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LEDs Magazine Newsletter (9 September 2009)
[2009-09-10]
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LEDs Newsletter | September 9, 2009

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Headline News
 Samsung asked to stop using the term “LED TV” in adverts
Because "LED TV" implies that displays are comprised totally of LEDs, which is not the case, the Advertising Standards Authority wants Samsung to change its ads in the UK.
Europe begins phase-out of incandescent lightbulbs
The incandescent bulb is on its way out in Europe, and no more 100 W lamps will be on sale from September 1.
Holiday Inn to save over $4 million with GE LED Lighting
More than one million feet of GE Tetra LED lighting systems will be installed across 3,200 Holiday Inn properties as part of a brand re-launch.
Strategies in Light names Advisory Board members
A diverse group of industry experts will ensure that the 2010 Strategies in Light event will provide invaluable insight and dynamic discussions on the industry trends and technologies that are driving the global LED and lighting industry.
Articles
 STRATEGICALLY SPEAKING: HB-LED Market Stumbles in 2009, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Bullish
Although the HB-LED market is expected to decline by 3.7% this year, the fundamental drivers for LED adoption have not weakened during the current recession, but rather have become even stronger, as ROBERT STEELE explains.
WEBCAST: Solid-State Lighting: Safety Certification Process and Performance Testing Measurement Techniques
Join us on September 23 for our latest Webcast, with speakers from Labsphere and Intertek.
More Industry News
Kingbright advises customers of Cree chip supply constraints
Extended delivery lead-times for Cree chips could affect the availability of certain LED products from Kingbright, the LED maker has advised its customers.
LSD 51-2009 defines functional and decorative applications of LEDs
A white paper from NEMA and ALA clarifies the differences between functional and decorative LED-based luminaires, and discusses how to specific and evaluate these products.
1000-Village Solar LED Initiative launches in Southwest China
A project that aims to introduce solar-powered Led lighting in 1000 villages across China, India and Africa was launched recently by Tony Blair and Jet Li.
GLO AB closes SEK 82M series B investment round
The Swedish nanotechnology company plans to transition to pilot production of nanowire LEDs for general illumination.
Application Stories
 Porterbrook hails trial of Marl LED technology from EAO a success
Following a successful trial of an innovative LED rail carriage lighting technology from Marl, Porterbrook Leasing Company estimates that the technology could not only save 20 million kWh, but also improve the ambiance and reduce maintenance costs.
Portuguese cities expand installation of Luxeon LED-based street lights
The implementation of efficient, attractive LED street lighting in Portugal has gathered pace over the summer as EnergiaViva has completed installations of the new UrbanLED street light in ten towns and cities.
COLORado illuminates landmark Mexican bridge
Since March, 180 Chauvet LED lights nightly cast hues of millions of colors showing off the columns and pillars of a new bridge in Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo state, Mexico.
Delta's LED Lighting Shines the 5-Star Tongli Lakeview Hotel, Suzhou of China
Delta Electronics, Inc. has replaced the most important interior lighting locations in the lobby, front entrance, and restaurant of the 5-star Tongli Lakeview Hotel in Suzhou, China by its LED lighting products.
Products & Services
 Epistar achieves 80 lm/W warm-white LED
Epistar has been developing a technology to reach high CRI and high efficacy simultaneously. It expects to reach 100 lm/W in Q4'09.
UV LEDs from Bivar gain traction in traditional fluorescent applications
Bivar, a leading specialty provider of LED indication products and solutions, has seen a marked increase in the adoption of its UV LED product family for applications that until recently relied upon fluorescent UV lights.
Brus Technologies introduces white and variable-color LED lamp
Brus Technologies presents prototype energy-saving white and variable-color lighting lamps, equivalent to 60 W filament bulbs.
LDDE presents innovative LED products at Plasa Show 2009
LDDE is proud to launch some creative product novelties for the entertainment and architectural markets, including the LedCyc9* RGBW panel, the SpectraLed20* RGBW and the SharkLed.