LED displays light up windows of Harrods

LED displays light up windows of Harrods

Famous London department store Harrods has been blessed with a range of LED displays, which they hope will light up the windows and entice passing consumers in to spend their hard earned cash. Harrods is well known for its innovative window displays and now the LED screens have played their own part in the history…

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Flexibility of LED displays to increase thanks to silk integration

Flexibility of LED displays to increase thanks to silk integration

Using silk in the production of the LED displays of the future will allow for much more flexible screens and systems, according to researchers in Taiwan. A project conducted by academics at Tsin Hua University has found that silk will be the most efficient and cheapest material to use in the production of LED displays…

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Next-gen LED displays showcased by Samsung

Next-gen LED displays showcased by Samsung

Electronics manufacturer Samsung is using the Digital Signage Expo 2011 in Las Vegas as the launch pad for a selection of new LED displays designed for digital signage. The most impressive LED display featuring at the conference is the 550UT, which measures 55 inches across the diagonal and has class-leading bezel thinness, allowing for full…

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LED display lights up London Fashion Week

LED display lights up London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week is always big business and the eyes of millions turn to the capital to see the latest styles on the catwalk. This year a large LED display housed at LFW headquarters in Somerset House is being used to make the event even more accessible, by broadcasting live streams of the various shows…

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Laser and LED systems combined for projector setup

Laser and LED systems combined for projector setup

A next generation projector engine which combines laser and LED systems is being showcased by Casio America at the Digital Signage Expo (DSE) 2011. The hybrid light source kicks traditional mercury lamps to the curb in favour of a blend of laser and LED systems in order to pump out a maximum 3000 lumens of…

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Toshiba launches 3D ready outdoor LED display

Toshiba launches 3D ready outdoor LED display

Toshiba has announced the creation of an outdoor or indoor LED display range, which will allow for the playback of content which is rendered in 2D, as well as stereoscopic 3D. Toshiba unveiled the new screen during the Integrated Systems Europe 2011 conference and spokesperson, Charley Bocklet, explained what makes this LED display technology so…

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LED displays incorporated into animatronics extravaganza

LED displays incorporated into animatronics extravaganza

An enormous animatronics show has been brought to life using high end LED displays from Barco. The imposing exhibition is on display in Singapore at the Resorts World Sentosa park, which includes a number of themed attractions, the most impressive of which is, undoubtedly, this new arrival. The installation is called Crane Dance and features…

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Space for new LED sign in Piccadilly Circus made available

Space for new LED sign in Piccadilly Circus made available

There is a new space in London’s famous Piccadilly Circus for a large scale LED display, after long term advertiser Sanyo pulled its brand from the hoarding which it has occupied for decades. In recent years, Piccadilly Circus has seen several significant changes to the type of displays available to firms, with the most recent…

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LED displays set to represent 50 per cent of consumer market

LED displays set to represent 50 per cent of consumer market

In 2011 the number of LED displays sold to consumers will represent approximately half of the market, according to the latest estimates. LED displays are becoming increasingly common because wide uptake is causing a steep drop in price and they are much more desirable than outgoing options. LED TVs, which use traditional LCD panels with…

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First full HD LED Displays for video walls launched by NEC

First full HD LED Displays for video walls launched by NEC

Electronics manufacturer NEC has announced that it will be launching a new range of LED displays designed for use in video walls, which will be the first of their kind to support full HD content with their native resolutions. Starting at some point in the spring the new LED displays will be available with the…

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