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LED lighting and the future – the good new continues.

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We are always in awe of the extent of uses of LED lighting. Now, university researchers and Philips, leaders in the lighting industry, have revealed... Continue reading

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17 May

LED bulbs and the new wonder material.

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2015 looks set to see the first LED light bulb production from super material graphene. Following significant developments in 2004 at the University of Manchester, where... Continue reading

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23 Apr

How the use of LEDs is spreading throughout the globe.

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There seems to be no end to the LED march to conquer the world of lighting. From an LED littered revamp of Australia’s most famous... Continue reading

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20 Mar

Lighting fair showcases green innovations.

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The Tokyo Lighting Fair last week played host to the first campaign by the Green Light Outreach, an organisation that offers advice to Taiwanese companies... Continue reading

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08 Mar

Spectra’s LED Display on BBC1’s DIY SOS

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One of Spectra’s ultrabright window dot matrix LED signs was featured on DIY SOS when it was broadcast on BBC1 on 1st July at 2000... Continue reading

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10 Feb

Spectra Launch Surtitle Display System

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Spectra Displays are pleased to announce the launch of their Surtitles Display System. Surtitles, also known as supertitles or subtitles, are translated or transcribed lyrics and dialogue... Continue reading

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10 Feb

2016 or 2018? European Commission still to decide on end date for phase-out of halogen light bulbs

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Experts are anticipating the ban on high energy using light bulbs to be brought forward to 2016 as the debate continues as to whether an... Continue reading

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09 Feb

Panasonic unveils new LCD technology at the Consumer Electrics Show in Las Vegas.

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A exciting high–speed form of light technology was promoted by Panasonic at this month’s CES consumer electrics show. A real advancement on QR codes, from where... Continue reading

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15 Jan

What were the best OLED Developments in 2014?

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Considered a breakthrough year that had those in the sector brimming with confidence, 2014 marked an important milestone certainly for Phillips who moved their Lumiblade... Continue reading

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28 Dec

Patient Call Signs

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Spectra’s patient call sign system allows many Doctors, Dentists or Vets to call the next patient from the waiting room to their consulting room, easily... Continue reading

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05 Dec

Alaskan Skiers in LED suits – watch the video!

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Stunt performing skiers glided brightly down the slopes in British Columbia and Alaska as their skills were filmed for a short video. The night time... Continue reading

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15 Nov

Physicist’s idea formerly deemed ‘hopeless’ wins 2014 the Nobel prize

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Scientist Shuji Nakamura of the University of California, Santa Barbara shared a Nobel prize with two other winners for an invention that could lead to... Continue reading

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14 Nov

Changing times at Samsung

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Although previously identified as a key growth area, Samsung, the South Korean multinational has revealed it is ceasing to operate its LED business, in overseas... Continue reading

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14 Nov

Yorkshire Company Develop Bulb with CRI of 97

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Research into LEDs seems to popular all over the globe, from the US, to the Far East and in Yorkshire! Huddersfield start-up company, Well-lit has... Continue reading

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11 Nov

LED Science Bendy Displays

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A team of researchers at a university in Korea have announced they are moving closer and closer to developing so called ‘bendy’ LED displays. They are... Continue reading

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14 Oct

LEDs Consumer Market

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Transparency Market Research have published their latest report in which they analyzed the global LED market, concluding that market value could reach $12 billion by 2020. The... Continue reading

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01 Oct

Research and Markets: Global LED Display Market 2014-2018 report released

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A recent industry report by global industry analyst Research and Markets looked at current LED usage through to expected use to year 2018. The report... Continue reading

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16 Sep

BruumRuum receives Insta’s LED technology an IALD award

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Over in Las Vegas, the 31st Annual International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) took place this summer. The June event saw award winners representing ten... Continue reading

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29 Aug

Spectra launch Twitter feed sign

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Spectra have launched a PC software package to allow our signs to show data directly from a Twitter feed! Please contact us for further details. Continue reading

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06 Aug

New “invisible” LED lighting designs goes on show at Maison & Objet

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French designer Henri Bursztyn last week unveiled a series of new lighting pieces in Paris at the Maison & Objet fair. Described as part lighting accessory... Continue reading

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05 Aug

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