Latest News from the world of LEDSynergy http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:01 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:01 +0000 support@ledsynergy.co.uk (support) 120 PolyCompFeeds v1.0 http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/ http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/ LEDSynergy - LED and Electronic Displays 144 40 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 a... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-signs-make-artistic-statements_L10034.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-signs-make-artistic-statements_L10034.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:28:24 +0000 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 ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-displays-gain-international-popularity_L10033.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-displays-gain-international-popularity_L10033.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:02:10 +0000 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 b... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/shortage-of-leds-in-2010-caused-by-high-demand_L10032.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/shortage-of-leds-in-2010-caused-by-high-demand_L10032.html Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:01:02 +0000 Technology experts working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with a brand new LED-based display solution which will allow for the creation of enormous three dimensional images in the night sky. The appropriately named... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/concept-could-see-leds-illuminating-the-sky_L10031.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/concept-could-see-leds-illuminating-the-sky_L10031.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:31:43 +0000 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 mark... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/sheffield-university-partners-with-fusion-for-led-business_L10030.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/sheffield-university-partners-with-fusion-for-led-business_L10030.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:12 +0000 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 e... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/megaled-screen-dazzles-chinese-crowds_L10029.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/megaled-screen-dazzles-chinese-crowds_L10029.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:53:54 +0000 The Strategies in Light event, which is the premier conference for the LED industry, concluded last week. During one of the event's many sessions, LED expert Bob Steele made some predictions for the market in 2010. Mr Steele spoke extensively abou... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/financial-news/positive-predictions-for-led-market-growth_L10028.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/financial-news/positive-predictions-for-led-market-growth_L10028.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:46:04 +0000 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 bei... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/new-led-sign-technology-for-businesses_L10027.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/new-led-sign-technology-for-businesses_L10027.html Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:32:00 +0000 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 power... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/iconic-sign-gets-led-makeover_L10026.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/iconic-sign-gets-led-makeover_L10026.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:14:32 +0000 After experiencing a recession related downturn in the first half of 2009, a new report generated in Taiwan suggests that the global LED industry experienced considerable growth later in the year, managing to offset the impact of the earlier stagnati... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/financial-news/late-surge-boosted-led-market-in-2009_L10025.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/financial-news/late-surge-boosted-led-market-in-2009_L10025.html Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:38:59 +0000 The world's first commercially available OLED panel that has been designed to provide general lighting has been unveiled by Osram Opto Semiconductors. It is a landmark release as it will become the only OLED lighting solution crafted in plastic to be... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/premium-organic-led-lighting-panel-hits-commercial-market_L10024.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/premium-organic-led-lighting-panel-hits-commercial-market_L10024.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:31:38 +0000 The recent snowy conditions that have gripped the UK caused travel chaos for many, but even harsher conditions were experienced in the mid-west of the USA in areas normally protected from the worst of the weather. As a result some raised concerns as ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/leds-safe-in-snow-despite-reservations_L10023.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/leds-safe-in-snow-despite-reservations_L10023.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:20:39 +0000 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... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/silicon-valley-exec-joins-led-industry_L10022.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/silicon-valley-exec-joins-led-industry_L10022.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:02:30 +0000 A non-profit organisation has joined forces with a US LED technology firm in order to provide some of the lest developed nations on the planet with the means to light their homes and businesses. According to the charity One Million Lights (OML) a ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lighting-for-worlds-poorest-communities_L10021.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lighting-for-worlds-poorest-communities_L10021.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:49:19 +0000 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 curren... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-wallpaper-to-supersede-fluorescent-lighting_L10020.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-wallpaper-to-supersede-fluorescent-lighting_L10020.html Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:21:58 +0000 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 th... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/famous-times-square-nye-ball-gets-led-upgrade_L10019.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/famous-times-square-nye-ball-gets-led-upgrade_L10019.html Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:17:11 +0000 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 peop... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-technology-looks-more-attractive-for-hazard-warnings_L10018.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-technology-looks-more-attractive-for-hazard-warnings_L10018.html Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:11:38 +0000 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 Portu... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-displays-promote-vodafone-services_L10017.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-displays-promote-vodafone-services_L10017.html Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:58:32 +0000 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 in... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/led-monitors-to-gain-popularity-in-2010_L10016.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/led-monitors-to-gain-popularity-in-2010_L10016.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:29:48 +0000 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... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/designer-led-display-adorns-flagship-fashion-emporium_L10015.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/designer-led-display-adorns-flagship-fashion-emporium_L10015.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:02:12 +0000 The future of in-eye display technology has been unveiled by a group of scientist based in Seattle. The scientists demonstrated the miniaturised LED display technology at the Beijing biomedical conference and the implications of their research and de... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/medical-news/led-technology-demonstrated-in-contact-lenses_L10014.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/medical-news/led-technology-demonstrated-in-contact-lenses_L10014.html Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:24:56 +0000 A prototype of a new type of Heads-Up Display (HUD) using LED technology was unveiled at a trade show held by Oki Digital Imaging Corp (ODI). The LED display itself is no more than 1.1 inches in size and it is able to take advantage of an ODI b... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/cars-to-get-led-displays_L10013.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/cars-to-get-led-displays_L10013.html Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:15:57 +0000 New LED Technology has been developed to enable the Natural History Museum to be it by LEDs. Replacing the ageing metal halide lamps a white LED solution will be used to compliment the building, a colour facility is also built into the solution en... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/natural-history-museum-leds_L10012.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/natural-history-museum-leds_L10012.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:46:56 +0000 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 in... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/fighting-crime-with-digital-billboards_L10011.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/fighting-crime-with-digital-billboards_L10011.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:46:38 +0000 Marvel Food has opened its new store in Auburn , Washington State. Opened in June 2009 this is the first commercial new build to be fitted exclusively with LED’s. The 16,000 sq.ft deli uses LED lighting for both internal and external illumination. ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/first-commercially-led-lit-building-opens-in-usa_L10010.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/first-commercially-led-lit-building-opens-in-usa_L10010.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:46:11 +0000 A spectacular light display will be shown on one façade of the Eiffel Tower from the 22nd October through to 31st December. Over 400 RGB washlights have been used to clad the Trocadero side of the tower providing spectators with a magical display. ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/eiffel-tower-celebrating-120-years-using-leds_L10009.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/eiffel-tower-celebrating-120-years-using-leds_L10009.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:45:38 +0000 The BT Tower has been crowned with Europe's biggest LED screen, as part of the build-up to the 2012 Olympics. Floors 36 and 37 are now wrapped in a 59-metre-long screen built from more than half a million individual LEDs spread over an area of 280 sq... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-screen-wraps-bt-tower_L10008.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-screen-wraps-bt-tower_L10008.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:15:56 +0000 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 & Assoc... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/company-working-on-led-display-cubes_L10006.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/company-working-on-led-display-cubes_L10006.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:25:29 +0000 Outdoor LED electronic displays and LED graphic boards have proven to increase business 15%-150% (Small Business Administration) at 10% the cost of TV, Radio and Newspaper advertising. By Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov What level... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/why-use-led-displays_L10005.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/why-use-led-displays_L10005.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:48:03 +0000 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... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/sports-news/worlds-largest_L10004.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/sports-news/worlds-largest_L10004.html Tue, 12 May 2009 13:51:16 +0000 For years, signs have appeared on building walls and roofs. More recently, vinyl wraps have scaled alpine heights as they cover building walls. Now, LED videoscreens can completely cover building façades and present kaleidoscopic images that dance a... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/buildings-alight_L10003.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/buildings-alight_L10003.html Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 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 ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/sports-news/Largest-led-screens-in-australia-unveiled_L10002.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/sports-news/Largest-led-screens-in-australia-unveiled_L10002.html Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Highway streaming-text messages may not be entertaining, but they're crucial: "Accident ahead, reduce speed to 20 mph and use alternate Rte. 312 to avoid stalled traffic The sign systems report such roadside incidents as slowdowns, accidents, cons... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/instant-highway-messaging_L10001.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/instant-highway-messaging_L10001.html Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 LED signs are being used to crack down on speeding motorists in a US town.Town officials in West Hartford, Connecticut, have installed LED signs in a bid to make the roads safer.The area recently constructed traffic islands to slow drivers down but t... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/accidentprone-road-gets-led-sign_19037039.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/accidentprone-road-gets-led-sign_19037039.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Weather announcements are being displayed on digital signs to help boost advertising revenue.Dynasign recently announced that it is teaming up with AccuWeather in order to beam more varied information from its LED-based displays, Digital Signage Toda... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/digital-signs-display-weather-reports_19034584.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/digital-signs-display-weather-reports_19034584.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Schoolchildren living in rural Africa will soon receive LED lights as part of a literacy scheme.Launched by Royal Philips Electronics and the Dutch government, the initiative aims to help schoolchildren complete their homework after nightfall.Figures... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/education-news/led-lights-to-improve-lives_19034558.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/education-news/led-lights-to-improve-lives_19034558.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Bill Clinton has pledged his support of proposals that will see the installation of 140,000 LED lights in a US city, Sustainable Business News reports.The former president recently announced that Los Angeles is set to replace many of its streetlights... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/former-president-announces-ledlight-drive_19034580.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/former-president-announces-ledlight-drive_19034580.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Thousands of music fans are expected to turn up to a Canadian festival which features LED screens.A host of talented performers have been booked to perform at the Nakusp Music Fest in British Columbia, the Arrow Lakes News reports.The festival has pr... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screens-erected-for-festival_19032167.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screens-erected-for-festival_19032167.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Councillors in north-west Ireland have given the go-ahead for developers to fix water-powered LED lights to a bridge.Donegal County Council plans to incorporate 30 LED lights into a footbridge spanning the River Finn, Ballybofey.At present, some of t... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/waterpowered-led-lights-to-illuminate-bridge_19032175.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/architectural-news/waterpowered-led-lights-to-illuminate-bridge_19032175.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 An LED scoreboard unveiled at a US car track aims to update visitors on the progress of races.Roger Curtis, president of Michigan International Speedway, recently revealed how the track has seen a host of improvements to increase spectators' experien... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/sports-news/racing-arena-boasts-led-scoreboards_19029783.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/sports-news/racing-arena-boasts-led-scoreboards_19029783.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 LED lights could soon adorn a pier as part of a North Somerset renovation project.Michelle and Kerry Michael, owners of the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, recently submitted plans to repair the tourist attraction, the Weston Gazette reports.Last year... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/pier-to-launch-led-light-project_19029788.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/pier-to-launch-led-light-project_19029788.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Some 25 LED screens will be installed for the 81st Academy Awards show.The world-famous ceremony is set to take place on February 22nd in California and features sets designed by architect David Rockwell.Mr Rockwell is keeping most details of the set... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/oscars-get-multiple-led-screens_19029777.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/oscars-get-multiple-led-screens_19029777.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A tunnel of LEDs has been launched at a resort in Japan, providing visitors with an unusually illuminating experience.Those who are regular visitors to Toki no Sumika will be well aware of the tunnel, as it has become a main feature of the resort ove... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/japanese-resort-unveils-tunnel-of-leds_19027070.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/japanese-resort-unveils-tunnel-of-leds_19027070.html Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The LED industry is set to see a strong 2009 despite the overall slump in the global economy, it has been claimed.Figures from industry analysts iSuppli have revealed that the LED market will outstrip that of the overall chip industry, as demand for ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-set-to-boom_19027077.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-set-to-boom_19027077.html Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 LED signs are helping New York residents navigate their way around the city.The signs were recently installed on a subway line that has traditionally caused confusion among passengers.Line 7 carries both express and slower running trains but travelle... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-signs-act-as-visual-cues_19024839.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-signs-act-as-visual-cues_19024839.html Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A recent Wiltshire fundraising event saw the inclusion of LED lights in its theatrical show.Villagers from Woodgreen organised the evening to raise money for the local community, the Salisbury Journal reports.Residents took to the stage and provided ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/community-fundraiser-features-led-lights_19024844.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/community-fundraiser-features-led-lights_19024844.html Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A well-renowned Las Vegas show is benefitting from new software used with LED screens.The Donny and Marie show is regularly beamed from the city's Flamingo Hotel and Casino via LED displays, Advanced Imaging Pro reports.A recent partnership between T... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/software-beams-osmonds-from-led-screens_19022571.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/software-beams-osmonds-from-led-screens_19022571.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Children in the US may soon be visiting playgrounds installed with games featuring LED lights.Kompan recently unveiled a new range of games combining the innovative lights with physical exercise.Competitors are pitted against each other as they race ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/computer-game-integrates-led-lights_19022581.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/general-news/computer-game-integrates-led-lights_19022581.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A major new London shopping centre has seen the installation of three LED screens.Supplied by Lighthouse, the LED screens were recently erected near the Westfield retail centre in Shepherds Bush.Motorists navigating the nearby Holland Park roundabout... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/led-screens-installed-at-prime-venue_19020010.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/retail-news/led-screens-installed-at-prime-venue_19020010.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Students at a US college can now navigate their way around the campus thanks to the installation of digital signs.The interactive LED-based screens were recently installed in kiosks at St Cloud Technical College, Minnesota. Five kiosks at the campus ... http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/education-news/digital-signs-provide-directions_19020019.html http://www.ledsynergy.co.uk/news/education-news/digital-signs-provide-directions_19020019.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000