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Tuesday 12 June 2012
Edison holds conservative view on LED lighting demand
LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, has reported a 7.1% decrease in revenues in May over April, stating that the decline is due to the European economic crisis along with uncertainties...
Friday 8 June 2012
Taiwan vendors expected to lower LED lighting prices to US$1.20/W at end of 2012, says Everlight
First-tier Taiwan-based vendors currently quote their LED lighting products at US$1.50/W, higher than US$1/W quoted by second-tier vendors but lower than US$2/W charged by international...
Friday 8 June 2012
LED makers see increased May revenues, Bright skeptical of future
While revenue from LED sales in Taiwan and China are increasing, LED lighting will largely be focused in niche markets as price competition increases, according to Liao Zongren, chairman...
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Risun offers active thermal solutions for LED lighting
Originally the world-leading micro-fan supplier for the cooling of pico projectors, mobile internet devices (MIDs), and ultra-thin computers, Risun Expanse Corp. has made strong moves...
Tuesday 5 June 2012
LED lighting to boom in 2H13, says Ledlink
Ledlink Optics, a Taiwan-based firm that specializes in producing secondary optical lenses for LED lighting, was listed on the OTC market on June 5, 2012. According to chairman Te-Lung...
Monday 4 June 2012
Commentary: Taiwan market LED lighting pricing strategies and global competition
As global efforts increase to become greener, LED lighting is becoming more pervasive around the world. It was originally estimated that by the end of 2012 mainstream LED light bulbs...
Thursday 31 May 2012
Computex 2012: Delta to showcase green-energy consumer products
Delta Electronics will highlight its green-energy consumer products and integrated services under the theme of "Smart Green Life" at Computex Taipei 2012, with product lineups...
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Bridgelux and Toshiba announce 8-inch GaN-on-silicon LEDs
Bridgelux and Toshiba recently announced that the two companies have achieved 8-inch GaN-on-silicon LED chips that has an optical power of 614 mW with a voltage of 3.1V when driven...
Wednesday 30 May 2012
LED industry predicts revenue growth for 2Q12
Downstream LED packaging houses have been operating with capacity utilization rates of 70-80%. In particular, Unity Opto indicated order visibility is clear through June and predicted...
Tuesday 29 May 2012
New York City adopts LED lighting
New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the installation of LED fixtures in Central Park, the East River Bridges, Eastern Parkway and the underdeck of...
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Taiwan LED lighting product makers expected to win orders from China, as subsidies begin kicking in
As China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is expected to announce more than 10 winners from 110 competitors at the first open bid for CNY200 million (US$31.7 million) subsidies...
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Epistar developing 8-inch silicon substrates to reduce LED production costs
Epistar said that it is developing eight-inch silicon substrates for producing LEDs used in lighting applications, with mass production slated in 2014.
Friday 25 May 2012
On-Bright expects 2Q12 sales to rise 50-60%
Analog IC design house On-Bright Electronics has forecast revenues for the second quarter of 2012 will grow 50-60% sequentially to NT$540-570 million (US$18-19 million).
Thursday 24 May 2012
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
Lighting solution driver IC specialist Princeton Technology (PTC) holds a conservative view on revenue growth in 2012 due to limited expansion of the automobile market and lack of...
Wednesday 23 May 2012
China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
Acbel, a member of Taiwan's Kinpo-Compal Group, recently signed an investment agreement with Samost, a company based in Zhengzhou, China, to focus on developing LED lighting.