5% Dip Predicted in 2023 Revenues for Top 10 Lighting Giants

 

TrendForce’s lighting market research indicates a noticeable improvement in inventory depletion for lighting companies compared to the first half of 2023. Growth has been seen in outdoor lighting orders and renovation projects. However, demand remains subdued across most retail, indoor lighting, and specialized lighting sectors.

The gloomy global economy this year has also led to a consolidation phase in the lighting market, resulting in stable overall demand. Consequently, TrendForce anticipates a slight YoY decrease of about 5% in the revenues of the world’s top ten lighting manufacturers for 2023. Despite the ongoing uncertainty in the lighting market, after two years of adjustment, a resurgence in demand is anticipated in the second quarter of 2024.

The third quarter performance of various companies suggests slight revenue recovery. The top ten lighting companies’ combined revenues reached US$5.2 billion, a slight QoQ increase of 0.8%. Signify, Acuity Brands and Panasonic lead the top three, collectively accounting for about 63% of the total revenue. Except for the swap in rankings between LEDVANCE and MLS Lighting with Panasonic, the rest maintained their positions from previous quarters.

Signify’s third-quarter revenue was approximately US$1.75 billion, a 2.5% decrease from the previous quarter. This decline in revenue is primarily attributed to continuous weak demand in retail and indoor lighting, as well as a slowdown in OEM sales. The company saw significant revenue dips in key European markets, such as Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the UK, and also in North American markets, including the US and Canada. Recovery in the Chinese market also fell short of expectations.

Acuity Brands reported close to US$1 billion in revenue for the third quarter, down 1% from the previous quarter. This decline in lighting revenue was linked to extended product replacement cycles and the overall economic downturn. Still, the company maintains its position in the global top three, representing roughly 20% of total revenue among the top ten lighting manufacturers. In 2023’s first half, Acuity Brands launched its innovative Design Select project to offer customers high-quality lighting products and solutions. This initiative includes around 3,000 selectable products from leading brands such as Aculux, Gotham, Lithonia, nLight, and SensorSwitch.

Overseas operations now contribute over 50% to MLS Lighting’s overall revenue following its acquisition of LEDVANCE. For the first three quarters of 2023, lighting sales constituted 73% of total revenue, with the latter half primarily bolstered by seasonal demand in China’s lighting industry. However, a saturated overseas market has restrained growth, reflected in MLS Lighting’s third-quarter performance, which saw a modest increase of about 2.3%. Notably, LEDVANCE performed well in China’s industrial lighting market in the first half of 2023. With strategic positioning and product upgrades, LEDVANCE’s annual lighting revenue is expected to grow throughout the year.

Quadralite Thea 900 RGB PRO LED panel & LED RGB QLTP Pixel series

Czechoslovakian lighting company Quadralite has announced its new Thea 900 RGB PRO LED panel and LED RGB QLTP Pixel series.  The Thea 900 RGB PRO is an affordable RGB panel light with a claimed output of 3640 LUX. The LED RGB QLTP Pixel is an upgrade to the LED RGB QLT series and it features Pixel technology allowing for emitting different colors independently.

Solomon Systech Driving the Next-Generation Display Technologies

Featuring longer lifetimes, better durability, and higher efficiency and brightness, micro-LEDs are seen to be the next generation in display technology. According to market analyst Allied Market Research, the global micro-LED display market is projected to reach $23.4 billion by 2030, up from just $56 million in 2020—reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 77.1% from 2021 to 2030.

"Micro-LEDs enable high brightness and resolution and can be used to produce flexible panels," says Raymond Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Systech, a fabless company specializing in the design and development of IC products and system solutions that enable a wide range of display and touch applications for smartphones and other smart devices including wearables, Electronic Shelf Labels, healthcare devices, smart home devices, industrial appliances, as well as tablets, TV and monitors, and notebooks PCs.

He believes that micro-LEDs will see applications in automotives, AR/VR, and high-end wearables. "Since micro-LED is applicable on flexible panels, it can be used on curved surfaces inside the car," explains Wang. "In addition, micro-LED has the advantage of being more durable, making it an excellent choice for display in automotives. We are working on both AM and PM micro-LED products, depending on our clients' system specifications."

Earlier this year, Solomon Systech released the world's first PM micro-LED display driver targeted at the next generation of high-brightness display for wearables, home appliances, and industrial applications.

Compatible with a high-resolution PM micro-LED panel up to 256RGBx256, Solomon Systech's SSD2363 supports 768 segments and 256 common outputs, enabling more flexibility in tailor-making 16.7M color display for panel sizes up to three inches. On top of that, the SSD2363 supports 320µA segment maximum source current and 120mA common maximum sink current, demonstrating a remarkable advancement in high-brightness PM micro-LED display technology. The product supports 24-bit parallel, SPI and MIPI interface which enables high-speed data transmission to facilitate the display of complicated contents.

These features, and more, are what landed Solomon Systech's SSD2363 a Best MCU/Driver IC award at this year's EE Awards Asia. Now on its third year, EE Awards Asia, organized by AspenCore, celebrates the innovation, creativity, and contributions of Asia's engineering community that have made a difference in the way we work, live, and communicate over the past year.

Global Automotive Lighting A $48.8 Billion Industry by 2028

The global automotive lighting market in 2022 stood at US$33.67 billion, and is likely to reach US$48.80 billion by 2028. The global automotive lighting market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.38%, during the forecast period of 2023-2028.

One of the reasons leading to the rising demand for automotive lighting in recent years is the increased emphasis on safety and visibility. As automotive technology advances, there is a growing awareness among consumers and regulatory bodies about the crucial role that lighting systems play in ensuring road safety. Thus, representing a need and large market opportunity for the automotive lighting market.

Some other factors driving the rise in automotive lighting demand include the rising disposable income and improved lifestyle which has led to increased sales of automobiles globally. Additional trends include the styling and individualization of cars, interior lighting, electrification, new functions, rising electronics content, the increased sophistication of products, and ongoing technological advancements like introduction of LEDs, OLEDs, laser lights, adaptive lighting system. In the coming years, these improvements or trends are expected to significantly stimulate demand for automotive lighting.

Global Automotive lighting Market Dynamics:

Growth Drivers: Increasing sales and production of automotive vehicles has the potential to boost the growth of the automotive lighting market. When the automotive industry experiences growth, there is a parallel surge in the demand for automotive lighting components. This is because every vehicle requires lighting systems for safety and compliance with regulations.

As more vehicles are manufactured and sold, the need for headlights, taillights, turn signals, and interior lighting also rises. Further, the market is expected to increase due to rising disposable income, increasing number of road accidents, stringent government regulation, replacement exposure etc.

Challenges: High cost of LED lighting can present challenge for the automotive lighting market. LED technology comes with a higher initial cost compared to traditional lighting sources such as halogen or incandescent bulbs.

This is due to the significant investment required in research, development, and production, as well as the increased heat emission and additional installation costs. Despite its superior performance, this cost remains a barrier. Other challenge that automotive lighting market faces are shortage of raw materials like semiconductor.

Trends: A major trend gaining pace in automotive lighting market is personalization and pay-per-use. The global automotive lighting market is set to see a shift towards customization and innovative payment models. Carmakers are offering customers the ability to personalize their vehicle's lighting, using LED and OLED technologies for flexible designs. Pay-per-use features, such as adaptive lighting or high-definition projectors, can be offered as optional extras.

This aligns with sustainability efforts and user-centric vehicle design. Also, ambient lighting in automotive design is becoming a key element, enhancing the aesthetic and functional interior environment. As cars evolved from transportation to mobile living spaces, ambient lighting became an integral part of the design language, enhancing the emotional experience for drivers and passengers.

More trends in the market are believed to augment the growth of automotive lighting market during the forecasted period include connectivity and digitalization, electrification, autonomous driving and technological advancements in lighting systems like introduction of uAFS LED headlights, flexible OLEDs, laser lights and adaptive lighting systems etc.

Fiber-coupled LED source for electro-optical applications like spectroscopy

LumeDEL LLC in Manchester, N.H., is introducing the NewDEL model X3312 fiber-coupled LED source as a replacement for halogen lamps for applications in spectroscopy.

The the NewDEL model X3312 fiber-coupled LED source employs a phosphor-coated ultraviolet-LED to emit a spectrum from 330 to 1,100 nanometers. If the ultraviolet peak is unnecessary or intrusive, it can be blocked by a long pass filter that only passes VIS-NIR light, thus providing a continuous and balanced spectrum without peaks.

The compact integrated model X3312 incorporates its own driver and microcontroller circuitry; a separate driver and controller module is not required. Device operation is through Windows-based graphic user interface software or personally programmed using serial commands.

The NewDEL electro-optical product line of fiber-coupled LEDs includes three different broadband sources as well as 17 narrowband models with peak wavelengths from the ultraviolet to the near-infrared spectral regions.

The reconfigurable models operate from a continuous operating mode to pulsed or triggered modes, so that users at any level can set up a light source suited to their systems.

LumeDEL also offers fiber optic patch cords, collimating lenses, filter holders, and mounting hardware. For more information contact LumeDEL online at https://lumedel.com/newdel-fiber-coupled-leds.

Next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

Blue light from LED lamps and consumer electronics can interfere with the production of the natural sleep hormone melatonin, which can disrupt sleep. Tinted glasses or displays in night mode can mask, but not remove, a portion of the disruptive wavelengths. However, researchers have designed more “human-centric” LEDs that could potentially enhance drowsiness or alertness on command.

Humans have evolved over millennia to be active during the day and to rest at night; we’ve depended on the sun to regulate our sleep/wake cycle. But many people today spend the majority of their time indoors, shielded from the sun, so it’s harder for them to maintain that optimal 24-hour circadian rhythm Exposure to artificial light can worsen this problem because it can decrease the secretion of melatonin.

Blue light ranges in wavelength from 380 to 500 nanometers (nm), but not all blue light is created equal. The wavelengths that suppress melatonin production—and cause wakefulness—are in the range of 460 to 500 nm. So, researchers have designed two LEDs that emit different wavelengths of blue light. One LED, intended for daytime use, restricts its blue emissions to wavelengths close to 475 nm. The other LED, for evening use, emits blue wavelengths near 450 nm, outside the range that disturbs sleep.

Kansas City Current Kicks Off New Multi-Year Partnership with Samsung

The Kansas City Current announced a multi-year partnership with Samsung as the Official Display Partner for technology utilized throughout CPKC Stadium, the first venue in the world purpose-built for a professional women’s soccer team. In addition to providing the video scoreboard and other display technology in the stadium, Samsung will receive use of marks, in-game signage, hospitality, social media promotions and more as an official partner of the team.

Many of the world’s most technologically advanced sports venues leverage Samsung display solutions to elevate their game day experiences, including SoFi Stadium, Citi Field and most recently the pit building of the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. Samsung is bringing the same larger-than-life technology to professional women’s soccer with a 75-foot-wide scoreboard that will transform CPKC Stadium into an immersive, dynamic environment where fans can connect with the team like never before. Match attendees will roar with excitement watching highlight reels and pivotal game moments on the big screen, drawing them closer to the action and enhancing the electric atmosphere in the stadium. The high-definition scoreboard delivers stunning clarity––in any weather, at any time of the day––ensuring fans never miss a second of the action.

Samsung XFB Outdoor LED panels will line the entire perimeter of the soccer field to deliver engaging messages and sponsored partner content with vivid clarity––even in live game broadcasts. Built to meet the needs of outdoor sports stadiums, the Samsung XFB series features a soft rubber top cushion to protect players from potential collisions against the sides of the panels, while a durable exterior lining helps the displays to withstand the impact of any stray balls in the heat of the game. Samsung will also outfit the entire stadium with TVs and a state-of-the-art audio system.

$3 million street lighting project to roll out in Manatee

Manatee County has launched a new street lighting project called “Light Up Manatee” to improve the lighting in several neighborhoods throughout the county. The first phase of the project, which is allocated $3 million, will prioritize the oldest parts of the county, specifically districts 2, 3, and 4.

The county will collaborate with Florida Power and Light and Peace River Electric to install solar streetlights. The initiative was started after the commission received feedback from constituents on the lack of lighting. Information Outreach Manager Bill Logan said that the project aims to provide adequate street lighting and prevent unauthorized sales of products.

Dozens of street lights will be installed in the neighborhood east of U.S. 41 between Lincoln Aquatic Center and Washington Park as part of the first phase of the project.

Lighting Market to grow by USD 54.76 billion from 2023 to 2028

 

The lighting market is expected to grow by USD 54.76 billion between 2023 and 2028. However, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 6.89% during the forecast period. The market is segmented by application (general lighting, automotive lighting, and backlighting), type (LED technology and traditional technology), and geography (APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America).

The declining manufacturing cost of light-emitting diodes is a key factor driving market growth. This is mainly due to the decreasing ASP of chips and components that are used in making LED devices. In addition, the lower cost of LED production will lead to a reduction in initial installation costs for LEDs and lamps. That accelerates the installation of new LED lamps and light bulbs in all application segments.

The growing traction of intelligent lighting systems is a major trend in the market.Intelligent ligh ting products can adapt to changing space requirements, such as in office buildings. In addition, Smart lighting systems save energy and provide valuable information that can be used for energy analysis and maintenance.

Sustainability in the lighting sector is an area that calls for energy conservation and eco-friendly solutions such as Compact Fluorescent Lights FLC or LED lights to help reduce the environmental impact of light.

Moreover, manufacturers should prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency in lighting products to inform consumers about the advantages of smart lighting solutions when making purchasing decisions.

IDTechEx Discusses Unlocking the Future of Displays with MicroLED Technology

MicroLED displays, believed by many to be the next generation of display technology, have captivated the imaginations of industry players in LEDs, displays, OEMs, and materials. What sets MicroLEDs apart is their composition of self-emissive inorganic LEDs in the micrometer range, each functioning as a subpixel. These LEDs typically lack traditional packaging and substrates, setting the stage for a unique and exciting production process. However, the MicroLED in Package (MIP) has recently become a popular option for commercial products.

MicroLED displays offer a host of compelling value propositions, reshaping the way visual content is experienced:

Wide Color Gamut: These displays offer a breathtaking array of vivid and true-to-life colors, elevating visual experiences to unprecedented levels.

High Luminance: Ensuring exceptional brightness even in well-lit conditions, such as outdoors, MicroLEDs shine with unwavering brilliance.

Low Power Consumption: MicroLEDs are renowned for their energy efficiency, contributing to extended device battery life and reducing the environmental footprint in certain scenarios.

Stability and Longevity: Built to last, these displays provide exceptional stability and boast impressively long operational lifetimes.

Wide Viewing Angles: Say goodbye to restricted viewing angles; MicroLEDs offer clear visibility from various perspectives, ensuring a rich visual experience for all.

High Dynamic Range: The exceptional contrast and lifelike visuals provided by MicroLEDs place them at the forefront of high dynamic range displays.

For an in-depth exploration of the MicroLED display landscape, see the IDTechEx report, "Micro-LED Displays 2024-2034: Technology, Commercialization, Opportunity, Market and Players".

Global surgical light source market reached a value of $714.3 million

In 2023, the global surgical light source market reached a value of $714.3 million. Forecasts indicate a gradual increase over the forecast period, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3%, projecting the market to reach $880.8 million.

The surgical light source market has entered a mature phase, characterized by a predominant focus on replacement sales of older units. These light sources are commonly acquired in packages that include endoscopic cameras and image capture devices. The surge in the adoption of 4K technology is driving an increase in endoscopic camera sales, consequently stimulating bundled sales of light sources. Additionally, interoperability issues persist among connectors used by different companies' light sources, compelling users to procure both the light source and camera from the same supplier. The introduction of a new camera system may necessitate an investment in a new light source due to incompatible connectors, unless adapters are employed to bridge the gap between incompatible connectors.:

In 2023, Karl Storz emerged as a dominant force in the surgical light source market by bundling its light sources with surgical cameras. The Techno LED Nova 150 offered by Karl Storz boasts a 30,000-hour lifespan, ensuring low-noise, vibration-free operation while emitting zero heat. Additionally, Karl Storz provides the XENON NOVAT 300 W xenon lamp specifically designed for illuminating larger cavities.

Stryker, positioned as the second major competitor in the 2023 surgical light source market, maintains a strong position through its expertise in the surgical camera system market, often bundling these two devices. Their 1688 Advanced Imaging Modalities (AIM) 4K Platform introduced the innovative L-11 Light Source with Auto-Light Technology in March 2019. Stryker's offerings also include the PRECISION LED light source tailored for endoscopic applications.
Olympus, securing the third top position in the 2023 surgical light source market, focuses on gastrointestinal applications and predominantly designs products for that specialty within its VISERA platform. Olympus provides various LED and xenon light sources specifically crafted for this purpose.

Kichler Lighting Elevates Outdoor Ambiance and Style with Latest Collections

Kichler Lighting LLC has launched its Decorative Exterior Lighting collections. The latest release embraces luxe elements of both modern and updated traditional lifestyle trends – without compromising functionality and performance – to create the perfect outdoor oasis for any home.

The Mathus collection updates the traditional lantern style for a new, luxe look. The Mathus Outdoor Wall Light is equally sturdy and stylish, including thicker clear glass planes. Fine beveling adorns each pane's perimeter, matching its Textured Black or Olde Bronze finish options in refined distinction.

The Mathus collection updates the traditional lantern style for a new, luxe look. The Mathus Outdoor Wall Light is equally sturdy and stylish, including thicker clear glass planes. Fine beveling adorns each pane's perimeter, matching its Textured Black or Olde Bronze finish options in refined distinction.

The Mathus collection updates the traditional lantern style for a new, luxe look. The Mathus Outdoor Wall Light is equally sturdy and stylish, including thicker clear glass planes. Fine beveling adorns each pane's perimeter, matching its Textured Black or Olde Bronze finish options in refined distinction. Mathus is available in a range of sizes up to 30" tall.

The classic silhouette and candelabra style get a luxurious update in the Kroft collection. With full interior corner channels, the Kroft Outdoor Wall Light ensures water stays out while stylishly hiding the edge of its thicker clear glass panes. Choose the black candle sleeves for a continuous Textured Black finish or choose the white candle sleeves for added contrast and style. Kroft comes in a variety of sizes, including 24" tall.

Mastering the Art of Nighttime Video Lighting

Just like photos, lighting for video is an essential skill that not only helps you get the right exposure, but sets the mood for the frame. This excellent video tutorial will show you four different nighttime lighting setups sure to add a lot intrigue to your shots.

Lighting Research Center accepting graduate lighting program applications

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's (RPI's) Lighting Research Center is accepting applications for the Fall 2024 graduate education program. The specialized, nine-month program addresses lighting technology, design, human factors, and applications, enabling students to work closely with faculty in architecture, engineering, research, and lighting design, culminating in a multidisciplinary master's degree.

The master's program will address a broad array of electronics, optics, thermomechanics, 3D printing, sensors, metrology, business, and entrepreneurial fundamentals and concepts that can be applied not only in the lighting industry but also in the semiconductor, electronics, software, additive manufacturing, and engineering fields.

One research field available for students is 3D printing of lighting, an area that is poised to advance manufacturing and where the LRC has been developing high-level expertise through novel research and industry collaboration.

Nichia will launch UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs

Nichia is scheduled to launch two new UV LEDs in March 2024: UV-B LED with a peak wavelength of 308nm and UV-A LED with a peak wavelength of 330nm.

The spectrum of high-pressure mercury lamps, which are commonly used as the light source for ultraviolet irradiation devices, includes peak emissions at 280nm, 365nm, and 405nm, as well as around 308nm and 330nm. With UV LEDs at 280nm, 365nm, and 405nm already in mass production, Nichia has now chosen to add to its UV LED portfolio with the development of 308nm and 330nm LEDs. With this broad product portfolio, Nichia believes that it will be able to successfully meet the replacement of high-pressure mercury lamps in most of applications.

Nichia’s new UV-B and UV-A LEDs, scheduled for release in 2024, deliver the highest power conversion efficiency and radiation flux in the industry for LEDs with peak wavelengths of 308nm and 330nm, respectively (according to Nichia's research). These new LEDs feature the same 3.5mm x 3.5mm packages as Nichia’s highly acclaimed 434 Series UV-C LED, currently in mass production. Nichia has successfully developed a UV LED portfolio where all wavelength ranges are available in the same size, enabling the creation of fixtures that combine various wavelengths and allowing for high-density installations.

In addition to being an alternative technology to mercury lamps, the UV emission from the 308nm UV-B LED is also considered to be effective in vitamin D production and in the control of plant diseases and insect pests. Nichia expects that this technology will be applied in these medical and agricultural fields in the future.

Product samples of discrete LEDs or LEDs mounted on boards to expedite design efforts are already available and can be requested through Nichia’s sales representatives or the Contact Form via Nichia’s website.

SmallRig RC 60B LED Light Review

 The SmallRig RC 60B is a small, compact-sized LED fixture with an in-built battery and a decent amount of output. It is a Bi-color fixture with a CCT range of 2700-6500K and it features a Mini Bowens mount.

VueReal Has Commenced Shipping High-Transparency and High-Resolution AM-MicroLED Displays

VueReal is announcing the successful development and shipment of high-resolution and high-transparency microLED displays to its partners. The breakthrough comes courtesy of VueReal's MicroSolid Printing™ Platform, addressing a pivotal challenge in MicroLED adoption - the efficient transfer of LEDs from wafer to backplane. Integrated into Active Matrix MicroLED displays, this achievement is set to reshape industries, introducing exceptional visual quality, energy efficiency, tunable transparency (80% to zero), and versatile applications.

The shipments underscore the capability and flexibility of VueReal's MicroSolid Printing™ platform in developing a new display structure. More importantly, this turnkey platform showcases the success of fabricating and producing these unique displays, hitting a significant milestone in enabling mass market adoption of the MicroLED displays.
 
VueReal is actively inviting new customers to adopt MicroLED in their designs, offering access to the microLED platform. The company is now accepting new purchase orders for its newly developed high-resolution and high-transparency displays. Purchase orders will be evaluated based on business merits and the capability to integrate MicroLED into products, urging interested parties to provide detailed information about the business opportunities.

Opera Launches Updated Lucid Mode and Sunrise-Emulating Wallpapers

Winter has descended upon the Northern Hemisphere, including the headquarters of Opera in Oslo. Further north, polar night kicks off this evening in Narvik, Norway, blanketing the area in a deep blue until January. Days spent in cold and darkness lead many people to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which lowers their mood and causes sluggishness.

Studies have shown that poor video quality is linked to negative emotional responses in viewers – not the sort of feelings with which we want to saddle ourselves during an already trying time. That's why, just in time for the short days of December, Opera has improved its Lucid Mode – a feature that provides videos with better-than-ever brightness, sharpness, and clarity. Not only has the underlying technology been upgraded – resulting in better browser performance and battery life – but users can now control the extent of video enhancement within Settings. Once they configure the video quality to their specifications, users can – by hovering on the Lucid Mode button on any video – click a slider that allows them to see the crispness boosted in real time.

First identified by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal in 1984, SAD is a condition that afflicts tens of millions of people around the world. Often called winter depression, SAD affects as many as twenty percent of adults to some greater or lesser degree, with symptoms including less energy, difficulty concentrating, and feeling generally down.

On top of introducing an improved Lucid Mode, Opera has also created a special, luminous Sunrise wallpaper, designed to combat the winter blues by showering users with light. It may not be a substitute for a SAD lamp, but it's the best we could do from a software perspective – for now!

Tiny POV Turns Right Round For Volumetric Fun

Just when you think the POV thing has run out of gas, along comes mitxela to liven things up. In this, he’s taken the whole persistence of vision display concept and literally spun up something very cool: a tiny volumetric electric candle display.

Plasma Lamp Market to grow by USD 143.06 million from 2023 to 2028

The plasma lamp market by type (300 watts and above 300 watts) report has been added to technavio offering.

Evolving lighting product design concepts leading to premiumization is the key factor driving market growth. There is a broad range of decorative lighting products, such as plasma lamps that vary in design and price. Manufacturers have been allowed to produce new and unique designs in this category, due to increasing demand from high-profile customers for luxury plasma lamps. In addition, in Italy, the UK, Spain, Germany, and the US there are production facilities for luxury decorative lighting products such as plasma lamps.

The high use of alternative lighting products is a significant challenge restricting market growth. Traditional lighting, particularly in expensive homes, is not capable of changing the need for plasma lamps. Consequently, mass consumers are particularly using cost-efficient standard lighting because of its side effects like illuminating large areas and delivering the necessary brightness to a room. In addition, the declining number of housing units in the world is a key driving factor for the increasing adoption of normal lighting. As a result, demand for plasma lamps is declining because people are focusing on their homes being lit with standard light bulbs.

The plasma lamp market is segmented by type (300 watts and above 300 watts), application (roadways /streets /and tunnels, industrial, horticulture, sports and entertainment, and others), and geography (Europe, APAC, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America).

    The market share growth by the 300-watt segment will be significant during the forecast period. Due to the larger and more powerful than lesser power choice, 300-watt plasmas are frequently used in applications that require a greater degree of brightness and light. Some of the factors affecting the market for plasma lamps in a 300W type segment include technological advances, energy savings, and demand for brighter and more long-term lighting solutions.

LEDtronics Unveils LEDG12 Series CFL Replacement LED Lamps

LEDtronics announces the expansion to its family of CFL and halogen replacements with 10 and 15-watt LED lamps that similarly offer omnidirectional illumination, but with much higher luminosity and CRI—all achieved at a considerably lower wattage.

The UL/cUL listed LEDG12 series directly replaces compact fluorescent lights in fixtures with dual-pin G12 base, with ballast bypass when appropriate. Both lamps are rated for input voltage of 100~277 VAC, and provide a 360-degree omnidirectional, no-shadow illumination of 6000K pure white light.

At the same time, they offer energy savings of up to 70% over CFL, incandescent, metal halide and halogen lamps — The 10W LED unit replaces 21W T12CWFL; 17W T8FL; 23W CFL; 75W INC and 75W tungsten quartz. The 15W lamp replaces 50W Pulse Start MH; 18W LPS; 35W HPS; 36W T12CWFL; 17W T8FL; 32W CFL; 100W INC and 100W tungsten quartz.

The LEDtronics series of LED lamps replace CFLs in all applications in indoor decorative lighting in globes and lanterns, such as accent and display lighting in showcases, picture lights, cabinet lighting fixtures, desk lamps; street, warehouse and garage lighting; passageways, offices, hotels, restaurants, museums and galleries; security lights; theatrical effects lighting; tubular bulbs for one-sided exit signs, and tubular appliance bulbs, among others.

Breckenridge Town Council expresses support for exterior lighting code changes

The town’s exterior lighting code, which regulates decorative lighting, will be updated by the Breckenridge Town Council. The Council agreed on some conceptual changes at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, but the official ordinance will take more time to finalize.

The new code will allow colored LED lights and larger bulbs, and it will also set date and time limits for lighting. The code will not take effect until 2025.

The current code, which was approved in 2010, only allows warm- or soft-white decorative LED lighting. Julia Puester, the assistant community development director of Breckenridge, presented the proposed changes to the Council.

The Council also decided to change the permitted period for exterior decorative lighting from Nov. 1 until the end of ski season to Nov. 1 to April 1. Additionally, the Council approved a lighting curfew of 2 a.m. for Zone 1, which covers the downtown commercial core area of Breckenridge, and 11 p.m. for zones 2 and 3, which are residential areas outside of the town core.

The New LED Hybrid Moving Head

PROLIGHTS introduced Astra Hybrid330, during LDI 2023 - a hybrid moving head with an LED source designed for everyday use. Compact, powerful, and silent, it can be used in any application, such as live, corporate, theater, or television events, creating a standard device for any event or project with a single luminaire.

Astra Hybrid330 is equipped with a 330W LED source, combined with a large 140mm optical group and a zoom ranging from 3,5° to 52°, allowing high performance even as a high-intensity long-throw beam light. Compared to traditional discharge beam light with arc lamps, its beam is fat and consistent, with smooth projection when used as a spotlight.

Astra Hybrid330 offers a rich set of features and effects, including the CMY mixing system, three color wheels, two gobos wheels, one animation wheel, two overlapping prisms (one linear and one circular), and a linear frost for applications such as wash light or soft-edge on gobos..

The dimensions and low weight of only 21 kg allow the Astra Hybrid to be installed on both large and small stages for flexible use. Its silent operation and linearity of dimming, compared to older generation lamp projectors, make it possible for installation in theater applications and television studios.

Holiday home lighting enthusiasts can enter to win $350 to keep their holiday lights on into the New Year

Through December 11, fans can apply to have their holiday utility bills covered by Truly visiting www.TrulyKeepItLightHoliday.com. With the goal of helping fans spread joy, worry-free, through the new year, entrants will be asked to share how they "Keep It Light" over the holidays and a photo of their best and brightest holiday display.  One hundred fans will score $350, paid through Venmo, to cover the cost of their holiday utility bills, décor, or even solar-powered lights to help cut future costs.  

One grand prize winner will receive an epic, energy-efficient display for the 2024 holiday season that uses the latest and most state-of-the-art LED and solar technology. The display will ensure their house, apartment, or living room is the brightest and most efficient on the block through a custom build installed by a team of certified holiday lighting experts who specialize in keeping it light. The display will be unveiled with a lighting ceremony for the entire neighborhood, paired with a Truly toast and musical performance to celebrate the spirit of keeping it light all holiday season long. Entries to the Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition contest will be judged based upon originality, holiday cheer and creativity. The contest is open to all U.S. residents 21+.

LED Tester Also Calculates Resistor For Target Voltage

mircemk built a slick-looking LED tester with a couple handy functions built in. Not only can one select a target current to put through an LED, but by providing a target voltage, the system will automatically calculate the necessary series resistor. If for example the LED is destined for 14 V, this device will not only show how the LED looks at the chosen current, but will calculate the required resistor to get the same results on a 14 V system.

Proprietary LED Technology Empowering High-end Cinema

With the gradual decrease in the pandemic, there is a gradual resurgence in the global demand for cinema visits. In recent years, as audience expectations for audio-visual experiences have risen, LED display screens, offering superior visual performance, have gained popularity in the film industry. They are increasingly favored by more high-end cinemas to meet the growing demand for enhanced viewing experiences.

The majority of cinemas still utilize traditional projection technology, which falls behind laser projection and LED screens in terms of color reproduction, contrast, 3D effects, and other display characteristics. Clearly, to meet the growing demands of audiences, traditional projection technology is showing signs of weakness. Many mid- & high-end cinemas are turning their attention to technologies that offer superior display effects.

AOTO Electronics has adeptly responded by independently developing LED cinema display technology. AOTO LED cinema display technology effortlessly achieves a 4K high resolution, providing 4 times the clarity of traditional projection technology (2K). This capability not only allows for larger screens but also presents richer details, delivering a more impactful and lifelike cinematic experience for the audience.

Traditional projection technology often encounters motion blur when playing high-dynamic scenes due to insufficient frame rates (e.g., 24 frames motion blur). However, AOTO's proprietary LED cinema technology supports up to 120 frames in 2D, delivering a more immersive cinematic experience with a crystal-clear view of high dynamic details.

Traditional projection technology often falls short in brightness, making the displayed content susceptible to interference from external light sources. This is why cinemas typically dim all ambient lights when starting a movie. AOTO's LED cinema screen easily achieves 300nits, surpassing the brightness of regular global cinemas by 6 times. Not only is it less affected by external light sources, but it also provides audiences with enhanced HDR effects, immersing them in the authentic experience of a sunset gradually fading away.

Researchers triple carbon nanotube yield for LEDs

Skoltech scientists have discovered a way to improve the yield of single-walled carbon nanotube films, which are used in a variety of applications such as solar cells, LEDs, flexible and transparent electronics, smart textiles, medical imaging, toxic gas detectors, and filtration systems.

By adding hydrogen gas along with carbon monoxide to the reaction chamber, the team was able to almost triple the carbon nanotube yield compared to when other growth promoters are used, without compromising quality 1. Until now, low yield has been the bottleneck limiting the potential of that manufacturing technology, otherwise known for high product quality 1. The study has been published in the Chemical Engineering Journal.

Carbon nanotubes are a form of carbon where sheets of atoms in a honeycomb arrangement—known as graphene—are seamlessly rolled into hollow cylinders 1. They vary in length, diameter, and so-called chirality (how the honeycomb pattern is “skewed”), as well as whether the tube is single-walled or has other, wider tubes around it, making it “multiwalled”. The properties of carbon nanotubes vary widely based on the above parameters. Chirality, for example, controls their electrical conductivity 1. Carbon nanotubes are manufactured as powder, thin films, fibers, and in other forms, depending on the application they are intended for.

Ledman 8K Micro LED UHD display appears at 2023 UWA Summit

To explore new ways of driving the high-quality development of the ultra-high-definition audio industry with technology + art, the 2023 UWA Summit & World UHD Video Industry Alliance Member Conference was successfully held from November 21 to 23 in Shenzhen. Ledman, a member unit of UWA, was invited to the conference.

Ledman 8K Micro LED UHD display appeared and offered product experience services at the UHD Ecological Experience Exhibition, an ecological display of 8k UHD video represented by the “hundred cities and thousand screens”, a project co-launched by CCTV, China Mobile and other leading enterprises.

Ledman 8K Micro LED UHD display powered by independent patented COB advanced technology delivered an unprecedented new tech experience to the guests. The 8K UHD video technology, backed by high pixel density, fine picture and rich color, delivers a more real, clear audio-visual experience to users when they watch video content such as movies and sports events.

Ledman, a committed player in 8K UHD video industry and China’s first LED UHD display listed enterprise acquiring CESI 8K UHD certification, is active in the “hundred cities and thousand screens” activity to promote 8K UHD into households and wide application in all walks of life.

Northampton to act on outdoor lighting rules

The city of Northampton plans to vote on a new outdoor lighting policy before the year ends and a new City Council forms.

The policy aims to reduce light pollution and improve night-time safety by setting new standards for outdoor lighting in the city.

The standards would require that new lights have full cut-off fixtures, use LED bulbs, and have the minimum lumens needed. The policy would not affect existing city lights, but would likely apply to the Picture Main Street project, which involves installing new lights on wider sidewalks.

The policy has been in the works for several years, with some interruptions. It would have some exceptions, such as temporary lighting for events, pool lighting, and athletic field lighting.

LED Lighting Market revenue to hit USD 374.5 Billion by 2035

The global led lighting market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 14% from 2023 to 2035. The market is expected to garner a revenue of USD 374.45 billion by the end of 2035, up from a revenue of USD 74.16 billion in the year 2022.

The growing demand for IoT-connected devices is the major factor that is boosting the market growth. Smart LED lighting blends energy saving with the accessibility, intelligence, and intelligence benefits of connectivity.

IoT solutions for connected lighting must match users' expectations for simplicity, dependability, and security. Around 11 million smart wireless LED bulbs were shipped globally in 2018, with over 50 million expected by 2020. Lighting components characteristic sensors that process and gather data via an IoT network (cloud computing or locally) to enable remote control and management via mobile or online applications.

Lighting alone accounts for 19% of total global electricity use. Cities that pollute the night sky with light consume 60-80% of the world's energy. We must reduce our energy consumption if the world is to move towards a cleaner future. The most straightforward method to accomplish this is to keep trying to increase lighting efficiency. New bulbs, control systems, and lighting schemes can have a significant impact on both commercial and residential buildings, saving both energy and money. LED lights generally consume 50-90 percent less energy than comparable conventional or halogen bulbs. A 100 W (Watt) incandescent bulb, for example, can be substituted with a 9 W LED bulb with comparable light output performance.

LED lights create new distraction for drivers

LED streetlights are designed to provide a brighter light across the spectrum when working properly.  When the light malfunctions, it typically flickers slowly or flashes rapidly, resembling a strobe light.  

The exposure to a strobe light can cause “flicker vertigo” which can trigger several symptoms including disorientation, nausea, rapid blinking, and muscle rigidity.  The symptoms, according to research, are typically temporary and disappear when the individual is removed from the area.  Flicker vertigo symptoms are similar to those associated with epilepsy.

ams OSRAM releases RGB versions of high-power OSTAR Projection Compact LEDs

ams OSRAM adds Red, True Green and Blue colors to its OSTAR Projection Compact family of low-profile, ultra-high brightness LEDs, to enable manufacturers of machine vision systems or stage lighting fixtures to create more powerful and slimmer products. ams OSRAM already offered a White option in this package specification, that time known as OSLON Boost.

The new LEDs are ideal for premium high-power lighting products because of their high current density and very high brightness. Featuring a new rectangular ams OSRAM 2 mm2 chip, these LEDs produce very high luminous output – the True Green version is the brightest 520 nm product in its class (1000 lm at 6 A).

The OSTAR Projection Compact LEDs can be packed very closely together in high-power luminaire designs because of their excellent thermal dissipation and small, flat package. The thermal resistance is just 1.4 K/W, while the 4040 package has dimensions of 4.0 mm x 4.0 mm x 0.75 mm. The LEDs’ low profile enables lighting equipment and vision system manufacturers to reduce the size of their products without compromising brightness and performance.

Compared to competing products with a domed primary lens, the flat package of the OSTAR Projection Compact LEDs makes them very easy to couple into optics, giving considerable flexibility to optimize the optical performance of the products for individual applications. All the OSTAR® Projection Compact LEDs share the same footprint, enabling easy exchanging of colors in variants of a single board design.

Boathouse Row will remain dark through early 2024

The iconic bright lights of Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row will remain dark for a longer period than originally planned.

The LED lights that have long illuminated the historic landmark are now expected to turn back on sometime in early 2024, according to a statement from the Fairmount Park Conservancy, which is overseeing the upgrades in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation 123.

The $2.1 million project to upgrade and replace Boathouse Row’s LED lights was originally expected to be completed by the end of 2023, but due to supply chain issues, the project will now stretch into the first quarter of 2024.

ZHIYUN FIVERAY M20 and M20C Launched

ZHIYUN recently released two new compact LED lights: the FIVERAY M20 and M20C. Both 20W fixtures are the same size and have a 4500mAh built-in battery with a maximum runtime of around 40 minutes at full power.

They are available in two versions: bi-color from 2700 to 6500K for the M20 and RGB for the M20C. So, let’s take a closer look at these!

SECORA Pay security solution lights up payment cards with LEDs

The SECORA Pay security solution from Infineon Technologies AG supports card inlays with LEDs. The Visa- and Mastercard-certified product family now enables banks to design new and distinctive payment cards. Embedded LEDs provide visual feedback when the card is held up to the point-of-service (POS) terminal for a payment transaction.

The SECORA Pay product portfolio uses a security controller with certified software integrated into Coil-on-Module (CoM) chip modules. It features standardized inlays for easy and fast card production. The portfolio offers fast contactless transaction speeds and high performance. In addition, it now enables card manufacturers to flexibly position white LEDs in a defined area. These can be customized with different colors using printing foil further enhancing brand recognition.

The LED illumination is powered by the POS terminal’s NFC field, eliminating the need for battery power. In addition, the product family can be integrated into a card manufacturers’ production process with minimal changes improving scalability. Quick and easy integration into EMVCo compliant dual interface cards is possible, including a simple and fast certification process for faster time-to-market.

Take Your Home Lighting to Cosmic Heights with the Govee Galaxy Light Projector Pro

Govee announced its latest innovation: the Galaxy Light Projector Pro. The new lighting solution provides users with an out-of-this-world cosmic projection through innovative technology and disc projection.

The Govee Galaxy Light Projector Pro allows users to revel in the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos from the comfort of home - no spacecraft required. This innovative lighting solution brings the stars to any doorstep, utilizing cutting-edge technology and disc projection to create an otherworldly spectacle.

With eight mesmerizing projection discs, offering over 38 preset cosmic lighting effects and two dynamic laser motion forms, the Govee Galaxy Light Projector Pro provides an immersive, interstellar experience. It also includes built-in audio features, enabling users to synchronize the stars with white noise or their favorite music, creating a serene and cozy ambiance, perfect for a night of tranquil slumber or contemplative meditation.

Richer projections with double the lamp beads: Use the white lamp beads to project eight included discs, while the RGB light beads provide 38+ preset lighting effects.
Innovative Structural Design: With three groups of laser projections and two types of movement, users can utilize the dynamic laser star point effect for a more realistic universe projection. Additionally, the projector's blue laser won't harm eyes during use.

Godox KNOWLED Air Tube Light AT200Bi

The 4′ AT200Bi KNOWLED Air Bi-Color LED Tube Light was designed to provide soft and even illumination in a lightweight and portable package. The fixture has a CCT range of 2700K to 8500K and claimed color accuracy ratings of CRI/TCLI 96.

ViewSonic's LS Series Lamp-Free Projector

ViewSonic Corp. has been dedicated to developing Luminous Superior series lamp-free projectors, providing high brightness with more benefits than traditional lamps, such as better energy efficiency, extended lifespan, and eco-friendliness, making lamp-free projectors an accessible solution for businesses looking to enhance their sustainability efforts and meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements.

The LS series aligns with the SDG12 (Sustainable Development Goals) "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns" from the United Nations – especially encouraging energy-efficient light source adoption.

Powered by the latest laser and LED technology, the LS series offers a wide range of brightness levels, from 2,000 to 6,000 ANSI Lumens, resulting in bright images with reduced power consumption. These lamp-free projectors minimize their carbon footprint and mitigate the drawbacks associated with lamp-based projectors, such as toxic mercury, frequent bulb replacements, and high maintenance costs. Moreover, LED and laser light sources operate without the need for warm-up or cool-down periods. This enables lamp-free projectors to be instantly powered on and off, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, ViewSonic's latest lamp-free projectors often feature a more compact and lightweight design, making them more flexible and easier to install.

Bismarck to speed up LED streetlight project

The city of Bismarck (North Dakota) is accelerating its plan to replace all its streetlights with LED lights, which are more energy-efficient and provide better visibility. The project, which started in 2013, aims to convert nearly 10,000 streetlights from High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights to Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Bismarck Traffic Maintenance Superintendent Paul Lies said the city decided to finish the project in two years, instead of four, because of the high demand from residents who have seen the benefits of LED lights.

Many residents have praised the LED lights, while some have complained that they are too bright. Lies said the brightness can be adjusted by changing the angle of the fixture. He also said the LED lights are cheaper and more durable than the HPS lights, which have become scarce and expensive in recent years.

The city has already converted about 4,700 streetlights to LEDs and plans to do the remaining 5,000 in 2024 and 20255. 

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Yeelight Black Friday Extravaganza

This Black Friday, Yeelight is pulling out all the stops with its most significant deals of the year on a variety of smart lighting solutions.

The savings extend to both the official Yeelight website and the Amazon store, providing lighting enthusiasts and smart home aficionados the chance to illuminate their spaces with cutting-edge technology at unbeatable prices.

At the heart of these Black Friday deals is the Yeelight Smart Cube Lamp, a pinnacle of innovation in the realm of smart lighting. This extraordinary lamp is not just a source of light; it's a beacon of style, intelligence, and versatility. You can find the key features of the Yeelight Smart Cube Lamp:

Machine vision light comes with internal self-triggering LEDs

The new JWL150-DO Lightgistics Series lights feature Hidden Strobe technology, with internal self-triggering LEDs that create the illusion of continuous light.

Designed for high-speed machine vision systems, the IP65-rated bright field operates using a working distance of 500 to 2000 mm, 10°, 14°, and 30° degree lens options, and built-in Multi-Drive technology that provides both continuous operation and OverDrive mode.

MLGW ‘working hard to correct’ new LED streetlamps in Memphis

If you’ve noticed that some of the new LED streetlights in Memphis are not functioning properly, you’re not alone. Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has identified 1,716 new lights that are not working correctly for various reasons, and crews are working to fix them.

According to a report by Action News 5, some of these dysfunctional streetlamps were seen blinking rapidly in different areas along Walnut Grove, causing an obnoxious and hazardous distraction for drivers .

Since January, MLGW has upgraded 66,272 of 77,280 streetlights in Memphis with LED lights 1. More than 65,000 lamps have been converted to LED so far, with just over 12,000 left to be upgraded 12. The project, which was first announced in July 2022, is a partnership between MLGW and Ameresco, costing $34 million.

Lumileds Names Tom Constantino as New CFO

Lumileds announces that Tom Constantino has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Constantino has over 35 years of finance leadership experience at leading technology companies in Silicon Valley.

Constantino’s experience includes work with both public and private companies, including HP, Hitachi, Western Digital, and A10 Networks, as well as several early-stage technology companies.

Absen's Display Technology Featured at the World's First Internet-themed Science & Technology Museum

A ten-year commitment was initiated with the kickoff of the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, once again drawing global attention.

Absen provided an integrated display solution that covers an area of over 1,100 square meters in the museum, featuring a variety of creative display products.

This museum offers an immersive experience of future technological applications through true-to-life displays, glasses-free 3D technology, and AI-based digital human dialogue. It provides a comprehensive overview of key Internet technologies, landmark events, and important figures, outlining the development process of the Internet and demonstrating its positive impact on human civilization.

Designed by the China Architecture Design & Research Group, the Wuzhen World Internet Science and Technology Museum has a total floor area of approximately 43,000 square meters and features an exhibition area of about 7,000 square meters. There are six major exhibition areas in the museum, seamlessly blending storytelling with technological innovations to present a "World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit” that never ceases, spanning 365 days.

Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems Illuminate the Future of the Market

The global outdoor lighting market is expected to grow from $12.44 billion in 2022 to $13.49 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The outdoor lighting market is expected to reach $17.97 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.4%.

The outdoor lighting market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides outdoor lighting market statistics, including outdoor lighting industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a outdoor lighting market share, detailed outdoor lighting market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the outdoor lighting industry.

Outdoor lighting encompasses several types, including LED lights, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, fluorescent lights, and plasma lamps. LED lights, or light-emitting diode lights, function by passing an electrical current through a microchip to produce illumination.

These outdoor lighting solutions come complete with fixtures and controls tailored for various applications, ranging from street lighting, tunnel lights, highways, parking lots, parks, and stadiums to building exteriors and more. These lighting products are distributed through both offline and online channels.

The outdoor lighting market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of energy-efficient lighting systems. Energy-efficient lighting involves the use of environmentally friendly lighting solutions, such as LEDs and CFL bulbs. Additionally, it incorporates the utilization of alternative energy sources like solar power, particularly suited for outdoor lighting, where solar panels can supply the needed energy.

A noteworthy example is the New York state government's initiative in September 2021 to replace 286,000 streetlights with energy-efficient LEDs, with plans to replace half a million more by 2025. Furthermore, in 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Acts of 2022, offering tax deductions to homeowners, builders, and businesses adopting energy-efficient lighting options. This trend underscores the growing adoption of energy-efficient lighting systems, propelling the outdoor lighting market.

Smart outdoor lighting represents another prominent trend gaining traction in the market. Major players in the industry are introducing advanced smart lighting products based on technologies like AirGlow outdoor lighting control, positioning themselves to maintain their market positions.

In terms of geographical distribution, North America emerged as the largest region in the outdoor lighting market in 2022, while Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the most rapid growth in the forecast period. The report covers countries including Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

Holiday Living SPARKLE Frozen Fractals Yard Décor Shines Bright at Lowe's

For a spectacular holiday display, look no further than the Holiday Living SPARKLE Frozen Fractals yard décor from Gemmy.

This six-piece collection features a gorgeous iridescent finish complete with dozens of sparkling cool white LED lights. Available exclusively at Lowe's, this collection allows the Christmas decorator to turn their display into a magical winter wonderland.

The collection features a gorgeous iridescent finish complete with dozens of sparkling cool white LED lights.

The reflective iridescent fractals glisten in the sunlight and glow under the moonlight for a beautiful presentation no matter the hour. Timeless elegance awaits with these grand decorations that will impress for years to come.