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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
LED systems play key role in 2010 World Cup
In order to offset the significant carbon footprint of the 2010 World Cup, South African authorities have committed to a plan of energy efficiency and environmental protection, at the centre of which are LED technologies and systems.
The World Cup is set to generate significant volumes of greenhouse gases, partly because the venues are significant distances apart, resulting in emissions from vehicles as the teams travel to face one another.
A variety of ...
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
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
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
Worlds Largest
These days whenever Dubai is mentioned in conversation it usually has to do with something really really big. Well this time, you must see it to believe it. The guys over at Tameer development company in UAE have laid out plans to make the whole side of a 33-story building one huge LED display. Thus making it the worlds largest LED display to be embedded on an intended commercial tower.
The design of the screen still allows light to pass through into the building. Thus the v...
Tuesday, 12th May 2009 - full story
Largest LED screens in Australia unveiled
Visitors to an Australian arena will soon see matches unfold on one of the largest LED screens in the country, according to a leading manufacturer.
Created by Panasonic, the Astrovision LED screen was recently installed at ANZ Stadium to enhance the spectators' viewing experience.
The company states that the venue now boasts the largest LED-based screen it has constructed in the world.
Spectators are expected to benefit from th...
Wednesday, 4th March 2009 - full story
Racing arena boasts LED scoreboards
An LED scoreboard unveiled at a US car track aims to update visitors on the progress of races.
Tuesday, 17th February 2009 - full story
LED lights fitted on angling boat
A US professional angler has installed LED lights on his boat to help him win a competition.
Thursday, 5th February 2009 - full story
New scoreboard for baseball arena
A US baseball team is set to receive a new LED scoreboard in time for the forthcoming competitive season.
Wednesday, 4th February 2009 - full story