Signify names As Tempelman as Chief Executive Officer

Signify announced that As Tempelman will become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Signify from September 1, subject to his appointment to the Board of Management, with Željko Kosanović continuing as interim CEO until then.
 
“With more than 130 years of history, Signify has always been a pioneer. The innovation, passion, and purpose that define this company are incredible, and that’s what drew me here. I am very excited to be joining the team,” said As Tempelman. “Looking to the future, I believe there is a real opportunity to grow. To build on existing strengths, unlock new possibilities, and continue to lead the way in lighting and beyond, improving lives for people and communities around the world.”
 
As Tempelman currently serves as CEO of Eneco, an integrated sustainable energy company operating throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. Under his leadership, Eneco has delivered against ambitious business and climate initiatives, tripling company profitability since 2020, while reducing GHG emissions by 40% per annum. Prior to Eneco, As held senior leadership positions at Shell in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
 
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be held in July, at which shareholders can vote on As' appointment to the Board of Management. Further details will be shared on our website in due course.

LG OLED x Steven Harrington at Frieze NY: Where Vibrant Pop Art Meets the Transparent OLED TV

LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with iconic psychedelic pop artist and LA 2028 Olympics logo designer Steven Harrington at Frieze New York 2025 for the “Steven Harrington X LG OLED: Stop to Smell the Flowers” exhibition, showcasing the artist’s dynamically vivid artwork on LG’s latest and most premium OLED TVs. 

This collaboration highlights the visual excellence and vibrant colors of LG’s newest OLED lineup, including the transparent LG SIGNATURE OLED T – bringing the kinetic energy of Harrington’s California-inspired work to life for a truly immersive digital art experience.

Known for his vibrant and immersive psychedelic pop art, Harrington joins forces with LG to demonstrate the strengths of OLED technology, including perfect blacks and vivid colors.* Harrington chose LG OLED as his digital canvas, citing the display’s ability to faithfully capture his artistic vision through exceptional color reproduction and design innovation. Together, they have created a whimsical exhibition at Frieze, highlighting the unique qualities of both the artist’s work and LG’s technology.

Visitors to the exhibition will meet Mello, one of Harrington’s signature characters who embodies the joy of everyday moments and creativity – brought to life on the advanced LG SIGNATURE OLED T transparent TV. Mello playfully waves to the audience against an opaque floral backdrop. As he invites the audience to come closer, the flowers fall away, revealing a transparent screen where they can step behind to take a picture with Mello. This dynamic transition between opaque and transparent screens offers a surreal, AR-like experience for exhibition-goers.

Set against a muted black and grey background, LG OLED screens amplify the brilliance of Harrington’s vibrant imagery. The exhibition features the new LG OLED evo M5 and G5 models, along with the LG StanbyME 2 TVs – all displaying Harrington’s colorful works, with Mello seamlessly moving in and out of the screens. The M5 highlights its wireless capabilities for a clutter-free setup, while the G5 boasts its exceptional self-lit technology for stunning visuals with deep blacks. The soon-to-be-launched StanbyME 2 is one of the most versatile portable lifestyle TVs, adaptable for various settings – whether wall-mounted, propped up or placed on a stand.

“This collaboration has opened up new avenues in my art as I got to be one of the first artists to work with the LG OLED transparent TV,” said Harrington.

“LG’s OLED TV is the ultimate digital canvas, delivering rich blacks and maximizing depth and realism with precise color expression,” said Kate Oh, vice president of experiential marketing at LG Electronics. “We are excited to collaborate with bold artists like Steven Harrington, whose unique style aligns perfectly with LG OLED’s mission to inspire art and connect people through innovative digital experiences.”

Chromasen launches Bright Field LED System

Chromasens Bright Field LED SystemThe Bright Field Corona II from Chromasens is an LED line lighting system for machine vision applications such as inspection.

Designed to be modular, the lighting system is available in 170-nm long lighting modules which can be connected up to a total length of 1360 mm with one LED channel per segment with options for standard LED colors, UV LEDs, or IR LEDs. The Bright Field Corona II delivers a light intensity of up to 300,000 cd/m² in an IP54 rated metal housing with a 0 °C to 70 °C operating temperature.

Sunbrite Solutions Rebrands as Boss Lighting Following Acquisition

Sunbrite Solutions, a maker of advanced lighting systems for off-road, marine, and tactical applications, has rebranded as Boss Lighting after being acquired by Manufacturing Corporation of America (MCA), a Nashville, Tennessee-based industrial holding company.

The company is currently relocating to a new 7,500-square-foot facility on Old Burnt Store Road in unincorporated Punta Gorda. This move, which began on May 19, marks a shift from its previous location on Airpark Drive near Punta Gorda Airport.

Jim Grady, founder of Sunbrite Solutions, will remain on board as president and is actively expanding the team. He aims to grow the staff to 25 employees by fall, and to 60 by next year.

MCA, which owns Boss Lighting, specializes in acquiring long-standing industrial manufacturing businesses. Its goal is to preserve their legacy and technical expertise while driving innovation and growth.

LG Becomes First Brand to Sell 10 Million OLED TVs in Europe

LG Electronics (LG) proudly announces a major industry milestone: becoming the first brand to surpass 10 million OLED TV sales in Europe.1 Achieved in the second quarter of 2025, this accomplishment reflects the continued trust of European consumers in LG OLED as the benchmark for premium TV viewing. For more than a decade, LG has led the OLED TV segment by consistently pushing the boundaries of self-emissive display technology, building a legacy of innovation and excellence in the global premium TV market.

Dominance in Europe’s Premium OLED Segment
According to Omdia, a global market research firm, LG shipped over 10 million OLED TVs in Europe as of April 2025. Since launching its first OLED TV in the region in 2013, LG has steadily grown its footprint, reaching sales milestones of 2 million in 2019, 4.9 million in 2021, 8 million in 2023 and 9.5 million in 2024.

In the first quarter of 2025 alone, LG shipped approximately 391,100 OLED TVs in Europe, maintaining a dominant 56.4 percent market share and leading key markets including the UK, Germany and France. Today, more than one in every two OLED TVs sold in Europe bears the LG logo – a testament to the brand’s unparalleled popularity.

LG’s C Series, particularly the latest C5 model, continues to be the best-selling OLED TV in the region, offering enhanced immersive viewing that makes it a top choice among consumers.

LG’s global dominance continues, with a 52.4 percent share of OLED TV shipments in 2024 – marking its 12th consecutive year as the world’s leading OLED TV brand. This success stems from LG’s relentless focus on elevating the TV experience through cutting-edge audiovisual innovations and AI-driven personalization.

At the core of LG’s OLED excellence is its exclusive α (Alpha) AI processor, engineered for optimal picture and sound performance. Continuous technological innovations – such as rollable, transparent, true wireless, and three times brighter OLEDs, along with hyper-personalized content through the webOS platform – have also contributed to solidifying the brand’s reputation as the benchmark in premium TV technology.

This year marks the European debut of LG’s world-first transparent and true wireless 4K OLED TV, launching in May in Germany and Spain, with the UK and France to follow in June. This game-changing product represents a monumental leap in both technology and design innovation, reflecting LG’s relentless drive to deliver new and better models.

CEA-Leti Reports Co-Integration of GaN MicroLED and Organic Photodetectors for Multifunctional Display Applications

Targeting next-generation of display technology, CEA-Leti presented its heterogeneous co-integration of GaN microLED technology and organic photodetectors (OPDs), a major step toward multifunctional displays that combine both display and sensing capabilities.

The results were presented in a paper at the Display Week conference titled “Co-Integration of Organic Photodetector with MicroLED Dedicated to Multifunctional Display Application."

As the demand for innovative and interactive displays continues to grow, microLED technology has emerged as a promising contender for future display applications due to its exceptionally high brightness, while maintaining a minimal footprint, leaving room to integrate additional functions. These properties expand the boundaries of traditional displays by making microLED an ideal candidate for integrating both display and sensing functions. However, achieving seamless co-integration between microLED and photodetectors has remained a major technical challenge. Few studies have addressed this issue until CEA-Leti's new research.

One of the major hurdles in integrating microLEDs with photodetectors is the phenomenon of crosstalk coupling. Crosstalk occurs when the light emitted by the microLEDs reaches the photodetector directly before reflecting off the observed scene, leading to interference and diminished sensor performance. Exploring this challenge, the paper presents key insights into how the distance between the illumination source and the photodetector affects crosstalk, providing a deeper understanding of this bottleneck.

Co-integrating microLEDs with organic photodetectors enables highly promising possibilities for new applications, including:

    Fingerprint Sensing Across the Entire Display Area: Enables secure access by detecting fingerprints across the entire screen and even extracts detailed images of veins, rather than in specific areas, significantly enhancing security measures for consumer devices.
    Infrared Sensing for Novel Interface: Uses IR sensing to perform gesture recognition in close vicinity to the screen to further improve interactive capabilities.
    Bio-Monitoring: Enables the extraction of physiological parameters such as, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, body temperature, supporting further advances in health and wellness applications.
     
As consumer devices such as smartphones and laptops become more integral to daily life, the demand for multifunctional displays continues to increase. This co-integration allows displays that not only show content but also sense the environment—enabling smart interactions, biometrics, and real-time physiological monitoring, all within a single, compact device.

3D Study Sheds New Light on the Mysterious Interior of the Ancient Parthenon

A groundbreaking study has challenged long-standing assumptions about the Parthenon’s interior lighting. Using advanced 3D modeling, archaeologist Juan de Lara from the University of Oxford has revealed that the iconic temple in ancient Athens was likely far darker than previously believed—designed to be a shadowy, awe-inspiring sacred space rather than a brightly lit hall.

Published in The Annual of the British School at Athens, the study combined archaeological data with detailed simulations of how sunlight would have entered the temple. Contrary to earlier depictions showing the Parthenon flooded with light, de Lara’s research shows that natural light was minimal, and likely used strategically.

The centerpiece of the Parthenon was a massive 12-meter-tall gold-and-ivory statue of Athena. De Lara found that sunlight only illuminated the base of this statue during sunrise on specific days of the year—most of the time, the figure would have stood shrouded in shadow. This dramatic interplay of darkness and light may have enhanced the spiritual and emotional impact on ancient worshippers.

Additional architectural features such as polished surfaces or even shallow reflecting pools may have been used to amplify subtle lighting effects, emphasizing the temple’s sacred atmosphere. The study suggests that the architects of the Parthenon deliberately designed a space where shadow and limited illumination played a central role in the religious experience.

This new interpretation overturns previous assumptions of the Parthenon as a brightly lit structure and highlights how ancient Greek temple design used darkness to evoke mystery and reverence.

ams OSRAM initiates legal proceedings to protect essential LED patent rights

ams OSRAM has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nature Fresh Farms USA Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The lawsuit asserts that Nature Fresh Farms has infringed ams OSRAM’s rights in proprietary LED technology by using certain horticulture LED lighting fixtures including the Agrolux Wega Plus.

Central to the litigation are seven of ams OSRAM’s US patents. These encompass its advanced hyper-red (660nm) LED architecture, which constitutes a critical component in high-performance lighting solutions for controlled environment agriculture.

Through this legal action, ams OSRAM seeks comprehensive enforcement of its intellectual property rights. ams OSRAM’s hyper-red technology, a product of extensive research and development, offers unparalleled photon efficacy and spectral precision for plant growth applications. The company is presently assessing additional legal measures to uphold market integrity and to safeguard the enduring value of its technologies for stakeholders globally.

EarthTronics Introduces Wattage Selectable Washdown LED Highbay Series with EarthConnect Controls for Food Processing and Clean Room Applications

EarthTronics introduces its Wattage Selectable Washdown LED Series with EarthConnect Bluetooth Mesh Control for use in food processing and other clean room applications where washdown and product safety are essential. The new series is NEMA 4X rated and ETL Sanitation listed (conforms to NSF STD.2) for commercial kitchens, freezer and dry storage areas, agricultural and food processing facilities.

Available in 5000k with a high 80 CRI, the new Wattage Selectable Washdown LED Highbay Series enables facilities the flexibility of switching among three wattages 100, 150 and 200 watts delivering 15000, 22500, and 30000 lumens respectively to ensure improved visual acuity for accuracy in labor intensive facility applications. These fixtures deliver exceptional efficiency and operate at 150 lumens per watt.

The Wattage Selectable Washable LED Highbay Series operates on 120/277VAC with 0-10V dimming standard. The LED driver is equipped with 12VDC to power optional sensors and EarthConnect Bluetooth Mesh Controls. EarthConnect utilizes a simple audio jack installation that offers the full benefit of a Network Lighting Control system designed to maximize energy savings.

Designed for long-term performance, the Wattage Selectable Washable LED Highbay Series is IP69K-rated for dust tight design and high-pressure washer washing. The housing is designed to shed water, impacting the fixture either through cleaning methods or the processing environment. The cast aluminum alloy housing is powder coated for durability and corrosion resistance. In addition, the fixtures have stainless-steel hanger hardware and screws with an IK08 polycarbonate lens to ensure impact resistant operation, enabling an exceptional 50,000-hour performance life.

The Wattage Selectable Washdown LED Highbay Series is DLC Premium, UL/CUL listed, and RoHS compliant. The Series is designed to perform in temperatures between -40°C (-40°F) to 45°C (113°F) and comes with a five-year warranty. The fixtures are shipped with a standard 6’ 18/3 SJT whip, 0-10v dimming wires and mounting hooks.

Alba Light Sculpture Turns Math into Mesmerizing, Interactive Light Play

The Alba Light Sculpture by designer Ishac Bertran offers an innovative fusion of art, mathematics, and technology, transforming any space into a dynamic canvas of light and color. This interactive piece responds to user input, generating ever-evolving patterns that invite exploration and play.

At its core, Alba features a 64×32 LED matrix powered by a Pimoroni Interstate 75 board running custom Python code. Two physical knobs allow users to select from eight distinct programs and adjust parameters such as color flow speed, shape morphing, and gradient blending. Each interaction triggers algorithms that create new combinations of shifting gradients, shapes, and colors, ensuring a unique visual experience every time.

Designed with versatility in mind, Alba can be wall-mounted, attached to metal surfaces via built-in magnets, or placed on a custom stand for tabletop display. Its minimalist aesthetic ensures that the generative patterns remain the focal point, making it both a functional light source and a conversation-starting art piece.

For those interested in the intersection of art, code, and interactivity, the Alba Light Sculpture exemplifies how mathematical principles can be harnessed to create engaging and ever-changing visual experiences. 

Unveiled at CES 2025: GE Cync Café Lights Now Ready for Purchase

GE Lighting, a Savant company, announced that its GE Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Café Lights are now available for purchase. Originally unveiled at CES 2025, these new corkscrew filament outdoor smart lights arrive just in time for spring setups and summer gatherings.

The uniquely designed filament emits deep, saturated color while minimizing glare to create the ideal vibe for patios, decks and gardens. Each bulb can be individually controlled using the Cync App to customize the light pattern for every occasion and season. Take the vibe to the next level with Cync Café Light's easy-to-use music-syncing and light effects.

Whether you're hosting a backyard get-together or winding down after work, the Cync Café Lights let you instantly set the scene with millions of colors and white tones, music-syncing capabilities, adjustable brightness, and voice control through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Featuring a robust eyehook that easily attaches to wires, hooks or fences, the café-style string lights can span large areas—with the option to extend coverage up to 96 feet.

Built for year-round use, the lights feature IP65-rated, all-weather construction and energy-efficient LEDs rated to last up to 15,000 hours. Use the Cync App to control power, customize colors, set schedules, and coordinate scenes across your smart home. They also pair seamlessly with other Cync devices to turn any backyard into the ultimate entertaining or unwinding oasis.

Berlin Lighting Company Settles $300K Federal Case Over Foreign Product Sales

 

LED Lighting Solutions, a company based in Berlin, Connecticut, has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that it violated federal procurement laws by selling foreign-manufactured products to U.S. government agencies.

According to U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan, the company and its owner, Thomas DeSantos, allegedly failed to comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Specifically, they were accused of supplying products made in China—a country not covered by U.S. trade agreements—while falsely certifying that these products met domestic sourcing requirements.

The violations occurred under a General Services Administration (GSA) contract initiated in 2013, which mandated adherence to the TAA. Despite annual certifications asserting compliance, LED Lighting Solutions reportedly shipped Chinese-made products directly to agencies such as the Air Force, Coast Guard, State Department, and USDA.

Additionally, the company entered into contracts with the Air Force, Army, and FEMA that required BAA compliance but allegedly misrepresented foreign products as American-made.

As part of the settlement, LED Lighting Solutions will also withdraw two appeals related to an Army contract termination. 

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone May Feature Samsung’s Thinnest OLED Display Yet

As Apple gears up to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026, new reports are shedding light on key details—especially around its display technology. According to SamMobile, Samsung Display has developed its thinnest-ever foldable OLED panel, reportedly surpassing even those used in its own Galaxy Z Fold series.

The Korean Economic Daily adds that Samsung Display has been tapped as the exclusive OLED supplier for the foldable iPhone. This partnership could significantly boost Samsung’s share in the global foldable OLED market—from 40% to over 70%.

Samsung has reportedly achieved this breakthrough by embedding the touchscreen layer directly into the display panel, reducing thickness by 19% and nearly eliminating visible creases—meeting Apple’s strict quality standards.

Meanwhile, MacRumors notes that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to be its slimmest foldable yet, with a folded thickness of about 9.5mm (including the camera bump) and an unfolded thickness of 4.5mm. That would put it in close competition with the Oppo Find N5, currently the world’s thinnest foldable at 4.2mm when unfolded. However, Apple’s version may use an even more advanced iteration of Samsung’s new OLED panel.

Samsung is already a primary OLED supplier for Apple and is reportedly set to provide M14-based OLED panels for the entire iPhone 17 series, according to South Korea’s ETNews.

And the Apple-Samsung partnership could go even further. The Elec reports that Samsung Display is also developing sample OLED panels for the MacBook Pro. Its new 8th-generation OLED production facility, expected to be operational in the first half of 2026, will include the A6 factory dedicated to manufacturing displays for Apple’s high-end laptops.

Introducing the MG6K: Redefining High-Performance Professional Lighting

The MG6K sets a new benchmark in professional lighting, delivering brightness that exceeds traditional 6kW HMI fixtures—while drawing just 4,300W of power. Despite its power, the MG6K remains compact, with a lightweight 24.5 kg (54 lb) head (28 kg/61 lb with yoke) and an extended CCT range up to 10,000K, complete with ±100% green/magenta adjustment.

Engineered for precision and power, the MG6K—when paired with Godox’s extensive accessory ecosystem—produces intense, focused beams with sharp shadows and exceptional clarity. With the MGR30 reflector, it achieves 41,000 lux at 5600K from 5 meters; with the MGR15 reflector, output jumps to 132,000 lux.

Built for professional environments, the MG6K includes built-in CRMX wireless control, IP54-rated weather resistance, flicker-free output, ultra-fine dimming down to 0.1%, and a highly efficient cooling system that improves heat dissipation by 75%—ensuring reliable performance during extended, high-load shoots.

By maximizing both light source efficiency and structural engineering, the MG6K delivers exceptional output, durability, and control—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern cinematographic lighting.
 

Samsung Launches World’s First 500Hz OLED Gaming Monitor: Odyssey OLED G6

Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of the Odyssey OLED G6, the world’s first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor. The Odyssey OLED G6 will first be available in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, followed by a phased rollout to additional global markets later this year.

Building on its six-year leadership in the global gaming monitor market and two-year leadership in OLED gaming displays, Samsung is once again expanding the boundaries of gaming performance with the Odyssey OLED G6.1

The 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF model) delivers an entirely new level of gaming performance. With a class-leading 500Hz refresh rate, an ultra-fast 0.03ms response time (GTG) and QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution powered by QD-OLED technology, the monitor ensures games remain fluid, sharp and responsive — even during the most intense action.

Certified with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500,2 the Odyssey OLED G6 delivers vivid colors and deep, true blacks. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro for smoother, tear-free visuals and a competitive edge.

The Odyssey OLED G6 is designed for people who demand peak performance across long gaming sessions. With a peak brightness of 1,000 nits3 and Samsung’s Glare Free technology, gamers experience minimal screen reflections, allowing them to focus solely on the action. To maintain visual quality over time, the monitor is protected with OLED Safeguard+, which helps to prevent burn-in even during extended use.

Additionally, the Odyssey OLED G6 is Pantone Validated, ensuring highly accurate color reproduction, with the ability to display over 2100 colors and more than 110 SkinTone shades from Pantone’s library. Combined with its brilliant QD-OLED display, the monitor delivers vivid, true-to-life visuals that bring gaming worlds to life just as developers intended.

Impact LED Signs Launches the G4 Series EMC: High-Visibility, High-Reliability LED Sign Innovation

Impact LED Signs, a U.S. manufacturer, announced the launch of its new G4 Series EMC, engineered for high-performance visibility, simplified installation, and long-term performance. After more than two years of development, the G4 Series delivers what sign companies and businesses need most: viewability, reliability, and quality.

Impact LED Signs Unveils the G4 Series EMC LED Sign: Sign Innovation Built for Performance and Reliability

The G4 Series EMC is among the brightest electronic message centers on the market, with 8,000 to 10,000+ nits' brightness and a 160° ultra-wide viewing angle. Its borderless cabinet design and sun-shielding louvers ensure content remains vibrant and visible, even in direct sunlight.

"The G4 EMC was designed from real-world feedback from our dealer partners and their customers. The G4 empowers sign companies to deliver the next generation of LED Signs to their customers affordably, unlike anything else in the marketplace," said Mike Townsend, Vice President and Partner.

Govee Launches New Strip Light with Skyline Kit

Govee is launching its Strip Light with Skyline Kit. Blending the LuminBlend Color Control System with a sleek, minimal design, this all-new type of lighting solution turns any living space into a canvas for creativity and atmosphere to "Bring the Skyline Home."

More than a lighting accessory, the Skyline Kit is a refined design element that uses light to shape and elevate interior spaces. The key innovation lies in its floating wall-washing effect, which projects a broad, upward glow that adds depth and dimension to any room. When mounted horizontally, the lighting creates a visual lift, bringing ceilings to life and transforming flat surfaces into luminous skylines. It covers a ceiling-washing area of at least six square meters, delivering expansive and immersive illumination.

Wrapped in a slim white housing with aluminum alloy accents, the Govee Strip Light with Skyline Kit blends easily into modern interiors. It's refined and rethought ambient light to transform any space.

Beyond its architectural impact, the Skyline Kit plays a powerful role in emotional well-being. It softly illuminates ceilings and upper walls, fostering a sense of openness and calm to support relaxation and reduce visual stress. Whether used to wind down after a long day, enhance focus during work hours, or create a cozy mood for evening gatherings, the lighting adapts to the rhythms of everyday life. With its immersive ambient glow, the Skyline Kit transforms interiors by adding visual depth and emotional resonance, creating a harmonious living experience.

Luminus Introduces CFT-50X Series LED Product Line for Medical, Life Sciences

Luminus Devices, a global leader in LED technology, announced the launch of its new CFT-50X Series, an extensive product line of high-performance LEDs designed specifically for medical, life sciences, and industrial applications. The new series offers unprecedented versatility with 10 distinct SKUs spanning from UVA (405 nm) to Red (638 nm), meeting the demanding requirements of medical endoscopy, biophotonic , fluorescence microscopy and machine vision markets.

"The CFT-50X Series represents a significant advancement in LED technology for critical applications that require high optical power, precise spectrums, and exceptional reliability," said Yves Bertic, Senior Business Line Director at Luminus.
"Designed with a long product lifecycle of over 10 years, these LEDs deliver the consistent performance and durability that medical and industrial applications demand."

Key Features of the CFT-50X Series:

    Wide wavelength selection: Ten spectrums are currently available and specifically tailored to excite most of the fluorophores / dyes used in life science and research markets. New spectrums, especially in the deep red and near infrared regions will be added in the coming quarters.
    Optimized Coupling Design: 5mm² square emission area for optimal coupling into 2-4mm diameter fiber bundles, with monolithic emission area for efficient coupling in smaller fibers
    Superior Performance: High drive current operation up to 4A/mm² DC and 6A/mm² in pulsed mode with excellent peak wavelength stability over current and temperature variations
    Robust Construction: Isolated metal PCB with excellent thermal resistance, featuring automotive-grade connectors with lock-in mechanism for secure connections
    Versatile Configuration: Compatible with high-voltage/low current operation to meet diverse application requirements
     
The product line includes specialized variants for different applications, including UV (405-415 nm), Deep Blue (440 nm), Blue (460 nm), Sky Blue (470 nm), Green Display (528 nm), Green Medical (560 nm), Amber (600 nm), and Red (632 nm). The series also features white light options with both standard (65 CRI) and high color rendering (92 CRI) capabilities.

All CFT-50X Series products share a common thermally-efficient compact footprint (26.50mm x 18.00mm) and feature an automotive-grade 10-pin connector with high current carrying capability and lock-in design, simplifying integration into existing and new system designs.

The CFT-50X Series is now available through authorized Luminus distributors.

Intragrain 3D perovskite heterostructure for high-performance pure-red perovskite LEDs

 

Metal-halide perovskites are promising light-emitter candidates for next-generation light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Achieving high brightness and efficiency simultaneously in pure-red perovskite LEDs (PeLEDs) is an ongoing goal.

Three-dimensional (3D) CsPbI3-xBrx emitters have excellent carrier transport capability and high colour purity, which could allow efficient and ultrabright pure-red PeLEDs. However, such devices are prone to efficiency roll-off, resulting in low efficiency and low brightness under high current density.

Here, by using electrically excited transient absorption spectroscopy, we discovered the efficiency roll-off was induced by hole leakage. Therefore, we developed a CsPbI3-xBrx intragrain heterostructure containing narrow bandgap emitters and wide bandgap barriers to confine the injected carriers.

The wide bandgap barrier was incorporated by introducing strongly bonding molecules into the [PbX6]4− framework to expand the 3D CsPbI3-xBrx lattice. This strategy resulted in bright and efficient pure-red PeLEDs, with a high brightness of 24,600 cd m−2, maximum external quantum efficiency of 24.2% and low efficiency roll-off, maintaining a 10.5% external quantum efficiency at a high luminance of 22,670 cd m−2.

NICREW Submersible RGB LED Lights Recalled

NICREW Submersible RGB LED Lights are recalled due to risk of Serious injury or death from Ingestion Hazard.

The Submersible RGB LED Light’s remote control has a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. This violates the mandatory federal regulations for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries.

In addition, the recalled products do not have the required warnings. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

Seoul Semiconductor Closes in on OSRAM for Global No.2

Seoul Semiconductor has achieved a remarkable milestone by maintaining stable growth despite a downturn in the LED industry, narrowing the market share gap with global No.2 player ams OSRAM to just 1 percentage point.

According to the recently published “2024 Global LED Market Share Rankings” by market research firm Omdia, Seoul Semiconductor was the only company among the global top three to sustain both revenue and market share, while industry leaders Nichia and ams OSRAM experienced significant revenue declines amid the market slowdown.

This achievement is underpinned by Seoul Semiconductor’s robust technological competitiveness, driven by its commitment to innovation even amidst global economic uncertainty. The company has consistently invested over 10% of its annual revenue in R&D, resulting in a portfolio of more than 18,000 patents worldwide.

In particular, Seoul Semiconductor has secured a differentiated edge with its proprietary "No-wire" technology, a core component of Micro LED displays. The company further solidified its leadership in this area by winning a patent litigation at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Europe, reinforcing the strength and exclusivity of its No-wire technology in the next-generation display market.

According to Omdia, the Micro LED segment is emerging as a key frontier in next-generation display technology and is expected to grow into a market worth approximately USD 80 billion by 2040.

First-Ever Rechargeable Outdoor Lighting Makes Illumination Effortlessly Versatile

British lighting brand Pooky Lighting and renowned designers The Novogratz announce their colorful collaborative outdoor lighting collection. Launching May 7th 2025, this vibrant collection features fourteen signature lighting pieces. Thanks to playful, bold colors and innovative rechargeable technology, reimagining how outdoor spaces can be illuminated with style is easier than ever.

Ironically, despite the growing demand for colorful, design-forward lighting solutions, the outdoor lighting market has historically been dominated by traditional metallic brass and bronze finishes—a significant gap that innovative brands are now racing to fill. Recognizing this industry-wide missed opportunity for chromatic expression, Pooky Lighting sought out The Novogratz, whose celebrated color-forward approach to design made them an ideal creative partner. Given the remarkable success of rechargeable lighting products since entering the US market in early 2024, this venture into colorful, cord-free outdoor lighting represents their shared commitment to how color and innovative technology can transform spaces.

The design process brought together Pooky's craftsmanship expertise with The Novogratz's bold aesthetic sensibility. Drawing color inspiration from The Novogratz's Antonine fabric design, the team crafted a palette that feels simultaneously fresh and sophisticated. Their collaboration resulted in pieces that showcase a harmonious blend of traditional lantern silhouettes with contemporary color applications.

AUO to Showcase Micro LED and AI R&D Capabilities at SID 2025

Under the theme "Beyond Vision Enable Tomorrow," AUO will showcase its advancements in large-sized, transparent, and integrated Micro LED and AI applications at SID Display Week 2025, the premier global display technology event. These innovations will unlock significant breakthroughs across various fields, including retail, automotive, AR glasses, and AI PCs.

Furthermore, AUO is revolutionizing green technology with the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly FSC LCD and HiRaso ChLCD. This proactive approach addresses the high energy consumption challenges posed by displays and extensive AI computing, paving the way for a new era of sustainable, energy-saving displays in line with ESG goals.

Leveraging its expertise in Micro LED display technology, AUO has achieved new milestones in size and yield. The company's advancements in large-sized and transparent applications are exemplified by its 64'' large size tile, transparent Micro LED display, created by tiling the world's largest(*) 42” single-module transparent Micro LED displays. This display features high transparency, 1,000 nits brightness, a wide color gamut, and a seamless, three-sided borderless design. Its incredibly fine pixel pitch delivers ultra-high-definition, detailed visuals without blocking the background, catering to high-end needs and offering versatile applications in retail, art exhibitions, and commercial settings.

AUO has also developed the world's first(*) 17.3” dual-sided transparent Micro LED display, further demonstrating its superior, high-transparency display technology. This innovative design optimizes crosstalk between the two sides, merging contemporary aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to seamlessly integrate visual information with the real world, opening up a new chapter of mixed reality interactive experiences.

AUO's automotive Micro LED Display HMI solution, which is set to revolutionize the human-machine interaction experience, marks the beginning of AI technology integration into Micro LED displays. AUO has launched a 13” Micro LED HUD that delivers high brightness and rich color saturation, ensuring clear visibility in both bright sunlight and dark conditions. Leveraging the compact size of Micro LED modules, this innovation addresses the challenge of limited space in vehicles.

Circular emitter LEDs for beam-forming

Cree has unveiled two new circular emitter LEDs—engineered without over-die lenses—designed specifically for beam-forming applications. Offered in colour temperatures of 5,000K, 5,700K, and 6,000K, these LEDs expand Cree’s popular XP family with precise optical control and robust thermal performance.

Both new models—XP-LR and XP-GR—share the familiar 3.45 x 3.45mm XP footprint. The XP-LR features a 1.7mm diameter emitter, while the XP-GR has a smaller 1.3mm emitter. Each LED supports a maximum drive current of 6A, delivering luminous flux of up to 1,629 lm (XP-LR) and 1,202 lm (XP-GR) at 85°C.

Key performance specs:
    •    XP-LR (1.7mm emitter):
    •    Typical forward voltage: 3V at 2A, 85°C (max 3.2V)
    •    Viewing angle: 125°
    •    Minimum luminous output at 2A: 730 lm at 85°C (122 lm/W), 808 lm at 25°C
    •    Thermal resistance (junction to solder point): 0.8°C/W
    •    Thermal derating begins at ~15°C for a 7°C/W system, or up to 132°C/W for 1°C/W, with output dropping to zero at 150°C
    •    XP-GR (1.3mm emitter):
    •    Typical forward voltage: 2.91V at 1.5A, 85°C (max 3.15V)
    •    Viewing angle: 125°
    •    Luminous output bins at 1.5A: 440 or 510 lm at 85°C (100–117 lm/W), or 499 to 578 lm at 25°C
    •    Thermal resistance: 1.3°C/W
    •    Derating starts at ~0°C for an 8°C/W system, or 115°C/W for 2°C/W, also reaching zero at 150°C

These new emitters are optimized for applications requiring directional lighting and high efficacy, while offering consistent thermal reliability in compact designs.

Innolux Drives Smart City Digital Life Era at Display Week 2025 in the USA

Innolux Corporation will participate in the global display technology event SID Display Week 2025 in San Jose, U.S. from May 13 to 15. The company will showcase a series of value-added applications of display technologies for smart cities with a new look, including new AI-driven models across art, education, fashion, and medical care, as well as cross-domain development to forge a new digital life era.

Evolving key technologies bring forth a new generation of MicroLED application innovation
Leveraging its deep experience in cutting-edge display technology and its leading MicroLED mass transfer technology, Innolux is simultaneously launching two outstanding products: the world's first "Color Conversion Free-Tiling Seamless AM-MicroLED Mirror Display" and "High-PPI AM-MicroLED Mirror Display," which both offer the advantages of a wide color gamut (NTSC 115%), high reflectivity (86%), and high brightness with low power consumption. These innovative display technologies can be broadly implemented in holistic system solutions for smart cockpits, smart retail, and various other applications, delivering added-value services such as virtual reality and entertainment. Among them, with its freely tileable design, the "Color Conversion Free-Tiling Seamless AM-MicroLED Mirror Display" can be customized to any required size and shape, meeting market demands and fostering greater user interaction.

Innolux has also unveiled its MicroLED Transparent Display, which incorporates its proprietary transparency display technology. This display boasts high brightness, high transmittance, high resolution, and a wide color gamut (NTSC 120%). Its transparent display function offers customization based on display needs, providing versatile tiling options to suit various application scenarios. Innolux is committed to promoting and transforming forward-looking MicroLED technology innovation and expanding its applications in markets such as exhibitions, in-vehicle, and large-size public displays (PID). In the future, the company will expand its display solutions into diverse fields such as high-end showcases and smart vehicles.

Next-generation AI InnoGallery: An unprecedented visual and sensory experience
Innolux’s first “85″ 4K AI Interactive InnoGallery” features special anti-glare and anti-reflective layer technology. This minimizes the impact of ambient light reflection on the device, delivering a paper-like low-reflection and high-diffusion effect, allowing viewers to appreciate art paintings clearly from multiple angles. Leveraging intelligent AI interactive functions, the AI Interactive InnoGallery immediately generates dynamic digital art paintings from viewer voice commands, operating in series with AI computing modes to seize smart city business opportunities such as digital museums, exhibition advertisements, and therapeutic environments.

Innolux's exclusive floating imaging technology innovation exhibit "MicroLED Floating Jewelry Box" not only supports contactless gesture sensing technology, but can also instantly recognize gestures such as picking up and rotating virtual objects. It is also equipped with high brightness (>1,500 nits) MicroLED display technology and extremely high contrast to deliver an excellent visual performance. The exhibited technology provides users with a strikingly life-like, radiant visual experience of jewelry. As an emerging display solution, it can be extended to various application fields such as rare collectibles showcases, museum exhibitions, and high-end retail.

Addressing the potential for diverse panel applications in the future, Innolux will showcase the "High PPI AM-MicroLED Display." The display provides high brightness, wide color gamut, ultra-high contrast and high durability, effectively addressing the issue of poor visibility for OLED and LCD displays in sunlight and snow, while presenting the comprehensive dashboard design concept. Being pliable, rollable, and projectable, the display also achieves exceptionally high display quality with minimal power consumption, providing self-driving electric vehicles with an enhanced experience in entertainment, communication, shopping, etc., leading to a safer and more convenient driving environment.

MicroLED integrated cockpit display system: Creating a safe and convenient driving enviroment
Further advancing cutting-edge MicroLED technology, Innolux will showcase the "101" Color-Conversion-Based AM-MicroLED Free Tiling Display" wall this year. The display’s exclusive self-developed color conversion technology, LED chip on TFT glass (COG) mass transfer and restoration technology, innovative tiling and surface treatment technology, among other advantages, boasts four key features: P0.5mm high-definition and exquisite image quality, high color saturation, excellent ambient light contrast, and seamless tiling. Leveraging MicroLED's high black ratio, the display further demonstrates its strong vertically integrated technical capabilities and can offer ultra-large displays ranging from a compact 25.4” to an expansive 204”, making it an ideal solution for large venues, security monitoring, and immersive displays.

Samsung Display Achieves Industry-First True Bright Marketing Claim Verification from UL Solutions

Samsung Display has earned Marketing Claim Verification from global safety science company UL Solutions for claims related to perceived brightness. This marks the first time UL Solutions has issued a Marketing Claim Verification for a technology that leverages PCL calculations.

To achieve UL Solutions’ Marketing Claim Verification, Samsung’s True Bright, which is a distinction Samsung gives to displays that provides greater perceived brightness when compared to LCDs of the same PCL score, was evaluated for Perceptual Contrast Length (PCL) to quantify the brightness of the black of a display. PCL, which has been adopted as an industry standard by SEMI1, refers to the brightness of a display specifically as perceived by the human eye. This metric acknowledges that perceived brightness is influenced not only by the physical light emitted by the panel but also by its contrast ratio. OLED displays typically have a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 — over a thousand times that of standard LCDs. The enhanced contrast of OLEDs ensures that the same image is perceived as brighter when compared to LCD displays.

UL Solutions evaluated fifteen of Samsung Display’s OLEDs for laptops, tablets, and automobiles, and seven of its QD-OLEDs for monitors and TVs. UL Solutions verified Samsung Display’s claim that its OLEDs and QD-OLEDs provide an average 1.5 times greater perceived brightness than LCDs of the same PCL score. According to assessments by UL Solutions, Samsung Display’s 300-nit OLEDs have the same perceived brightness (279.37) as 510-nit LCDs, and its 500-nit QD-OLEDs have the same perceived brightness (310.9) as 767-nit LCDs.

As the performance of IT devices rapidly advances, it is essential to achieve high brightness with relatively low power consumption. Especially for IT and automotive applications, higher brightness that increases outdoor visibility is very important. Samsung OLEDs deliver greater value to consumers by offering higher perceived brightness than LCDs.

Global Lighting Controls Leader Legrand Unveils Wattstopper i3: Breakthrough Smart Building Management Platform

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology.

The partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations, and data-driven control, making it easier to transform buildings into intelligent, responsive environments.

Wattstopper i3 unites Legrand's established Wattstopper DLM and Wattstopper PLUS systems under a cohesive interface. With KODE's award-winning OS at its core, the platform consolidates data from lighting, HVAC, occupancy sensors, and third-party building systems into actionable insights. Wattstopper i3 allows operating teams to plug into new and existing systems to control and optimize building systems in a single, intuitive dashboard – whether for a single property or entire portfolio.

"The Wattstopper i3 Platform represents the future of smarter building management," said Tom Lowery, President of Lighting and Building Control Systems at Legrand. "By consolidating critical building systems into a single interface, we're enabling building managers to make data-driven decisions that improve performance and reduce operational costs. This partnership allows us to optimize a building's value – today and in the future."  

With the launch of Wattstopper i3, Legrand is delivering more than an operating system, the company is delivering a strategy for the future of smart buildings. The platform features:

    Seamless plug-and-play integrations across existing and legacy lighting control ecosystems
    Occupancy-based automation, dynamic scheduling, and real-time zoning
    Energy optimization and predictive insights for faster, smarter decisions
    A unified look and feel across Legrand's networked lighting control interfaces for a premium, consistent experience

This combination enables integrators to deliver more with less effort, allowing Legrand's partners to offer lighting solutions that are easier to implement and more competitive than ever before.

This launch marks an important step forward in how OEMs and software platforms can work together to meet the evolving needs of the industry. As interoperability, speed, and intelligence become more critical, the Wattstopper i3 Platform helps position Legrand to better support clients looking for smarter, more connected building solutions.

By partnering with KODE Labs, Legrand is not just enhancing its technology stack, it's changing the way lighting controls are specified across the market. From streamlining integrations with leading ecosystems, to enabling digital services, AI-powered operations, and real-time data analytics, Legrand is arming its partners and customers with tools that redefine lighting control as a service. With Legrand's global scale and KODE's disruptive platform, Wattstopper i3 is redefining what's possible in lighting control and smart building management. This launch marks a major step forward for the industry – and a clear signal that the future belongs to intelligent and connected solutions.

UVT Showcases Photonics Innovation at OPIE, Leading the Future of the Industry with Diverse Applications

As a leading force in Taiwan’s photonics industry, UVT made a strong impression at the recently held Optics & Photonics International Exhibition (OPIE) 2025 in Yokohama. Showcasing a range of forward-looking photonic technologies and application solutions, UVT attracted significant attention from industry professionals. This year’s exhibition spotlighted UVT’s innovations in line light sources, laser light, UV-C LED components for water sterilization, and photodetectors (PD) across various wavelengths — all of which highlight the company’s robust R&D capabilities and versatile application potential. These cutting-edge developments further energize the future of the photonics industry.

In the fields of industrial inspection and 3D imaging, UVT’s line light solution earned high praise from professionals for its exceptional uniformity and brightness. Compared to traditional light sources, UVT’s line light delivers more precise and clearer illumination, significantly enhancing inspection efficiency and imaging quality. It is expected to play a vital role in areas such as smart manufacturing and quality control.

In the laser product segment, UVT introduced its Edge Emitting Laser (EEL) series, featuring 5W blue lasers and 1W red lasers. These lasers utilize an integrated reflective prism to convert side-emitted light into forward-emitted light. Available in a variety of packaging options—including metal can and quartz packages—they are well-suited for applications such as projection, inspection, and specialized lighting.

In response to the rapid growth of precision machining and medical aesthetics industries, UVT also showcased its advanced laser light technologies. Covering a wide wavelength range (460–1,350 nm) and various power outputs, these laser sources are designed to meet the diverse needs of different application scenarios. They reflect UVT’s strong capabilities in laser light control and system integration. Whether for high-precision material cutting, microfabrication, or non-invasive aesthetic medical treatments, UVT’s laser technologies offer reliable and efficient solutions.

With rising awareness of environmental protection and public health in recent years, UVT has actively invested in the development of related technologies. A key highlight at this year’s exhibition was its UV-C LED component for water sterilization, operating within the 250–300 nm wavelength range—an important milestone in UVT’s efforts within environmental technology. By leveraging high-efficiency and durable UV-C LEDs and modules, UVT provides safe, eco-friendly, and highly effective solutions for water purification. These technologies are suitable for a wide range of applications, from residential and commercial to industrial water treatment, contributing meaningfully to the protection of human health.

In addition, UVT’s technological breakthroughs in photodetectors (PDs), covering a wide spectral range from 200 to 2,400 nm, also drew considerable attention. The showcased photodiode components feature high sensitivity and fast response times, enabling precise detection across various wavelengths. These high-performance photodiodes are well-suited for applications such as environmental monitoring, spectral analysis, and biomedical sensing. Their advanced capabilities are expected to elevate both the technical standards and application scope across multiple industries.

UVT expressed that through its participation in the OPIE exhibition in Yokohama, the company aims not only to showcase its latest technological achievements to the industry, but also to foster new partnerships and jointly explore broader application prospects for photonic technologies.

Polar Light Technologies Demonstrates First Pyramidal-µLED Micro-Display Prototype

Polar Light Technologies AB announced the fabrication of its first micro-display prototype built on the company’s proprietary pyramidal micro-LED (µLED). The milestone confirms the technology’s ability to integrate the pyramidal micro-LED frontplane onto a CMOS backplane.

The prototype pairs a bottom-up-grown Polar Light Technologies monochrome µLED front-plane with a high-performance SAPIEN CMOS back-plane. Precision flip-chip bonding was carried out by Finetech, achieving pixel-accurate alignment across the panel.

This latest achievement provides a path to monolithic RGB displays, based on the red, green, and blue µLEDs previously demonstrated using same material system.

Why It Matters

    Monolithic RGB: Polar Light Technologies µLEDs, based on same material system, is paving the way for monolithic RGB displays.
    Integration: The demo display is a stepping stone for Polar Light Technologies’ µLEDs to be integrated with CMOS backplane for novel opto products.
    Pyramidal µLEDs manufactured bottom-up without etching, suitable for integration in VR/AR applications.
    Sub-Lambertian emission: A naturally focused light lobe couples efficiently into waveguide, boosting brightness.

High-End Lighting Market to Reach USD 33.72 Billion by 203

The value of the global high-end lighting market in 2024 was USD 18.80 billion. With a CAGR of 6.0%, the market is expected to grow to USD 33.72 billion in 2034 from USD 19.91 billion in 2025.

High-end lighting refers to the lighting options that enhance the ambiance and aesthetics of rooms by fusing state-of-the-art technology, exquisite design, and premium materials to produce extraordinary illumination and beauty. High-end lighting fixtures are crafted from superior materials like solid brass, hand-blown glass, alabaster, and polished metals, ensuring durability and a sense of quality. Many high-end lighting systems offer smart home integration, allowing for remote control, motion sensors, and dimming capabilities, enhancing convenience and energy efficiency. These fixtures are designed with aesthetics in mind, often featuring unique and elegant designs that elevate the overall look of a space.

Market Drivers

• A growing urban population and higher disposable incomes worldwide are fueling market expansion.

• The combination of intelligent technology, eco-friendly methods, and creative design styles is fueling market demand.

• The increasing emphasis on energy-saving lighting options fosters the growth of the high-end lighting market.

• Government policies and backing for eco-friendly lighting drive the growth of the market for premium lighting.

Seoul Semiconductor: Unified Patent Court Orders Recall of Products Infringing Essential Micro LED Patents

Seoul Semiconductor announced that the Local Division Paris of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which has jurisdiction across 18 European countries, has issued a judgment that Laser Components SAS infringed Seoul Semiconductor affiliate’s core optical semiconductor patent.

The court ordered an immediate ban on sales, as well as the recall and destruction of infringing products.

This ruling is Seoul’s second victory at the UPC, following its October 2024 judgment prohibiting the sales of products infringing Seoul’s patents across eight countries — a first in the LED industry.

Laser Components is a global distributor offering electronic components across U.S., Europe, and Canada. This company was found to have sold products that infringed Seoul’s WICOP technology, No-wire and robust structure essential for Micro LED applications.

Seoul’s WICOP technology is the world’s first technology to overcome the structural limitations of conventional LED manufacturing. Unlike silicon semiconductors used in AI memory, LEDs are made with compound materials like gallium and indium, which require vertical alignment of positive and negative electrodes as well as wires to connect the electrodes. Seoul Semiconductor was the first to solve this problem by creating its “No-wire” technology, which connects electrodes directly without wires.

This innovation improves light emission efficiency and offers a strong, durable structure that resists heat and humidity, setting a new benchmark for optical semiconductors.

Today, WICOP technology is widely adopted across applications requiring miniaturization and high performance, including Micro LEDs, automotive headlamps, smartphone flashes, and backlight units. Its compact yet durable structure has also accelerated its use in advanced packaging products.

Ulike Unveils the ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask in the US for Professional-Grade Skincare at Home

Ulike is set to launch its highly anticipated ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask in the US on May 7, 2025. This advanced LED mask features a suite of new technology to help balance oily skin, reduce acne, even out skin tone, and restore radiance with anti-aging results seen in just four weeks.

Already popular in Asian markets, ReGlow is FDA cleared and is now set to launch in the US initially priced at $429.

Equipped with 272 high-performance LEDs, twice the number found in most standard LED masks, the ReGlow provides powerful at-home skin treatment that can both enhance radiance and smooth wrinkles while reducing redness and acne in a matter of weeks.

The Ulike ReGlow is equipped with a groundbreaking 272 professional-grade LEDs - twice the number found in most standard LED masks. This delivers faster, more powerful results that significantly reduce redness and clear acne in just 2 weeks, while smoothing wrinkles for a youthful, radiant complexion in as little as 4 weeks.[1]

ReGlow also leverages advanced 360° Mirror Reflection technology, incorporating a highly reflective inner surface that captures and redirects the LED light, amplifying light irradiance by 77.4% compared to direct exposure for even, full-face coverage and faster results.[2]

The mask's 3D ergonomic structure and woven straps offer a secure, snug fit, ensuring the device stays in place for delivering precise light therapy. It also features a 1-cm gap from the skin to evenly distribute light, minimizing heat buildup and irritation, while soft padding around the eyes provides added comfort and eye protection.

ReGlow also features 4 different therapy modes in one mask, easily adjusted in the settings for different skincare requirements.

Glow Mode for a brighter complexion and reduced melanin, revealing radiant skin in just 8 minutes.

Firm Mode smooths out fine lines and enhances skin firmness for a more youthful appearance.

Rejuvenate Mode calms redness and strengthens the skin's natural barrier, promoting healthier skin.

Clear Mode targets acne and improves overall skin health for clearer, smoother skin.

The Ulike ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask will be available for purchase starting May 7 2025 through the Ulike website and select online retailers.ting-edge beauty-tech solutions.

Samsung Quantum Dot Display Technology Verified as No-Cadmium, Receives SGS Certification

Samsung announced that the quantum dot (QD) sheet used in its QD TVs has received independent certification of compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and has been verified to contain no cadmium by the global certification institute, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS).

SGS, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a world-leading testing and certification body that provides services to ensure organizations meet stringent quality and safety standards across various industries, including electronic products, food and the environment.

In addition to receiving recognition from SGS for the no-cadmium technology in Samsung quantum dot film, the company’s compliance with the EU’s RoHS directive provides shoppers with additional comfort regarding the content of their screen as they watch TV.

Samsung began researching quantum dot technology in 2001, and its ongoing commitment to research and investment has positioned it at the forefront of innovation in the global display market.

After developing the world’s first no-cadmium quantum dot material in 2014, Samsung launched TVs that implemented the technology the following year. Since then, the company has been leading quantum dot technology through continuous technological advancements.

In particular, Samsung successfully created nanocrystal material without cadmium and has secured around 150 patents for the technology. With this extensive expertise and technological progress, the company has ushered in a new era of innovative quantum dot TVs.

Greenscale Adopts Sollum Technologies Dynamic LED Lighting to Enhance Greenhouse Production

Greenscale, an agricultural technology company focused on nutrition enhancements in growing, is partnering with Sollum Technologies to implement advanced dynamic LED lighting in its next-generation greenhouse production facility. The collaboration integrates Sollum’s SF-ONE lighting fixtures, powered by the SUN as a Service cloud platform, into Greenscale’s highly controlled growing system, ensuring optimal crop conditions with minimal environmental impact.

Greenscale specializes in optimizing plant growing conditions with the objective of creating a zero-pesticide, zero-industrial-fertilizer growing system that is highly controlled, traceable, and designed to produce nutritionally enhanced vegetables and vegetable-derivative products. With Sollum’s dynamic lighting technology, Greenscale takes a data-driven approach to maximize crop quality, yield, and sustainability.

Greenscale selected Sollum’s dynamic LED lighting solution to provide customized light recipes tailored toeach stage of lettuce growth. Thanks to real-time data monitoring and adaptive spectral control, Sollum’s lighting system increases plant productivity while reducing energy consumption compared to traditional lighting solutions.

This partnership represents a significant advancement in CEA, combining intelligent lighting with cutting-edge greenhouse technology. Greenscale’s adoption of Sollum’s AI-driven lighting system positions them as an industry leader in technology-driven, environmentally responsible food production.

The World's First AI-Powered Natural Language Control for Lighting

Imagine talking to your home like you do to a close friend – who understands you. That vision becomes reality today as BlueHopper, the MeshTek Company, proudly announces the launch of "Talk To Your Lights", the world's first AI application that enables users to control their environment using natural, everyday language.

Officially debuting at LightFair International in Las Vegas—perfectly timed to my son's 7th birthday on May 7th—this feature was inspired when he asked, "Dad, why can't I just talk to the lights since I don't have a phone to control them?" jokes Swapnil Bora, founder and CEO of MeshTek.

As demonstrated in the video, "Talk To Your Lights™—patented and patent pending—isn't just about saving clicks; it's your personal lighting butler, using context awareness and proprietary AI models to whip up scenes that just make sense. Manufacturers can license it today and let their products shine."

And under the hood, it's built for real-world complexity: It runs on MeshTek's proprietary long-range, bi-directional wireless protocol, which also speaks Bluetooth. This makes MeshTek, the winner of Most Innovative Outdoor Lighting by Lightfair International, the ideal platform for outdoor environments and complex system commissioning, control, and management—from a single home to an entire campus or city block.

The First ECE Approved LED Retrofit Lamp from OSRAM

The switch from halogen to LED technology has never been easier: ams OSRA presents the NIGHT BREAKER LED SMART ECE H11, the first fully ECE R37 homologated LED retrofit lamp. This innovative product makes it easy to upgrade and is approved for 12V vehicles in all ECE contracting states¹, which include the EU, UK and Switzerland. This replacement for H11 halogen lamps is approved in all these countries for all lighting functions.

Following the introduction in October 2020 of the NIGHT BREAKER LED, Germany's first street-legal LED retrofit lamp, and the practical plug-and-play NIGHT BREAKER LED1 SPEED H7 in December 2024, OSRAM Automotive is once again launching a groundbreaking retrofit solution. ECE R37 homologation of the new NIGHT BREAKER LED SMART ECE H11, indicated by the E1 marking, eliminates the need to match headlamp approval numbers, carry official approval documents or apply stickers.

The NIGHT BREAKER LED SMART ECE H11 is approved as a direct replacement for H11 halogen lamps. It delivers a modern bright white light with a color temperature of up to 6000 Kelvin. Its impressive light output ensures optimum visibility for the driver, while the glare³ seen by other road users is up to 50 percent less than the legally permissible maximum values. Compared to standard halogen lamps, these LED retrofit lamps consume up to 60 percent less energy and last up to six times longer thanks to LED technology and the specially developed vibration-resistant design⁴. These characteristics make the NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 a cost-effective and eco-friendly retrofit solution.

A century of innovation: OSRAM Automotive is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025
For the past one hundred years OSRAM Automotive has stood for innovation and commitment in the automotive lighting sector. From inventing the BILUX twin-filament headlight bulb back in the 1920 to launching the first street-legal LED replacement lamp, the NIGHT BREAKER®LED, OSRAM Automotive has consistently developed revolutionary technologies and is now established as the world market leader. With its wide-ranging portfolio covering automotive lighting, battery care, tyre maintenance and vehicle equipment, coupled with its commitment to high quality and its impressive services, OSRAM Automotive will continue to be a reliable partner for safe driving.