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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
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
Silicon Valley exec joins LED industry
The former CEO of storage manufacturer Seagate has take a position to head up the LED lighting firm Bridgelux. Bill Watkins left his former company last year and it was confirmed in the middle of last week that he would be joining a growing number of ex-Silicon Valley CEOs who have decided to work at the greener end of the technology industry.
Mr Watkins has spent his year out of employment examining the various green technology products that are currently in development and...
Tuesday, 19th January 2010 - full story
LED wallpaper to supersede fluorescent lighting
A technology firm based in Wales has just been awarded nearly half a million pounds by the Carbon Trust to help with the development of LED systems which can be easily integrated into wallpaper in order to provide a clean, green alternative to current lighting solutions.
The firm behind the new project, Lomox, said that it would be able to get the LED technology ready for consumer use within the next 12 months, which means millions of people could completely change the way i...
Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story
LED Displays promote Vodafone services
Vodafone's new 360 services, which offer advanced social networking and communication tools to customers via a high speed mobile internet network, have been given an equally advanced marketing boost thanks to LED display technology.
Two of Portugal's busiest shopping centres in Porto and Lisbon are host to several ingenious LED-powered marketing booths which provide incredible images stretching around the entire circumference of a glass cylinder.
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Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story
Designer LED display adorns flagship fashion emporium
New York's 5th Avenue has just played host to the opening of a brand new Giorgio Armani fashion store and a large Martin LED display has been integrated into the top three floors of the four storey designer outlet.
Speirs and Major Associates were behind the design of the store itself and the architects have really taken advantage of the prime retail location occupied by the building with the inclusion of the bespoke LED display.
The whole of the bu...
Thursday, 10th December 2009 - full story
Company working on LED display cubes
A Chinese company called Seekway is working on developing 3D LED display cubes for the public. To create these true 3D images, a grid of LEDS are suspended in a large glass cube. The idea originally came from an organization called James Clar & Associates, which works with technology and art to come up with forward-looking furniture and spectacles.
The video below was taken from a prototype of the 3D display cube. The prototype contains 4096 LED diodes, arranged in a 16x...
Tuesday, 23rd June 2009 - full story
Digital signs display weather reports
Weather announcements are being displayed on digital signs to help boost advertising revenue.
Thursday, 19th February 2009 - full story
LED screens installed at "prime" venue
A major new London shopping centre has seen the installation of three LED screens.
Wednesday, 11th February 2009 - full story
Car dealers use digital signage screens
A major car dealer has revealed how LED-based screens are helping to boost trade.
Monday, 9th February 2009 - full story