they are still committed to bringing jobs home

Frustrated by the additional expense and difficulties with slower shipping, Seesmart Technologies (SEST) feels it is very important to have more control over the manufacturing process, as a result, it has intended to increase their production of LED lighting products in the United States.

Combined with their desire to create jobs for US citizens, the company started building factories in Simi Valley, California, and Crystal Lake, Illinois. "When we do the numbers we're actually ahead manufacturing here instead of paying for air freight and dealing with the logistical issues that we're having in China," said Raymond Sjolseth, the company's president and co-founder.

And according to an interview with CBS news, Seesmart has pursued grants and incentives from federal agencies that might assist companies like theirs, who manufacture energy-efficient technologies and believe that employing our own workers is a key component in improving our current economy. Even know they have not been able to cut through the red tape, they are still committed to bringing jobs home.

The company today makes 20 percent of its products in the United States, a number it aims to push to 75 percent by the end of next year. Successful completion of this goal could result in hundreds of new jobs for US employees.

hole transport materials with its phosphorescent LED emissive layer materials

Kim started his career at Samsung Electronics Research Institute in 1987, and has also worked at Hewlett-Packard/Agilent Technologies and Lumileds Lighting Korea. His career at Philips Lighting Korea began in 2007, when he started overseeing the Korean sales divisions for the company.

The project has a payback of less than one year, producing annual energy savings over €300,000, as well as additional maintenance cost savings. The facility which operates its lighting nearly 24 hours a day also highlighted the significant reduction of heat produced by the lighting with the switch to Dialight’s LED fixtures and the consequent savings in energy cost.

The OLED supplier invested $4 million in Plextronics to accelerate the development and commercialization of solution-based LED material systems that incorporate Plextronics’ hole injection layer (HIL) and hole transport materials with its phosphorescent LED emissive layer materials.

The Television Broadcast industry sector continues to struggle with across the board expenditure reduction

LED lighting is well accepted by the broadcast TV and videography industry sectors and is progressing in the motion picture/film industry sector for lighting effects and set lighting, mainly because of its flexibility.  A single light source can generate a great variety of colors.  Additionally, continuous cost/performance improvements driven by technological advancements are driving the LED lighting fixture market from a niche-only solution to a general use solution.

The Motion Picture industry segment is forecast to grow at the fastest pace in consumption value.  The Television Broadcast industry sector continues to struggle with across the board expenditure reduction, due mainly to the decline in advertisement revenue.  The professional Videographer sector, on a relative-basis, tends to use the smaller and the less expensive light panels/fixtures.

The market research study by ElectroniCast examined and analysis of the changing market dynamics for the major types of LED-based lighting fixtures, segmented by shape and size, such as: small and larger square/rectangle and small circular/ring/Fresnel-lamp types

According to ElectroniCast, the 12x12-inch (or larger) LED Panel category is forecast to capture the lead in relative market share of consumption value. The Circular/ Ring/ Fresnel fixture category, which includes fixtures with an outer diameter of 12-inches or larger, is forecast to eventually take the second-place position in market share.

we can create innovative software platforms that provide interoperable wireless networking

The idea of the GECCO project is to assemble LEDs in a three-dimensional way so that actually every LED consists of a 'light emitting tower' from which the entire vertical surface is emitting light. Obviously the surface of the tower is much larger compared to the ground area of a planar LED. And in fact, it is exactly the gain of light emitting area that leads to a higher light output.

today announced an agreement to develop advanced lighting controls products for commercial buildings through the use of open standards such as ZigBee®, helping customers to avoid vendor lock-in and ensure that their lighting systems are interoperable today and well into the future. Building owners and managers will have access to a full complement of ZigBee-based products, as well as best-of-breed technologies from the industry leader in LED lighting and the leader in commercial and industrial networked wireless controls.

“Philips is committed to providing customers with leading technology solutions to manage their energy use and create more usable, occupant-friendly environments,” said Raj Jayaraman, Vice President, Philips Lighting. “Working with Daintree Networks, we can create innovative software platforms that provide interoperable wireless networking, intelligent controls through industry standards and help drive this energy-saving technology.”

Through this agreement, Philips will work with Daintree Networks to ensure that company products can integrate with Daintree’s software and controllers to create an expanded line of networked, wireless controls solutions. Every sensor, switch and light fixture becomes part of a large-scale wireless communications network, with bi-directional messaging. With systems that are easy to design and flexible enough to be adapted as the needs of a space change, building owners will be able to adopt full lighting solutions with confidence. The two companies have already been working closely, both on technical integration and joint customer projects.

estimated that the number will double

Mr. Li believes that Zhongtian Lighting would make a greater breakthrough in the European and American markets in 2012. Through the pattern of e-commerce, Zhongtian has broken into the Europe and US markets by cooperating with module factories. About five distributors with such scale have been the customers of Zhongtian lighting, estimated that the number will double and redouble. Zhongtian Lighting designs and manufactures products according to their customers’ requirements of luminous efficiency, price and other conditions.

The civic body has selected Dutta Electricals, a Guwahati-based firm, for installing 178 LED lights in six streets of the city. Work on the project will commence soon. "We are going to install 25-watt LED lights in six streets of the city. Earlier, the GMC installed street lights in electric poles belonging to Assam State Electricity Board. But this time, we are going to install LED lights in glass reinforced polymer composite conical embedded-type galvanized poles. These poles will be fully insulated and can be transported easily for light weight," said Jeet Barbaruah, assistant engineer of GMC.

In Saurav Nagar main road under Dispur legislative assembly constituency (LAC), 42 LED street lights will be installed. Altogether 136 similar street lights will be installed in Green Park Colony (Jalukbari LAC), bye lane lane six of Bhaskar Jyoti Path (Dispur LAC), Pakija Path (Dispur) LAC, Rotunda to Gauhati Medical College Hospital campus (East Guwahati LAC) and in Pragjyotish Nagar Main Road (West Guwahati LAC).

the months to come that will further strengthen our position in the market place

GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was negative 11%, compared with positive gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 of 9%. Operating margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was negative 87%, compared with negative 70% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Margins were negatively impacted in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 by excess capacity charge of $1.6 million and a provision for potential litigation settlement of $1.5 million.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents were $62.9 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to the second quarter ending balance of $66.4 million. Cash used in operating activities was $2.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

"While we have been prudent in our spending this past year, we have continued to invest in research and development. We are excited about the prospects for our recently announced Enhanced Vertical (EV) LED product series. These products, which we are introducing globally, increase our addressable market and are the foundation for future revenue growth. We have already received interest and have some customers that have begun the evaluation process," said Trung Doan, Chairman and CEO of SemiLEDs. "We look forward to announcing more innovative products in the months to come that will further strengthen our position in the market place," concluded Doan.

announces the publication of a new comprehensive residential lighting and accessories catalog featuring a variety of kitchen, bath, wall sconces, pendants and outdoor lighting and accessory solutions for today’s contemporary and traditional residence.  For over 75 years Norwell Lighting and Accessories has been producing high quality solid brass interior and exterior lighting following a tradition of craftsmanship, superior quality and keen attention to detail.

especially during high energy consumption periods

Under the partnership, GoldBio will expand its market reach beyond an already broad base of chemical reagent users, while providing Philips with a key avenue into the research market for its innovative LED products.

GoldBio brings to the partnership a multitude of long-standing relationships with research institutions and universities that specialize in plant research and horticulture, in addition to extensive knowledge of the global research market. The goal of this partnership is to integrate Philips’ new technology into labs and growth chambers across North America.

Solid-state LED lighting offers a number of benefits to the horticulture industry, including increased yields, enabling earlier flowering, speeding up root growth/germination and enabling more economical use of space. LED lighting is also highly energy efficient, helping horticultural producers lower their electricity consumption, especially during high energy consumption periods.

Chua Beng Wah, lead researcher on the project explains how the team pooled forging and casting to develop the liquid forging method, subsequently using it to manufacture high-performance LED heat sinks.The process also enables unified production of intricate light fixtures (to increase surface area) and heat sinks, significantly reducing the manufacturing costs.

The sign code for San Jose is very particular on LED signage

The Company plans on complementing its existing portfolio of WEPOWER intelligent lighting ecolutions with its recent acquisition announcement of Active ES E-Series(TM), LightHawk(TM), LightOwl(TM) lighting controls, distribution of Orion Apollo(R) Light Pipe Skylights, Orion InteLite(R) Dynamic Device Motion Control Sensor Systems and now the integration and distribution of Independence LED Tubes.

The electric and architectural sign manufacturer Arrow Signs has won the 2012 ISA Sign Design Competition for Electronic Message Centers with the @First Shopping Center project in San Jose, CA during the annual ISA International Sign Expo in Orlando, FL.

According to Scott Reese, Arrow Signs LED Sales Specialist, the project required a great deal of collaboration and review with the customer and the San Jose sign review board. The sign code for San Jose is very particular on LED signage, and the project had to be specifically approved before construction.

Reese said this attention to the needs of the customer, local community, and existing architectural themes are what set Arrow Signs apart, and make a good design possible for any sign project.

Additionally, Arrow Signs partnered with US based Vantage LED to provide the LED display for this project. Vantage is a fast growing LED manufacturer in Corona, CA. Vantage has a heavy presence in the OEM markets; but have recently launched a “Rediscover Vantage” campaign, overhauling their website and resources to fully support a traditional dealer network.

the combination of the latest Internet trends

Holding fast to the trend of the industry with the theme of “Transformation, Cooperation and Innovation in the Post-Crisis Era,” will take place from Wednesday, November 7 to Friday, November 9, 2012 in Guangzhou, when industry leaders from government departments, research institutes, enterprises and trade organizations will come together to discuss the industry’s new strategies, tendencies and ideas.

As introduced by the organizers, the three-day forum will arrange two plenary sessions that will discuss the following topics: the new driving force of semiconductor lighting industry in the global economic situation, the transformation orientation, goal and technological path for enterprises to pursue high-efficiency and low-cost of semiconductor lighting, new measures and new tendencies of the government in supporting and promoting the development of semiconductor lighting industry, and many more. Additionally, there are various branch sessions and special events, including technological sessions, thematic sessions, regional dynamic, overseas special event, technical training, etc. It is expected that semiconductor lighting marketing and selling will attract much attention and will become one of the highlights of this forum. The sessions will not only focus on the mechanism coordination and model innovation of suppliers, manufacturers and dealers in the industrial chain, but also will discuss in depth the combination of the latest Internet trends and industrial developments, including price mechanism, cloud computing, social media and so on.

To better match with the pattern transformation and market demand of the domestic semiconductor lighting industry in 2012, and to guide the competition among the upper, middle and lower reaches of the industrial chain as well as the counterparts from both home and abroad, the organizer has elaborately planned the overall arrangement of this exhibition and will promote four thematic exhibition sections: Materials and Manufacturing Equipment, Commercial Lighting, Outdoor Lighting and Achievements Show of Ten Pilot Cities, which will give a collective showcase of the latest products and technology from all fields of the semiconductor lighting industry. As the leading exhibition organizer in the world, Reed Exhibitions will unite with cross-industry exhibition resources and share abundant buyer databases to attract quality buyers from lighting design engineering companies, hotels, commercial real estate development groups and department stores to attend the exhibition.

Chinese organized 31 exhibitors to take part in the four shows this year

PIDA pointed out that over 660 individual buyers from 30 countries and regions registered in advance to visit the shows this year, increasing 41% from 2011. However, over 2,500 buyers showed up at the fairs in the first two days. Mainland China organized procurement missions with LED high bay light a record number of around 500 individual buyers participating in the four shows. Also, mainland Chinese organized 31 exhibitors to take part in the four shows this year.

This year, a total of 253 exhibitors displayed their latest products at 797 booths at the four shows this year, up 18% and 17%, respectively, from the 2011 event. Another impressive fact is that 50% more mainland Chinese exhibitors participated in the show this year, compared to 2011.

Of the four shows, the LED lighting event alone drew around 40 light-fitting buyers from some 10 countries, including the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Turkey, White Russia, and Thailand.

On the LED lighting show ground, horticultural applications of Led linear high bay light and LED lighting brands took center stage at the show. This year, around 200 exhibitors signed up for lighting brand section. Heavyweight exhibitors from overseas and the island include Nichia, Cree, Osram, Everlight, Seoul Semiconductor, Lite-On, Delta Electronics, Edison Opto, Epistar, Formosa Epitaxy, and Neo-Neon.

Miller added that LED systems also last up to five times longer

Some cities spend up to 60 percent of electricity consumption on street lighting," says Tim Miller, senior product manager for GE Lighting. "Others are already saving hundreds of thousands of dollars a year with GE Evolve LED roadway fixtures."

Miller added that LED systems also last up to five times longer than HID lamps, further reducing the frequency and expense of maintenance.

After the Evolve LED Cobrahead won Best-in-Class ('Street/Roadway Lighting') in the U.S. Department of Energy 2009 Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition, GE asked its top engineers to make it even better—and they did. The new Evolve LED Scalable Cobraheads offer increased light output and more pavement distribution patterns to suit a wider range of roadway classifications, while using up to 25 percent fewer watts than original LED Cobrahead fixtures.

Evolve LED Scalable Cobraheads have a unique reflective optical design that uses less light and efficiently aims it precisely where needed, reducing glare and wasteful spill light. Available in color temperatures of 4000K or 5700K and providing between 3,000 and 21,900 initial lumen output, GE's new roadway lights preserve the aesthetic appeal of original Cobrahead fixtures and incorporate a robust heat sink that does not rely on air movement to effectively cool the unit.

its light output was four-times the intensity of competing products

To evaluate LED lighting systems and ensure the technology was economically and technologically viable, the Mayor enlisted the help of LED high bay light and Spectrum Lighting, which tested lighting fixtures from several companies that were pre-programmed with 4th of July shows.

The PCK system was not only easy to install, its light output was four-times the intensity of competing products. The city originally funded two smaller pilot projects with PCK lighting on wind vanes in the downtown area and on the local amphitheater to ensure the system could withstand the harsh Gulf Coast environment. Funding for the project came from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Port, the city of Corpus Christi and a generous donation from American Bank.

Since it was relit in December, the bridge has become a local attraction, creating buzz around Corpus Christi and surrounding areas, as well as increasing local business. With lightshows that change monthly, locals and tourists eagerly anticipate to see the new displays. In fact, hospitality businesses near the bridge, such as restaurants and hotels, sell out on a regular basis and require at least a one month advanced reservation.

The new lighting system is not only Led linear high bay light, it can be easily programmed to create different light shows, helping to boost tourism, one of the city's main sources of income.

applications with either gold or silver

Jeongsu Yu from LG Chem, Head of R&D Center, IT&E,commented: “We are proud and grateful to have received this prestigious award. The brilliant 3D applications that we can offer our customers thanks to reactive mesogens from Merck make it possible for us to supply the global mass market with innovative technologies and to further enhance our image as a pioneering leader in the display industry."

The Society for Information Display (SID), headquartered in San Jose, California, has been granting the Display of the Year Awards annually since 1995. Considered to be the most prestigious prize in the display industry, they distinguish the most innovative, future-oriented products, components and applications with either gold or silver. Over the past several years, Merck has been distinguished on numerous occasions for its contributions to liquid crystal display development - in 2009 Merck was awarded a prize for its PS-VA materials. The “Silver Honor for the Display Component of the Year Award” will be conferred to Merck and LG Chem during this year’s Display Week, the 50th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, on June 6.

Merck will have a booth at the exhibition in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to present the newest products from its broad portfolio of innovative display materials. These include the latest reactive mesogen mixtures used in LC Displays to improve viewing angle dependency for optimum image quality with respect to contrast and color.

The 3D FPR (Film-Patterned Retarder) is an optical component attached to the upper polarizer of LCD televisions. It converts left and right eye images to left and right circular polarized light, allowing people to enjoy 3D images through polarized glasses. LG Chem commercialized the world’s first FPR in 2010. LG Chem's FPR is ten times thinner and 20 times lighter than the glass-based patterned retarder. In addition, it can be easily mass-produced, and helps people to enjoy 3D contents conveniently. LG Chem has developed various key technologies such as novel photo-aligning polymer, non-contact-type roll-to-roll continuous patterning and management of dimensional stability of FPR, resulting in superior performance 3D display. FPR consists of substrate, alignment layer and a patterned reactive mesogen film. The novel photo-aligning polymer has very high UV sensitivity and heat stability suitable for film processing.

with component suppliers with its interface specifications for LED light sources

Developed for demanding commercial and residential applications, the P3LED 3-inch aperture LED recessed series combines the flexibility of interchangeable optics with energy savings, long life and the sustainability of LED. The high bay light unique design allows the light distribution to be modified during construction or years later by changing out the optical elements (trims), which are available in downlight, accent, wall wash and lens solutions. The series is currently available in 3000K CCT, 85 CRI typical (80 CRI minimum) and is designed to last 50,000 hours.

The P3LED features a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) option to work with Cooper Controls' Fifth Light advanced lighting management control system. The Fifth Light Technology Control and Management System conserves energy, reduces operating costs and improves light quality to maximize a building's performance. The system enables facility management to measure and control energy consumption across individual fixtures as well as provide for the integration and control of other building management systems across multiple applications.

First Europe, then North America and now Asia! After Light+Building in Frankfurt and the International Lightfair in Las Vegas, Zhaga has added another premium international event to its tour schedule – the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. From 9th to 12th June 2012 seven members of the global consortium will present Zhaga-compliant innovative new products at Asia’s largest lighting exhibition. As a worldwide alliance of companies in the lighting industry, Zhaga creates a stable and sustainable development platform for industry lighting and module manufacturers along with component suppliers with its interface specifications for LED light sources.

The following companies will represent Zhaga in Guangzhou: LED high bay light, Lustrous Technology (hall 10.3), DEKRA Certification, Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Corp. and Citizen Electronics (all in hall 11.2). The organisers of the 17th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition are aiming to achieve record attendance figures. Last year there were over 100,000 trade visitors from 116 countries in attendance.

The Chairman confirmed he has no intention to sell any more shares in the Company

Following this transaction Harry Tee CBE remains a significant shareholder with a beneficial interest in a total of 1,028,357 ordinary shares of 1.89 pence each, representing approximately 3.2% of the issued share capital of the LED high bay light. The Chairman confirmed he has no intention to sell any more shares in the Company in the near future.

Based on the project of promoting LED lighting in Guangdong which was announced on May 23, the government stressed that LED lighting should be installed in roadways, public places, government agencies, state-owned enterprises and public institutions, lighting projects fund by government capital as well as the new district to build in Nansha, Qinhai and Hengqin since the project takes effect. In addition, other existing lighting products which are not LEDs should be replaced by the end of 2014.

According to the plan, the Pearl River Delta schedules to complete LED public lighting popularization by the end of 2013, and other areas in Guangdong intend to complete it by the end of 2014. It’s expected to save over 50% of energy in lighting ,and drive the output of LED industry in Guangdong to 500 billion yuan by the end of the 12th Five-Year Plan.

Lenovo ThinkVision LT2323z VoIP display product successfully passed TüV Rheinland Integrated Green Product Certification, which will be issued the world 1st green product mark. The award ceremony was held at the Shenzhen Westin Hotel, with Holger Kunz, Vice President of high bay light Greater China, and Eric Yu, Executive Director and General Manager of Lenovo Group Worldwide Visuals Business Unit in attendance.