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Large LED displays central to 2010 Commonwealth Games

A series of large scale LED displays have been commissioned to entertain and inform the crowds at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

The games are being held between the 3rd and the 14th of October this year in New Delhi, with the opening and closing ceremonies occurring at the Jawaharal Nehru Stadium.

The LED displays are being supplied by MIC Electronics and they are reportedly going to use its high end LED technology which can already be seen in action in v...
Wednesday, 23rd June 2010 - full story

LED systems play key role in 2010 World Cup

In order to offset the significant carbon footprint of the 2010 World Cup, South African authorities have committed to a plan of energy efficiency and environmental protection, at the centre of which are LED technologies and systems.

The World Cup is set to generate significant volumes of greenhouse gases, partly because the venues are significant distances apart, resulting in emissions from vehicles as the teams travel to face one another.

A variety of ...
Wednesday, 23rd June 2010 - full story

LED displays integrated into 'smart clothes'

Clothing has often been the uncomfortable bedfellow of technology, although this has historically resulted in some less than successful products. However, so-called smart clothes which integrate LED displays and advanced monitoring systems are more practical than most hybrid experiments.

The smart clothes are being developed as part of an ostensibly artistic initiative, although the fact that they are crammed with sensors and LED displays which can communicate information ab...
Wednesday, 23rd June 2010 - full story

High definition LED displays fitted in US stadium

The Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots, is to benefit from two new LED boards which will be able to display high definition video content, according to owner Kraft.

Work on installing the huge LED displays has already begun and they will not only show replays and information, but will also showcase adverts and keep spectators up to date with the latest scores, thus acting as multitasking display solutions.

The Gillette Stadium is only eig...
Tuesday, 8th June 2010 - full story

New LED display is 'world's largest'

A casino in the US is claiming to have erected the largest all-weather LED display in the world and judging by the vital statistics this will be a hard claim to refute.

Harrah's Resort in the gambling hotspot of Atlantic City has just completed work on a 500 foot tall LED display, with the entire building being used as the backing for one of the most extensive LED systems ever seen.

The LED display is so large that some have compared it to the perio...
Tuesday, 25th May 2010 - full story

LEDs and glass combined for new lighting solution

An LED firm and a glass manufacturer have joined forces in order to create glass panels with integrated LEDs for outdoor illumination, LED displays and internal lighting.

AGC Glass Europe has agreed a deal with LED producer Traxon Technologies in order to produce everything from large scale LED displays with animations for entertainment through to interior lighting in public and private locations.

AGC already produces the Glassiled panels which combine L...
Tuesday, 25th May 2010 - full story

LED systems lifespan analysed

A new report into the lifespan of LED systems has been published by Philips, hoping to present a thorough evaluation as to how LED displays and lighting will behave over time.

The report explains a range of methods by which LED manufacturers are able to assign guarantees to the durability of their LED systems, which is obviously significant from a business perspective.

Philips said that it has examined the performance of LED systems across a variety of d...
Tuesday, 25th May 2010 - full story

Samsung plans £5 billion LED investment

Samsung has announced a range of new investment plans relating to emerging technologies, with over £5 billion of the £14 billion total being allocated to LED systems and displays.

Samsung is clearly committed to the LED market, with a significant proportion of the allocated funds contributing to future advancements in this field. It is planning to cement its position as one of the world's key LED manufacturers, with displays, lighting and in-car components all being giv...
Tuesday, 25th May 2010 - full story

LED signs to play part in World Cup 2018 bid

England is gearing up to persuade the world that it is worthy of hosting the 2018 World Cup. The latest reports suggest that LED signs and displays will be used to encourage the decision-makers behind the tournament that this country will make an ideal host.

At present, LED signs play a significant role in the English Premier League, with most major teams using advertising hoardings powered by LEDs and capable of displaying complex animation to help drive revenues. Now many ...
Tuesday, 25th May 2010 - full story

High-tech LED manufacturing plant opened

A new manufacturing plant has been opened in Malaysia by Osram Opto Semiconductors, already classed as the most advanced manufacturer of chips for LED systems in the world.

The plant is notable for being Osram's first Asian location and the opening ceremony was held recently at the large site, which has allowed the firm's production capacity for LED chips to double, with a sister site in Germany further helping to increase its output.

The chips...
Tuesday, 4th May 2010 - full story

LED systems retrofitted in US stadium

The stadium that is home to the Washington Redskins American Football team is currently undergoing a complete LED makeover of its various display systems.

Many millions of dollars are being pumped into a new deal which will not only see brand new widescreen LED displays become an integral part of the stadium's information and entertainment systems, but which will also allow older fluorescent displays to be upgraded with the installation of LED alternatives, consuming fa...
Tuesday, 4th May 2010 - full story

LED mask claims to cure skin ailments

A new facial mask that features a network of LEDs has been launched to improve the health of the user's skin by shining LED light onto it.

The creator says that the mask uses the LED light to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and that the mask can help in minimising spots and improving other areas of imperfection.

The device is claimed to help the body generate vitamin D in the skin and simultaneously invokes the creation of serotonin...
Tuesday, 4th May 2010 - full story

UK Debt - Clock

To highlight the crushing size of the national debt, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) is launching a 1,300 mile tour of Britain – featuring a 7 metre long, lorry-mounted digital Debt Clock, ticking up as the Government borrows more and more money. The campaign has a simple but direct message for the nation’s politicians: “Wake up to the National Debt!”

Crucially, the Debt Clock will tour around the whole country, stopping off at national landmarks and key cities to raise awaren...
Monday, 12th April 2010 - full story

LED sign switch-off to support Earth Hour

Electronics manufacturer Sharp will be switching off the enormous LED sign which sits atop its Australian headquarters for an hour in order to support an environmental cause.

The Sharp sign, which displays the firm's logo in large letters above the Sydney skyline, will be powered down for 60 minutes whilst thousands of other consumers and businesses take part in the Earth Hour event on March the 27th this year.

The LED sign is made up of three metre...
Monday, 22nd March 2010 - full story

LED displays take over Times Square

Although New York's most iconic advertising hoardings are all erected along the skyline in bright LEDs at Times Square, a new flagship store from American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has gone a significant step further than many of its rivals.

AEO has completely covered the multi-tiered exterior with several stories' worth of LED displays, all working in unison to produce one of the most impressive animated outdoor advertisements in the world.

The m...
Tuesday, 16th March 2010 - full story

LED signs make artistic statements

American artist Jenny Holzer has been using LED signs as the main medium for her conceptual pieces and a new installation at the Baltic gallery in Newcastle is showcasing 24 years of her work.

Holzer first came to the attention of the mainstream art world in 1977 though her use of self-penned statements plastered and visible in public places, in a work called Truisms. This eventually graced Times Square on a gigantic LED board in 1982.

The new exhibit ac...
Thursday, 11th March 2010 - full story

LED displays gain international popularity

More and more businesses and organisations are beginning to choose LED displays for large outdoor signage, advertising and entertainment, with firms from London to Hong Kong investing in the technology.

Last week it was revealed that two enormous LED displays will take pride of place, towering over the A4 as it passes by Hammersmith via the flyover, bringing thousands of commuters and travellers to and from the capital.

The two LED displays will be 7.6 m...
Wednesday, 10th March 2010 - full story

Shortage of LEDs in 2010 caused by high demand

New statistics suggest that the worldwide LED manufacturing market is ill-equipped to deal with the rising demand for LED systems, which could lead to serious shortfalls and unmet demand this year, unless drastic action is taken.

In 2009 over 63 billion LED units were sold, which is six billion more than in the previous year and experts believe that the figure could be even higher in 2010.

The current annual capacity for global LED production is 75 billi...
Monday, 8th March 2010 - full story

Concept could see LEDs illuminating the sky

Technology experts working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with a brand new LED-based display solution which will allow for the creation of enormous three dimensional images in the night sky.

The appropriately named Project FlyFire will employ miniature helicopter drones, each with an LED lighting solution installed. Each drone will be programmed to interact with its peers based on their relative locations and with this information they will b...
Wednesday, 24th February 2010 - full story

Sheffield University partners with Fusion for LED business

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have just signed a deal with Fusion IP that will result in the creation of an entirely new business, called Seren Photonics. The new firm aims to bring an exciting new LED technology to the fast growing marketplace.

At the heart of Seren Photonics' business will be an invention created by Dr Tao Wang. Incredibly complex nano technology and physics have been used by Dr Wang, resulting in significant improvements in LED efficienc...
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 - full story

Mega-LED screen dazzles Chinese crowds

Thousands of Chinese citizens were treated to a light show like no other on New Year's Eve when the China New Media Corporation unveiled its mega-LED screen to count down the seconds until 2010 began.

China New Media Corporation owns the biggest external advertising system in the Chinese city of Dalian and it is quickly becoming one of the most significant advertising firms in the region. The LED display was seen by tens of thousands of revellers in Xinghaiwan Square an...
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 - full story

Positive predictions for LED market growth

The Strategies in Light event, which is the premier conference for the LED industry, concluded last week. During one of the event's many sessions, LED expert Bob Steele made some predictions for the market in 2010.

Mr Steele spoke extensively about the high-brightness LEDs that are being developed and said that the market as a whole is set to grow by 53 per cent in 2010. He also estimates that by the year 2014 the industry will be worth over £12.8 billion, a growth rate...
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 - full story

New LED sign technology for businesses

LED displays manufacturer Sentina has come out with a new range of LED signage which is intended to appeal to small business owners and those looking for a novel and practical way in which to communicate information.

The Sentina uSign range is being marketed as a technically advanced solution for those looking to save money and run a more eco-friendly business without compromising on quality and functionality.

The uSigns are marketed as being suitable fo...
Tuesday, 9th February 2010 - full story

Iconic sign gets LED makeover

In a move towards energy efficiency and the demonstrable use of progressive technology, the famous Gillette sign which sits atop a manufacturing plant owned by Proctor and Gamble in the USA has had the fluorescent neon lighting which previously powered it exchanged in favour of thousands of LEDs.

The frame of the sign has been left intact, but now more than fourteen thousands LEDs are illuminating the newly restored piece of marketing heritage.

The sign ...
Thursday, 28th January 2010 - full story

Late surge boosted LED market in 2009

After experiencing a recession related downturn in the first half of 2009, a new report generated in Taiwan suggests that the global LED industry experienced considerable growth later in the year, managing to offset the impact of the earlier stagnation.

The Photonics Industry and Technology Development Association (PIDA) called a meeting with the press recently in order to discuss its predictions for the development of LED systems in 2010 and to announce results for performa...
Tuesday, 26th January 2010 - full story

Premium Organic LED lighting panel hits commercial market

The world's first commercially available OLED panel that has been designed to provide general lighting has been unveiled by Osram Opto Semiconductors. It is a landmark release as it will become the only OLED lighting solution crafted in plastic to be made available to the commercial market.

As with most LED systems, the new lighting panel will consume far less electricity than incandescent lamps, with a 50 per cent improvement in terms of energy efficiency alone. Since ...
Monday, 25th January 2010 - full story

LEDs safe in snow despite reservations

The recent snowy conditions that have gripped the UK caused travel chaos for many, but even harsher conditions were experienced in the mid-west of the USA in areas normally protected from the worst of the weather. As a result some raised concerns as to how appropriate LED signalling technology was, claiming that the lack of heat emitted by the LED systems would not melt snow, potentially obscuring the signals from the view of motorists.

This is a legitimate concern and one w...
Tuesday, 19th January 2010 - full story

Silicon Valley exec joins LED industry

The former CEO of storage manufacturer Seagate has take a position to head up the LED lighting firm Bridgelux. Bill Watkins left his former company last year and it was confirmed in the middle of last week that he would be joining a growing number of ex-Silicon Valley CEOs who have decided to work at the greener end of the technology industry.

Mr Watkins has spent his year out of employment examining the various green technology products that are currently in development and...
Tuesday, 19th January 2010 - full story

LED lighting for world's poorest communities

A non-profit organisation has joined forces with a US LED technology firm in order to provide some of the lest developed nations on the planet with the means to light their homes and businesses.

According to the charity One Million Lights (OML) a quarter of the Earth's population does not have access to basic electric lighting. That is a total of more than 1.6 billion human beings suffering in the darkness or relying on fuel burning alternatives, but OML hopes that with...
Tuesday, 12th January 2010 - full story

LED wallpaper to supersede fluorescent lighting

A technology firm based in Wales has just been awarded nearly half a million pounds by the Carbon Trust to help with the development of LED systems which can be easily integrated into wallpaper in order to provide a clean, green alternative to current lighting solutions.

The firm behind the new project, Lomox, said that it would be able to get the LED technology ready for consumer use within the next 12 months, which means millions of people could completely change the way i...
Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story

Famous Times Square NYE Ball gets LED Upgrade

The ball which sits atop a brand new 141 foot mast overlooking one of New York's most famous public areas has had some energy-efficient improvements added in the form of updated LED technology, meaning that its descent at the end of 2010 will mark the beginning of a new year as well as the start of a brighter future for the planet.

The ball itself is also a completely new construction and with over 672 LED modules attached to its frame it is twice as big as the one th...
Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story

LED technology looks more attractive for hazard warnings

As the technology behind LED lighting continues to evolve and improve, so too does its chances of becoming the light source of choice for those looking to alert people to hazardous areas.

As well as offering companies a means by which to warn people of dangerous areas or highlight important information more effectively and efficiently, LED signs and lights can also appease green consciences and improve the environmental credentials of big businesses that start to adopt the t...
Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story

LED Displays promote Vodafone services

Vodafone's new 360 services, which offer advanced social networking and communication tools to customers via a high speed mobile internet network, have been given an equally advanced marketing boost thanks to LED display technology.

Two of Portugal's busiest shopping centres in Porto and Lisbon are host to several ingenious LED-powered marketing booths which provide incredible images stretching around the entire circumference of a glass cylinder.
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Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story

LED monitors to gain popularity in 2010

LCD computer monitors that employ the LED backlighting technology, currently only enjoyed by consumers in high-end HDTVs, are likely to take a significant proportion of the monitor market by the third quarter of 2010 according to projections by an independent research firm.

DisplaySearch believes that the energy saving properties of LED backlit monitors will see their popularity grow as consumers become ever more aware of the benefits. The slim design afforded by the techn...
Tuesday, 15th December 2009 - full story

Designer LED display adorns flagship fashion emporium

New York's 5th Avenue has just played host to the opening of a brand new Giorgio Armani fashion store and a large Martin LED display has been integrated into the top three floors of the four storey designer outlet.

Speirs and Major Associates were behind the design of the store itself and the architects have really taken advantage of the prime retail location occupied by the building with the inclusion of the bespoke LED display.

The whole of th...
Thursday, 10th December 2009 - full story

LED technology demonstrated in Contact Lenses

The future of in-eye display technology has been unveiled by a group of scientist based in Seattle. The scientists demonstrated the miniaturised LED display technology at the Beijing biomedical conference and the implications of their research and development could have a significant impact on future technologies.

The LED display will be built into a contact lens, allowing the user to see video and static information as if it was around 50cm in front of their eyes. Until rec...
Tuesday, 8th December 2009 - full story

Cars to get LED Displays

A prototype of a new type of Heads-Up Display (HUD) using LED technology was unveiled at a trade show held by Oki Digital Imaging Corp (ODI).

The LED display itself is no more than 1.1 inches in size and it is able to take advantage of an ODI bonding technique which does not require adhesive or wire bonding, allowing for the unit to take up far less space.

Current in-car HUDs, which use LCD technology combined with LED backlighting, consume around 1...
Thursday, 3rd December 2009 - full story

Natural History Museum LEDs

New LED Technology has been developed to enable the Natural History Museum to be it by LEDs.

Replacing the ageing metal halide lamps a white LED solution will be used to compliment the building, a colour facility is also built into the solution enabling events teams to wirelessly wash the building for corporate events, special dates etc.
The installation will reduce the electrical load by 75% and with 50,000 hour LEDs the museum expects modules to last 30 years u...
Wednesday, 4th November 2009 - full story

Fighting Crime with Digital Billboards

Police in the UK are following police services in the USA using digital billboards to fight crime.

British police services in Yorkshire have been using mobile Digital Billboards to carry community relations messages into suburbs and appeals for information on missing and wanted persons. Police services can now reach highly targeted groups of people who have previously been difficult to reach due to location, language issues and social influences.
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Wednesday, 4th November 2009 - full story

First Commercially LED lit building Opens in USA

Marvel Food has opened its new store in Auburn , Washington State. Opened in June 2009 this is the first commercial new build to be fitted exclusively with LED’s. The 16,000 sq.ft deli uses LED lighting for both internal and external illumination.

With LED lighting reducing energy consumption by as much as 60% the supermarket industry worldwide is embracing LED lighting technology. As well as energy costs maintenance costs have also been saved.

Washing...
Wednesday, 4th November 2009 - full story

Eiffel Tower celebrating 120 years using LED's

A spectacular light display will be shown on one façade of the Eiffel Tower from the 22nd October through to 31st December. Over 400 RGB washlights have been used to clad the Trocadero side of the tower providing spectators with a magical display.

This latest technological installation offers higher performance and lower running costs than the traditional lighting already installed in the Tower.

Running 5 times a night the display is guaranteed to enter...
Wednesday, 4th November 2009 - full story

LED screen wraps BT Tower

The BT Tower has been crowned with Europe's biggest LED screen, as part of the build-up to the 2012 Olympics. Floors 36 and 37 are now wrapped in a 59-metre-long screen built from more than half a million individual LEDs spread over an area of 280 square metres.

The screen is so luminous it can be seen from space at full brightness, the organisers say, and the words it displays will be legible throughout the city's West End.

The architects behi...
Wednesday, 4th November 2009 - full story

Company working on LED display cubes

A Chinese company called Seekway is working on developing 3D LED display cubes for the public. To create these true 3D images, a grid of LEDS are suspended in a large glass cube. The idea originally came from an organization called James Clar & Associates, which works with technology and art to come up with forward-looking furniture and spectacles.

The video below was taken from a prototype of the 3D display cube. The prototype contains 4096 LED diodes, arranged in a 16x...
Tuesday, 23rd June 2009 - full story

Why Use LED Displays?

Outdoor LED electronic displays and LED graphic boards have proven to increase business 15%-150% (Small Business Administration) at 10% the cost of TV, Radio and Newspaper advertising.
By Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov


What level of return on investment can I expect?

For businesses that choose to enhance their signage with an electronic message display, the owners typically see an increase in business of 15% to 150%. ...
Tuesday, 23rd June 2009 - full story

Worlds Largest

These days whenever Dubai is mentioned in conversation it usually has to do with something really really big. Well this time, you must see it to believe it. The guys over at Tameer development company in UAE have laid out plans to make the whole side of a 33-story building one huge LED display. Thus making it the worlds largest LED display to be embedded on an intended commercial tower.

The design of the screen still allows light to pass through into the building. Thus the v...
Tuesday, 12th May 2009 - full story

Buildings Alight !

For years, signs have appeared on building walls and roofs. More recently, vinyl wraps have scaled alpine heights as they cover building walls. Now, LED videoscreens can completely cover building façades and present kaleidoscopic images that dance across the building.

Built as part of the building's cladding, or "skin," dynamic videoscreens have given architects a new theme that enables them to "display" buildings' corporate identities on a lar...
Monday, 9th March 2009 - full story

Largest LED screens in Australia unveiled

Visitors to an Australian arena will soon see matches unfold on one of the largest LED screens in the country, according to a leading manufacturer.

Created by Panasonic, the Astrovision LED screen was recently installed at ANZ Stadium to enhance the spectators' viewing experience.

The company states that the venue now boasts the largest LED-based screen it has constructed in the world.

Spectators are expected to benefit from th...
Wednesday, 4th March 2009 - full story

Instant Highway Messaging

Highway streaming-text messages may not be entertaining, but they're crucial: "Accident ahead, reduce speed to 20 mph and use alternate Rte. 312 to avoid stalled traffic

The sign systems report such roadside incidents as slowdowns, accidents, construction, lane closures, weather concerns, amber alerts and travel-time alerts. Alerts vary from global messages that cover the entire network (amber alerts and posted speed limits) to dedicated messages concerning road in...
Tuesday, 24th February 2009 - full story

Accident-prone road gets LED sign

LED signs are being used to crack down on speeding motorists in a US town.
Friday, 20th February 2009 - full story

Digital signs display weather reports

Weather announcements are being displayed on digital signs to help boost advertising revenue.
Thursday, 19th February 2009 - full story