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Diodes Unveils New LED Driver with 98% Efficiency

A new LED driver, AL8806, has been launched by Diodes Incorporated, a global provider of high-quality application products for the analog, logic, and discrete semiconductor markets. It is ideal for applications in MR16 lamp and 24 V and 12 V LED bulb design.

By Andy Choi 8 Apr 2011

FZLED Releases Energy-Efficient LED Tube Lights

High-performance LED lighting provider, FZLED has launched a new series of LED tube lights.

By Andy Choi 8 Apr 2011

Stemmer Imaging to Distribute 3D Factory Automation Solution

STEMMER IMAGING and LMI Technologies Inc have signed a distribution agreement relating to make LMI’s Gocator 2000 series of smart 3D sensors. Gocator is a new, all-in-one solution that makes 3D measurement and control for factory automation accessible to all levels of users.

7 Apr 2011

Olympus LEXT OLS4000 Being Used to Develop Standards in Optical Metrology

The Olympus LEXT OLS4000 is being used as a benchmark tool for the development of good practice guidelines and new reference standards in optical metrology.

7 Apr 2011

KVH Delivers Fiber Optic Gyros for Optical and Weapon Stabilization

KVH Industries has received an order, worth $2.7 million, from an international defense contractor.

From KVH Industries, Inc. 7 Apr 2011

Researchers Develop Model to Predict Optical Properties of Nanostructures

University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers have designed a model, which can predict the optical characteristics of non-conducting nanostructures and nanoparticles.

By Andy Choi 7 Apr 2011

TT Electronics’ LED Assembly Strips Deliver Cost-Effective Backlighting Solution

The pre-wired OPA775 and OPA776 LED strips, designed by TT electronics, are being used to deliver affordable backlighting solutions in advanced ATM machines.

By Andy Choi 7 Apr 2011

LumaSmart’s LED Products Receive UL Certification

LumaSmart Technology International has announced that Underwriters Laboratory has given the UL Certified Seal to three new LumaSmart products, the LumaSmart Half Cutoff Wallpack, the LumaSmart Parking Garage / Deck Light and the LumaSmart Parking Lot / Area Light.

By Andy Choi 7 Apr 2011

Reflector Telescope Captures Images of International Space Station

Martin Lewis, an amateur astronomer, has succeeded in taking images of the International Space Station, a task that proved challenging to several astronomers in the past.

By Andy Choi 7 Apr 2011

Berkeley Researchers Create Perovskite-Based Superlens for High-Quality Imaging Resolution

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a superlens from perovskite oxides. Unlike traditional metamaterial-based superlenses, perovskite-based superlens is easy and simple to produce.

By Andy Choi 6 Apr 2011

Nissan’s X-Trail SUV Features Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirror

Gentex Corporation based in Zeeland, Michigan has announced that the Nissan X-Trail, a crossover SUV, will feature Gentex manufactured auto-dimming rearview mirrors with the Rear Camera Display (RCD).

From Gentex Corporation 6 Apr 2011

Ansara Restaurant Group Installs Eco-Story’s Energy-Efficient LED Lights

Michigan-based Ansara Restaurant Group has partnered with Portland-based Eco-Story to install around 3500 Eco-Story LED lamps.

By Andy Choi 6 Apr 2011

NexPhase Lighting Supplies Intelligent LED Fixtures to Florida-Based Condominium Association

Designer and manufacturer of intelligent LED lighting fixtures, NexPhase Lighting has received an order from the 1060 Brickell Avenue Condominium Association to deliver more than 800 units of 15 W PAR 38 and 5 W MR16 LED lamps. NexPhase Lighting is a subsidiary of Infospi.

By Andy Choi 6 Apr 2011

Groom Energy, Digital Lumens Upgrade Multiple Americold Facilities with Intelligent LED Lighting Systems

Digital Lumens and Groom Energy have announced that Intelligent LED Lighting Systems designed by Digital Lumens will be installed at the Americold facilities located in Utah, Massachusetts and Wisconsin.

By Andy Choi 6 Apr 2011

Soraa Gear Up for Volume Production of LED and Laser Products

Soraa Inc., a leading LED and laser technology company has recently purchased three Plasma-Therm systems to provide plasma deposition and etch steps in their wafer fabrication process.

From Plasma-Therm 5 Apr 2011