience of more than 141 centimeters appearing as one visual unit. The MBUX Hyperscreen contains a 12.3-inch (2,400 × RGBW × 900) LCD with direct-matrix backlight as instrument cluster display, a 17.7-inch (3,088 × RGB × 1,728) corner-cut plastic OLED as a central information display, a 12.3-inch (2,400 × RGB × 900) plastic OLED as a front passenger display, and a driver-monitoring infrared stereo camera and illumination with face and eye tracking technology located in the LCD notch area, required for advanced driver-assistance features.

Sony PCL, Sony Co., and Sony Innovation Studios: Crystal LED virtual production system solution
Sony has developed an LED Virtual Production (VP) system that enables a novel approach to film production. It works by displaying volumetrically captured images on its new direct-view "Crystal LED" B-series display as a background image, allowing for shooting of that background image with live subjects with its digital cinema camera, "VENICE." The combined volumetric image then is edited and rendered through "Atom View," a point-cloud rendering, editing, and coloring software solution from Sony Innovation Studios. Image perspective can be synchronized with camera motion, and the process, when viewed as a new production system, provides a new and efficient workflow for film and other content production. The VP system allows filmmakers more creative freedom with accurate color reproduction without color-shifting, and fewer artifact image problems such as moiré pattern and scan lines. These characteristics enable a photorealistic background image and freedom of camera motion.

NHTSA to Allow Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights on New Vehicles

 

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final rule today allowing automakers to install adaptive driving beam headlights on new vehicles. This satisfies a requirement in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law more than a year and a half ahead of schedule.

This final rule will improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by making them more visible at night, and will help prevent crashes by better illuminating animals and objects in and along the road.

Adaptive driving beam headlight systems, or ADB, use automatic headlight beam switching technology to shine less light on occupied areas of the road and more light on unoccupied areas. The adaptive beam is particularly useful for distance illumination of pedestrians, animals, and objects without reducing the visibility of drivers in other vehicles.

The final rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

At 20.4% CAGR, Smart Lighting Market Size to hit USD 68.53 Billion in 2028

The Smart Lighting Market size is expected to Reach USD 68.53 Billion by 2028, Registering to Accelerate at a 20.4% CAGR, According to the most recent study by Brandessence Market Research & Consulting Pvt ltd.

The Global Smart Lighting Market size was Valued at USD 15.52 Billion in 2021. Increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions coupled with government initiatives to reduce energy consumption is anticipated to drive the growth of the Global Market.

Factors like the rising demand for the intelligent systems of street lighting, rising need for the energy-efficient systems of lighting and the higher penetration of the LED lightings and bulbs will drive the global smart lighting market locally. But it is the higher cost of installation and maintenance of the smart lighting systems will be hampering the growth of the global smart lighting market. Moreover, the advancements in the wireless technology and the development of projects such as the smart city projects which exist particularly in the developing countries and the emerging IOT technologies. This is providing the lucrative opportunities for the global growth of the smart lighting market.

There are dynamics like the rising demand for the intelligent systems for street lighting in the developed and developing nations, growing need for the energy-efficient systems and the sustainable development is driving the global smart lighting market. A big factor that pegs the market though is the higher cost and maintenance cost for the smart lighting. The development of the technologies which operate on the lesser power see a higher amount of demand in the modern-day market. The systems like the electrical and electronic systems are operating on the energy and power sources. The depleted energy sources have increased the development of the energy efficient systems. There is considerably lesser power consumption in smart lighting than there is in traditional lighting and that provides great marketing opportunity for the smart lighting market.

InZiv Raises $10M Series A1

InZiv, which deals with high-resolution inspection and repair of microLED, QLED, and OLED displays, announced that it has raised $10M in a Series A1 round led by BlueRed Partners, a Singapore based venture capital fund.

Co-investors include OurCrowd, a number of Asian family offices, and existing investors.

InZiv' approach harnesses advanced nano-optical technology to empower display manufacturers to effectively inspect advanced displays with the highest optical and spectral resolution. Their solution enhances the manufacturing process, boosts yields, and enables greater consumer access to the latest microLED and QLED products such as near-eye AR smart glasses, wearable devices, and foldable screens. These products are being developed with significantly smaller pixels than past display technologies, with pixel sizes shrinking from hundreds of microns to single micron and below, and the industry lacks the effective inspection equipment that is necessary for these high-resolution displays.

InZiv will use the capital to accelerate its product development of fast electroluminescence (EL) and photoluminescence (PL) automated solutions, make strategic company appointments, and expand its global presence with a particular focus on the US and Asia to support growing customer demand.

Automotive Laser Headlight System Market value is set to grow by USD 8.48 billion

The Automotive Laser Headlight System Market value is set to grow by USD 8.48 billion, progressing at a CAGR of 39% from 2020 to 2025, as per the latest report by Technavio. Moreover, the Y-O-Y growth of the market in 2021 is estimated to be 26.47%.

The automotive industry has witnessed several innovative products in the lighting segment since the adoption of incandescent lights.

OLEDs are the advanced versions of LEDs and are more flexible, energy-efficient, and thin. They can emit different colors compared with LEDs. They can be used as signal lights, taillights, and interior lights in vehicles. Audi is the frontrunner in the adoption of LED lighting technology. The vendors in the market have increased their investment in R&D of technologies such as OLED and laser lighting panels. They are motivated to invest in R&D to develop technologies for cost-effective production, considering the significant potential of the market. Moreover, vendors are developing technology standards for every product through an effective R&D process.

Laser diodes are ideal to be used in EVs as they consume some of the least amounts of energy (other than the cooling power required) to operate. This allows their use without any significant impact on the charging cycles of EVs. Hence, the growing adoption of EVs across the world will act as a crucial factor for the rising demand for automotive laser headlight systems.

Plastic Omnium to acquire lighting supplier Varroc

Plastic Omnium has agreed to buy the European and North American lighting units of Varroc Engineering, a Tier 1 Indian supplier, for 600 million euros ($634 million).
 
The French supplier will create a new lighting business unit with expected revenue of 1 billion euros, including sales from Osram Automotive Lighting Systems.
 
Plastic Omnium had also sought to acquire the German lighting supplier Hella, its partner on front-end modules, but lost out to French rival Faurecia.