LEDSynergy news achive for May 2010.

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