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England is gearing up to persuade the world that it is worthy of hosting the 2018 World Cup. The latest reports suggest that LED signs and displays will be used to encourage the decision-makers behind the tournament that this country will make an ideal host. At present, LED signs play a significant role in the…

Samsung has announced a range of new investment plans relating to emerging technologies, with over �5 billion of the �14 billion total being allocated to LED systems and displays. Samsung is clearly committed to the LED market, with a significant proportion of the allocated funds contributing to future advancements in this field. It is planning…

A new report into the lifespan of LED systems has been published by Philips, hoping to present a thorough evaluation as to how LED displays and lighting will behave over time. The report explains a range of methods by which LED manufacturers are able to assign guarantees to the durability of their LED systems, which…

An LED firm and a glass manufacturer have joined forces in order to create glass panels with integrated LEDs for outdoor illumination, LED displays and internal lighting. AGC Glass Europe has agreed a deal with LED producer Traxon Technologies in order to produce everything from large scale LED displays with animations for entertainment through to…

A casino in the US is claiming to have erected the largest all-weather LED display in the world and judging by the vital statistics this will be a hard claim to refute. Harrah’s Resort in the gambling hotspot of Atlantic City has just completed work on a 500 foot tall LED display, with the entire…

A new facial mask that features a network of LEDs has been launched to improve the health of the user’s skin by shining LED light onto it. The creator says that the mask uses the LED light to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and that the mask can help in minimising spots…

The stadium that is home to the Washington Redskins American Football team is currently undergoing a complete LED makeover of its various display systems. Many millions of dollars are being pumped into a new deal which will not only see brand new widescreen LED displays become an integral part of the stadium’s information and entertainment…

A new manufacturing plant has been opened in Malaysia by Osram Opto Semiconductors, already classed as the most advanced manufacturer of chips for LED systems in the world. The plant is notable for being Osram’s first Asian location and the opening ceremony was held recently at the large site, which has allowed the firm’s production…

The UK Debt Clock travelled the length and bredth of the UK and its sole aim was to inform the electorate of the immense Debt that we have as a country. The LED characters on the side of the lorry were a staggering 80mm high. The LED digits were running off a generator that was…

American artist Jenny Holzer has been using LED signs as the main medium for her conceptual pieces and a new installation at the Baltic gallery in Newcastle is showcasing 24 years of her work. Holzer first came to the attention of the mainstream art world in 1977 though her use of self-penned statements plastered and…