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| Lighting to the fore in Obama's energy-efficiency efforts 30 Jun |
| A further $50 million investment in solid-state lighting programs was announced, along with a new set of rules covering the efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent lamps. |
| Report assesses life-cycle sustainability of ultra-efficient lighting 30 Jun |
| A report from the UK government shows that LED lighting, and dedicated LED luminaires in particular, will have the lowest life-cycle impact of all ultra-efficient lighting technologies. |
| LEDs making the cut for lightweight surgical headsets 30 Jun |
| Using active cooling technology, Cool-View has developed a surgical headlight system that uses a single LED to match the light output of a 350W xenon fiber-optic system. |
| DOE lists funding sources, revises L Prize requirements 29 Jun |
| A list of sources of funding has been compiled by the DOE, and three significant revisions have been made to the requirements for the L Prize competition. |
| G-LEC acquired by German Light Products 25 Jun |
| GLP, a professional lighting manufacturer, has acquired G-LEC, which builds semi-transparent LED displays. |
| Researchers develop all-white OLEDs, hybrid LEDs 24 Jun |
| Recent research reports describe an OLED that emits white light from a single molecule, and a hybrid emitter that combines an organic polymer with a quantum dot light-emitter. |
| Rick Leaman to become Osram Sylvania president and CEO 22 Jun |
| On October 1, Leaman will take over from Charlie Jerabek, who will assume the role of vice chairman. |
| DOE seeks to stop misuse of Energy Star labels 22 Jun |
| Several instances have been reported of companies misusing Energy Star logos to imply that SSL products are Energy Star certified. |
| Isamu Akasaki awarded Kyoto Prize for LED work 19 Jun |
| Blue LED pioneer to receive $500,000 prize from Inamori Foundation for Lifetime Achievement in Advanced Technology. |
| Lighting Association seminar focuses on LED market 19 Jun |
| A one-day seminar in the UK in early July will help luminaire manufacturers decide whether the time is right to engage with LED technology. |
| Four new projectors make use of Luminus LEDs 19 Jun |
| Pocket, data and high-performance professional projectors are being demonstrated at InfoComm 2009 in Orlando, Florida, this week. |
| LED replacement lamp market to see high growth rates, says Strategies Unlimited 18 Jun |
| Legislation banning inefficient lamps, coupled with customer awareness of the cost of ownership analysis, will create a strong demand for replacement LED lamps. |
| LED backlighting market for LCD panels to see rapid growth 16 Jun |
| After several false dawns, it looks like the market for LED-backlit LCD panels is really starting to take off. |
| Traxon Technologies joins Osram-Philips cross-license program 16 Jun |
| Traxon and its controls company e:cue are now participating in the Philips-Osram cross-licensing IP program for LED luminaires. |
| Chicago hosts Solid State Lighting Investment Summit 15 Jun |
| The Association for Corporate Growth has put together a program that will discuss the solid-state lighting market, the companies driving innovation and commercialization, and the investment appetites of investors. |
| Cowboys reveal world’s largest HD LED screen to the public 15 Jun |
| A record-breaking, four-screen, high-definition LED display now hangs above the center of the pitch in the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium. |
| BLOG: Stimulus funding for LED streetlights; Energy Star gazing 12 Jun |
| In this week's World of LEDs Blog, authors discuss the correct way to use stimulus funds to buy LED street lighting, and provide an update on the Energy Star program. |
| Welland seeks proposals for LED street light conversion 11 Jun |
| The City of Welland has issued a Request for Proposal for a street lighting conversion that will require 6000 LED fixtures. Closing date is July 6, reports Brian Owen. |
| Cooperation between China and Taiwan urged in LED forum 10 Jun |
| LED makers are being urged to cooperate in areas such as standardization, patents, certification and investment. |
| Toronto hosts workshop on Emerging Trends in Solid State Lighting 09 Jun |
| The workshop will be held on June 29 at the University of Toronto. |
| Dimmable GU10 LED lamp seeks approval
08 Jun |
| The UK Energy Saving Trust has received a submission from Elight for its dimmable GU10 lamp. |
| Labsphere and Orb Optronix in measurement collaboration 05 Jun |
| Two US-based light measurement companies have announced a far-reaching collaboration to encompass product development, manufacturing and distribution. |
| CRS helps shine LED light on Ontario’s Green Energy Act 04 Jun |
| A new law passed by in Ontario will grow help to grow the province's economy in a greener and more sustainable direction. |
| Energy Star shines in Canada 03 Jun |
| Attendees at the Energy Star Participants Meeting and National Lighting Summit in Canada shared valuable thoughts on the US programs and SSL lighting development. |
| Luminit expands production facilities in Torrance, California 02 Jun |
| This expansion includes a 50% increase in floor space, and a multi-million dollar investment in facilities and equipment. |
| In brief: Texas bans lighting designers, Lumileds and Epistar disagree 01 Jun |
| The US lighting design community seems to have averted a ban on unlicensed lighting designers in Texas, while Lumileds and Epistar have both claimed success in a patent dispute. |
