LEDSynergy News Archive - September 2008
LEDSynergy news achive for September 2008.
LED lights make hotel room glow with a 'gentle sunrise'
Creative use of LED lighting to simulate dusk and dawn could become the norm in luxury hotel rooms.Technology developed by Philips has been recently unveiled in a Singapore hotel.The LED lighting is installed in the Fairmont Singapore's Ambient Experience Concept Suite.Although just a prototype the hotel's general manager, Ian Wilson, has hinted...
Tuesday, 30th September 2008 - full story
Heathrow sees LED artwork installed
LED technology is currently lighting up the terminal of a major airport following a recent competition.Artists, Sally Hogarth, Emma Johnson and a collaboration called Lobby all won the right to proudly display their artwork at Heathrow's Terminal Five.The competition was run in conjunction with Goldsmiths College and the British Airports Authority and...
Tuesday, 30th September 2008 - full story
Millions offered for LED bulb design
US Designers are being offered approximately £5.5 million to invent an LED light bulb in line with strict specifications.The Department of Energy in the US is reported to be offering the sum for the individual or group who creates an LED light that can replace traditional bulbs.Designers must stick to the rules of the competition which demand that the...
Tuesday, 30th September 2008 - full story
LED lighting helps make hospital 'safer'
LED technology is helping to modernise operating theatres, according to industry experts.John Thiel, a gynaecologist from Regina General Hospital, Saskatchewan, has revealed how new surgical suites have been complemented by LED lighting.State-of-the art equipment has been introduced to operating areas such as cameras and high-definition televisions which...
Monday, 29th September 2008 - full story
LEDs are 'the future'
A business owner has told how LED technology is likely to be increasingly used in nightclubs.Dave Vincent has recently opened his second venue based in Manchester called Spektrum.The new nightclub can cater for 350 customers and is likely to prove popular with its state-of-the-art sound system.In addition, LED lighting has been installed in the...
Monday, 29th September 2008 - full story
LEDs could be used as car 'day lights'
LED lights are likely to be introduced to new cars from 2011, according to new regulations.The European Commission (EC) recently revealed that all new cars will be required to have Daytime Running Lights (DRL) installed in three-years time.DRLs are expected to improve safety on the roads and will be activated each time a vehicle's engine is...
Friday, 26th September 2008 - full story
Lift shafts given LEDs for art installation
A London lift shaft becomes a work of art at night due to the installation of LED lighting.Designer Tom Sloan, from Jason Bruges Studio, recently revealed that he decided against lighting up the entire building in LEDs and instead went for a more subtle approach.Broadwick House, in Westminster, has had LED lights fixed into its lift shaft in addition to a...
Friday, 26th September 2008 - full story
All Dell laptops to get LED displays
LED technology is expected to be incorporated into all laptops constructed by an international manufacturer by 2010.Dell recently announced that in two-years time all its laptops are to have LED displays in a bid to reduce the company's carbon footprint.Furthermore, the company state that in just 12 months a staggering 80 per cent of it laptops will have...
Friday, 26th September 2008 - full story
1,000 feet of LEDs used in a spa
An Oregon spa has recently had up to 1,000 feet of LED lights installed in order to assist with colour therapy and provide ambient lighting.The spa, in the Elements Building, Corvallis, had LEDs placed into a host of areas including its showers so guests can benefit from the changing light shades which are believed to enhance mental clarity and...
Thursday, 25th September 2008 - full story
Town to replace all lighting fixtures with LEDs
A Rhode Island town is so impressed with LEDs that it plans to replace all its traditional lighting fixtures with the innovative technology.In a bid to save the town money local councillors have proposed that LEDs would be more cost-effective than its present lighting systems.Joe DePasquale, member of Warren Town Council, believes the change to LED lighting...
Thursday, 25th September 2008 - full story
Advantages of LED street lighting revealed
Lighting streets with LED technology rather than traditional bulbs has many advantages, according to industry experts.Philips Lumileds Lighting Company, international LED manufacturer, recently stated that the use of LED technology can cut costs.LED lights need to be replaced less often than traditional bulbs and the company revealed that this, and a need...
Thursday, 25th September 2008 - full story
Celebrities unveils pound;500,000 LED fountains
Beauty queens from across England turned out to unveil £500,000 fountains that were lit-up by LED technology.Miss England attended the event which was held in order to launch the fountains constructed at Lincolnshire's Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre and Festival Gardens.Other guests at the event included 11 regional finalists of the Miss England...
Wednesday, 24th September 2008 - full story
Peru flag monument is alight with LEDs
Visitors to a national monument in Peru can see it lit-up following the installation of LED lights.The National Flag Monument Plaza, located in Lima, impressed crowds recently as it glittered with LED lighting in time for a public holiday.In addition, LED lighting was also used to add atmosphere to a national celebration recently held on the...
Wednesday, 24th September 2008 - full story
Blackpool Tower to reduce energy consumption with LED lights
The use of LED lighting is to ensure that the Blackpool Tower will continue to light-up the night sky in a more environmentally friendly way.Fans of the familiar landmark are likely to be rejoicing that the tower is not going to be cast into darkness like its Parisian equivalent.The Eiffel Tower will shortly be lit-up for only five minutes after dark in an...
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 - full story
pound;1 million LED clock unveiled at university
An innovative clock which incorporates the use of LED technology has been presented to Cambridge University.Costing £1 million to make, the device also doubles as a work of art and has been installed outside a new university library.The clock features a mythical time-eating creature, called a Chronophage, resting above a four foot steel...
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 - full story
LEDs light huge whale at bar awards
An award ceremony recently had a 94-foot manmade whale lit-up with LED lights for its centrepiece.The Fifth Annual Golden Bar Awards took place in New York's American Museum of Natural History.Lighting designer, Michael Stiller Design, ensured that the event was overlooked by the huge whale which is suspended from the museum's ceiling.A multitude...
Monday, 22nd September 2008 - full story
Eric Clapton tour gets 'tip top' LED lighting
Audience members at Eric Clapton's current tour will get a similar LED display as to the one designed for his New York performance.Dave Maxwell, lighting expert, was responsible for the LED lighting at Clapton's Madison Square Garden concert.At the event, LED wash lights were combined with a huge video panel that transmitted Clapton's performance to the...
Monday, 22nd September 2008 - full story
Hotel to boast LED lighting
A leading hospitality company has announced that it plans to include LED lighting in a 'green' hotel.Whitbread is set to open a Premier Inn in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which will be kinder to the environment.LED lights will be used in the building which are sensitive to motion and are hoped to reduce the amount of energy used.The hotel will also...
Friday, 19th September 2008 - full story
LED lights set to become 'more popular'
The use of LED lighting in homes is likely to increase over the next few years, according to industry experts.Jode Himann, chief executive of Nemalux LED Lighting, has reported that the use of the innovative technology is already proving popular in businesses and he forecasts an increase in the lighting in homes.LED lights have the advantage that they use...
Friday, 19th September 2008 - full story
Hollywood horror flick to be shown on LED screen
Guests to Universal Studios in Hollywood will soon be able to watch an exclusive preview of a horror film broadcast on an LED screen.The special LED screening is being organised as part of the Terror Tram: The Nightmare Tour, which is being held at the studios throughout October until November 1st.LED screens are to show previews of the Wolfman movie...
Thursday, 18th September 2008 - full story
Hospital to install LED lights
A hospital a trust is planning to introduce LED lights into its wards in order to reduce its carbon footprint and provide a more pleasing environment for patients.The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is teaming up with a host of other bodies including the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency and the Department...
Thursday, 18th September 2008 - full story
Cruise ship praised for LED entertainment festival
A cruise ship which entertains customers with LED screens and on-board computer games has been praised.Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) ship the Norwegian Gem has been voted one of the ten best vessels by cruise industry website Cruise Critic.Passengers are not only treated to a luxury travel experience, but can enjoy a number of on-board entertainment...
Wednesday, 17th September 2008 - full story
LED lights for Christmas tree
LED lights are to be used to decorate a Christmas tree in Middletown, Connecticut.Environmentally-conscious locals have taken on the authorities and plan to use bright LED lights to help celebrate Christmas.Claudia DeFrance and Pat Hutton have started a two-woman campaign to raise money to pay for LED lights. Spending has been provided by the council, but...
Wednesday, 17th September 2008 - full story
BMW tests LED headlights
LED technology has this week been tested in a BMW race car.LED lights were fitted to a car and trialled at the Silverstone race track by the BMW racing team.Among the benefits thought to come from the use of LED lights is greater energy efficiency.Dick Bennetts, managing director for West Surrey Racing, explained that the LEDs showed improvements...
Tuesday, 16th September 2008 - full story
LED lights used for Quebec summer celebrations
LED lights were used as part of a display created for Quebec's anniversary celebrations.The LED lights featured in what has been described as "one of the world's largest video projections".Displays and light shows were put in place to help mark the 400th anniversary of the city of Quebec this summer.Hubert Gagnon, lighting designer for Ambiances...
Tuesday, 16th September 2008 - full story
Supermarket cuts costs with LED lights
United Supermarkets, based in Lubbock, Texas, has installed LED lights in its 47 stores in a bid to go green.The new, energy-efficient lights are being used to replace fluorescent bulbs on around 3,600 doors to illuminating the company's reach-in freezers. The LEDs are over 80 per cent more efficient than fluorescent lighting while they also cut down on...
Monday, 15th September 2008 - full story
LED research project gains financial boost
The UK has pledged £15 million towards the development of energy-efficient lighting and laser technology LED research and development will benefit from the initiative, which aimsto help Britain achieve its climate change goals. Included in the funding is money set aside for the Enhanced Display Viewability using High Efficiency Advanced LED...
Friday, 12th September 2008 - full story
LED lights put to the traffic test
LED lights are to be tested on two bridges in the US city of San Jose.The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is keen to see if the low-energy bulbs could be used as a more efficient alternative to the existing lighting systems on bridges across the area.Over 250 LED bulbs will be installed on the Carquinez and Richmond-San Rafael bridges...
Thursday, 11th September 2008 - full story
World's largest media wall unveiled in Liverpool
The largest media wall in the world, which includes a 90-metre LED screen, has been unveiled in Liverpool.Situated opposite Liverpool Lime Street Station, the high-resolution digital display will be on show for the next five years.It will be used as an advertising platform to promote the £100 million redevelopment of the nearby St John's Centre and to...
Tuesday, 9th September 2008 - full story
Students create 'thoughtful' LED display
A new LED display will feature light shows designed by university students.Kutztown University in Pennsylvania has teamed up with a local arts centre to showcase the LED design talents of its students.Each semester, groups of students will work on a new concept to feature on the 7,000 bulb LED display on the side of the GoggleWorks Centre for the...
Tuesday, 9th September 2008 - full story
Canadian city joins LED program
Welland in Ontario has become the latest city to join an ongoing initiative to promote the use of LED lights.The city joined the LED City programme this month after converting the majority of its lighting applications to LEDs.As well as installing 50 LED streetlights as part of a redevelopment plan in the Fitch Street area, the local council has invested in...
Monday, 8th September 2008 - full story
Film festival to use LED screens
Visitors to a Canadian museum will be able to watch two films showing on huge LED screens.The Royal Ontario Museum's Institute for Contemporary Culture has teamed up with the Toronto International Film Festival to arrange the screenings.Two movies are to be shown on the LED Screens which are situated at Bloor Street Plaza.The movies will be...
Friday, 5th September 2008 - full story
Las Vegas casino achieves 'green' status with help of LEDs
A major Las Vegas casino has incorporated the use of LED lighting to ensure it sparkles at night.The Palazzo, in Las Vegas, has been lit-up by LEDs using ETC products which have ensured that the casino is a definite fixture on the night-time landscape.In addition, the ETC technology allows the LED lights to be dimmed to conserve power and this has helped...
Friday, 5th September 2008 - full story
'Plug and play' LED light launched
Consumers looking to light-up their homes or businesses can now buy a newly-launched LED product from Martin that has been designed for use in a number of locations.The Alien LED Downlight can beam both colour and black and white light around the users' chosen rooms.In addition, the light can be used externally and internally because it has been...
Friday, 5th September 2008 - full story
Celebrity uses LEDs to duplicate his image
Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen used LED lights to create a display in his image at this year's Blackpool Illuminations.The celebrity, presenter of the BBC's Changing Rooms, had an LED display entirely devoted to him and depicted him dressed in a suit and bow tie.Mr Llewellyn-Bowen's image was life-sized and took-up a prime position in the...
Thursday, 4th September 2008 - full story
Pumping station gets LED treatment
The residents of a German city are able to tell when a nearby water pump is working due to LED lighting.All the citizens of Cologne need to do in order to check the water levels of the Rhine is to glance at the tower connected to a pumping station.The tower lights-up in the evening with different colours used to correspond to changes in water...
Thursday, 4th September 2008 - full story
LED board in regeneration countdown
An LED board located in the London Borough of Newham is currently counting down the seconds to the opening of a massive shopping complex.Stratford city centre has been chosen as the location of a leisure and shopping development costing £1.5 billion.Boris Johnson, London's mayor, attended a recent unveiling of the LED board which displays exactly how...
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 - full story
LEDs used for law enforcement
LED lights are being used in the fight against crime in the US and Germany.The specially constructed Tactical Balls have been built by Brite-Strike and are being snapped up by the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Coast Guard and various SWAT teams.LED technology is incorporated into the devices which emit intense light beams that are designed...
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 - full story
LEDs wow rock concert audience
LED screens proved the perfect accompaniment to a recent performance by Radiohead, according to fans attending the event.The band played last week in San Diego to a 19,000 strong crowd at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, in Chula Vista.LED screens were situated behind each band member, enabling fans to see each musician performing in great...
Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 - full story
LED technology to boost Sharp's sales
Sharp has recently forecast that new LED products manufactured by the company are to boost sales of appliances.New products being introduced by the company include air purifiers and LED lamps.In total, the company hopes to increase the sales of home appliances by £5.2 million in five years time with LED products bolstering sales.Mikio...
Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 - full story
American streets to glow with LED lights
New York City could soon be glowing with street lights made from LED technology.Following a competition, the Office for Visual Interaction (OVI) is set to construct up to six different LED prototypes of streetlights which could then be used to light-up the Big Apple.The OVI will work with the Lighting Science Group (LSG) to build the prototypes in a...
Monday, 1st September 2008 - full story
LED table lamps in demand at lighting fair
Visitors to an international lighting event can view a host of different designs such as LED table lamps.The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair kicks-off on October 27th and runs until the 30th.Last year's event proved popular and showcased the works of 1,344 exhibitors from up to 31 countries.The event is in its tenth year although the...
Monday, 1st September 2008 - full story