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Fans flocking to the scene of a major sporting event will find the venue illuminated thanks to a new initiative. Those travelling to Florida’s Raymond James stadium in Tampa to catch the Super Bowl will see an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) shining in the nights prior to the big kick off. LED Source is…

A South Tyneside town will soon unveil its LED light installation following months of delays. Hebburn Riverside Park is set to receive the exhibit created by Charles Quick as part of a scheme promoting arts in the area. Entitled Flash@Hebburn, the installation features LED lights and cost £150,000 to construct. Mr Quick told how he…

A leading car manufacturer has installed an LED light “spectacle” into its new headquarters. The Volkswagen Group America United States recently saw the construction of a 185,000-square foot building in Herndon, Virginia. Constructed by VOA Associates, the six-storey headquarters recently installed an LED light feature supplied by LightWild. Pablo Quintana, lead designer from the lighting…

Church-goers in the US can now see services broadcast on LED-based screens. Woodcreek Church, Texas, recently teamed up with Helius to install LED-based screens on the premises. Now the 1,500-strong congregation can watch religious services from many locations within the church complex. In addition, the LED screens will display updates on church activities to keep…

A major hotel has unveiled an LED-lit sculpture as its centrepiece following renovation of the premises. The Chicago Marriot recently underwent extensive refurbishment costing approximately £8.7 million. Constructors Bulley and Andrews carried out the work which included updating the lobby and installing LED lights. In addition to a new bar, an LED sculpture was incorporated…

An innovative car which uses LED lights to communicate with other drivers has been unveiled. Created by Engineering and Design AG (EDAG), the car will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show, held in March. Called Light Car – Open Source, the electric-powered vehicle is designed to be as safe and environmentally-friendly as possible. The…

Authorities from a US state are aiming to track down offenders with LED billboards. Vanessa Torres, community outreach specialist, from Virginia, explained that images of wanted criminals which are displayed on LED billboards generate substantial tip-offs from the public. Business owners in the area agree that in addition to providing advertising, the signs can also…

Night driving may become safer with the launch of solar-powered LED cat’s eyes. Created by Luna Road, the LED lights do not need to be lit up with car headlights in order to function. Instead the technology harnesses solar-power, meaning that the lights continue to glow throughout the night. In addition, motorists will be able…

A US baseball arena is set to install a new LED scoreboard. The Fox Cities Stadium, home to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, will soon receive both an LED scoreboard and video screen. Measuring 16-feet by 36-feet, the video board is expected to boost audience enjoyment of matches by allowing fans to watch the unfolding action.…

A US LED light manufacturer has beaten off competition to scoop a top business award. Smart Candle competed against other companies vying to win the 2008 Small Business Success Story presented by Twin Cities Business magazine. Competitors were drawn from Minnesota and compared on a range of criteria including marketing and managerial skills. Smart Candle…