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Resources | LpR Article | Event-Reports | Trends | May 30, 2016
Light + Building Post Show Report: The Six Most Noteworthy Observations by LED professional
Light + Building Post Show Report: The Six Most Noteworthy Observations by LED professional In the weeks and months before the show it was obvious that the major topics were going to be IoT and connectivity. There are many reasons for this. One is that LED lighting has become established but the big deals for smart lighting and human centric lighting are missing. IoT seems to be the way to improve communication and enable both smart lighting and HCL. Arno Grabher-Meyer from LED professional gives a summary of his impressions of the fair in regards to these topics, and beyond. Read more »
Business News | May 30, 2016
Samsung’s LED Component Test Lab Approved by UL for UL Total Certification Program
Samsung’s LED Component Test Lab Approved by UL for UL Total Certification Program SEOUL, Korea – May 26, 2016 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions, today announced that its test lab for LED packages and modules has been qualified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a widely-recognized global safety science organization, to operate the UL Total Certification Program (TCP), one of the highest levels of testing and qualification under the UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP). Read more »
Business News | May 16, 2016
Sensity Systems and Chinese Academy of Sciences to Construct Global Platform For Smart City Applications and Services
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Sensity Systems Inc., provider of a leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform for Smart Cities, today announced an agreement under which the two organizations will form a new joint venture in China to focus on the development of smart city solutions for China and sales worldwide. The resultant IoT Platform for Chinese Smart Cities will be application compatible with the current Sensity IoT Smart City Platform, thereby providing application developers access to a global market for cities. Outside of China, the joint venture products will be sold under the Sensity platform program. Read more »
Business News | May 14, 2016
Epistar to Partner with End Product Manufacturers with Increased Issues of 165M Shares
Epistar to Partner with End Product Manufacturers with Increased Issues of 165M Shares The board of Taiwanese LED chip manufacturer Epistar decided to invite strategic partners through Global Depository Receipts (GDR) or private equity (PE). Epistar locates at the upstream in the industry supply chain and the partnership with application clients secures the company’s oversea exit, said Epistar Spokesman RiderChang. In other words, the company intends to partner with the clients of their client through stake investment. Read more »
Event News | News-Spot | May 12, 2016
Luger Research Organizes a One-Day Innovation Workshop with Prof. DDr. Sergei Ikovenko (M.I.T. USA) in Dornbirn, Austria
Luger Research Organizes a One-Day Innovation Workshop with Prof. DDr. Sergei Ikovenko (M.I.T. USA) in Dornbirn, Austria At the 17th of June 2016, Prof. DDr. Sergei Ikovenko, a global leader in systematic innovation, will explain the key strategies for innovations at the Hotel Martinspark. Successful companies like Samsung, Philips, General Electric and Intel have attended Prof. Ikovenko’s workshops before. This is a great opportunity for CEOs, CTOs, R&D Manager, Innovation Managers, Patent Officers and Inventors to get answers on the following key questions: "How to find new markets for your product and technology?" and "What technology you need and how to find it?". Read more »
Event News | May 12, 2016
Codega Prize - International Prize to Lighting Design Excellences
Codega Prize - International Prize to Lighting Design Excellences Milano, 2nd May 2016 – At its 4th edition, the Codega Prize is the international award to Lighting Design excellences which is assigned to professionals for their creativity and know-how in transforming LED technologies in new ideas. Promoted by Assodel (Italian Association of Electronics Clusters) in partnership with IDEA (International Distribution of Electronics Association), under the patronage of APIL (Italian Association of Lighting Professionals), the Prize aims at disseminating the importance of the quality and versatility of LED lighting and of an “intelligent” and integrated use of light. Read more »
Business News | May 06, 2016
Lumileds and Arrow Electronics Sign Global Distribution Agreement
Lumileds and Arrow Electronics announced a strategic agreement for the global distribution of Lumileds comprehensive portfolio of application optimized LEDs including high power, mid power, low power, CoB, color and UV LEDs as well as the infinitely configurable Matrix Platform. The agreement aligns with both companies’ dedication to providing customers with responsive, accelerated service and reliable, high performance solutions. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 28, 2016
Memorandum of Understanding between European Photonics Industry Consortium and LUX Photonics Consortium
Memorandum of Understanding between European Photonics Industry Consortium and LUX Photonics Consortium Prof. Tjin Swee Chuan, Chairman of the LUX Photonics Consortium in Singapore, and Carlos Lee, Director General of EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) signed a collaboration agreement on April 22, 2016. The signature was witnessed by George Loh, Programmes Director at the National Research Foundation of Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 22, 2016
Founders of RAYLASE Receive EPIC Phoenix Award 2016 that Recognizes Entrepreneurship in Photonics
Founders of RAYLASE Receive EPIC Phoenix Award 2016 that Recognizes Entrepreneurship in Photonics RAYLASE Group has its headquarters in Weßling, Germany and a subsidiary in China, located in Shenzhen. Both entities are doing production of components, submodules and software to deflect, modulate and control laser beams in a broad variety of applications e.g. marking, drilling, cutting, engraving and welding in growing and demanding markets worldwide. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Apr 12, 2016
LightingEurope Strongly Recommends not Applying Amendments on Tolerances Before the “Single Lighting Regulation” is in Place
LightingEurope Strongly Recommends not Applying Amendments on Tolerances Before the “Single Lighting Regulation” is in Place “Lighting Europe appreciates last week’s proposal from CoolProducts in relation to halogen lamps,” said Diederik de Stoppelaar, Secretary General of LightingEurope, “but believes that such an important change goes beyond halogen lamps and will have a significant effect on all lighting products. The impact of such a change is impossible to predict and prepare at such short notice before the vote of the Regulatory Committee.“ Read more »
Business News | Mar 23, 2016
Lumileds and BluGlass Cooperate for Developing Certain RPCVD Enhanced LEDs
Lumileds and BluGlass Cooperate for Developing Certain RPCVD Enhanced LEDs Australian technology innovator BluGlass Limited has today announced that it has entered into an exclusive collaboration agreement with Lumileds. Lumileds develops, manufactures and distributes LEDs and automotive lighting products. The two companies will work together to explore potential use of low temperature RPCVD for specific LED applications defined by the agreement. This agreement follows on from the initial collaboration of BluGlass and Lumileds. Read more »
Business News | Mar 21, 2016
Nichia Corporation and Future Lighting Solutions Announce Partnership
Nichia Corporation, the pioneer and the leader in LED technology and Future Lighting Solutions (FLS), the world-class leader and innovator in demand creation, marketing and distribution of solid-state lighting technologies, today announce a new distribution agreement covering the Americas and Europe*. Read more »
News-Spot | Project News | Business News | Mar 11, 2016
5000m2 LED Museum Opens in October 2016
5000m2 LED Museum Opens in October 2016 Responding to the call of national policy, Guangzhou Hongli Opto – Electronic Co., Ltd. has been committing to delivering innovation in LED (Light Emitting Diode) research and development in the past years, which has injected new blood and cultural element for the industry. Read more »
Event News | Mar 11, 2016
Illuminotronica 2016: LED Lighting, Smart Technologies and Customized Solutions to Achieve Wellbeing, Safety and Energy Savings
Illuminotronica 2016: LED Lighting, Smart Technologies and Customized Solutions to Achieve Wellbeing, Safety and Energy Savings Milan, March 5 - Smart lighting, Li-Fi, OLED, Internet of Things, Solid State Lighting. All these words are related to innovation and new technologies which are changing - after the introduction of LEDs in lighting sector - our way of thinking light in different scenarios. Not to mention the high performance and lower costs that make LED a pervasive technology, with growth peaks in all applications. Read more »
Event News | Mar 09, 2016
Photoptics 2016 Report
Photoptics 2016 Report PHOTOPTICS 2016 – The 4th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology took place in Rome - Italy, from February 27 to 29. PHOTOPTICS 2016 was held covering a broad range of related fields on Optics, Photonics and Lasers, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. After a strict selection process, the PHOTOPTICS program included full papers (13% of submissions) and short papers (28% of submissions). Additionally 19% of submissions papers were accepted for poster presentation. With these acceptance ratios, we can assume that PHOTOPTICS next editions tend to be a quality conferences with high caliber. Read more »
Event News | Mar 08, 2016
Over 100 Seminars on Design, Market and Technology at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2016
Over 100 Seminars on Design, Market and Technology at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2016 Experts share industry forecasts through interactive THINKLIGHT programme Asia’s most influential and comprehensive lighting and LED event, the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), continues to work towards exposing the market’s untapped potential. The fair’s 21st edition, scheduled to take place from 9 – 12 June 2016 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, features an event programme that focuses on promoting out-of-the-box thinking and pushing the boundaries of conventional lighting concepts. Read more »
Event News | Mar 04, 2016
Qatar National Vision 2030 – Get Involved
Qatar National Vision 2030 – Get Involved Driven by the enormous amount of construction and development that Qatar is currently undertaking, as it works towards the goals of the National Strategy 2011-2016 and the National Vision 2030, lighting is playing an increasingly important role in the development of Doha as a world-class city. LightingTech Qatar is a dedicated conference powered by Project Qatar, addressing the latest trends, key challenges, and upcoming opportunities in Qatar's rapidly developing lighting industry. This conference will be held on 09-10 May 2016 at City Centre Rotana Doha, Qatar. Read more »
Event News | News-Spot | Feb 27, 2016
European Photonics Venture Forum
European Photonics Venture Forum The 2nd edition of the European Photonics Venture Forum (EPVF) will take place on 2 & 3 June 2016 in Eindhoven. It will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and policy makers in an intense and high-energy programme of pitching, ideas sharing, networking and direction setting. The first edition was initiated by FP7 funded project LightJumps, under coordination of James Cogan. This year the event will be an initiative of FP7 project Actphast and will be organized with the support of high-ranking members of regional, national and European photonics organisations. EPVF is organised in association with the International Photonics Event in Veldhoven on 1&2 June 2016. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Jan 28, 2016
EPIC Activity Report 2015
EPIC Activity Report 2015 EPIC has seen another record year of very powerful growth in its membership which now counts more than 240 members across 28 countries. Yesterday, EPIC published their annual activity report for 2015. Read more »
Business News | Jan 15, 2016
Osram Names Lamps Business Branch LEDVANCE
Osram Names Lamps Business Branch LEDVANCE Osram, one of the world's leading lighting manufacturers, continues to make progress with the carve-out of its general lighting lamps business. After the supervisory board of Osram Licht AG approved the carve-out of the unit in June 2015, the name of the new company has now also been decided. “We have opted for a combination of the terms ‘LED’ and ‘advance’ and will call the newly established company LEDVANCE,” said Olaf Berlien, Chief Executive Officer of Osram Licht AG. “The name reflects the trend toward LED in the lighting market as well as the opportunities arising from this development – opportunities LEDVANCE will actively exploit.” Read more »
Event News | LpS | Jan 13, 2016
Call for Papers - LED professional Symposium +Expo 2016 | Deadline to Submit Your Abstract is February 19th
Call for Papers - LED professional Symposium +Expo 2016 | Deadline to Submit Your Abstract is February 19th The LED professional Symposium +Expo (LpS) is the leading annual international conference that addresses solid-state lighting technologies and its applications. In 2016 it will take place from September 20th to 22nd in Bregenz, Austria. Experts from the fields of industry and academia are invited to submit an abstract to present their latest developments and expectations for future lighting trends and innovations to a highly qualified audience. The deadline for submissions is February 19th, 2016. Read more »
News-Spot | Business News | Jan 13, 2016
Intertek Expands Product Certification and Quality Assurance Services
Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions to a range of industries worldwide, announces the expansion of its ETL Mark certification to include LED decorative lighting strings. This expansion gives manufacturers and retailers a product certification alternative that quickens a product’s time to market and creates efficiencies, with the widest scope of quality assurance services available from a single provider. Read more »
Event News | Jan 11, 2016
LED Expo Surpasses Exhibitor and Visitor Records for its 13th Edition
With a strong emphasis on energy efficient lighting technology, LED Expo played host to 18,557 visitors, breaking multiple records over the previous edition in exhibitor numbers, visitor numbers and overall exhibition space. Inaugurated by Delhi Power Minister, Shri Satyendra Jain, the 13th edition showcased a spectacular array of product innovations and new launches by 260 companies from eight countries coupled with an influential line-up of 12 summit speakers. Read more »
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