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Sanyo to Distribute Plexcore OC Inks in Japan’s OLED Lighting Market

Plextronics, specialist in solar, display and other organic electronics, proclaimed that it has entered into a new distribution deal with Sanyo Chemical Industries.

By Andy Choi 11 May 2011

Acuity Brands Introduces New Outdoor LED Pedestrian Application Lighting Systems

Acuity Brands, a global provider of energy-efficient luminaires and lighting control systems, has expanded its portfolio of outdoor LED pedestrian application lighting solutions.

By Andy Choi 11 May 2011

Acuity Launches Its First Line of LED Lamps

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, has announced the introduction of the acculamp(TM) product line, the Company's first-ever offering of LED lamps.

10 May 2011

ETH Selects Zecotek's Solid-State Micro-Pixel Avalanche Photo Diodes to Study Cosmic Rays

Zecotek Photonics Inc (TSX-V: ZMS; Frankfurt: W1I), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) has selected Zecotek’s new-generation, solid-state micro-pixel avalanche photo diodes (MAPD) as a key component in the electromagnetic calorimeter aimed at the development of a science platform for cosmic-ray measurements.

From Zecotek Photonics 10 May 2011

Beam Shaper Forms Laser Diode Light into Any Desired Shape

SCHOTT has developed a solution for forming “square” laser diode light into a homogeneous beam of light of any desired shape. The beam shaper is made of flexible glass fibers and can be coupled directly with the laser diodes. Collimation lenses are no longer necessary.

From SCHOTT North America, Inc. 10 May 2011

Toshiba Launches High Output White LEDs for General Lighting Applications

Toshiba America Electronic Components proclaimed that it has introduced a new range of compact, ultra luminous flux white LEDs. The new series ranges from high-color rendering versions to high-output, ultra-efficient versions.

By Andy Choi 10 May 2011

Applied Concepts to Introduce Smart-Drive Advanced LED Drivers at SID International Symposium

Applied Concepts declared that it will introduce its latest product called Smart-Drive Advanced LED Drivers during 2011 Display Week at the 49th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition to be conducted at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 15 to 20 May, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

By Andy Choi 10 May 2011

NexPhase Lighting to Showcase NexSense 2x2 LED Troffer at 2011 Lightfair International Show

NexPhase Lighting, a company that designs, develops and produces superior quality, high efficacy LED intelligent luminaires, has proclaimed that it will demonstrate its NexSense 2x2 LED troffer at the 2011 Lightfair International show, which will be conducted from 17 to 19 May, 2011 in Philadelphia.

By Andy Choi 10 May 2011

CommScope Demonstrates Fiber-Optic Communications Network Solutions at ANGA 2011

CommScope, a global provider of end-to-end solutions for communications networks, will showcase its new brand and solutions at the ANGA Cable Show 2011 in Cologne, Germany.

By Andy Choi 10 May 2011

NCSU Researchers Develop a Novel Method to Steer Laser Beams

Researchers at the North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed an energy-efficient, precise and inexpensive method of steering laser beams.

By Andy Choi 10 May 2011

Veeco Open LED Training Center in China

As part of its significant expansion in Asia announced last Fall, Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO), today officially opened its new China Training Center (CTC) in Shanghai in order to better support the rapid growth of the LED industry and the needs of its customers.

From Veeco 9 May 2011