Factory & Production News
LED displays integrated into Ethernet-powered digital signage solutions
A new set of LED displays intended for use in digital signage have been created to take advantage of Power over Ethernet (POE) technology which allows for the simultaneous provision of power and data via a standard network cable and networking infrastructure.
The LED displays have on-board touchscreen technology that allows users to interact with the displayed content...
Thursday, 2nd September 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...
Tuesday, 25th May 2010 - full story
Shortage of LEDs in 2010 caused by high demand
New statistics suggest that the worldwide LED manufacturing market is ill-equipped to deal with the rising demand for LED systems, which could lead to serious shortfalls and unmet demand this year, unless drastic action is taken.
In 2009 over 63 billion LED units were sold, which is six billion more than in the previous year and experts believe that the figure could...
Monday, 8th March 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...
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 - full story
Iconic sign gets LED makeover
In a move towards energy efficiency and the demonstrable use of progressive technology, the famous Gillette sign which sits atop a manufacturing plant owned by Proctor and Gamble in the USA has had the fluorescent neon lighting which previously powered it exchanged in favour of thousands of LEDs.
The frame of the sign has been left intact, but now more than fourteen...
Thursday, 28th January 2010 - full story
LED technology looks more attractive for hazard warnings
As the technology behind LED lighting continues to evolve and improve, so too does its chances of becoming the light source of choice for those looking to alert people to hazardous areas. As well as offering companies a means by which to warn people of dangerous areas or highlight important information more effectively and efficiently, LED signs and lights can also...
Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story
New LED lights likened to the "holy grail"
A new substance used to construct LED lights may lead to further reductions in the amount of power used by the innovative bulbs.Developed by the Cambridge Centre for Gallium Nitride, the LED lights use a substance which can now be mass produced.Colin Humphreys, lead researcher on the project, explained that recent experiments revealed that gallium nitride...
Tuesday, 3rd February 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 "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 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
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
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
Supermarket installs LED lighting
A leading supermarket chain is the first to install LED lights into its freezer areas.Supplied by Royal Philips Electronics, up to 350 of Sainsbury's stores will be fitted with LED lighting in its freezers.Philips has remarked that the LED technology is to save the supermarket up to 75 per cent in energy.In addition, the company report that the...
Friday, 10th October 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
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
Factory display using LEDs gets NY Times write-up
LEDs have received a write-up in the New York Times, with the newspaper mentioning a firm that used the technology for its factory display lighting.The company, Sentry Equipment Corporation, had opened a new factory and was considering how to light it.President of the company, Michael Farrell, found that LEDs were used in traffic lights, and he wondered if...
Tuesday, 29th July 2008 - full story
Chinese rush for LEDs for electronic signs
According to LEDinside's market sources, Taiwanese LED companies have been getting rush orders from LED sign manufactures in the Chinese mainland.The Chinese companies are said to be behind with orders for their electronic signs which need to be ready for the Beijing Olympics – just over a month away.LED chipmaker Epistar are said to be one such...
Monday, 7th July 2008 - full story
3D A19-style LED bulbs released
Removed at the behest of LEDtronics, Inc.
Wednesday, 25th June 2008 - full story
LED panels incorporate direct die attachment
American Bright's new 5W and 10W LED panels use direct die attachment (DDA) power to generate solid results. The 5W panels generally have flux ratings of around 800 lumens with the 10W generating around 300 lumens.Y-Bin 10W modules boast a forward voltage of 36V DC at 320 mA which delivers an efficiency of 80 lumens per watt. Alternatively, Z-Bin...
Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story
LED factory news: chip maker gains $40m
A leading LED chip maker has secured $40 million in financing allowing it to build on steps already made in developing eco-friendly technologies.Bridgelux's financing includes $30 million of private equity investment and $10 million of bank lines of credit, LEDs Magazine reports.The money will allow the firm to take advantage of growth in the LED market as...
Monday, 14th April 2008 - full story
LED chip factory opens
Osram has officially opened the last section of its new plant in Germany.Taking seven years to build, the new section increases current capacity at the Regensburg factory by 50 per cent, LEDs Magazine reports.Osram's chief executive Martin Goetzeler and chief executive of Osram Opto Semiconductors Radiger Maller attended the opening with Hans Schaidinger,...
Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story
New production sign potential at Telford dairy factory
The construction of a new £40 million factory in Shropshire signals new potential for productions signs in the area.Work has commenced on the dairy factory in Telford for Austrian dairy company Nom, the BBC reports.The plant at Donnington Wood Retail Park will employ 100 people in its infancy, climbing to as many as 600 in the next five...
Monday, 10th March 2008 - full story
Factory signs for new Welsh venture
The construction of a new manufacturing works in South Wales is set to provide an estimated 500 new jobs as well as new potential for factory signs.Fleming Developments UK plans to create a plant that will construct pre-fabricated homes for the construction industry.The factory, on Baglan Industrial Estate, will be more than 600 metres long including office...
Tuesday, 4th March 2008 - full story
Factory signs burning bright after new wings deal
Factory signs at an Airbus plant in Flintshire will be working overtime in future following the announcement of a major new deal.The French aviation giant has revealed a £20 billion contract with the US Air Force to build wings for a fleet of 179 in-flight refuelling aircraft.Some 7,400 jobs have now been secured following the tie-up.It is...
Monday, 3rd March 2008 - full story
Factory signs refuse to go out at threatened tile maker
Factory signs at a renowned Wrexham tile factory may still be illuminated in future despite earlier threats of closure.The Dennis Ruabon factory, owned by Ruabon Sales Ltd, made more than 80 workers redundant last month when it was forced to go into administrative receivership.However, Wrexham Council leader Aled Roberts has revealed that there may still be...
Friday, 29th February 2008 - full story
'Strong future' for LED lighting
The future looks bright for LED lighting applications, the latest survey of current trends suggests. According to a poll by Cree carried out at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, the majority of top decision-makers for lighting manufacturers around the globe reported strong growth. Indeed, nearly three quarters (72 per cent) of respondents claimed...
Tuesday, 5th February 2008 - full story