LEDSynergy News Archive - November 2008
LEDSynergy news achive for November 2008.
City saves money with LED traffic lights
A US city is set to save approximately £180,000 with the installation of LED lights.Colorado Springs is incorporating LED bulbs into all its traffic signals in a bid to reduce its energy consumption.Over the last five years traditional incandescent lights have been phased out in favour of the innovative bulbs.In total, 561 traffic crossings...
Friday, 28th November 2008 - full story
LED screens used to deter shoplifters
LED screens are helping to reduce crime in a US shopping centre.Digital LED boards have been placed in the Staten Island Mall, in New York, in order to discourage people from shop lifting.Figures published by the Daily News reveal a nine per cent increase in cases of shoplifting as compared with last year.The LED screens display images of shoppers...
Friday, 28th November 2008 - full story
Literacy campaign to use LED boards
LED boards are being used in a campaign to boost the reading abilities of Canadian children. National Multimedia Campaign for Family Literacy Day has been launched by ABC Canada and marketing specialists zig.The groups hope to increase reading among family members by displaying thought-provoking questions on LED boards that have been designed to spark...
Friday, 28th November 2008 - full story
LED lights "shimmer" in Christmas parade
LED lighting proved to be a hit with council officials at an East Midlands Christmas parade.The streets of Northampton were lit up recently during an annual ceremony where the town's Christmas lights are switched on.In addition to a host of decorations, characters which have appeared at the Royal and Derngate Theatres' shows joined the parade via an...
Friday, 28th November 2008 - full story
Company has LED video display
Visitors to Philadelphia's tallest building can watch a festive film on a large LED screen.The Comcast Center recently unveiled an LED screen measuring 83-feet by 25-feet in its lobby.A film lasting for 15 minutes will be displayed on the screen for public viewing.Featured in the film are images of Santa Claus on his sleigh, dancers and a...
Thursday, 27th November 2008 - full story
President-elect's first speech beamed from LED board
Barack Obama's first speech as President-elect of the US was beamed to crowds with the help of an LED screen.Up to 100,000 people attended Grant Park, in Chicago, to welcome in Obama and watch him make his first speech.In addition to powerful lights, a mobile LED screen captured the President-elect as he addressed the crowds.Bob Peterson, lighting...
Thursday, 27th November 2008 - full story
LED screens to display emergency alerts
LED screens will soon be erected in a US state to notify the public about emergency situations.Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the LED boards have been donated by the Outdoor Advertising Association.Up to 75 of the screens will be installed in the city in order to display information concerning weather warnings, fire alerts and chemical attacks.In...
Thursday, 27th November 2008 - full story
LED screens used for dance event
Party-goers at a recent international dance event were given the chance to watch DJs at work via LED screens.Global Gathering was recently held in Minsk, Belarus and saw 15,000 people attend.A host of dance music experts were lined-up to entertain the crowds including Eric Prydz and Mylo.The show featured different lighting sources such as lasers...
Wednesday, 26th November 2008 - full story
Vegetables growth 'boosted' by LED lights
An entrepreneur is using LED lights to significantly increase the growth of vegetables.Brad Buttrick has taken tips from Nasa astronauts who use LED bulbs to grow plants in spaceships.Now the businessman is selling LED light units so plant producers can get the best from vegetables.Mr Buttrick explained that vegetables kept under the innovative...
Wednesday, 26th November 2008 - full story
Alaskan city orders LED lights
An Alaskan city has purchased thousands of LED lights for its annual Christmas festival.Since last year the residents of North Pole have turned out to celebrate the Christmas in Ice event.This year the city has replaced its traditional incandescent bulbs with LED lights.Some 11,000 of the innovative bulbs will be used to decorate the city's...
Tuesday, 25th November 2008 - full story
Rescue craft gets LED lights
LED lights have been installed on a Cumbrian rescue craft in a bid to make it more visible.The lights were donated by LED specialist Marl International for use on the Ulverston Inshore Rescue craft.Some 14 volunteers work at the centre and can be called out to rescue people from the Morecambe Bay area.Bruce Chattaway, station officer of the rescue...
Tuesday, 25th November 2008 - full story
LED screens drive home seat belt warning
A campaign to encourage US drivers to wear belts will use LED screens to convey its important message.Figures from the Office of Traffic Safety recently revealed that 95.7 per cent of US motorists drive while wearing seat belts but officials would like to see this increase.Christopher Murphy, director of the safety office, believes the new Click It or...
Tuesday, 25th November 2008 - full story
Bus shelter gets LED screens
An innovative bus shelter featuring LED screens has been presented to Abu Dhabi's transport officials.Created by Stroer Concept Outdoor, the prototype bus shelter features a range of facilities which can help passenger journeys run more smoothly.The Department of Transport recently received the shelter which will be used as a model for a further 549...
Monday, 24th November 2008 - full story
LED light sculptures unveiled
A South African town has unveiled a series of festive sculptures which have been adorned with LED lights.The Why Men installation has been launched by Sandton Central Management District (SACMD) and retailer Mzansi Romance.Each of the sculptures in Sandton is shaped like a man with the largest one measuring six metres high.The town has been lit-up...
Monday, 24th November 2008 - full story
Lighthouse decorated with LED lights
A New York lighthouse is to be lit up this year with LED bulbs.This is the first time the Montauk Lighthouse, in Long Island, will be decorated with festive lights.Up to 3,000 LED bulbs are going to be attached to the structure, which measures approximately 110-feet in height, by company Look Great Services.A festival has been organised in a few...
Friday, 21st November 2008 - full story
LED screens used as 'patient tracker'
LED screens have been installed at a Canadian hospital so relatives can keep track of their family members' surgical visits.Lakeride Health, in Oshawa, Ontario, introduced the LED boards which display information about the progress of operations to keep relatives informed.The boards display numbers which correspond to individual patients and reveal what...
Friday, 21st November 2008 - full story
Birmingham shopping centre gets LED lights
A major UK shopping centre has been refitted with LED lights in an energy-saving venture.Tim Walley, managing director of the Bullring, in Birmingham, has revealed that LED lights have been installed in the centre's walkways, toilets and lifts.LED lights were used to replace previous bulbs in order to save the centre money on its energy...
Thursday, 20th November 2008 - full story
New York City's biggest LED board unveiled
The biggest LED board in New York will be unveiled today in Times Square.Containing 12 million LED lights, the sign has been installed on One Times Square which provides the location for the traditional New Year's Eve ceremony where a ball is dropped from a great height.The surface of the LED board measures approximately 27,000 square feet and is 341-feet...
Thursday, 20th November 2008 - full story
LEDs could boost house prices
Installing LED lights in homes could boost their value, according to construction experts.A study by the US's Department of Energy revealed that 75 per cent of constructors believe that LED lights can add value to homes.Researchers replaced traditional lighting in some homes with LED bulbs and asked construction experts to offer their opinions on the...
Thursday, 20th November 2008 - full story
Ireland to phase out incandescent bulbs in favour of LED lights
Incandescent lights are likely to be withdrawn from Ireland's supermarket shelves in order to introduce more energy-saving lighting such as LED bulbs.Proposals from John Gormley, minister for the environment, reveals plans to withdraw incandescent bulbs from the market next year."I'm doing this in the context of our own climate change strategy," Mr Gormley...
Wednesday, 19th November 2008 - full story
Zoo LED lights are "stunning"
A US Zoo will soon unveil new animal light displays which feature LED bulbs.ZooLights, at Oregon Zoo, has added some new illuminations to its traditional light show.This year many of the displays feature LED lights and visitors will notice some new additions including dinosaurs and unicorns.Familiar displays are returning for this year's event...
Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - full story
Rockefeller tree adorned with LED lights
A donated Christmas tree laden with LED lights will this year take pride of place at New York's Rockefeller Center.The tree has been donated by Bob and Bill Varanyak who have owned it since 1931.Just seven-feet tall when the brothers planted it in their garden the tree now measures 72-feet in height and eight tonnes in weight.Workers at the...
Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - full story
Wineries unveils LED light display
Visitors to California vineyards have the opportunity to see an LED light display that stretches for 14 miles.Ponte Family Estate Winery and Keyways Vineyard & Winery, in Temecula, have installed 200,000 LED bulbs as part of its Temeculights Holiday Festival.Both wineries are opening during the evenings so members of the public can enjoy the festive...
Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - full story
Mall has 200,000 LED lights
An Avon shopping centre has installed 200,000 LED lights for its Christmas display this year.Visitors, to the Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol recently saw the centre lit up with LED technology at a recent event.Some 200,000 LED bulbs have been placed throughout the Mall as part of its Winter Wonderland display.LED lighting has been used to light...
Monday, 17th November 2008 - full story
LED lights used in tuberculosis detection
LED lights are being used in the fight against a debilitating disease.Developed by Carl Zeiss and the Foundation for Innovative Diagnostics (Find), a new microscope has been unveiled that incorporates LED lights and is being used to detect tuberculosis.Usually mercury lamps are installed in microscopes but they have been replaced by the LED lights which...
Monday, 17th November 2008 - full story
LED lights installed on iconic tower
The Boston skyline is set to glow with LED lights following a recent bulb refit.City icon the Marriot Custom House Tower will have all its traditional incandescent bulbs replaced with LED lights.The new technology was installed as part of special festival, illuminaleBOSTON, which concentrated on the city's lighting needs.LED lights, provided by...
Friday, 14th November 2008 - full story
Blackpool gets LED display
Plans unveiled by town council officials reveal that Blackpool is set to glow with LED lights this Christmas.The city's entire festive light show is expected to cost approximately £180,000 with LED lights being used for a major display.Councillors are planning to use white bulbs throughout the area as part of its theme."The theme this year is...
Thursday, 13th November 2008 - full story
Times Square crystal ball installed with LED lights
Times Square will soon feature a massive New Year's Eve ball lit-up with LED lights.The specially-designed ball measures 12-feet across and weighs a staggering six tonnes.However, visitors to the famous square do not have to wait until News Year's Eve to see the ball which is traditionally only lit-up on that evening.Instead the construction will...
Thursday, 13th November 2008 - full story
Sport's star to switch on LED lights
A West Yorkshire town will be visited by a sport's star this weekend when he switches on its LED light display.England Cricketer Matthew Hoggard is paying a visit to Bingley in order to turn on the town's Christmas lights.This year the town has received donations of £10,000 from local councillors for the LED lights which will stay on all...
Wednesday, 12th November 2008 - full story
University joins LED light programme
Another US university has joined a special programme which hopes to increase the use of LED lighting across the country.The LED University Program is encouraging academic organisations to convert to LED lighting because it is more energy efficient.Recently the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana, converted some of its buildings to the innovative technology...
Wednesday, 12th November 2008 - full story
Australian cruise ships get LED screens
Passengers boarding Princess Cruises ships in Australia will soon be able to watch films on LED screens.Both the Dawn Princess and the Sun Princess are to get LED screens which will be located on the external areas of the ships.The screens are part of the company's Movies Under the Stars theme and allows passengers to watch Hollywood blockbusters while...
Tuesday, 11th November 2008 - full story
LED screen features in traditional US show
A festive US show will be touring across the country this year with a huge LED screen.The Rockettes have been performing every year during the Christmas season since 1933.Each year the group tour the US and they have 18 dates scheduled for the coming festive season.Dancers perform four shows a day six times a week and this year an LED screen will...
Tuesday, 11th November 2008 - full story
Solar-powered LED lights unveiled
Scientists in Vietnam have unveiled LED lights that run on solar power.The LED lighting was designed by researchers at the country's Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT).Dang Mau Chien, director of LNT, revealed that scientists had been developing solar-powered technology in order to provide lighting for those not connected to Vietnam's energy...
Tuesday, 11th November 2008 - full story
LED-lit Watercube wins prestigious award
The LED-lit venue of the swimming events at this year's Olympics has received a prestigious award for architecture. Called the Watercube, the construction has been given the Jorn Utzon Award for International Architecture.Developed by a host of Australian, Chinese and international companies, the building has been honoured for its energy...
Monday, 10th November 2008 - full story
LED lights are powered by a see-saw
An inventor from the Midlands has managed to power LED lights by harnessing energy from a see-saw.Daniel Sherid created the Energee-Saw in order to bring LED lighting to developing villages in Africa.Mr Sherid reveals that he was inspired to design the device following a trip to Mombasa, in Kenya, where he realised that some villagers do not have access to...
Monday, 10th November 2008 - full story
LED lights 'proving popular' as Christmas decorations
Increasing numbers of householders are choosing to decorate their homes with LED lights, according to industry experts.LED experts, Christmas Lights Etc, claims that LED lighting is becoming so popular a larger number of Christmas decorations are being designed with the innovative technology in order to meet demand.The company states that the appeal of LED...
Friday, 7th November 2008 - full story
'Sunlight wall' incorporates LED technology
An artist has unveiled an LED light project which she claims will help improve the quality of life for sick people.Sandra Decker, from Manchester, was inspired to create a "sunlight wall" after she lost most of her sight in an accident.The artist formed her own company, Leolight, and started working on her project which uses LED lights to mimic the...
Friday, 7th November 2008 - full story
College farm fits 200 LED lights
A US college has recently fitted 200 LED lights as part of a pilot programme.The LED lights, supplied by Osram Sylvania, have been installed at Pineland Farm, in Maine.Colleges and residents in the state are being encouraged by local group Efficiency Maine to convert to more energy-savings methods of lighting.The group provided financial support...
Thursday, 6th November 2008 - full story
Flagship shop displays LED screens
A major footwear company has launched a flagship outlet featuring LED screens.Skechers recently opened its largest store in San Francisco which measures 7,500 square feet.The installation of LED screens is expected to draw customers into the shop which has room to display up to 20,000 pairs of shoes.Some 800 styles of footwear will be available at...
Wednesday, 5th November 2008 - full story
Military to use LED lighting
LED lights are so efficient and robust they are going to be used by US and European military groups, industry experts report.Designed by Oxley, the LED lights are expected to be introduced into military bunkers and hospitals.LED technology has been chosen over traditional lighting sources due to its energy efficiency.In addition, LED lights tend...
Wednesday, 5th November 2008 - full story
Lightweight LED screen unveiled
A company has designed a lightweight LED screen that it believes will appeal to advertisers.Developed by LAADtech, the LED screen is 25 per cent lighter than others on the market.Peter Inglis, team leader at the company, states that the screens can be easily attached to existing billboards and once working do not need extensive structural support to be held...
Wednesday, 5th November 2008 - full story
LED boards installed in Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport has recently installed five billboards which feature LED lights.The Spanish Public Airports Authority decided on using LED technology for the backlights in advertising billboards due to its longer life.Traditional fluorescents lights are usually incorporated into advertising boards but bulb failures can lead to uneven lighting which the...
Tuesday, 4th November 2008 - full story
World's third largest observation wheel to get LED lights
An Australian observation wheel adorned with LED lights is expected to boost tourism.Proposals for the attraction reveal that it will measure 120-metres in height giving visitors to Melbourne a birds-eye view of the city.The wheel, called the Southern Star, is to be constructed at Melbourne's Waterfront City area and is likely to draw up to 1.5 million...
Tuesday, 4th November 2008 - full story
LED lights create moonlight effect
A recent outdoor art project in New York used LED lights to cast a moonlit effect over running water.The installation was created by Olafur Eliasson and involved the lighting of four man-made waterfalls.LED lights were incorporated into the waterfalls which were all located in the New York City's harbour.Some of the waterfalls reached 120-feet in...
Tuesday, 4th November 2008 - full story
Film festival gets LED screens
LED screens have been installed at an international film event in order to boost advertising revenue.Two LED screens were unveiled at this year's Middle East International Film Festival as they are expected to be more effective than traditional advertising platforms such as television.Provided by Synaxis Media, both LED screens were placed outdoors with one...
Monday, 3rd November 2008 - full story
LED lights becoming 'more popular' in homes
Householders are increasingly likely to install LED lights in their homes.The Calgary Herald reports that LED technology is becoming a more popular option for household lighting.LED lights have been used mostly in business settings but the paper reports that they are starting to replace traditional lighting sources such as incandescent light bulbs in...
Monday, 3rd November 2008 - full story