Gallaudet University’s Motion Light Lab Receives $1 Million from LEGO Foundation

Gallaudet University announced today that its Motion Light Lab (ML2) has been awarded a $1 million capacity-building grant by the LEGO Foundation to create systemic change in how deaf children and their families access sign language and visual communication. ML2 was named one of 10 finalists in the LEGO Foundation’s “Build a World of Play Challenge,” a DKK 900 million (approximately USD 117 million) challenge to help solve the biggest global challenges facing children from birth to age six.

The one-year LEGO Foundation grant will allow ML2, with its partner SKI-HI Institute, to scale resources and deliver an awareness campaign to help families develop healthy communication and play with their deaf and hard of hearing children. The grant project, “PLAYFVL: Play and Language Access for Your Family through Visual Learning,” includes several key initiatives to be strategically implemented to create lasting systemic change: a global awareness campaign; the formation of a global alliance with multiple organizations; the implementation of an early visual communication curriculum; deaf mentorship; resource development; and training globally.

ML2 and SKI-HI plan to work with multiple countries in geographically diverse locations to implement their programs, establish strong partnerships with local stakeholders and build infrastructure for long-term sustainability to reach an estimated 15,000 families. ML2 and SKI-HI will be working with additional partners to create and implement PLAYFVL for increased impact.

Malfunctioning LED light replaced in Lincoln

The purple street lights around Lincoln (New England) are set to be replaced. The City of Lincoln said Wednesday that in total, it’s working to swap out 1,500 of them. So far, about 40 percent have been swapped out.

A defect in the LED lights causes them to turn from white to purple, but Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said it doesn’t pose any safety concerns.

Photo: P199 

San Francisco Travel and 5M Present the 10th Annual Illuminate SF Festival of Light Featuring Luminous Light Art

From Nov. 9 through the end of January, San Francisco transforms into a citywide gallery of art. The 10th annual Illuminate SF celebrates San Francisco's vibrant art scene and one of the country's most extensive permanent collections of light art.

In just a decade, Illuminate SF has grown from six to 62 permanent and temporary light art installations created by a diverse array of renowned local and international artists. San Francisco will shine even brighter this festive season with luminous installations complementing the city's dazzling holiday lights.

San Francisco’s neighborhoods will transform into a luminous gallery of art at night during the holiday season for the 10th annual Illuminate SF™ Festival of Light. Presented by San Francisco Travel Association and 5M in collaboration with local civic, arts and cultural partners, the 2022/2023 Illuminate SF festival runs from Nov. 9 through the end of January and celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant art scene.

Inspired by the debut of Leo Villareal's The Bay Lights, San Francisco Travel launched the festival in 2013 to brighten the longest nights of the year. Illuminate SF has grown since its inception from six to 62 temporary and permanent eco-friendly light art installations created by a diverse array of acclaimed international and local artists, including Olafur Eliasson, Jenny Holzer, Daniel Libeskind, Jorge Pardo and Jerry van Eyck, along with San Francisco Bay-based Jim Campbell, Johanna Grawunder, Dorka Keehn and Brian Goggins.

Illuminate SF light art installations can be experienced across the city from the Embarcadero to the Inner Sunset, North Beach to Bayview, and while flying in or out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The works come to life at dusk, turning evenings into an illuminating adventure, especially when combined with exploring San Francisco’s world-class restaurants, nightlife, cultural events and holiday activations.

Plasma Lamp Market Size to Grow by USD 121.87 Mn

The potential growth difference for the plasma lamp market size between 2021 and 2026 is US 121.87 million.

The evolution in lighting product design concepts leading to premiumization is driving the plasma lamp market growth. Decorative lighting products such as plasma lamps are widely available, with distinct designs and price ranges.

The rising demand for luxury plasma lamp products among premium customers has encouraged manufacturers to introduce new and unique designs. Several luxurious decorative lighting products, including plasma lamps, are manufactured in countries such as the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, and the US.

Thus, the premiumization of plasma lamp products has increased their adoption. Such factors are expected to fuel the growth of the global plasma lighting market during the forecast period.

Avicena acquires microLED fab facility and engineering team from Nanosys

Avicena, a specialist in high-performance microLED-based chip-to-chip interconnects, announced that it has completed the acquisition of a microLED fabrication facility and associated engineering team from Nanosys.  This transaction significantly enhances Avicena’s capabilities in the development and manufacturing of high-speed GaN microLEDs optimized for parallel multi-Tbps interconnects.
 
The GaN microLED fab was previously owned by glō, which invested over $200 million in the development of best-in-class microLED displays including very significant investments in manufacturing capabilities. Nanosys acquired glō in May 2021.  Avicena had been using the Nanosys fab for the development of unique ultra-fast microLEDs.

The acquisition of the fab and associated engineering team significantly increases the development and manufacturing capabilities.

Progress Lighting Debuts 250 New Fixtures

Progress Lighting has debuted more than 250 new fixtures in its 2023 product launch.

Handcrafted woven frames are the hallmark of two globally inspired collections that provide relaxed warmth and texture to interiors, says the manufacturer.

Laila features hand-knotted strands in an intricately woven design that creates a delightful interplay of shadows, while Chandra features knotted string handwoven by artisans into a casual, artful lantern form.

Breckenridge is a rustic yet minimalist design defined by stately candles accenting a vast circular frame, while Burgess brings authenticity to home décor through a geometric surround enclosing seeded glass diffusers.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Unveils Its First LED Virtual Production Stage

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) announced the establishment of its first LED virtual production stage located at Sony Innovation Studios (SIS), a division of SPE, on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, CA.

The new stage is the world’s largest using Sony’s high brightness and wide color gamut Crystal LED display panels, which were created in collaboration with top engineers at SPE for use in virtual production.

The establishment of this LED stage allows SIS to expand its virtual production workflow across various entertainment platforms and to seamlessly merge the real and virtual worlds with its award-winning Atom View technology and proprietary stage-integration software.

Global Industrial and Commercial LED Lighting Market size expected to reach $91.5 billion

The rise in demand for affordable and energy-efficient LED lighting, the increase in government programmes to adopt LEDs, and the rising necessity to replace conventional lighting systems are the major aspects positively driving the industrial and commercial LED lighting market, according to a new report  Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Industrial and Commercial LED Lighting Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Product Type, By Application, By End User, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028" -

Owing to heat losses from the typical and most prevalent lighting fixtures in industrial and commercial settings, such as fluorescent and high-intensity discharge (HID) lights, industrial operators frequently experience difficulties with maintenance costs.

The demand for LED lights has increased significantly over the past few years due to their increased energy and cost savings as well as their reduced maintenance requirements. Players in the industry are discovering interesting growth potential with the introduction of new options to brighten the work space. For example, Emerson Appleton published a cost-effective and secure method in August 2020 for replacing an old HID lighting system in a facility with a modern LED one.

Due to postponed development projects, the industrial and commercial LED lighting market revenue saw a reduction in its growth rate, which had a significant influence. But, the pandemic has increased demand for industrial and commercial LED lighting in the medical sector. Due to a rise in global governmental initiatives, market participants have also been spending in the research and development of smart lighting systems. This would create more demand for industrial & commercial lighting across different regions in the recovery phase of the pandemic.

In comparison to conventional lighting, industrial and commercial LED lighting offers a number of advantages including greater outstanding performance and dependability, longer shelf life, reduced energy waste, compact and sturdy qualities. Conventional lighting needs a glass bulb to retain the essential coatings and/or gases, and its energy consumption is significant. For instance, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps employ an electric arc discharge, while incandescent lamps rely on a heated filament to create light.

Programmable Spectrum LEDs 'Revolutionize Cannabis Cultivation'

Revolution Micro claims that its Avici 1500 LED breaks industry records with high energy efficiency, the longest rated life, the most flexible spectrum, and the highest output of any high power horticultural LED.

Programmable Spectrum LEDs open up a whole new world of possibilities to cannabis cultivators. They can be used to mimic seasons and shorten harvests to increase the number of cycles per year. They can control plant architecture, using plants’ natural response to blue to shorten internodal spacing for stocky plants or using red to encourage reaching. They can influence terpene profiles to grow a more flavorful, aromatic crop or to boost cannabinoid content for a high THC content. They can even influence the color of the bud by using shorter wavelength (bluer) light to trigger anthocyanin production which give the buds more purple, red, and pink tones.

The Avici series is also environmentally friendly and reduces overall facility costs with its high efficacy. At 2.06 - 3.8 uMole/J, depending on spectrum, the Avici lights a room to HPS brightness with thirty percent less light. That’s also thirty percent less heat, which leads to less air conditioning needs and overall reduces the electrical consumption of facilities by 40% compared to HPS.

That’s a reduced carbon footprint in addition to the reliable, future-proof lights that will stay out of the landfill far longer than other LEDs.

LSI Industries introduces Refueling & Convenience Store Canopy Lighting with REDiMount

LSI Industries, a U.S. based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, announced the official launch of REDiMount (pronounced ready mount), a new lighting solution with a revolutionary mounting and installation system for refueling station canopies.

REDiMount is an out-of-the-box system that transforms the way canopy lighting is installed and maintained. The REDiMount system reduces the time necessary to install a canopy fixture by over 50%.

The patent-pending design greatly simplifies the installation process by reducing the number of components in the box, eliminating the need for multiple installers, and requiring only a single canopy penetration to install, thereby eliminating potential water ingress points to provide a fully weatherproofed solution.

Once installed, REDiMount can be removed with only a simple twist, enabling a quick release that simplifies maintenance or future upgrades. Best of all, it requires no tools, rewiring, or trips above the canopy. This game-changing design innovation sets a new standard for canopy lighting solutions.

DPI Labs Introduces Remote Phosphor LED Technology to Aircraft Cabin Lighting Market

California-based DPI Labs announced the availability of their new dotless remote phosphor LED cabin lighting for business aviation cabins.

Branded DPI Slimline Smartlights, the remote phosphor technology offers “dotless” homogeneous lighting for cabin wash, toe kick and accent lighting. Unlike typical LED strip lighting where individual LEDs can be seen and each diode casts its own light cone, dotless remote phosphor technology uses studio-grade Royal Blue LEDs to energize a coating of phosphor inside the strip. The effect is a smooth ‘dot-free’ homogenous lighting product resembling traditional fluorescent tubes but with the benefits of much smaller size, minimal energy consumption and much longer life than even normal LED strip lighting.

Traditional LEDs are great for certain applications but in some cases like upwash, downwash or accent lighting, the requirement is for a smooth homogenous effect with no hotspots or jittery shadows, said Greg DeSmet, DPI’s engineering manager.

DPI’s new remote phosphor lighting is part of their SmartLight LED strip lighting product line which uses studio-quality flicker free LEDs for cabin lighting applications. DPI’s SmartLights can be measured and cut-to-fit by MROs during installation providing a zero-lead time solution both new aircraft installations as well as quick fluorescent lighting retrofit replacements. DPI’s compact lighting power supply modules allow their lighting to be installed into legacy cabin control systems.

LED Lighting Market Size in North America to Grow by USD 5.81 Bn

The LED lighting market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 5.81 billion between 2021 and 2026. However, the growth momentum of the market will decelerate at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period. The report analyses the market size, growth, and provides accurate predictions on the growth of the market.

The LED lighting market in North America is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period, primarily due to the declining manufacturing cost of LEDs. The decline in cost is primarily due to government subsidies for semiconductor equipment, such as metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). Hence, LED manufacturers are ramping up their LED production capacities. Moreover, government support has enabled vendors to lower variable costs associated with manufacturing. This, in turn, will fuel market growth during the forecast period.

The LED lighting market in North America is segmented by application into residential, commercial, industrial, outdoor, and others. The residential segment is expected to be the largest segment of the market during the forecast period. The segment is driven by the growing number of smart cities and increasing smart home penetration in the region. The rise in urban population impact leads an increase in the use of LED lighting systems. In addition, consumers are focusing on personalized lights for home decoration. To promote the use of energy-efficient lighting, governments of North American countries such as the US are offering subsidies on LED lighting, which is leading to a decline in the prices of LED lights. The sales of LED lights are expected to be high during the forecast period because of their benefits, including color tuning, brightness tuning, and a longer lifespan compared with other lights.

Radiant Vision Systems Joins the MicroLED Industry Association to Support Technology Development

Radiant Vision Systems, a provider of scientific imaging systems for automated visual inspection of light sources and displays, has joined the MicroLED Industry Association to support development and adoption of microLEDs and microLED display technology.

The MicroLED Industry Association was formed in 2022 to accelerate the adoption of microLED display technologies, bringing together companies, researchers, and organizations active in the microLED and providing a forum for solving common technology issues, fostering cooperation, and sharing relevant resources. The association’s mission is to ensure that the microLED display industry speaks in a uniformed voice and promote microLED display solutions. The association is actively seeking new members with the aim of assisting microLED innovators in reaching their marketing and development goals.

Like OLED, microLED quality relies on the consistent output of individual light-emitting subpixels. Inconsistencies in microLED brightness or color, inaccuracies during wafer-level transfer, and other fabrication issues can result in displays with a noticeable non-uniform or speckled appearance. Radiant’s pixel-level measurement methods enable imaging systems to capture highly accurate values of luminance and chromaticity at each emissive subpixel. Applying patented methods (US Patent 9135851; US Patent 10971044), Radiant’s ProMetric Imaging Colorimeter and Photometer solutions are capable of measuring all individual microLED subpixels in a display at once to calculate discrepancies between subpixel output. This enables output to be adjusted to uniform values at all display bright states—a process called pixel uniformity correction (PUC) or demura.

Automotive Fog Light Market to Surpass US$ 7.1 Billion by 2030

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The global automotive fog light market size is estimated to reach US$ 3.8 Billion in 2022 and further expand at 8.1% CAGR between 2022 and 2030. Sales in the market are expected to surpass a valuation of US$ 7.1 Billion by the end of 2030.

Rising production and sales of automotives across the world is a key factor proving impetus to the growth of automotive fog light market and this trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.

Similarly, rising demand for passenger vehicles, increasing sales of fog lights in the aftermarket, rise in premium and SUV sales, and developments in lighting technology are expected to bolster the growth of automotive fog light market during the forthcoming years.

Furthermore, growing focus towards improving safety of passengers to reduce road accidents coupled with implementation of stringent safety norms will further generate demand for automotive fog lights over the next 8 years.

Regionally, Asia Pacific, spearheaded by India, China, and Japan, will continue to remain at the top of the ladder in automotive fog light market. Sales in Asia Pacific are expected to account for the largest revenue share by 2030.

Projector Market to grow by USD 9.80 Bn

A new report estimates the projectoe market to register an incremental growth of USD 9.80 billion, at a CAGR of 9.87% during the forecast period.

The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Competitors have to focus on differentiating their product offerings with unique value propositions to strengthen their foothold in the market. Market vendors also have to leverage the existing growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.

The increasing adoption of projectors in the entertainment industry has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market. However, Low lamp life might hamper the market growth.

Global LED Light Engine Market to Exhibit a Decent CAGR of 13.7% by 2027

The size of the global LED light engine market is anticipated to reach USD 67.8 billion by 2027, expanding at a 13.7% CAGR over that time.

The term LED light engine refers to a system that combines mechanical, thermal, optical, and electrical components with one or more LED arrays or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and an LED driver. This LED light engine is a cutting-edge lighting technology that offers increased longevity & efficiency. A luminaire's LED light engine is also a crucial component. These light engines are replacing ordinary bulbs in more and more places.

Additionally, LED chips are used on the circuit board to construct it. Lamps and luminaires are the two main categories of LED light engines. An LED light engine, as opposed to normal LEDs, is closely connected to alternating current or AC power and does not require an AC/DC transformer.

Around the world, employing LEDs as light sources is becoming more and more popular. However, using LEDs is now required in some locations to meet energy efficiency and color rendering criteria. In addition, LED light engines differ from incandescent bulbs in that they have light-emitting devices in addition to a heatsink, a constant current driver, and occasionally supplementary optics to satisfy the needs of the light pattern. These are some of the elements that must be optimized in order to sustain the system's lumen-per-watt efficacy.

Silanna UV Revolutionizes Far UV-C and Deep UV-C LEDs

Silanna UV has announced new far UV-C and deep UV-C LEDs that take advantage of the company's patented short period superlattice (SPSL) technology for industry-leading performance in the difficult-to-obtain 230 – 265 nm UV range – including the highest output power in any mass-produced UV LED at 235 nm.

The far UV-C 235 nm SF1 series and deep UV-C 255 nm SN3 series are both available in either 120-degree or 30-degree viewing angle SMD packages, making them ideal for a wide range of tasks. The 30-degree package's parabolic lens provides greater irradiance than even traditional UV lamps. Both the SF1 and SN3 series boast low power consumption and have exceptional operating lifetimes.

According to the company these new LEDs offer the perfect solution for various deep UV and far UV use cases such as sterilization, water and gas sensing, and instrumentation applications.

The 235 nm peak wavelength SF1 series comprises the 120-degree view angle (SF1-3C3FWL1), and the 30-degree (SF1-3U8P3L1). These far UV LEDs are effective for water quality detection of nitrate (NO3) and nitrite (NO2), gas detection and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Sensing applications will be enhanced by the higher irradiance of the SF1-3U8P3L1's 30-degree collimated source design.

ROE Visual Brings the Latest LED Technology to LDI 2022

ROE Visual is to participate in the upcoming LDI exhibition, which is now planned to take place from November 18-20, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

LDI is an influential trade show and conference for live design professionals worldwide, building on a 30-plus-year history.

The ROE Visual team will demonstrate its advanced LED products at booth #1530 during the show. The booth is tailored to display a range of live production applications. Attendees will have the opportunity to visualize the ongoing advancement of ROE Visual displays in the rental market and beyond. Lightweight frames, cinema-grade quality, rich colors, user-friendly design, and more desired advantages can be found in the ROE Visual set.
 
Black Pearl BP2V2 – A cinema-grade panel with perfect in-camera performance: The BP2V2 is a favorite on set but is also used for ground-breaking results in-person. Version 2 of Black Pearl 2, it boasts an identical, excellent in-camera performance, adding quicker and easier camera setup and handling. With its high frame rate, high refresh rate, and low scan lines, it is perfect for in-camera jobs as well as live events.
 
Carbon MarkII (CB MKII) – A lightweight display with a stronger structure: CB MKII offers a 12% weight reduction compared to the original Carbon series, but with a stronger structure. Featuring a user-friendly design, the panel is easier to install and maintain, guaranteeing efficient servicing. It's an ideal outdoor solution suitable for any flexible stage design.
 
Graphite GP2.6 – A durable yet lightweight LED platform for indoor spaces: Graphite offers a durable yet lightweight LED solution that provides quick installation through its intuitive smart-lock system. It is ideal for building large LED walls and ceilings fast and efficiently.
 
Ruby RB1.5 – Optimized visual effects: Stronger, lowered reflection, and more contrast due to an optimized black body, the resulting colors with the Ruby display are striking. Ruby is fully HDR adaptive by sporting advanced driver ICs and LEDs with large color space, adding superb color depth and grayscales to visuals.
 
Black Marble BM2 & BM4 – The versatile LED floor panel for creative display: BM2 and BM4 bring creativity to your feet. These floor panels are available with high-contrast stunning visual performances, suited for a wide range of creative uses. Such possibilities include broadcast, live events, hospitality, xR stages, and many more.

U. S. Architectural Lighting Introduces the Beyond Bollard for Powerful, Customizable Outdoor LED Solutions

U. S. Architectural, a manufacturer of contemporary area and street lighting, introduces its Beyond Bollard with its distinctively modern and minimalist design that creates a look of urban sophistication. Its robust performance makes it ideal for use in parks, city squares, shopping malls and on exterior commercial buildings.

The Beyond Bollard features a powerful outdoor LED system designed for area and pathway lighting, providing safety and security. With its advanced optics and PLED options, it provides the highest level of performance not only in delivered footcandles, but also in available distributions.

The PLED system can deliver more than 5000 lumens. Each of the PLED optical modules produces a crisp, uniform light that eliminates shadows and scalloping in pathway applications.

In contrast to the standard round and square extruded type bollards, the Beyond Bollard has a customizable extruded post that is architecturally relevant with a high level of aesthetic appeal to harmonize with the existing outdoor environment. While a typical bollard is 42" height, the Beyond Bollard offers the flexibility of the standard 42” bollard to an 80” column with the option of any height from 2’ to 8’.

The LED solution is available with a variety of high-power white LEDs driven between 350mA and 875mA. The LEDs are available in standard neutral white (4000K), cool white (5000K) and warm white (2700K and 3000K). All Standard LEDs have a minimum of 70 CRI. The luminaire’s true amber LEDs (TRA-True Amber) emit light in the amber spectral bandwidth centered on 585-590nm, resulting in negligible blue light and suitability for wildlife.

Deako lands $13.4M to sell more smart light switch tech

Deako Lighting, a Seattle-based maker of smart light switch technology, raised $13.4 million.

Deako CEO and founder Derek Richardson declined to name specific investors but called them “key industry players.”

Founded in 2015, Deako’s light switches allow homebuilders and homeowners to swap in remotely controlled lighting. Its technology works off a home’s existing wiring and lets homebuilders market their projects as smart homes, without much of the upfront cost.

New Lighting for Los Amigos High

A public hearing on the proposed sports lighting project at Los Amigos High School tops the agenda at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education.

If approved, it would provide temporary lighting at athletic fields and courts at LAHS.

A resolution to provide the same for Bolsa Grande, Garden Grove, La Quinta, Pacifica, Rancho Alamitos and Santiago high schools was approved at the Sept. 6 meeting.

Affected will be football/track, soccer, baseball and softball fields, as well as tennis courts.

EOI Lighting USA Introduces the SENTINEL (Surveillant) Lighting Series

EOI Lighting USA, a manufacturer and pioneer of LED-based and solid-state lighting energy-saving products, has announced its new surveillant luminaires for security, roadway, and area lighting with the introduction of the Sentinel Lighting Series. As a sustainable LED surveillant lighting solution, the Sentinel has become the area lighting essential for Utilities, Municipalities and Co-ops with its eco-friendly design and adaptability for a variety of environments, and is ideal for municipal streets, public roadways, residential areas, and commercial applications.

The Sentinel series leverages both breakthrough LED technology and precision-engineered optics to save energy costs by as much as 60% over HID Luminaires. Because the lighting system provides an expected LED life of over 20 years, Sentinel series users can also reduce their maintenance costs by a minimum of 50%. It is a green and sustainable solution with packages ranging from 4000 lumens to 9800 lumens. 

It's robust in its key features, all aluminum housing, industry leading 140 lm / W (up to 154), 120-277v Driver, dimming options ( DALI 2.0 available) along with optional surge suppression packages, with operating temperatures from --40c to 50c, type III and type V light distributions with advanced photometrics - 2700k-3000k-4000k color temps at 70 CRI minimum, L82 at 100,000 hours at 25 degrees Celsius. The Sentinel Series provides ANSI 3G vibration rating, IP-66 rating in light engine, quick disconnects, 3 station terminal block, and tool-less entry along with an optional refractor.

Violumas Adds New UVA Wavelengths with Boosted Output to Product Lineup

Violumas announced the addition of two new wavelengths to its extensive, high power UV LED product lineup. The California-based company has secured a steady supply of 340 nm and 325 nm LEDs, enabling production of surface-mount-device (SMD) and chip-on-board (COB) devices at these niche wavelengths.  

Violumas’ new 325nm and 340nm products provide the highest optical output in the market along with exceptional reliability (LT70 > 6,000 hours), enabling denser and more reliable designs. Due to a specially developed index boosting solution, the optical output of the bare die LED is increased by 100%, facilitating the development of high-power applications.

The single-chip packages boast a 5.9% wall-plug efficiency at 340 nm (113 mW, 5.5 V, 350 mA) and a wall-plug efficiency of 3% at 325 nm (55 mW, 5.3 V, 350 mA). With additional configurations promised for 2023, Violumas continues its streak of providing reliable and affordable market-driven solutions.
 
With the addition of these two new wavelengths, Violumas’ product line offers full-spectrum UV LED solutions with products in the UVA, UVB, and UVC ranges. In addition to standard SMD and COB products, Violumas offers unique services involving custom array design, optical simulation services, and UV LED consultation.

New Programmable Spectrum LEDs

Revolution Micro says its new Avici LED is breaking records as the brightest and longest lasting LED with the most flexible spectrum.

The Avici 1500 breaks industry records with high energy efficiency, the longest rated life, the most flexible spectrum, and the highest output of any high power horticultural LED. With all four categories of excellence covered in one light, the Avici 1500 is a force to be reckoned with.

Programmable Spectrum LEDs open up a whole new world of possibilities to cannabis cultivators. They can be used to mimic seasons and shorten harvests to increase the number of cycles per year. They can control plant architecture, using plants’ natural response to blue to shorten internodal spacing for stocky plants or using red to encourage reaching. They can influence terpene profiles to grow a more flavorful, aromatic crop or to boost cannabinoid content for a high THC content.

They can even influence the color of the bud by using shorter wavelength (bluer) light to trigger anthocyanin production which give the buds more purple, red, and pink tones.

Suffice it to say, there’s a lot that a grower can do with programmable spectrum to increase the quality of the product. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s a great long term choice for investors as well since it won’t be outdated as research on cannabis’ response to spectrum continues to advance. It gives facilities the power to stay competitive and up to date on the latest in crop steering without needing to replace old lights.

The Avici keeps making cultivators money long after other lights have become obsolete or stopped working. With a 150,000 hour L90, nearly three times industry standard, it stays brighter for far longer. Avici’s superior reliability also cuts down on labor with the lowest return rate in the industry.

Revolution manufactures in an ISO 9001 facility, which has strict regulations on the quality of the work environment. Because we design many of our own parts, we also source raw materials in ethical ways and ensure they’re made in the same ethical conditions as the end product.

The Avici 1500 is going to change things in a number of ways. Cannabis cultivation will have a lower carbon footprint. Strains can be targeted with custom spectra to express specific chemical profiles for medicine or a boutique experience. Facilities will be more reliable with fewer failures so growers can focus on growing. The Avici 1500 not only brings creativity and scientific levels of precision to horticulture, it brings an ethical responsibility and a compassion for people and the earth.

GeSn resonant-cavity LEDs

Researchers in Taiwan report room-temperature mid-infrared resonant electroluminescence from germanium tin (GeSn) resonant-cavity light-emitting diodes (RCLEDs) with a lateral p-i-n configuration on a silicon-on-insulator.

Group IV light emission is hampered by the indirectness of the bandgap, which inhibits electron-hole recombination into photons. However, the Ge energy band structure has a direct valley at the Γ point that is only 136.5meV higher than the indirect L-valley.

The team theoretically calculated that the band structure of GeSn with 4.3% Sn content and 0.52% compressive strain showed a decrease in the energy difference between the conduction-band valleys at the direct Γ point and in the L-direction to 89meV

Apple Rumored to Launch 27-Inch Mini-LED Display

Apple is planning to launch its mini-LED display sometime in early 2023. Apple's upcoming display is said to feature mini-LED technology along with ProMotion support, allowing for up to a 120Hz refresh rate.

The device is not expected to be a direct replacement for the Pro Display XDR, which is a larger, 6K display. It will instead be similar to the Apple Studio Display, which is a 27-inch monitor.

With ProMotion support and mini-LED technology, the rumored 27-inch display is expected to be more expensive than the Studio Display, which is priced starting at $1,599.

Fluence Announces Partnership With Maryland Cannabis Leader, CULTA

Fluence, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced its LED partnership with Bethesda, Maryland-based, CULTA, a vertically-integrated seed-to-sale cannabis company offering indoor- and outdoor-grown cannabis products.
 
As the first medicinal cannabis distributor to grow outdoors in Maryland, CULTA has led the charge in using science and innovative technology to cultivate best-in-class products for its patients.

CULTA’s growing operation is split between indoor rooms and three acres of outdoor cropland at its Cambridge, Maryland, processing facility, which also houses the state’s first on-site culture lab for genetic cannabis tissue. The company delivers products to patients at its flagship Baltimore dispensary and many partner dispensaries throughout the state.
 
Demand for medical cannabis in Maryland has exploded since the state first legalized medical cannabis sales to registered patients in 2017, with a commensurate increase in state-issued grower, processor and dispensary licenses leading to more marketplace competition than ever. CULTA turned to Fluence LED technology to enhance its indoor operations and genetic library, cementing its status as an industry frontrunner in producing premium cannabis strains for patients and developing new and unique terpene combinations for high-quality medicine.
 
“We now have Fluence SPYDRx, SPYDR 2x, SPYDR 2p and VYPR fixtures installed in our facility in Cambridge,” said Jay Bouton, senior director of cultivation at CULTA. “LED technology has helped increase our output in each grow space by allowing us to go vertical, and the high-intensity lighting also enables us to push our plants harder than we ever have before. We’re using Fluence LEDs to increase the amount of plant photosynthesis during peak growth periods and have experienced increased potency, yields and success as a result.”
 
Equipping the Cambridge facility’s cannabis grow rooms with Fluence LED technology has also supported CULTA’s sustainability goals by cutting down on its carbon footprint and removing demand from Maryland’s electricity grid. While CULTA continues to use legacy high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights in some cultivation spaces, each new indoor facility expansion has been outfitted with LED double-stack lighting.
 
The addition of full-spectrum LED lighting to its growing repertoire is already assisting CULTA in its mission to understand optimal environmental and nutritional needs for cannabis cultivation. This data will allow the company to produce new cultivars that can cater to diverse medical needs as well as optimize current processes to increase production and improve delivery of high-quality medicine to patients.

Roku may sell smart home lighting and accessories

Roku appears to be expanding into the smart home space with a smart bulbs, light strips and security cameras, according to a Reddit user and report from Zatz Not Funny.

The products appear to white-labeled Wyze products, and it looks like Roku is working on a Smart Home channel and dedicated mobile app.

The images, apparently taken from Walmart's website, show Roku white and colored smart bulbs, a Roku lightstrip, Roku smart plug, Roku indoor and outdoor security cams, and a Roku panning cam. They look exactly the same as Wyze's Cam v3, Cam Pan V2, Bulb Color and other products.

Asahi Kasei demonstrates how Crystal IS UVC LED technology can be applied to achieve higher disinfection efficiency in water treatment than conventional mercury lamp systems

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, and subsidiary Crystal IS have concluded in a bacterial performance test that an experimental Klaran WR water treatment reactor demonstrated over 75% higher performance than a traditional low pressure mercury lamp system using an equivalent power consumption level.

Klaran WR is an inline Point of Use (PoU) water treatment reactor (Figure 1, left) which combines Crystal IS’ UVC LEDs based on aluminum nitride (AlN) substrates (Figure 1, right), with Asahi Kasei’s R&D capability in the design and application of optics and fluid-dynamics.

While conventional UV water treatment systems have used mercury lamps as a light source, nations around the world adopted stricter regulations after the Minamata Convention on Mercury became effective in 2017, due to the hazards that mercury poses to health and the environment. UVC LEDs have been developed as a mercury-free light source featuring small size, light weight and flexibility in design. A key milestone speeding the transition to this modern light source is demonstrating that the disinfection performance, power efficiency and value of the new LED technology can fully meet or exceed the incumbent mercury lamp.

While it is widely understood and accepted that UVC LED’s instant on-off capability offers a significant advantage and better alignment with actual consumer use than an “always on” mercury lamp system, a question remained whether an equivalent powered LED system could demonstrate equivalent disinfection performance as a low-pressure mercury lamp system. The experimental Klaran™ WR reactor was developed to demonstrate that UVC LEDs can achieve just this.

A standard Klaran WR was enhanced and modified to operate with the same power consumption level (6 W) as a comparable mercury lamp system. Both systems were tested using water at a flow rate of 8 liters per minute (2.1 gallons per minute), with a UV transmittance of 97% at 265 nm and dosed with the addition of approximately 106 CFU/mL of E. coli, a common gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria, for testing. As there is no established testing method for this type of comparison, Asahi Kasei devised the testing method and contracted an independent laboratory to perform the evaluation.

LED Bulb Expert WELLMAX Announces Innovative New Product

At the 132nd Online Canton Fair, Shanghai Wellmax Lighting has attracted much attention from its customers worldwide by introducing the brand-new product, SUPERNOVA LED Bulb series.

The design of SUPERNOVA was inspired from nova, an astronomical event of a bright new star, with the shape of quadrangle. The team closely measured lamp reliability and performance statistics during R&D phase.

They optimized the material to have better resistance to yellowing, this requires countless tests and adjustment. LED engineer Lin Yu also said, 'This breakthrough accounts of both quality and appearance. We managed to prevent fracture of the bulb cover while applying the aesthetic design of quadrangle'.

WELLMAX’s product launch event & year-end promotion at 132nd Canton Fair is held between 19th Sep - 25th Oct.

TTP223 Brings Simple Touch Controls To A LED Lamp

You can buy small modules with capacitive touch detection ICs — most often it’s the TTP223, a single-button capacitive model with configurable output modes. These are designed to pair with a microcontroller or some simple logic-level input, but [Alain Mauer] wanted was to bring touch control to a simple LED strip. Not to be set deterred, he’s put together a simple TTP223-based switch board.

ETi Solid State Lighting Introduces Light Fixtures with Plasma Disinfection Technology 'Proven to Kill Bacteria'

ETi Solid State Lighting Inc., a manufacturer of LED lighting systems and luminaires, announced a new line of LED light fixtures proven to kill bacteria and viruses, including SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Combining ambient LED illumination with patent-pending, built-in "cold" plasma bipolar ionization technology, the SilentAire plasma line-up includes LED flush mounts, down lights, flat panels, and more that are ideal for virtually any indoor residential, commercial, or industrial application.  

No special operation or installation is required for any of the fixtures, and they are all easily controlled by a standard wall switch.  Standard features include dimmability, up to five color temperature selections (CCT), and multiple working mode options.

Independent third-party laboratory testing conducted by Innovative Bioanalysis in Costa Mesa, CA confirmed that SilentAire plasma disinfection light fixtures actively kill and inactivate viruses and bacteria at a kill rate of over99.9%, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

SunLike Lighting to Light up a Major English-Speaking Kindergarten in Korea

YBM Gaepo Appletree, an English-speaking kindergarten located in Gangnam, Seoul, has selected natural SunLike lighting by Seoul Semiconductor.
 
Appletree is one of Korea’s top-level English-speaking kindergartens offering classes for a small number of selected students. It is well-known among discerning Korean parents for its strict standards for teachers and step-by-step curriculum.
 
SunLike is based on an innovative lighting technology that re-creates natural light spectrum. Seoul Semiconductor has carried out numerous tests with Seoul National University, University of Basel, and Harvard University since 2017 to prove the connection between SunLike and health.

Automotive Halogen Headlights Market: USD 1.76 Bn

The potential growth difference for the automotive halogen headlights market between 2021 and 2026 is USD -1.76 bn.

The market is driven by the lower cost benefits of halogen headlights over other headlight types. Halogen headlights are both cost-effective and long-lasting.

A typical halogen headlight bulb has an over 100-hour work life, and its replacement cost is just $15-$30, which is significantly lower than LEDs, that cost around $100. They also consume less space than others, which makes them ideal for entry-level cars. Many such benefits are driving the demand for halogen headlamps, thereby driving the growth of the market.

The growing demand for automobiles in emerging economies will also boost the growth of the market during the forecast period. However, the increasing popularity of LED and laser headlights will reduce the growth potential in the market.

Signify and Upciti Announce Intent to Partner

Signify announced their intent to partner with Upciti to help cities and utilities across the United States and Canada get added value, well beyond illumination, from their lighting infrastructure.

By leveraging Signify’s road and street LED luminaires and Interact IoT connected lighting system and Upciti’s “privacy by design” edge computing image analysis sensors, cities can:  
 
Improve services like parking. Sensors can detect open spaces, communicate availability to drivers and assist them with navigation, reducing traffic congestion, supporting economic activity and even generating direct parking revenue.

Support public safety. Sensors can help identify potential situations and alert emergency services in the event they are needed.

Identify vehicle queue sizing on streets and understand public transportation and bike lane usage. With this data, the traffic flow can be adjusted and optimized in real time to reduce congestion and its contribution to carbon emissions.

TactoTek and ams OSRAM cooperate to optimize RGB LED for in-mold structural electronics

Finnish IMSE pioneer TactoTek and ams OSRAM announced that they are co-operating to help revolutionize the car interior market by delivering thin, seamlessly integrated, three-dimensional illuminated structures.

The companies have developed a demonstrator with the new RGB side-looker LED OSIRE E5515 from ams OSRAM, which thanks to TactoTek's in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) technology can be integrated into automotive interior in a space-saving design.

Molded into a thin plastic trim part with TactoTek's IMSE technology, the ams OSRAM RGB side-looker LED OSIRE E5515 allows lightweight and thin applications designed for car interiors. This combination enables designers to build rich, seamless designs by merging surface decoration, illumination, and functionality into one smart surface, thus eliminating the boundaries that have held designers back when designing with conventional and current technologies. Driven with modern controllers, illuminating the surface from within, the LED from ams OSRAM sets the mood, informs, guides, and adapts to the designer or user's needs. The broadest color gamut on the market means design freedom without compromising color quality and performance.

The OSIRE E5515 is a three-color, RGB side emitter enabling light coupling into thin materials, such as lightguides. The package design of ams OSRAM’s OSIRE E5515 enables ultra-compact designs and is optimized for the low height required for in-mold applications.

The LED impresses with a brightness performance of 1100 mcd for red, 2600 mcd for green and 500 mcd for the blue color at 20 mA. Also, deep blue colors are available. The RGB LED from ams OSRAM offers the maximum flexibility in terms of driver selection and interconnection. The package provides 6 pins, so each color’s chip can be contacted to both its individual anode and cathode. This allows customers to be flexible with the electronics architecture for the driver and choose between high-side and low-side drivers for the board design.
 

Lantronix Contributes to Intelligent Lighting Solution at Texas School District

Lantronix announced that its 24-Port Managed Gigabit Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet++ (PoE++) Switch (SM24TBT2DPA) was utilized in the Intelligent IoT Lighting solution at a large school district serving the greater Austin, Texas area. The installation was designed and installed by Bryte Light, a Lantronix Value-Added Reseller (VAR), with support from BryComm, a Texas-based low-voltage contractor.

The school district utilized Lantronix’s 24-Port Managed Gigabit Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet++ Switches for Intelligent IoT Lighting and integration with HVAC equipment, automation systems, cameras and other devices. With its Intelligent Lighting solution, the school district reduced energy costs, gained operational efficiencies and increased building security.

The school district worked with Lantronix VAR Bryte Light and BryComm to design and install the Intelligent Lighting solution, which includes the Lantronix 24-Port Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ Switch.

The lighting lifespan is double that of traditional lighting, reducing material costs and eliminating the 40-hours-per-week maintenance requirement to change light bulbs.

As well, because the lighting hue can be adjusted, it also provides a better learning environment for students, including Tunable White Lighting with Correlated Color Temperature (CCT).

High Replacement Rate of Halogen with LEDs Paving Revenue Generation Opportunities for Airfield Ground Lighting Suppliers

The latest research by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, reveals that the global airfield ground lighting market is worth US$ 1.15 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a promising CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period (2022-2032).

Air transportation has been one of the prominent modes of transportation and cargo services. Airport infrastructure development demands the usage of efficient airfield ground lighting. The enhancement of airport infrastructure is likely to see investments of billions of dollars over the next decade. Air traffic is increasing worldwide, and hence, the safety of airplanes while landing and taking off purposes needs to be ensured. Owing to this, higher adoption of airfield ground lighting is expected over the assessment period.

Airfield ground lighting systems are vital and being mandated for robust safety purposes. These systems help pilots during the night and low visibility conditions for safe and sound take offs and landings.

Key Takeaways from Market Study

The global airfield ground lighting market is projected to grow 2.9X and reach US$ 3.29 billion by 2032.
The market expanded at 6.2% CAGR during the historic period of 2017 to 2021.
Under light type, LED-based airfield ground lighting dominates the market with a valuation of US$ 795.3 million in 2022.
Installation at military airports is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 116.6 million in 2022.
North America dominated the global market with 33.9% market share in 2021.

LED Lighting Market Worth USD 264.08 Billion by 2029

The global LED lighting market size was valued at USD 77.79 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the valuation of USD 85.02 billion in 2022. The market is expected to reach USD 264.08 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 17.6% during the forecast period.

Increasing shift from traditional and conventional lighting to energy-efficient lighting technologies is expected to drive market growth. Increasing application of the such lighting system in industrial, commercial, and residential is anticipated to propel market development. Fortune Business Insights shares this information in its report titled LED Lighting Market, 2022-2029.

The outbreak of COVID-19 led to shutdown of various manufacturing facilities, which affected the demand for LED lighting system. The market experienced a decline of -2.6% in 2020 compared to 2019. LED manufacturers were heavily dependent on Chinese companies for raw materials and China was one of the first countries to go into lockdown, which led to halt on import and export activities.

Focus on eco-friendly and energy conservation lighting solutions is anticipated to drive the LED lighting market growth. In recent years, energy conservation has been one of the major goals in various countries, which has propelled the adoption of LED system and is expected to drive the market. Normal or traditional lighting systems can consumer up to 20-25% energy expenditure and LED lights can save such costs. Keen interest by consumers for aesthetics and decoration is estimated to facilitate market development.

Mack Sports Complex Equipped With New Lighting

Fans of Hofstra basketball and visitors to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex will see new and improved lighting in the building this year.

"We are always striving to improve the customer experience in the Mack Sports Complex," commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. "The Mack hosts so many different events, from Hofstra basketball games to commencement ceremonies, and everything in between. This massive upgrade will be a game-changer for everyone who attends our basketball games and other events in the Mack Sports Complex. A special thank you to the Hofstra administration, led by President Poser, for their unwavering support of this project."

LED lighting and fixtures are the new industry standard for facility lighting to improve the visibility and sightlines for competitors, visitors, and broadcasts.

Since 1976, Musco Lighting, the industry leader, has specialized in the design and manufacture of sports and transportation lighting solutions around the world. They've pioneered systems using metal halide and LED technologies that have made dramatic improvements in energy efficiency and provided affordable ways to control spill light and glare. Musco's new and retrofit, permanent and temporary lighting solutions can be found from Little League fields to Olympic Games.

On campus, Musco Lighting can be found at James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra Soccer Stadium, Bill Edwards Stadium, and the intramural soccer field.

New LED solution for outdoor lighting

The 5050 LED is replacing the 3535 LED, which has long been the leader in the outdoor lighting market. The existing ceramic-based 3535 has excellent reliability but is expensive.

At present, the 5050 LED, which has achieved remarkable performance improvements in recent years, is targeting the market with price advantages. However, the 5050 LED must continue to enhance its reliability to become the mainstream of the market.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), an organization that oversees standards and conformity assessment activities in the U.S., publishes a comprehensive list of factors for consideration when designing outdoor lighting. These guidelines are updated to secure road safety and are expected to become more important due to climate changes. Therefore, the outdoor lighting industry has been looking for a more reliable and affordable lighting solution that can protect our safety and properties.
 
Samsung says its High Power LH502D is the answer to all these problems and is the ideal outdoor light source for overcoming the limitations of current outdoor lighting products.
 
This new solution increases the product life from 5 years to 16 years (based on 8 hours of operation per day) according to provided data.
Samsung’s exceptional ceramic coating technology prevents sulfuric gas from contacting the Ag (Silver) inside a package to prevent sulfide formation.

The ceramic coating also provides stronger resistance to the high humidity and salt fog to prevent corrosion and failure of the lighting. In addition, Samsung has applied Zener Diode to avoid Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), which is another critical failure factor for high-power LEDs, realizing stable performance in harsh environments.

Military lighting market is projected to grow from USD 559 million in 2022 to USD 807 million by 2027

The military lighting market is projected to grow from USD 559 million in 2022 to USD 807 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2022 to 2027. The market is driven by the ongoing defense industry initiatives to modernize military platforms. However, the market's growth is limited by the lower lifespan of existing incandescent lights to foresee the market growth.

The spread of COVID-19 in the United States and Europe is expected to be slowed by lockdowns at military lighting vehicle research and development centres. As a result of the Asia Pacific lockdown, many businesses in the military lighting industry have lost revenue. Many startups have failed to continue operating in the area due to delays in development and a lack of funds. The commercialization of military lighting appears to have been delayed by a year when compared with pre conditions.

Several companies are designing military lighting for armored vehicles. For instance, a range of rugged LED solutions is developed and manufactured by Oxley for use on armored vehicles, including infantry fighting vehicles and multi-role military vehicles. Oxley provides both visible lighting and technology for covert operations, such as NVG compatible and infrared lighting, suitable for use on wheeled and tracked vehicles. Solutions from Oxley include driving lights and interior and task lighting, as well as panel lamps, data capture, and EMI filters.