LEDSynergy News Archive - January 2009
LEDSynergy news achive for January 2009.
Town to unveil LED light attraction
A South Tyneside town will soon unveil its LED light installation following months of delays.Hebburn Riverside Park is set to receive the exhibit created by Charles Quick as part of a scheme promoting arts in the area.Entitled Flash@Hebburn, the installation features LED lights and cost £150,000 to construct.Mr Quick told how he drew on the...
Friday, 23rd January 2009 - full story
LED lights add "drama"
A leading car manufacturer has installed an LED light "spectacle" into its new headquarters.The Volkswagen Group America United States recently saw the construction of a 185,000-square foot building in Herndon, Virginia.Constructed by VOA Associates, the six-storey headquarters recently installed an LED light feature supplied by LightWild.Pablo...
Friday, 23rd January 2009 - full story
Church installs digital signs
Church-goers in the US can now see services broadcast on LED-based screens.Woodcreek Church, Texas, recently teamed up with Helius to install LED-based screens on the premises.Now the 1,500-strong congregation can watch religious services from many locations within the church complex.In addition, the LED screens will display updates on church...
Thursday, 22nd January 2009 - full story
Hotel gets LED-lit sculpture
A major hotel has unveiled an LED-lit sculpture as its centrepiece following renovation of the premises.The Chicago Marriot recently underwent extensive refurbishment costing approximately £8.7 million.Constructors Bulley and Andrews carried out the work which included updating the lobby and installing LED lights.In addition to a new bar, an...
Thursday, 22nd January 2009 - full story
Car communicates via LED lights
An innovative car which uses LED lights to communicate with other drivers has been unveiled.Created by Engineering and Design AG (EDAG), the car will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show, held in March.Called Light Car – Open Source, the electric-powered vehicle is designed to be as safe and environmentally-friendly as possible.The external...
Thursday, 22nd January 2009 - full story
LED lights 'beautify roads'
Night driving may become safer with the launch of solar-powered LED cat's eyes.Created by Luna Road, the LED lights do not need to be lit up with car headlights in order to function.Instead the technology harnesses solar-power, meaning that the lights continue to glow throughout the night.In addition, motorists will be able to see more of the road...
Wednesday, 21st January 2009 - full story
Authorities use LED billboard to catch criminals
Authorities from a US state are aiming to track down offenders with LED billboards.Vanessa Torres, community outreach specialist, from Virginia, explained that images of wanted criminals which are displayed on LED billboards generate substantial tip-offs from the public.Business owners in the area agree that in addition to providing advertising, the signs...
Wednesday, 21st January 2009 - full story
LED company scoops award
A US LED light manufacturer has beaten off competition to scoop a top business award.Smart Candle competed against other companies vying to win the 2008 Small Business Success Story presented by Twin Cities Business magazine.Competitors were drawn from Minnesota and compared on a range of criteria including marketing and managerial skills.Smart...
Tuesday, 20th January 2009 - full story
LED signs provide "real time" transport schedules
Bus stops in a US state will soon be installed with LED signs to keep commuters informed regarding estimated arrivals of shuttles.The Centre Area Transportation Authority (Cata), in Pennsylvania, has joined forces with Avail Technologies to erect LED signs which display the arrival times of the city's buses.In addition to the LED boards, commuters will soon...
Monday, 19th January 2009 - full story
City centre shops alight with LED screens
A China-based jeweller has announced that it is using LED screens to advertise products.Chow Tai Fook Jewellery is working in partnership with Lighthouse Technologies to install LED screens in three of its city centre stores.Outlets in Beijing, Hong Kong and Guangzhou are set to receive the LED boards in a bid to draw in customers.The Beijing...
Monday, 19th January 2009 - full story
LED lights "dramatically reduce" power use
One of the largest retailers in the world is incorporating LED lights into a newly-launched outlet.Wal-Mart has announced that its Burlington shop, in Canada, will use 60 per cent less energy thanks to a host of power-saving features.The store is fitted with an array of carbon-reducing devices such as LED lighting.Freezers will be installed with...
Monday, 19th January 2009 - full story
LED artwork provokes debate
An art exhibition incorporating an LED screen is provoking debate among European Union officials.Entitled Entropa, the creation was constructed by David Cerny, from the Czech Republic, and was recently unveiled in the council of ministers building, Brussels.The exhibition plays on national stereotypes of countries within the EU and has received mixed...
Friday, 16th January 2009 - full story
Obama speech beamed from LED screen
Passengers on a major cruise line will be able to watch Barack Obama's inauguration speech on LED screens.Princesses Cruises is ensuring that its guests do not miss out on the President-elect's swearing-in ceremony on January 20th by broadcasting it live on LED displays.Ships which have LED screens installed as part of the Movies Under the Stars scheme will...
Friday, 16th January 2009 - full story
LED lights make shopping centre 'safer'
A Northamptonshire shopping centre could get LED lights in a bid to make its car park safer.Swansgate Shopping Centre, in Wellingborough, is due to undergo refurbishment in April and council officials have earmarked £297,000 for LED lights.The funds will be used to replace traditional bulbs with LED lamps to give a better quality of...
Friday, 16th January 2009 - full story
Airports get LED-based screens
Approximately 40 US airports will soon install LED-based screens in retail areas.Danoo has teamed-up with Trofie to supply the LED technology to 150 US airports including those based in New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.Media network company Danoo currently supplies displays to food outlets but the new partnership with Trofie will see them installing...
Thursday, 15th January 2009 - full story
Fertility centre installs LED lighting
A newly-opened fertility centre boasts an array of advanced features including LED lights.The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, recently opened its doors to couples who have trouble conceiving.Ricardo Loret de Mola, director at the clinic, explained that the centre features the latest hi-tech equipment in addition to highly...
Thursday, 15th January 2009 - full story
'Intelligent' LED lights unveiled in car park
Designers from a US university unveiled LED lights which can help reduce the amount of energy wasted.Michael Siminovitch, director at the California Lighting Technology Center, UC Davis, recently revealed the LED lights which have been installed in the university's car park.The LED lights are expected to save the institute money as 20 per cent less energy...
Wednesday, 14th January 2009 - full story
Festival expands LED light display
LED lights are proving so popular in China a national exhibition has expanded to include more fixtures.This year sees the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition return to the area for the 14th time and more LED lights will be showcased than ever before.Figures published by LED Magazine reveal that sales of LED lights used for landscaping are expected...
Wednesday, 14th January 2009 - full story
Green bricks incorporate LED lights
The manufacturers of a newly-launched brick claim it is a green alternative to other kinds of construction material as it is made from recycled products and it can incorporate LED lights.Called the Polli-Brick, it has been constructed by HYmini and can act as a replacement to traditional building materials.The company explains that the cylindrical brick has...
Tuesday, 13th January 2009 - full story
City transport network installs LED boards
Students at a US university will soon be able to read the estimated arrival times of buses on LED screens.A new system is to be installed in bus stops located at Cal Poly Pomona University, California.Buses have been incorporated with GPS technology which sends messages to LED screens regarding the progress of journeys.Screens located in bus stops...
Monday, 12th January 2009 - full story
Car cruisers 'shamed' on LED signs
A major supermarket in south Wales is using LED screens to reduce the numbers of troublesome drivers in its car park.Town officials from Blackwood have welcomed the move which hopes to cut down on the numbers of motorists who travel to Asda just to congregate in its car park, rather than go shopping.The supermarket recently revealed that the number plates...
Monday, 12th January 2009 - full story
LED bulb lasts for ten years
An LED bulb has been created that can last a staggering ten years, according to its manufacturers. Constructed by C.Crane, the GeoBulb II resembles a traditional incandescent lamp but lasts significantly longer.Figures from the company reveal that the LED bulb will stay alight for three years if it was in constant use, while eight hours of use a day extends...
Monday, 12th January 2009 - full story
Artist uses LED display for Death Counter
An LED sign has been erected in London as part of an exhibit by a controversial artist.Santiago Sierra recently unveiled his Death Counter installation featuring an LED sign which counts the numbers of people passing away each day across the world.The LED clock has been fixed to the building of insurance provider Hiscox, which is based in the city's...
Friday, 9th January 2009 - full story
LED signs have the "most growth potential"
Business is booming for a Canadian LED sign manufacturer due to the raise in awareness of the energy-saving technology.John Florence, from Florence Signs and Graphics, Cambridge, reports a 30 per cent increase in income compared to the same period last year.The company has recently installed LED signs for a host of clientele including medical centres and...
Friday, 9th January 2009 - full story
LED screens used in talent show
A south-eastern European reality show has erected LED screens in order to boost viewer numbers.Lighthouse Technologies has supplied television programme Operacija Trijumf, aired in Serbia, with four LED screens.The show sees members of the public compete in a talent competition live on stage.Now viewers can closely watch the performances of the...
Thursday, 8th January 2009 - full story
Pentagon installs LED lights
The US government has made the move to greener lighting by installing LED bulbs in the Pentagon.Cree recently announced that it would be supplying the defence centre with 4,200 LED bulbs.Figures from the light supplier reveal that the lamps will reduce the carbon emissions of the building by 140 tonnes each year.In addition, the lights need 22 per...
Thursday, 8th January 2009 - full story
LED screens showcased at digital event
LED screens will be used to highlight how the devices can help to boost sales for retailers.The National Retail Federation (NRF) is soon launching its annual show in the US which informs traders on the best ways to advertise products to consumers.Held in New York City, the event runs from January 11th until the 14th at various venues.This year...
Wednesday, 7th January 2009 - full story
Supermarket "eco-store" features LED lighting
A new Tesco store featuring LED lighting is likely to be constructed in Devon later this year.The proposed Kingsbridge-based stored has been hit by a series of delays but planning officials are optimistic that the supermarket will be built this autumn.Plans show that the company intends to construct an eco-friendly shop that features a host of energy-saving...
Wednesday, 7th January 2009 - full story
Alarm clock integrates LED lights
A new range of alarm clocks incorporating LED lights and music promises to give buyers a better night's sleep.Launched by SDI Technologies, the Timex Bedtime Beats range were created using research by scientists at the US's Case Western Reserve University, Ohio.A study showed that people sleep better if they listen to music which contains approximately 60...
Wednesday, 7th January 2009 - full story
LED signs included in medical centre refurbishment
Patients attending a US medical centre can read hospital information on a newly-installed LED screen.The Sierra View District Hospital has been recently refurbished in order to improve patients' experience while at the centre.An LED sign has been erected in the accident and emergency department of the hospital located in Porterville,...
Tuesday, 6th January 2009 - full story
LED screen features in city light display
An LED screen forms part of a spectacular US light exhibition which kicks-off this month.Lights On Tampa features a host of light displays installed in the city located in Florida.Five major exhibits will make up the majority of the light project, which lasts until February.Visitors to the city can soon see a huge LED screen installed on the Tampa...
Tuesday, 6th January 2009 - full story
New television incorporates LED lights
A newly-designed television display has been incorporated with an LED light source which removes the need for mercury in the device.Created by Victor Company of Japan (JVC), the 32-inch screen measures just 7mm in depth.The use of LED technology in the display means that future production of the device will not need to rely on mercury stocks.Fewer...
Tuesday, 6th January 2009 - full story
Hotel to get LED billboards
LED screens will soon be installed in a premium hotel resort in China.Three LED billboards are being constructed in Macau's Le Royal Arc, which is classified as a six-star hotel.The contract was won by Lightscape Technologies which will be providing the billboards that measure 121-square metres each.Each LED screen is to display information about...
Monday, 5th January 2009 - full story
Organisation to distribute one million LED lights
A Californian businesswoman has revealed her plans to distribute a million LED lights to poor communities.Anna Sidana, from Palo Alto, is working in partnership with light company Cosmos Ignite Solutions to supply its solar-powered LED lights to people in Africa and India that face financial hardship.The businesswoman has created an organisation called One...
Monday, 5th January 2009 - full story
LED signs feature homeless pets
Abandoned animals in a US state have a better chance of being rehomed thanks to an LED sign.A newly-constructed animal sanctuary in Arlington, Texas, has installed a huge LED billboard outside its premises in order to advertise pets awaiting new homes.The new centre cost approximately £3.8 million to construct and replaces an earlier animal centre...
Monday, 5th January 2009 - full story
New Chinese LED screen taxi ad agreement reached
Third party businesses will now be able to advertise on LED screens located on taxi rooftops in China.The transport information services company China TransInfo Technology will sell advertising space on the vehicles' LED signs throughout the Dalian region in the north-east of China.Dalian Liyang will distribute and sell the advertising space as part of the...
Friday, 2nd January 2009 - full story