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Researchers at the University of Sheffield have just signed a deal with Fusion IP that will result in the creation of an entirely new business, called Seren Photonics. The new firm aims to bring an exciting new LED technology to the fast growing marketplace. At the heart of Seren Photonics’ business will be an invention…

LED displays manufacturer Sentina has come out with a new range of LED signage which is intended to appeal to small business owners and those looking for a novel and practical way in which to communicate information. The Sentina uSign range is being marketed as a technically advanced solution for those looking to save money…

In a move towards energy efficiency and the demonstrable use of progressive technology, the famous Gillette sign which sits atop a manufacturing plant owned by Proctor and Gamble in the USA has had the fluorescent neon lighting which previously powered it exchanged in favour of thousands of LEDs. The frame of the sign has been…

After experiencing a recession related downturn in the first half of 2009, a new report generated in Taiwan suggests that the global LED industry experienced considerable growth later in the year, managing to offset the impact of the earlier stagnation. The Photonics Industry and Technology Development Association (PIDA) called a meeting with the press recently…

The former CEO of storage manufacturer Seagate has take a position to head up the LED lighting firm Bridgelux. Bill Watkins left his former company last year and it was confirmed in the middle of last week that he would be joining a growing number of ex-Silicon Valley CEOs who have decided to work at…

The recent snowy conditions that have gripped the UK caused travel chaos for many, but even harsher conditions were experienced in the mid-west of the USA in areas normally protected from the worst of the weather. As a result some raised concerns as to how appropriate LED signalling technology was, claiming that the lack of…

Vodafone’s new 360 services, which offer advanced social networking and communication tools to customers via a high speed mobile internet network, have been given an equally advanced marketing boost thanks to LED display technology. Two of Portugal’s busiest shopping centres in Porto and Lisbon are host to several ingenious LED-powered marketing booths which provide incredible…

As the technology behind LED lighting continues to evolve and improve, so too does its chances of becoming the light source of choice for those looking to alert people to hazardous areas. As well as offering companies a means by which to warn people of dangerous areas or highlight important information more effectively and efficiently,…

The ball which sits atop a brand new 141 foot mast overlooking one of New York’s most famous public areas has had some energy-efficient improvements added in the form of updated LED technology, meaning that its descent at the end of 2010 will mark the beginning of a new year as well as the start…