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LED display integrate 3D tech into rollercoaster
A Japanese amusement park has created a unique rollercoaster experience by adding interactive 3D technology to the Space Fantasy ride using integrated LED displays.
The Japanese location of famous Universal Studios franchise has taken advantage of the new interactive 3D LED display technology offered by GestureTek to make the excitement of a rollercoaster even more engaging.
There are LED displays arranged around the course of the ride, as well as in the...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story
LED displays offer intelligent multimedia experience at 2010 Shanghai expo
The event is partly being used to strengthen and reaffirm the relationship between the US and China and it is anticipated that two million people will pass through its exhibits in under two months.
One of the main presentations is called 'Rise to the Challenge' and it showcases the resilience and ingenuity of the American peoples over the history of the nation. Outside a network of large LED displays which have been engineered with bespoke frames are used to playba...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story
Louvre getting LED makeover
The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world and Toshiba has just announced a deal that will see it install LED systems as part of a renovation project that will make the French tourist attraction more energy efficient and eco-friendly.
A number of the most popular areas within the Louvre are to have an LED makeover in the form of lighting systems that will illuminate the works on show whilst reducing the amount of energy that is being consumed.
Large LED displays central to 2010 Commonwealth Games
A series of large scale LED displays have been commissioned to entertain and inform the crowds at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
The games are being held between the 3rd and the 14th of October this year in New Delhi, with the opening and closing ceremonies occurring at the Jawaharal Nehru Stadium.
The LED displays are being supplied by MIC Electronics and they are reportedly going to use its high end LED technology which can already be seen in action in v...
Wednesday, 23rd June 2010 - full story
High definition LED displays fitted in US stadium
The Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots, is to benefit from two new LED boards which will be able to display high definition video content, according to owner Kraft.
Work on installing the huge LED displays has already begun and they will not only show replays and information, but will also showcase adverts and keep spectators up to date with the latest scores, thus acting as multitasking display solutions.
The Gillette Stadium is only eig...
Tuesday, 8th June 2010 - full story
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 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 displays take over Times Square
Although New York's most iconic advertising hoardings are all erected along the skyline in bright LEDs at Times Square, a new flagship store from American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has gone a significant step further than many of its rivals.
AEO has completely covered the multi-tiered exterior with several stories' worth of LED displays, all working in unison to produce one of the most impressive animated outdoor advertisements in the world.
The m...
Tuesday, 16th March 2010 - full story
LED signs make artistic statements
American artist Jenny Holzer has been using LED signs as the main medium for her conceptual pieces and a new installation at the Baltic gallery in Newcastle is showcasing 24 years of her work.
Holzer first came to the attention of the mainstream art world in 1977 though her use of self-penned statements plastered and visible in public places, in a work called Truisms. This eventually graced Times Square on a gigantic LED board in 1982.
The new exhibit ac...
Thursday, 11th March 2010 - full story
LED displays gain international popularity
More and more businesses and organisations are beginning to choose LED displays for large outdoor signage, advertising and entertainment, with firms from London to Hong Kong investing in the technology.
Last week it was revealed that two enormous LED displays will take pride of place, towering over the A4 as it passes by Hammersmith via the flyover, bringing thousands of commuters and travellers to and from the capital.
The two LED displays will be 7.6 m...
Wednesday, 10th March 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
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
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
Famous Times Square NYE Ball gets LED Upgrade
The ball which sits atop a brand new 141 foot mast overlooking one of New York's most famous public areas has had some energy-efficient improvements added in the form of updated LED technology, meaning that its descent at the end of 2010 will mark the beginning of a new year as well as the start of a brighter future for the planet.
The ball itself is also a completely new construction and with over 672 LED modules attached to its frame it is twice as big as the one th...
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
LED monitors to gain popularity in 2010
LCD computer monitors that employ the LED backlighting technology, currently only enjoyed by consumers in high-end HDTVs, are likely to take a significant proportion of the monitor market by the third quarter of 2010 according to projections by an independent research firm.
DisplaySearch believes that the energy saving properties of LED backlit monitors will see their popularity grow as consumers become ever more aware of the benefits. The slim design afforded by the techn...
Tuesday, 15th December 2009 - 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 th...
Thursday, 10th December 2009 - full story
Fighting Crime with Digital Billboards
Police in the UK are following police services in the USA using digital billboards to fight crime.
British police services in Yorkshire have been using mobile Digital Billboards to carry community relations messages into suburbs and appeals for information on missing and wanted persons. Police services can now reach highly targeted groups of people who have previously been difficult to reach due to location, language issues and social influences.
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Wednesday, 4th November 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