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Jan 09, 2013
Acuity Brands Strengthens Wireless Controls Skills with Acquisition of Adura Technologies
Acuity Brands, Inc., a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, today announced it has acquired the assets of Adura Technologies, Inc. (“Adura”), a leading developer of wireless controls and energy management solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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Jan 08, 2013
LUXeXceL Partners with FX64 Software Solutions for Optics Design Software
LUXeXceL Group B.V., manufacturer of optics for the LED lighting industry, has partnered with FX64 Software Solutions of Arzberg, Germany for development of custom optics design tools to facilitate use of LUXeXceL’s patented Printoptical fabrication process.
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Jan 04, 2013
VTT and Lumichip Announce joint LED Company Investment
Simpler and more cost-eective methods are needed in LED lamp manufacture. VTT Ventures Ltd and Lumichip Ltd are pleased to announce a joint investment in Finnish LED technology company LightTherm Ltd that uses its innovative materials and heat management solutions to introduce novel design and manufacturing capabilities for LEDs. LightTherm’s electro-thermo-mechanical technologies provide higher light output, leaner sizing and lighter weight in its products for the LED replacement lamp and luminaire industry.
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Jan 03, 2013
XLamp XM-L RGBW – Now Available from Forge Europe
The new XLamp XM-L RGBW is an extension to Cree Inc.’s range of combined red, green, blue and white LED emitters. Packaged as a 5mm x 5mm square component, the XM-L RGBW is made up of four individually addressable LED chips that enable extensive colour mixing potential.
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Dec 21, 2012
Philips Lumileds Reinforces its Commitment to Greater China with New Distributor Relationships
Following the recent restructuring of its distribution channel, Philips Lumileds announced today that it has added new distributors for the first time in nearly two decades. These new strategic partnerships will help serve the needs of a rapidly growing customer base and allow the continued, widespread distribution of Philips Lumileds products and solutions into new markets.
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Dec 20, 2012
Philips Lumileds and Future Electronics Restructure Principal Distribution Agreement
Philips Lumileds and Future Lighting Solutions, a division of Future Electronics, announced today they have restructured their long-standing distribution agreement. The new arrangement allows both companies to build upon their long-standing relationship while creating new opportunities for additional partnerships.
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Dec 19, 2012
Audio Giant HARMAN International Industries, Inc. Acquires Martin Professional A/S
We are pleased to inform you that Schouw & Co., parent company of Martin Professional, has entered into an agreement with the global infotainment and audio company HARMAN International Industries to sell Martin to HARMAN. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in Q1 2013.
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Dec 13, 2012
Integrated Production Becomes Popular for Small Series
In the last 20 years, Essemtec Switzerland has successfully strengthened its position in the highly competitive market for production equipment for electronics. Regularly the company makes headlines introducing outstanding machine and software concepts. Adrian Kuehnis spoke with Essemtec's marketing and sales manager Florian Schildein about the challenges of the past year, the current developments and his outlook for 2013. - By Adrian Kühnis, Azular GmbH, Baden
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Dec 12, 2012
Marl Offers New Fast Prototyping Service for LED Lights
Marl International today announced a new fast prototyping service for LED lighting products. Marl can normally produce a prototype printed circuit board (PCB) populated with surface mount LEDs within 48 hours, from a customer’s specification.
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Dec 12, 2012
Brazilian Authorities Approve DEKRA as a Certification Body for the INMETRO Mark
DEKRA has been accredited by the Brazilian governmental body INMETRO to use its Testing and Inspection Services for conducting quality assessments and granting the conformity certification of products according to national and international standards. From now on, DEKRA can also issue the recognised INMETRO mark.
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Dec 11, 2012
Lighting Science Group Filed 71 New Patents in 2012
Lighting Science Group Corporation®, one of the world's leading LED lighting technology manufacturers and key industry innovators, announced today that it has been awarded 26 new U.S. patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for 2012. It also reports another 20 patent applications that are expected to be issued in the next few months. A total of 71 new U.S. patent applications were filed by Lighting Science in 2012, reflecting the robust innovative research and product development occurring at the company.
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Dec 10, 2012
PhotonStar LED Group Plc. Announces IP Licencing and Design Services Supply Agreement
PhotonStar LED Group plc (AIM: PSL, "PhotonStar" or “the Group”), the British designer and manufacturer of smart LED lighting solutions, has signed its first licensing agreement for its next generation chip design patents and an associated design services supply agreement, with a leading LED chip manufacturer.
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Dec 07, 2012
LIGHTINGEUROPE: New Representation of Lighting Industry in Europe Launches
On 5 December, leading industry representatives met in Brussels to formalize and launch LightingEurope, the voice of the lighting industry in Europe. This new association represents all-sized European lighting companies, including SME’s active in consumer and/or professional lighting as well as national lighting associations.
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Dec 07, 2012
AG DALI Restructures to Improve Workflow and Becomes DALI
Controllable lighting systems are the key for energy saving in building and outdoor lighting installations with the additional benefit of increased comfort and safety. One of the best known solutions is DALI. DALI stands for ”Digital Adressable Lighting Interface” and identifies a digital interface for intelligent lighting management that is in international use across the lighting industry.
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Dec 06, 2012
Philips Technology Web Shop - Easy Sampling of Small Numbers of OEM Products for Luminaire Manufacturers
Philips recently introduced its Technology web shop providing luminaire manufacturers the opportunity to easily order samples of commercially released products for their own testing and design-in purposes. The web shop allows luminaire manufacturers to experiment with the latest innovations in an easy and efficient manner so they can be used in the design and testing process of luminaire development.
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Dec 06, 2012
Cree LED Lighting Significantly Improves Sheetz Convenience Restaurants
More than 130 locations of convenience restaurant chain Sheetz, Inc. now feature state-of-the-art LED lighting by Cree. The installation of energy-efficient Cree interior and exterior lighting at Sheetz® retail gasoline locations is delivering a 45-percent reduction in energy costs for interior lighting and 50–55-percent reduction in exterior lighting compared to the antiquated lighting it replaced.
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Dec 06, 2012
YEG Opto Introduces the New Samsung MP36S High Performance Mid Power LED Range
YEG Opto is launching the new Samsung MP36S series of mid-high power LEDs specifically designed for lighting applications. These 0.6W-1.2W LEDs give the best lumen-cost ratio of any LED in this class available today and will open new application possibilities for LEDs previously believed not to be technically or commercially viable or practical.
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Dec 03, 2012
Konica Minolta Acquires Instrument Systems GmbH, Major Lighting Measurement Equipment Manufacturer in Germany
Konica Minolta Optics, Inc. (KMOP) today announced that it has acquired Instrument Systems GmbH (IS), a major German lighting measurement equipment manufacturer. As a business company of the Konica Minolta Group, KMOP manufactures and sells optical products and measuring instruments for industrial and healthcare applications.
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Dec 03, 2012
ISA 2012 General Assembly Held in Guangzhou on Nov. 5th, 2012
On November 5th, 2012, more than 75 leading Solid State Lighting industry players, academic experts and NGO representatives from around the world gathered in Guangzhou, China, to participant in the ISA 2012 General Assembly. With the mission to rally the global SSL industry with global initiatives, efforts and resources to accelerate and foster the development of the global SSL industry and applications, ISA has achieved remarkable growth in various working groups and developed 68 members since the establishment in 2010.
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Nov 30, 2012
Mouser Electronics Now Stocks Bivar's New Family of Compact Light Engines
Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced it is stocking the industry’s first starboard light engines from Bivar, a leading specialty provider of LED indication products. Bivar L2 Starboard Light Engines with Cree XLamp LEDs are the first light engines available in the industry to offer Cree's XLamp LEDs on a starboard. All products in this new family are optimized for high output, high color rendering index (CRI) and uniformity, making them ideal for directional lighting applications in both indoor and outdoor environments.
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Nov 29, 2012
EV Group Completes Cleanroom Expansion & Opens New R&D Labs
EV Group has completed its expanded cleanroom IV facility at its corporate headquarters in Austria, which doubled its cleanroom space for process development and pilot production services.
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Nov 19, 2012
Freeway Lighting Solutions - A New Company Offering a Total LED Lighting Solution for Customers in Europe
Freeway Lighting Solutions, a new division of the Rebound Group, is a franchised distributor offering a comprehensive range of LEDs, including COB solutions, thermal products, optics, connectors and a range of LED driver products, all from world class manufacturers. By selecting key partners and carrying in-depth stock, European customers will benefit from a total product focus and support, from the initial concept to the finished design and more.
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Nov 06, 2012
EBV and Bridgelux Signed Distribution Agreement for LED Lighting Line
EBV Elektronik has signed a distribution agreement with Bridgelux which means it will sell the US-based LED lighting manufacturer's products in the EMEA region.
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Nov 02, 2012
Yole's New OLED for Lighting Report Forecasts that OLED Lighting will reach a $1.7B market opportunity by 2020
So far, OLED revenue has been driven mainly by display applications (smartphones…) but the industry is now targeting the lighting market based on the technology specificities in terms of design and efficiency. Yole Développement is pleased to announce today its new report “OLED for Lighting” which presents all OLED Lighting applications and associated market metrics for the period 2012-2020, and a deep analysis of OLED technology and OLED lighting industry…
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Nov 02, 2012
Everlight Lighting Components Complete LM80 Testing
Standardization has become a key factor in LED adoption in the global lighting market - not only in safety standards and performance standards but also more importantly, in reliability and lifetime testing. LM80 is the lighting standard by which all major LED manufacturers are complying with for lumen maintenance testing. It is a standardized test method of at least 6,000 hours and at certain controlled conditions that is required of all lighting LEDs so that each LED tested, regardless of manufacturer, can be judged against other tested LEDs on an equal scale and compared.
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Oct 29, 2012
ALANOD Holding GmbH acquires interest in WhiteOptics LLC
Alanod announced that on 20 August 2012 ALANOD Holding GmbH acquired shares in WhiteOptics LLC. in rigorous pursuit of its strategy to consolidate and advance its leading role in the market for high‐quality technical surface design.
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Oct 23, 2012
Marl Cuts Wasted Light with LED Lighting Scheme Design Service
Marl International aims to help customers waste less light with a new Lighting Scheme Design service that provides specific recommendations on the best energy efficient LED lighting to use inside and outside buildings, car parks or industrial sites. The service is being launched at the LuxLive exhibition in Earls Court, London, from 6-7 November 2012 (Stand E02).
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Oct 10, 2012
LED Inventor Nick Holonyak Reflects on Discovery 50 Years Later
Fifty years ago today, 33-year-old GE scientist Dr. Nick Holonyak, Jr., invented the first practical visible-spectrum light-emitting diode (LED), a device that GE colleagues at the time called “the magic one” because its light, unlike infrared lasers, was visible to the human eye.
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Oct 09, 2012
Successful Migration to GaN-on-Si at Epistar Based on AZZURRO's 150 mm Technology
The companies today jointly confirmed achieving GaN-on-Si based LEDs utilizing Epistar's high-brightness LED structures and AZZURRO's patented technology for 150 mm GaN-on-Si.
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Oct 09, 2012
MSC Announces Availability of the New XLamp® XP-E2 LEDs for More Power and Efficiency
The new XLamp ® XP-E 2 by Cree is characterized by a particularly high luminous efficacy (lumens per watt) and efficiency (lumens per euro) and is now available from MSC. Developers who have designed lighting solutions based on LED series Cree XLamp XP-E and XP-G benefit from this fact. The XLamp XP-E 2 gives the opportunity to develop more efficient and cheaper LED lighting systems.
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