LEDSynergy news achive for February 2010.

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

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