Hobolite has announced a new lineup of bi-color, continuous LED lighting kits and accessories. These are being targeted at videographers and still photographers and are available in multiple configurations.
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Porotech's World's First Active Matrix Full-Color MicroLED Display Wins Best New Display Component Award
Through the votes and evaluations of professional attendees and judges, Porotech's display stood out among hundreds of cutting-edge products and was honored with the "Best New Display Component" award.
During the SID exhibition, held in Los Angeles from May 24th to 26th, 2023, Porotech showcased its DPT (Dynamic Pixel Tuning®) technology. By using a single pixel combined with specific driving techniques, this technology eliminates the need for traditional RGB color stacking. It enables rapid switching between primary colors, resulting in vibrant and saturated full-color displays. In addition to demonstrating applications such as 0.12-inch, 0.26-inch, 0.39-inch and 0.55-inch monochrome displays, AR glasses, 7.5-inch transparent screens, and flexible displays, the highlight of Porotech's booth was undoubtedly the world's first 0.26-inch active matrix full-color Micro LED display.
Unlike conventional LEDs, this display can deliver perfect full-color imagery on a single screen, impressing visitors throughout the entire event. This incredible new technology was unsurprisingly honored with the "Best New Display Component" People’s Choice Award.
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Coloured LEDs launch into plastic and glass fibres
This latest product is suitable for laboratory equipment for research purposes, test and measurement instrumentation, and data communications in industrial and medical applications,” it said.
Standard emitters include 470nm blue, 525nm green, 567nm green, 590nm yellow, 635nm red and 660nm red, and custom wavelengths are available.
Any of OMC’s visible wavelength LEDs can be coupled into any of OMC’s standard housings, such as H19, keyed SMA, standard FSMA or ST housings.
Lumileds Broadens CoB Offerings With New Board Footprints For Absolute Design Flexibility
The LUXEON CS CoBs incorporate all the advances that Lumileds has implemented and match the performance of the company’s Core and CX CoBs. The CS Range is a general-purpose, high-performance CoB portfolio. The CS Pro CoBs are spectrally tuned for retail lighting where a “brighter and sharper” effect on merchandise is desired. The CS HE delivers even higher levels of efficacy for applications where energy efficiency is the driving characteristic.
The new LUXEON CS Range CoBs are available now through Lumileds global distribution network.
Monday, 29 May 2023
Vietnamese cities cut public lighting to save energy
To conserve energy for domestic use and the manufacturing sector, street lights in Hanoi are being turned on later and turned off earlier than usual, with some lights being turned off completely. Other cities, including Da Nang, have asked office buildings and shopping malls to reduce their outdoor lighting energy use by half. People are also being encouraged to use air conditioning only when necessary and to turn off unused electronics.
A diminutive sized LED
Bevel-LED complies the AEC-Q102 qualification standard and qualifies to JEDEC moisture sensitivity level I (MSL Level 1). Bevel -LED is built on Au plated lead-frame. This makes it free of any sulfur corrosion risk, giving it superior corrosion robustness.
Bevel-LED has a high NTSC solution from its high colour gamut display. It employs the PFS/KSF phosphor technology, and this gives a unique narrow band red emission, making the Bevel-LED capable of expressing richer saturated colours.
Integrating the whole design within honeycomb reflectors improves the display brightness significantly. Using the reflector design configuration as shown below in Figure 2, yielded an average brightness of 108,000 lux; max. 135,000 lux with light efficiency rate of 81%.
In a case study that fulfils the Pitch/OD ≥ 2 requirement, pitch being 20mm while OD 9.5mm, the Bevel-LED achieved close to 100% homogeneity. This data proves that the Bevel-LED enables ultra-thin display with OD 7.6mm while still achieving 89% of homogeneity, well above the market requirement of minimum 80%.
Friday, 26 May 2023
Lubrano Park Set for Lighting Upgrades
Additionally, the natural grass playing field will be replaced, the left field wall and wall padding will be relocated, the batters eye will be replaced, and the home team dugout will be renovated. These upgrades are expected to be completed before Penn State baseball’s next season.
The cost of the project has not been disclosed by Penn State. The project went out for bidding to contractors in early May. Penn State baseball is currently wrapping up its 2023 season with a record of 24-22 and a conference record of 6-14. They are scheduled to play against Pittsburgh at PNC Park on Tuesday, followed by a three-game series against Maryland in State College this weekend. The State College Spikes will begin their season on June 1st.
Photo Robert J. La Verghetta
Kelvin Play LED Pocket Light Announced
The light panel has a power consumption of only 18W and it comes with a built-in battery that should last 3 hours at full brightness.
Shipping is scheduled to begin in September, but you can pre-order the Kelvin Play LED pocket light for 30% off until May 31st.
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Lighting market to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2022 to 2027
The demand for LED lighting products is increasing rapidly. LEDs use software to automate lighting operations. Smart lighting systems save energy and provide valuable information. These factors will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period. Gain a competitive edge in your industry Download latest sample report within minutes!
Acuity Brands Inc., ams OSRAM AG, Bridgelux Inc., Dialight Plc, Digital Lumens Inc., Eaton Corp. Plc, Ennostar Inc., General Electric Co., GrowRay Lighting Technologies, Havells India Ltd., Hubbell Inc., IDEAL INDUSTRIES Inc., Koninklijke Philips NV, LSI Industries Inc., Lumileds Holding BV, Panasonic Holdings Corp., Sharp Corp., SMART Global Holdings Inc., Syska Led Lights Pvt. Ltd., and Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. are some of the major market participants. To make the most of the opportunities, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The declining manufacturing cost of LEDs is driving market growth. This decline is mainly caused by the decrease in the ASP of chips and components used in the production of LED devices. Low LED manufacturing costs decrease the initial installation costs of LEDs and fixtures. This accelerates the installation of new LEDs and luminaires. The decline in LED production costs is attributed to government subsidies for the purchase of semiconductor equipment. As a result, LED manufacturers are increasing their LED production capacity. Hence, decreasing production costs are expected to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Nichia will exhibit at LightFair 2023 in New York City
LightFair is the premier, biennial architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, the preferred marketplace, networking and learning destination bringing the best and the brightest together. The LightFair Conference has been setting the standard in continuing lighting education for 30+ years offering the lighting community the chance to earn CEUs, learn from the best and connect with leading practitioners.
Nichia will display new LED technology including Super High Luminance LED which tripled the luminance of its predecessor for super high power point source solutions through an innovative structure with multiple light-emitting layers, and Clear White color LED targeting senior citizens and intending to improve the joys of daily life via improved visibility through more natural light.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Seoul Semiconductor Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Various LED Products for Patent Infringement in Europe
The permanent injunction judgement extends to LED products from Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., which were distributed globally through Mouser Electronics Inc., as well as LED products from LED Engin merged into Osram GmbH. The German Supreme Court also confirmed the validity of Seoul’s patent in July 2022 by dismissing a patent invalidation lawsuit brought by the accused infringer.
Starting in June 2023, the Unitary Patents system will be implemented in Europe. Under this new system, patent infringement judgements from the Unified Patent Court will simultaneously take effect in 17 European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy. As a result, the deterrent effect of patent infringement judgements has significantly increased, contributing to establishing a culture that respects intellectual property rights.
As a result, Seoul and its affiliates have obtained 14 permanent injunction judgements against manufacturers and distributors of infringing products in the U.S. and Europe over the past five years. These judgements also include permanent injunctions, an order of recall and destruction against filament LED bulbs manufactured by a Phillips brand affiliate.
Fluence Partners With Dutch Research Organization Innexo BV To Support Better Access to Cannabis Research
Innexo is leveraging Fluence’s VYPR Broad R4 LED solution to support its new Acceleration Platform for Innovation (API) program. API empowers innovative, small-scale companies adjacent to the cannabis industry to perform research in medical cannabis cultivation. API’s first round of participants, which include companies like biostimulant and fertilizer producers, will conduct research trials that focus on plant health, strength and resilience beneath Fluence LEDs.
Innexo and Fluence’s research collaboration started in October 2022. The companies, which are both recognized as innovators in cannabis research, first came together to investigate the effects of intra-canopy lighting versus top lighting applications in medical cannabis plants.
Fluence will continue its commitment to furthering cannabis research to help the world grow smarter at GreenTech Amsterdam 2023, one of the largest cannabis industry events in the world. Fluence’s GreenTech booth will host a series of research sessions, featuring Dominique van Gruisen and Fluence experts Dr. David Hawley, principal scientist, and Sebastian Olschowski, research project manager for EMEA.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
LED Display Market Growth Predicted to Reach $23.3 Billion
LED refers to a light-emitting diode and the LED displays comprise of flat panel display that makes use of an array of light-emitting diodes for displaying videos. Furthermore, the LED display offers high brightness and hence finds a slew of applications in outdoor displays such as digital nameplates in store signs, transport vehicles, and billboards. These products have the ability to provide illumination as well as a visual display. Furthermore, it is utilized for various decorative purposes including stage lighting.
The global market is anticipated to record massive growth over the forecast period owing to rising government support for use of LED displays with a view to save energy. Based on type, the outdoor LED segment is predicted to dominate the segmental space during the forecast timeline.
In terms of application, the traffic & security segment to dominate the segmental growth over 2023-2030.
Region-wise, the European LED display market is projected to record the highest growth during the assessment period.
Govee jumps on the Matter bandwagon
The lights offer 60 light beads per meter, up to 50 adjustable points per meter, more than 64 Light Modes to customize their performance, and the ability to purchase an extension kit if you need more than the included 6.54 feet.
There’s even a unique DreamView feature that lets the Light Strip M1 quickly sync with other Govee smart lights in your home and adopt their lighting effects.
Monday, 22 May 2023
Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market to Reach $54.7 Billion by 2030
The Outdoor LED Lighting market in the U.S. is estimated at US$4.3 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$12.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 21.8% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030.
Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 11.6% and 14.2% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 12.8% CAGR.
Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market is Expected to Bounce Back After the Pandemic Debacle
The increasing demand for LEDs across various applications due to their beneficial advantages such as greater physical robustness, faster switching, smaller size, and many more are expected to foster the growth of the market sub-segment forward.
The increasing penetration of LEDs in the commercial sector, due to their numerous advantages such as reducing capital expenditure, optimizing labor costs, offering greater energy saving, and many more are predicted to amplify the growth of the market sub-segment further.
The increasing production of energy-efficient lamps, the strong presence of leading manufacturers, and strict energy efficiency regulations in this region are expected to boost the regional growth of the market over the analysis timeframe.
The increasing adoption of efficient lighting across various commercial, industrial, and residential applications because of their various advantages such as greater shelf-life, and energy savings are expected to propel the growth of the energy efficient lighting market over the analysis period. Besides, the rising government initiatives to adopt LEDs for better energy efficiency are expected to augment the growth of the market during the forecast period. However, the high implementation and equipment cost of energy efficient lighting may hinder the growth of the market over the estimated period.
The increasing attention on the implementation of smart LED lighting solutions across various applications such as architectural, highways & roadways applications, and many more, is expected to create excellent growth opportunities for the market during the analysis period. Moreover, numerous advantages of smart LED solutions such as controlling the lighting with mobile phones, are expected to uplift the growth of the market in the coming period.
Friday, 19 May 2023
Society for Information Display Unveils 2023 Display Industry Award Winners
The honorees will be recognized and receive their awards in conjunction with SID's annual Display Week, being held in Los Angeles, California, May 21-26, 2023. Now in its 60th year, SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition (known as "Display Week") is the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries.
'Quantum dots continue to enable advanced entertainment experiences with the commercialization of the QD-OLED TVs, while microLEDs are powering a new generation of ultra-small microdisplays for augmented and virtual reality. Flexible OLEDs are turning up in a variety of applications enabled by the latest generation of thin-film encapsulation technology. High-resolution LCDs are proving their resilience not just in direct visualization, but also in imaging applications, such as exposure screens for advanced 3D printing. Everywhere you turn, you can find examples of innovative displays enhancing our lives. Our winners join a prestigious club of notable achievers in technology, form, and function that will advance our industry for years to come.'
Outdoor Solar LED Market Expected to Reach $44.4 Billion
The growth of the global Outdoor Solar LED market is driven by factors such as the decreasing prices of LED lighting and solar panels, government initiatives, and policies promoting the use of solar energy and energy-efficient lighting. However, the high initial installation costs of solar LEDs limit their adoption, thereby hampering the market growth. The growing adoption of smart city technologies is projected to create lucrative opportunities to expand the outdoor solar LED market during the forecast period.
The growth of the global outdoor solar LED market is driven by factors such as the rise in government initiatives and policies promoting the use of solar energy and energy-efficient lighting, surge in demand for eco-friendly and sustainable lighting solutions, and decrease in prices of LED lighting and solar panels.
Based on product type, the street lights segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than two-fifths of the global outdoor solar LED market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. Surge in demand for public safety and security in urban areas is expected to fuel the demand for outdoor solar LED streetlights. However, the floodlights segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 22.9% from 2023 to 2032, owing to the rise in the adoption of intelligent lighting systems paired with the rise in government efforts to promote renewable energy and energy-efficient lighting.
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Lumary to launch first 150W Smart UFO LED High Bay Light
The Lumary 150W smart UFO LED high bay lights, which are 22000 lumens, can adjust according to brightness and color temperature needs, using dual-color temperature and efficient 145Lm/W LED chips.
The Lumary smart UFO LED high bay light is a heavy-duty commercial light, weighing 5.4 lbs and made of durable ADC12# die-casting aluminum, the heatsink fin has outstanding dissipation.
The new product also features an IP65 waterproof rating. In addition, it also has a UL listed driver, which provides higher levels of safety & compliance, and comes with a G hook and a 6.6-foot power cord with a plug for easy and direct power source.
Through the Lumary application or Lumary remote control, the color temperature can be adjusted from 2700K to 6500K, and the brightness can be adjusted from 1% to 100%. It meets the lighting requirements of different time periods and saves unnecessary costs under long-term high-power consumption lighting. The signal is stable, and by gently sliding the button with your finger, you can decide whether the entire warehouse's lights should be on, when they should turn on, and how bright they should be.
The wireless Bluetooth Mesh networking method has inherent advantages. "The core advantage of wireless control is convenience", and wireless networking greatly reduces the danger of long-term high-altitude operations.
Without complex wiring, you can control the brightness of each Lumary smart high bay light with a gentle touch on the Lumary App like adjusting the volume of headphones, quickly and smoothly, with almost zero latency. You can also set different groups according to different work areas requirements for group control. Since it uses LED high bay lights, huge energy consumption can be saved.
The lightweight deployment method of wireless networking can reduce maintenance costs such as slotting and wiring for workshops and warehouses that require a large number of lamps, and decision-making costs are also lower for managers. The entire workshop lighting achieves fine-grained control based on different area requirements and work time periods.
In addition, by connecting to the Lumary smart gateway (L-GW0A1), smart voice control can be achieved, work with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri. You can also set schedule and remote control functions.
Op-Amp Challenge: Interactive Analog LED Wave Array
A while back, Chris Lu was studying how analog circuits, in particular op-amps, can be used to perform mathematical operations and wondered if they could be persuaded to solve differential equations, such as the wave equation. After sitting on the idea for a few years, it was time to make it a reality, and the result is an entry into the Op-Amp Challenge. A custom PCB houses a 4×4 array of compute units, each with a blue and white LED indicating the sign and magnitude of the local signal.
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Cree LED Releases Pro9 LEDs with Breakthrough Efficacy and Reliability
Unlike other high-efficacy LED solutions, Pro9 LEDs feature the industry’s highest operating temperature rating of 105°C and the same maximum current as the standard versions.
All Pro9 LEDs share the same mechanical and electrical characteristics as the standard versions, enabling lighting manufacturers to quickly upgrade their products to higher CRI with no change in performance and minimal redesign effort.
These LEDs are available in 2700-4000K CCTs at minimum 90 and 95 CRIs. Pro9 versions of XLamp CXB and CMA family COB LEDs are available immediately, with product samples available now and production quantities available with standard lead times. Pro9 versions of XLamp CMB, CHA and CMU family of COB LEDs plus XLamp XD16 Premium White and XHP35.2 LEDs will be available Q1 2023.
Automotive LED Lighting Market Size is Projected to Reach USD 27,030 Million
The global Automotive LED lighting industry has lately demonstrated immense development. The primary parameter causing a surge in the performance of the market is the low cost of the LED and its efficient working of it. LEDs are small, solid light bulbs that are highly energy efficient and long-lasting.
Among all the technologies, the halogen segment is anticipated to secure the top position across the global market for automotive LED lighting over the coming years. Low purchasing & replacement costs, along with easy availability, are considered the primary parameters supporting the development of the segment. They are available in various dimensions and are cost-effective and easy to substitute. On the other hand, excessive heat loss while light radiation has raised awareness for energy efficiency, causing the lowered usage of halogen.
Among all the application areas, the headlamps segment is anticipated to secure the leading position across the global market for automotive LED lighting over the coming years. These also include DSL/fog lights. Dynamic growth and developments have transformed the headlamps segment. The growing use of LEDs in headlamps compared with xenon and halogen is also considered one of the crucial parameters supporting the development of the segment across the globe. Adaptive headlights are an active safety feature developed to enhance the drivers' visibility in low light conditions.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
AEP Texas Undertakes Extensive Smart Lighting and Asset Management Project as Part of AMI Contract Extension
The agreement with Landis+Gyr includes a five-year extension of AEP Texas' existing services contract as well as 400,000 electric meters to support system growth and replacement. The utility also will transition all related software to Landis+Gyr's cloud-based SaaS hosting environment during this period.
The asset control project is underway with installation of 20,000 Street Light Controllers anticipated this year and the remaining controllers to be deployed by 2028.
Part of the Gridstream Connect portfolio of intelligent sensors, the Street Light Controller, and related Smart Community Center operating software, help utilities to map and monitor lights as a grid asset. Because the controllers contain metrology functions, they can be used to determine light sizing and energy use, as well as for distribution automation, load management and power quality functions.
Global stage lighting market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.55% from 2022 to 2028
The stage lighting market is driven by technologically reformed products and has witnessed a range of new features penetrating its value chain. A vast range of products is making a difference across the industry due to continuous innovation and quality improvements. Technology has been an integral part of this market, from traditional lamps to modern-day smart wireless light controllers.
Raw materials constitute the single largest cost component in the stage lighting fixtures and control solutions market, comprising approximately 40% to 60% of the overall cost of production. Prices of major raw materials used to manufacture stage lighting fixtures and control solutions, such as steel, aluminum, plastic, and rubber, have increased significantly over the last few years. The volatility of raw material prices also seriously threatens vendor profit margins in the stage lighting market.
Other operating expenses, such as labor wages, are also rising. Rising raw materials cost further surged manufacturing costs by another band of 5% to 7%, narrowing profit margins. Adding to all these costs, Chinese manufacturers add more worries to the company's top line as they bring up low-cost products. These factors burden vendors that strive to produce efficient stage lighting solutions at affordable costs to cope with increasing market competition.
Monday, 15 May 2023
Dialight Expands Floodlight Series with High Mast Model
Ideal for 1,000W HID replacement, Dialight's ProSite High Mast features the same in-house designed specialty molded optics as the ProSite Floodlight models, with optical patterns fine-tuned to optimize placement of light. This highly efficient fixture is up to 160 lumens per watt, offering significant energy savings over traditional HID fixtures and is DLC and DLC Premium listed for even greater savings.
This robust fixture contains corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel hardware, a heavy-duty horizontal-arm mounting bracket with +/- 5 degree tilt adjustment and is capable of accepting 1.25" – 2" nominal pipe sizes.
The ProSite High Mast has been vibration tested to ANSI 136.31-2018, has an L70 > 100,000 hours @ 122°F (50°C) ambient, is IP66/67 and NEMA 4X rated and carries Dialight's industry-leading 10-year warranty to ensure long-term reliable operation, even in the most difficult environments.
Global Led Lighting Market is Expected to Reach $168.87 Billion by 2030
The demand for light-emitting diode (LED) lighting is predicted to grow throughout the forecast period due to rising construction activities and increasing urbanisation in the commercial sectors of various countries. In both residential and commercial applications, LED lighting has eclipsed the purchase of fluorescent lighting, and in the upcoming years, the proportion of LED technology is anticipated to rise.
By 2025, global sales of LED lighting fixtures and bulbs must reach 100%, to meet the target of net-zero emissions by 2050. This is anticipated to hasten the implementation of LED lighting technology throughout the ensuing years, serving as one of the primary growth drivers for the LED lighting market.
The lack of knowledge about installation and the expensive cost of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting in many emerging economies are the main obstacles limiting the spread of LED lighting. In addition, the absence of technological diversification will provide the biggest obstacle to market expansion over the predicted period.
To make it available from anywhere, all data is kept in the cloud. Hackers can take advantage of connected or "smart" lighting devices because they are typically connected over the internet. This could lead to negative outcomes.
Furthermore, someone accessing a home's smart systems would get access to controlling the property, unlocking doors and turning off monitoring cameras. An intruder could also remotely turn off the lights in places like hospitals and other public places, which could have serious consequences. Thus, the main areas of concern for smart lighting systems are security and privacy breaches.
Friday, 12 May 2023
Elation Professional Lighting PROTEUS MAXIMUS
Elation Professional Lighting’s PROTEUS MAXIMUS is a 950W IP65 Framing Profile Fixture with CMY and it was announced at NAB 2023 where it won a Product of the Year award. The PROTEUS MAXIMUS is being touted as an extremely bright IP65-rated LED Profile fixture that offers outstanding projection, beam and wash qualities regardless of the environment it is used in.
Researchers build the Smallest LED
The silicon LED created by the team is definitely tiny — smaller even, interestingly, than the wavelength of the light it emits. Despite this, its light intensity is equivalent to much larger silicon LEDs — and it's powerful enough to drive a prototype holographic microscope, which forms the base of the team's claims to be able to convert smartphone cameras into microscopes through integration of the LEDs at a silicon level.
To actually make the microscope — stand-alone or built into a smartphone — work, though, requires some clever software. In this case, that software is a deep neural network algorithm which is able to turn measurements made by what the team calls a holographic microscope into reconstructed objects.
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Sony Electronics Announces Pricing and Availability for 2023 BRAVIA XR Television Lineup
The 2023 BRAVIA XR TVs have the updated Cognitive Processor XR, featuring the all new XR Clear Image on select models which improves noise reduction and clarity with motion, reducing blur and creating scenes bursting with action.
Additionally, each model offers Acoustic Center Sync, which synchronizes the TV's audio system with the center channel of a compatible Sony soundbar turning it into the center speaker for the ultimate, immersive at-home experience.
According to Sony thousands of Mini LEDs, pricelessly controlled by XR Backlight Master Drive, deliver a picture full of vibrant colors and detailed shadows, perfect for any room.
Smart home market size to grow by USD 133.01 billion between 2022 and 2027
The smart home market is fragmented due to the presence of several regional and global vendors. The vendors in the market compete on several factors, such as product portfolio, quality of the product, reliability of the product, and other factors. The competition in the market is intensifying with the entry of new vendors, technological innovations, and partnerships among vendors and service providers.
The market is segmented by application (home entertainment, smart appliances, energy management, lighting control system and HVAC, and safety and security system), technology (wireless and wired), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America).
Growing smartphone penetration and increasing internet speed will emerge as the key trend in the market. The growing penetration of the internet and smartphones has encouraged consumers to invest in smart appliances that can be remotely monitored. In addition, an increase in internet speed has made it easier for customers to use smart home appliances. Thus, the increase in smartphone and Internet penetration will positively influence the market growth over the forecast period.
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Photonic Sensors and Detectors Global Market to Reach $60.5 Billion by 2027 at a 10.6% CAGR
The scope of the report includes an overview of the global photonic sensors and detectors market as well as the analysis of global market trends, with data from 2020 and 2021, the latter considered the base year, as well as estimates for 2022 through 2027, with projections of CAGR in the forecast period.
Photonic sensors and detectors play a critical role in many modern technologies and applications, including military, homeland security, industrial process, civil structures, factory automation, transportation, biomedical, microfluidics, bio-environmental, oil and gas, and wind-energy turbines, among others.
Photonic sensors and detectors are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications due to their many advantages over traditional electronic sensors and detectors. These advantages include high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, fast response time, non-contact sensing, immunity to electromagnetic interference, small size, and multiplexing capability. Photonic sensors and detectors are extremely sensitive to light, enabling them to detect even small changes in optical signals.
They can operate over a wide range of optical power levels and respond to optical signals with very high speed, making them useful in real-time applications. Many photonic sensors and detectors can operate without physical contact with the object being measured, which makes them useful for measuring fragile or sensitive materials.
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Hacking Hue Lightbulbs
What do you do with a Hue smart lightbulb? Well, if you are Chris Greening, you take it apart and get hacking. If you ever wondered what’s inside, the teardown is pretty good, and you can also watch the video below. The potting compound, however, makes a mess. Once you get the potting undone, there are three PCBs: an LED carrier, a power supply, and a logic board. The arrangement of the LEDs is a bit confusing, but Chris explains it along with providing schematics for all of the boards.
Decorative lighting market size to grow by USD 9,990.33 million between 2022 and 2027
Although the evolving lighting product design concept leading to premiumization will offer immense growth opportunities, the high use of alternative lighting products will challenge the growth of the market participants. To make the most of the opportunities, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The market is driven by the evolving lighting product design concept leading to premiumization. The increasing demand for luxury products among consumers has encouraged vendors to focus on product premiumization. They are focused on product innovation by incorporating modern designs, use of high-quality materials, and adopting the latest trends in interior design. For instance, some vendors are introducing decorative lighting products, such as luxury chandeliers designed by interior designers. These products have a high price tag and are in high demand among high-net-worth residential users. All these factors are driving the growth of the market.
The market growth in the offline distribution channel segment will be significant over the forecast period. Offline stores allow customers to check and feel the product before purchasing. These stores offer a large portfolio and support and information on products, which is crucial in driving sales. Besides, many customers opt for retail lighting stores, especially specialty stores, due to the insights and personal assistance that the sales force provides. It helps them understand innovative features, the latest designs, patterns, and technology integrated into the products. Such factors drive the growth of the segment.
Monday, 8 May 2023
Lume Cube’s New RGB Tube
The Tube Light Mini performs at 100% brightness (920lux/lumen at 0.5m) for over one hour and forty minutes (over three hours at 50%), and the Tube Light XL performs at 100% brightness for over four and a half hours (almost five hours at 50%) when running off the internal battery.
In addition to the RGB and White Balance range of lighting options, each of the new Tube Lights from Lume Cube comes with seven pre-programmed special effects and customizable frequencies. These include Loop, strobe, lightning, fire, candle, siren, and TV modes, each giving users greater creative control on set for the video or photo projects.
TRUMPF industrial-grade VCSEL lasers for optical sensing
One live demonstration will highlight the capabilities for gas sensing in the 760 nm to 766 nm wavelength range. The second will show the precise measurement of particulate matter concentration in the air. The solutions are based on innovative VCSEL technology, such as VCSELs with integrated photodiodes (ViP).
These VCSELs not only emit light, but also detect back-scattered light and therefore allow the self-mixing interference measurement method (SMI). Applications such as optical encoders for speed and distance measurements or particle sensors benefit from this technology. TRUMPF provides customers the option to assess the technical capabilities of the SMI and ViP technology for industrial sensing applications by offering an evaluation board.
Friday, 5 May 2023
Bermuda has started the distribution Of 150,000 LED Light Bulbs
Following this initial distribution, LED light bulb packages will be made available for those individuals who are not seniors or in the lower income bracket but still want to lower their energy costs.
The Ministry can advise that a single 60-Watt equivalent LED used for five hours daily at our current kilowatt-hour prices saves $37 per year. With an LED’s expected life span of four to six years, consumers could save a minimum of $148 for each LED over a four-year lifespan. Four LEDs increase household savings to around $592 over a four-year lifespan.
LG Display delays factory for 'super-sized' OLED TVs
LG Display had planned to construct its first 10.5-generation (10.5G) factory to mass-produce large-sized LCD panels and later OLED panels.
LG Display is currently mass-producing OLED panels at two 8.5-generation (8.5G) factories.
Thursday, 4 May 2023
Duquesne Light to improve lighting at Allegheny Commons Park (Pittsburgh)
Legislation in front of Pittsburgh City Council would authorize the utility to install a new power source that would ensure the lights at the park work better.
Electricity powering the lights now comes from the nearby National Aviary, but is unreliable.
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Voltra Lighting debuts its new portable lighting collection
Founded by Arnold Chan, who has over 35 years of experience in illuminating prestigious interiors, Voltra Lighting reveals designs that combine ingenious engineering with refined aesthetics. The luxury lighting brand specializes in enhancing the intimacy of spaces through portable lighting systems.
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
TCL Reiterates its Advancements in Mini LED Technology with 2023 C Series TV
Compared with traditional TVs, Mini LED technology is renowned for superior display performance. With the added advantages of higher brightness, greater contrast and wider color gamut resulting in a more dynamic and immersive picture quality. The latest generation of Mini LED technology rivals OLED when it comes to precise lighting control, and more comparative advantages. Mini LED TV can also be produced at a more affordable cost, making optimized picture performance more accessible.
As the first to develop and launch Mini LED TV's, TCL has always leveraged Mini LED as its core strategy and continues to lead the industry. TCL has creatively customized and developed high-efficiency Mini LED chips and single-refraction curved surface glue dispensing technology, achieving more precise light control, more uniform surface light source, better halo control and higher light efficiency, using more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
In April 2023, TCL released the latest 4K Mini LED TV C845 in multiple sizes, raisng the bar of TV picture quality among competitors in its field thanks to innovations in technology.
TCL C845 adopts "one zone with two LEDs" to achieve more precise lighting control. Even in extremely dark or over exposed scenes, bright and dark areas are more defined without irritating halo effects, making the viewing experience far more comfortable. Moreover, the excellent lighting performance is also attributed by the advanced lense design which allows, in the same light control area, more uniform pictures, more reliable performance when both the module and TV achieve their smallest thickness.
TCL C845 also adopts a "glue dispensing process", applying polymer material which is directly placed on the LED to form a single refraction free-form surface. The light expansion angle of the new process is higher than that of ordinary lenses, which can significantly reduce the thickness of the TV set, resulting in a sleek, aesthetically appealing design.
Using 12-bit dual-mode drive, the LED can emit 12-bit of light and has AD and PWM dimming to realize close to linear light control precision and more accurate color presentation. Under the high dual-mode drive, the current of LED can be kept in the range of high luminous efficiency to achieve energy saving and spectral stability.
At the same time, the PWM duty cycle works in the high frequency space which can reduce the flicker effect to human eyes for better vision protection.
Signify’s 3D-printed luminaires set the bar for sustainable design excellence at Salone del Mobile
Signify continues to push the boundaries of sustainable design with its 3D-printed luminaires that reduce emissions, reduce waste, and contribute to a circular economy. All the 3D-printed luminaires are made with at least 55% recycled or bio-circular materials.
A reinvented manufacturing process cuts the number of components by up to 40% and eliminates the need for glue, making it much easier to disassemble and recycle parts for repair and refurbishment. Lighter materials create fewer carbon emissions, and since the products are printed on demand, no unsold stock goes to waste.
Signify’s 3D printing enterprise is one of its fastest-growing business units, contributing to the company’s goal to double its circular revenues to 32% by the end of 2025. In 2023, Signify brought together all 3D-printed professional and consumer collections under the Philips MyCreation brand. Philips MyCreation now encompasses Lightolier, Shaper Prentalux from Cooper Lighting Solutions, and Philips Tailored Lighting.
Tuesday, 2 May 2023
VAVA Introduces New Kitchen and Office Products
Users can tap or slide across the Light Brightness Slider to adjust the light's brightness. There are 7 light brightness levels to choose from, and you can tap the Color Temperature Button to choose from 5 color temperatures. Top features include:
Adjustable brightness and color, Sensitive Touch Contro, Energy saving LEDm USB charging port and adjust to multiple angles
Starting May 1, 2023, the three new products will be available for purchase on VAVA Official Store.
AiDot Announce Expand its Lineup of Matter-compatible Smart Lighting Products
Linkind, OREiN, and Mujoy, brands within the AiDot ecosystem, have many matter-certified devices that will be launched to market, which include eight types of smart led bulbs using Wi-Fi 2.4G or Thread wireless connectivity, two types of smart plugs, and three types of RGBTW/CCT smart filament lamps.
Some smart bulbs was already available, such as the Linkind RGBTW A19 Wi-Fi smart bulb available on Amazon, and a Matter-certified RGBTBW BR30 Wi-Fi smart bulb were pre-sold on the AiDot website and will soon be available on Amazon at the end of June.
hrough compatibility with the matter standard, AiDot enhances product control and user experience across the smart home ecosystem. Matter standard promises reliable, secure connectivity - a sign that devices will work together seamlessly now and in the future. Matter creates more connections between more objects, simplifies development for manufacturers, and improves compatibility for consumer devices, which means that matter-compatible devices from Amazon, Google, SmartThings, Apple, or any other company will work together seamlessly.
Compatibility with the Matter is important for consumers because they can simultaneously manage and control smart home devices from multiple brands. Matter compatibility can enable various functions such as remote control, voice control, time scheduling, scene linkage, and device sharing, thus improving multi-brand devices' interoperability. And these products comply with the security requirements of the Matter protocol and will be able to provide a more reliable experience for users.
Monday, 1 May 2023
Purple street lights popping up in Phoenix
A hue of purple illuminating parts of Phoenix is hard to miss at night. The City of Phoenix’s Street Transportation Department said the issue is part of a nationwide manufacturing defect causing the light’s coating to fall off and revealing purple lights instead of white.
Gregg Bach, a spokesperson for Street PHX, said 1,200 of the purple lights started popping up a couple of months ago in the city. In total, there are 100,000 lights in Phoenix.
Bach said the lights are under warranty; therefore, taxpayers are not footing the bill for replacements. However, replacing all the lights could take a couple more months.
The World's First 4K Direct-emitting QLED Display
Until recently, Saphlux Inc. and Leyard Group have unveiled the world's first 4K 162-inch direct-emitting QLED display at their annual investor conference. This display is a game-changer in the world of screens, as it marks the first time that quantum dots have been made direct emitting in a QLED screen.
The technology of QD-in-chip is made possible by Saphlux's Nanoporous with Quantum Dot (NPQD) technology. This approach creates a nanoporous structure on the gallium nitride structure of the LED itself, allowing gallium nitride to serve as a natural quantum dot carrier. This eliminates the need for additional colloidal structures, simplifying the manufacturing process and increasing efficiency and reliability. This technology has solved several problems associated with traditional red light chips, such as poor viewing angles, low efficiency, and temperature sensitivity. Thanks to this breakthrough technology, Saphlux has successfully achieved mass production and released large-screen products.
This release of the direct-emitting display QLED is a significant milestone in the evolution of display technology. The successful combination of quantum dot and LED technologies has resulted in a display with unparalleled color accuracy and cutting-edge performance, representing a new era in visual display technology, and providing a powerful tool for businesses and consumers alike. We anticipate that this breakthrough will profoundly impact the visual display industry, ushering in a new era of innovation and advancement.