OLED sale moves Philips Lighting away from the light source business while OLEDWorks gets an infusion of IP and manufacturing capability.
LED business news: Soraa expands to New York, Eaton buys Ephesus, Amerlux taps Enlighted
Soraa is expanding GaN-on-GaN LED fabrication capacity with a Syracuse, NY expansion while Eaton has acquired Ephesus, and Amerlux has partnered with Enlighted on SSL controls.
Seoul Viosys partners with Watersprint on UV-LED-based water purifier
Watersprint plans to supply the in-line purification systems that can fit easily under sinks to Bangladesh initially, ensuring a safe water supply.
5 Key Technology Trends at Strategies in Light Europe (GALLERY)
Co-located in London with LuxLive this month, Strategies in Light (SIL) Europe will bring together LED lighting supply-chain, end-user, designer, and specifier professionals for a breadth of educational content and exhibits. The event will provide attendees a full picture of the state of the SSL industry; here our experts pick the top 5 trending technology topics that you should be sure to track at SIL Europe.
Lumileds adds outdoor-targeted LED light engines to Matrix module portfolio
Rectangular and square SSL building block products will enable manufacturers of outdoor luminaires to accelerate the product development cycle and take advantage of a simplified manufacturing process.
DOE publishes Gateway outdoor lighting reports on Princeton University and Philadelphia airport
LED-based high-mast lighting test on an airport apron reveals the need for careful design while Princeton University outdoor SSL research reveals the benefits and obstacles to controls and dimming.
Osram gears up effort to sell lamps division (UPDATED)
China’s MLS emerges as a possible suitor for Osram’s lamps and LED lighting business, the second company from that country linked to a possible bid.
5 Things Not to Miss at Strategies in Light Europe 2015 (GALLERY)
From added communications functions to networked lighting systems and the possibility of building a better future for human wellness with SSL, here are 5 things you’ll want to catch at the upcoming Strategies in Light Europe conference, co-located with LuxLive in London.
Cree and USGBC install LED troffers, teach students about SSL
The multipurpose room at the North Carolina Zoo now features Cree LED-based lighting that was installed on the USGBC’s Green Day of Service.
Acuity announces tunable SSL technology, and adds CCT control to daylighting
The Mainstream Dynamic technology platform includes LED-based fixtures with warm dimming, tunable white point, and dynamic color capabilities while the LightFlex CCT system employs remote phosphor to match natural light to electrical light CCT.