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- DOE proposes new SSL categories for Energy Star
DOE is proposing to add new categories of products to the Energy Star SSL program, and is requesting comments from stakeholders. Replacement LED lamps are not included…yet.
- Nichia files US patent lawsuit against Seoul Semiconductor
Nichia has filed yet another lawsuit that accuses Seoul Semiconductor's Acriche products of infringing its patents. Seoul says there is no infringement and that Nichia is misuing the legal process.
- Luxtaltek orders Obducat system for photonic crystal LEDs
Obducat has received an order worth $3.55 million for lithography systems used in the mass production of photonic LEDs.
- Business and People News: Osram, Cree, Carmanah, LiteLED
Osram Opto and Cree have both appointed new chief operating officers, Caramanh has appointed two directors and Solar GB Ltd is now LiteLED Ltd.
- New study says OLEDs's efficiency is less than previously reported
The study's findings -- published online Sunday -- hint that OLEDs would convert no more than 25% of electricity into light, contrary to earlier estimates of up to 63%.
- Market research indicates increasing use of HB-LEDs in lighting
In a new report, Strategies Unlimited says the 2007 market for HB LEDs used in lighting applications reached $337M, up from $205M in 2006.
- At Olympics, PolyBrite LED systems used to light up Bird’s Nest doorways
PolyBrite International’s Borealis modular LED lighting system is being used for the channel letter entrance signs in the new Beijing National Stadium.
- Nexxus Lighting sees $3.8M revenue, $1.3M net loss for 2Q08
Due to acquisitions and pool/spa lighting sales, Nexxus Lighting showed increase in 2Q08 revenue over 1Q08, but also had a $1.3M net loss due to product and internal development.
- Two companies join to provide LEDs for fountains in Beijing’s Olympic Park
Osram Opto Semiconductors and Tong Fang Co. Ltd. use Osram Golden Dragon LEDs to illuminate the elegant dragon-shaped water fountains in Beijing’s Olympic Park.
- Cree reports record 4Q08 and FY08 revenue
Cree Inc. has announced revenue of $493.3M for FY08, representing a 25% increase over FY 07, citing XLamp sales growth and increasing demand for HB-LEDs as major drivers.
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