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Thursday 22 August 2013
As LED lamp prices continue to plunge in July, LED lighting in emerging markets warms up, says LEDinside
In July 2013, global 40W equivalent LED lamp ASP fell 0.6% to US$15.50, with price drops most evident in the US, according to LEDinside. Global ASP for 60W equivalent LED prices dropped...
Wednesday 14 August 2013
Cree reports strong growth for fiscal 4Q13
Cree has announced revenue of US$375 million for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, ended June 30, 2013. This represents a 22% increase compared to revenue of US$306.8 million reported...
Thursday 8 August 2013
Demand for precursors for LED to boom, says research firm
Global demand for precursors, a material used in the manufacturing of LEDs, is set to more than double from 2012 to 2016, according to a research firm.
Monday 5 August 2013
Commercial LED lighting revenues will reach US$25 billion annually by 2021, says Navigant Research
According to Navigant Research, revenues from LED lighting products (including lamps and luminaires) in commercial building markets will grow from US$2.7 billion in 2013 to more than...
Friday 26 July 2013
Everlight poised to lower LED lighting prices without limits, says chairman
The largest Taiwan-based LED packaging house Everlight Electronics, face with price-cut competition from international LED lighting vendors, will follow suit without limits, according...
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Nichia faces competition for LED packaging from Taiwan-, China-, South Korea-based makers
Japan-based Nichia has gained a leading market status in EMC (epoxy molding compound)-based LED chip packaging, but some Taiwan-, China- and South Korea-based LED packagers have been...
Monday 22 July 2013
As LED lighting demand takes off, Taiwan makers should seek integration, says Formosa Epitaxy chairman
The global LED market value recorded a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 20-30% during 2010-2012, but most of Taiwan-based LED makers did not see substantial growth in revenues,...
Wednesday 17 July 2013
China plans to release LED lighting standards in 2014, say Taiwan makers
The China government, in view of fast growing demand for LED lighting in the country, plans to release national standards that LED lighting products must follow in 2014, according...
Tuesday 16 July 2013
Taiwan market: Philips launches new-generation LED bulbs
Philips has launched new-generation 7W, 8W, 10W and 13W LED light bulbs in the Taiwan market at retail prices of NT$399 (US$13.3), NT$399, NT$499 and NT$599 respectively, according...
Wednesday 10 July 2013
China-based LED packagers to expand monthly PLCC capacity by 10 billion chips in 2013
Viewing that demand for LED lighting in the China market has been growing fast, many China-based LED packaging houses are expanding or will expand capacity for PLCC (plastic leaded...
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Some LED chip makers extend to packaging
Some of Taiwan-based LED chip makers have extended to packaging, offering solutions that EMS players can directly turn into lighting products, according to industry sources.
Thursday 27 June 2013
Digitimes Research: Upstream LED firms continue to strive for higher brightness efficiency
At 2013 LED Lighting Taiwan, Russia-based upstream sapphire crystal maker Monocrystal showcased 12-inch substrates. The firm aims to produce crystal of over 150kg in 2014 for manufacturing...
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Taiwan LED firms enter automotive lighting market
LED lighting market is booming but price competition has been causing firms to see shrinking profit margins. Taiwan-based LED firms aim to improve technology and enter the automotive...
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Commentary: Taiwan to benefit from common LED lighting standards in Greater China
A common set of standards for LED lighting firms in Greater China was announced recently and as the China government plans to expand the LED lighting market, this common set of standards...
Thursday 20 June 2013
China LED firms may restart capacity expansion
Indoor LED lighting demand showed strong growth in first-half 2013 causing product shortages, hence some China-based LED firms may restart capacity expansions, according to industry...