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Taiwan hosts International Lighting Show

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A vast collection of LED lighting devices will be on display at the Taiwan International Lighting Show, which will be the first event of its kind to take place at the Taipei World Trade Centre from March 12th to 15th. Read More...

LED lighting 'beneficial' in streetlights

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New research has revealed that LED streetlights have considerable benefits over conventional fixtures. Read More...

Nexxus delivers LED replacement light bulbs

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nexxus Lighting has begun production and shipment of its new Array Quantum LED R30 replacement light bulb. Read More...

Solar and LED lighting driving green market shift

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Greater public awareness of LED lighting continues to drive the global market, according to Global Sources. Read More...

Cheshire firm 'gets into LEDs'

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sandbach-based company, Diamond Electronics has been given a "six-figure" package from the government-backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme in order to branch their business into LED lighting solutions, according to Crain's Manchester Business. Read More...

LED lights for swimming pools 'in shallow areas'

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Whether intended for a swimming pool, spa or hot tub, the new Mini Sub range of underwater LED lights could be an ideal choice. Read More...

Grote Industries unveils eco-friendly LED lighting

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Grote Industries, which specialises in high-performance LED lighting technology for the transportation industry, has introduced the "revolutionary" Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight. Read More...

Dialight reports total revenue of £77.3m

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dialight, a specialist in LED lighting applications, reported total revenues of 77.3m for the year up to December 31st, down from 77.9m in the previous year. Read More...

Osram introduces new LEDs for mini-projectors

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new line of high-performance LEDs have been developed that will make it possible for users to build mini-projectors. Read More...

LED lighting for elevator 'lasts 50,000 hours'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US-based LED lighting manufacturer NxGen Technologies has developed a LED elevator lamp called the LED 1383. Read More...

Lumitech and TridonicAtco collaborate to promote PI-LED lighting

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TridonicAtco is set to launch a line of lighting products that incorporate a mechanism allowing reproducible control of LED colour temperature. Read More...

Lunera develops LED lighting for parking garages

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lunera Lighting, a marketer and manufacturer of LED lighting solutions, has announced the release of a new damp rated, industrial version of its 2200 Series LED fixture designed for car park environments. Read More...

Keeping LED lighting cool 'prolongs life'

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is important to keep LEDs cool to ensure they last for as long as possible, according to Charles Murray, senior technical editor at Design News, who has discovered that excessive exposure to heat can shorten their lifetime, as well as damage brightness, colour and efficiency. Read More...

LSG and Synergy set to distribute LED lighting across America

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The LED lighting manufacturer Lighting Science Group (LSG) has entered a marketing and supply agreement with Senergy to offer LED lighting to American cities, counties and towns. Read More...

New website helps consumers make lighting choices

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Online lighting specialist Arthur English Lighting has launched a new website which is specifically designed to help consumers find the right lighting fixture. Read More...

Elightbulbs: Don't waste old bulbs

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the upcoming ban on incandescent light bulbs in the UK - and with inefficient bulbs needing frequent replacements - many consumers are left unsure as to what to do with their old, traditional bulbs. Read More...

Samsung appoints YEG Opto as distributor for LED lighting

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YEG Opto, the opto-electronics division of Young Electronics Group, has announced its new partnership with Samsung to distribute the electronics firm's range of medium and high-power LED lighting in the UK and Ireland. Read More...

Osram Dulux lamps - 'when good light isn?t good enough'

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Osram's Dulux compact fluorescent lamps are now fitted with pin-bases, which the company claims has improved the product's overall performance. Read More...

Riegens ceiling lights 'provide luminous uniformity'

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Riegens Lighting's Illusion line of recessed ceiling lights provides luminous uniformity from any viewing angle, according to the lighting manufacturer. Read More...

LED lighting illuminates Ayrshire Promenade

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Local residents and visitors to Ayrshire Promenade may benefit from the replacement of its old Victorian-style lights, which look set to become energy-efficient LED fittings. Read More...

Cyberlux delivers emergency LED lighting

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cyberlux has announced that it has developed the first generation emergency LED lighting product, which will be distributed by Spectrum Brands for exclusive distribution under its Rayovac trade name. Read More...

LED light bulbs earn Energy Star rating

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US-based lighting manufacturer High Tech Lights has been awarded an Energy Star partnership for its Environmentally Friendly Lighting (EFL) range. Read More...

Capacitors 'are LED lighting's Achilles heel'

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To get the most out of their LED bulbs and ensure they last for as long as they possibly can, one publication has noted that the quality of other components must be taken into consideration. Read More...

Dimmable LED lighting 'coming to Coventry'

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Coventry City Council has announced its plans to introduce energy-efficient LED lighting as a replacement for conventional street lights, according to Energy Efficiency News. Read More...

Capstone Industries launches new portable LED lighting product

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new LED lighting product is set to be unveiled which incorporates the latest LED technologies into a hand-held light. Read More...

LED lighting 'set for growth in 2010'

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One expert believes that the next five years will prove to be very fruitful period for the high-brightness LED component segment. Read More...

Flex Arm LED lighting 'bends light'

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US-based LED lighting brand Primestar has unveiled its latest technology designed for commercial and industrial applications, which aims to provide high quality clean light without adding to light pollution. Read More...

Toshiba launches mini LED lighting

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Germany-based electronics manufacturer, Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE), has developed three high-brightness miniature LEDs which it hopes will allow consumers and designers the freedom to use LED lighting in almost any situation. Read More...

i-Pix Power Bars accommodate LED lighting

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

UK-based lighting specialist i-Pix has developed an adjustable and customisable lighting fixture with multiple lamp capabilities, according to L&Si Online. Read More...

Pharox 300 'puts incandescent bulbs in the shade'

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lemnis Lighting - which specialises in energy-efficient, LED-based lighting - announced today (February 12th) that it will submit its portfolio of LED replacements for traditional incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL). Read More...

Marvell LED lighting targets residential applications

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Marvell has introduced the company's first venture into LED lighting. The new family of LED lighting products claims to be high performing, low in cost and highly reliable. Read More...

Ultratech develops new system for high-brightness LED lighting

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ultratech have announced the arrival of the Sapphire 100 lithography system - which will be used to develop high-brightness LED lighting (HB LED). Read More...

University joins Cree's LED lighting 'revolution'

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cree has revealed that Arizona State University (ASU) is the latest university to become part of its LED University Programme. Read More...

Cree's XLamp XP LED lighting 'gets even better'

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US-based manufacturer Cree has announced that its already well-established LED lighting range has been improved. Read More...

Control panel 'makes lighting easy'

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Controlling lighting systems through wireless technology, in a simplified and flexible way - can now be achieved through the Easy Colour Control lighting management system, according to Munich-based lighting manufacturer Osram. Read More...

Companies unite for OLED lighting

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mitsubishi Chemical and Pioneer have embarked on a collaboration which could strengthen their company relations. Read More...

Demand for LED lighting boosts Rubicon profit by 49%

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A leading provider to the LED market has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (ended December 31st 2009) and recorded a 49 per cent increase in revenue. Read More...

RTI makes breakthrough in energy-efficient bulbs and lamps

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RTI International, based in North Carolina, has announced the development of a nanofibre-based lighting technology that provides a high level of efficiency while remaining environmentally friendly. Read More...

'More offices' switch on to LED lighting

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The first all-LED lighting office block in the UK could have started a trend within prestigious office developments and agencies are expected to install LED lighting as an energy-efficient alternative to incandescent light sources, according to BLT Direct. Read More...

Philips predicts leading role for LED lighting

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Philips has given its forecast for the lighting industry in the coming years and the future looks bright for LED lighting, according to the electronics giant. Read More...

LED lighting used in Edinburgh street

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The City of Edinburgh council announced yesterday (February 4th) that a World Heritage Site in the city would be the location for Scotland's first LED lighting trial. Read More...

K&H introduce award-winning outdoor lighting

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New York-based K&H Industries has announced that its NightRay Wireless Remote Control Spotlight was selected as a Product of the Year by Utility Products magazine. Read More...

New LED lighting website 'educates and empowers'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Germany-based company Osram - which claims to be a world leader in LED lighting technology - has set up a website which provides information and advice about the use of LED lighting in general lighting applications. Read More...

Industry giants join forces for LED lighting

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An international group of companies have agreed to join forces to create an industry-wide cooperation -which is designed to collectively develop the standard specifications for LED lighting. Read More...

World's first zero-carbon supermarket fitted with LED lighting

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The world's fourth largest retailer announced its plans for a greener future at the opening of the first ever zero-carbon store. Read More...

New LED lighting 'puts inefficient bulbs in the dark'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US-based Cree has announced the arrival of the XLamp MPL EasyWhite which offers the performance, colour consistency and lumen density to rival conventional light sources, the company claims. Read More...

Bridgelux 'expands LED lighting range to drive widespread adoption'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The global LED lighting market continues to grow as the need to drive down energy costs and carbon emissions takes hold. Read More...

LED lighting 'triumphs' as Cree celebrates 3rd anniversary of city project

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The city of Raleigh in North Carolina became the first city in the world to become an LED city in an energy efficiency programme - made possible by lighting specialists Cree - to completely renovate a whole city with LED lighting. Read More...

Orange County Convention Centre gets LED lighting makeover

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The second largest convention centre in the United States is ploughing forward with its plans to make the building more environmentally friendly through the use of LED lighting. Read More...

Ridi provides 'breakthrough' in LED lighting

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new EBD Turbo combines the durability, energy-efficiency and low maintenance capabilities of LED lighting with the light output and uniformity of colour of compact fluorescent lighting. Read More...