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Shop lighting integrates digital beacon technology
At this year’s EuroShop trade fair in Düsseldorf, Osram will showcase its most recent developments for product presentations in retail outlets. In brick-and-mortar stores, lighting is crucial for presenting products and is therefore a key factor in the customer’s overall shopping experience. On top of its lighting prowess, Osram can also contribute digital expertise, thus enabling retailers and brand manufacturers to carry the ad...
Drones danced in the dark at last night's Super Bowl
Lady Gaga kicked off last night’s Super Bowl halftime show by singing from the roof of the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. As she performed a rendition of God Bless America and This Land is Your Land, all eyes were drawn to the dancing drones which decorated the sky behind her and ultimately created the image of the American flag.
LED lighting could have major impact on wildlife
LED street lighting can be tailored to reduce its impacts on the environment, according to new research by the University of Exeter.The UK-based study found predatory spiders and beetles were drawn to grassland patches lit by LED lighting at night, but the number of species affected was markedly reduced when the lights were dimmed by 50% and switched off between midnight and 4am.LEDs made up just 9% of the global lighting market in 2011, but fore...
LEDs evolve to suit ADAS innovations
A new digital LED concept is set to revolutionise automotive interior lighting, reports Sally Ward-Foxton.
The world’s smallest reflector-type 3-color LED
ROHM has recently announced the availability of an ultra-compact reflector-type LED optimised for consumer devices such as matrix light sources for gaming and wearables that demand increased miniaturisation.The MSL0402RGBU reflector-type 3-color LED leverages miniaturisation technology cultivated over many years to achieve the smallest size in the industry (1.8mmx1.6mm).
Development platform accelerates IoT designs
The PIC24F Curiosity Development Board from Microchip Technology is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. The board is a cost-effective, fully integrated 16-bit development platform for first-time users, designers, and those requiring a feature-rich rapid prototyping board. The board includes an integrated programmer/debugger and requires no additional hardware to get started.
LED UV curing systems at Graphispag Barcelona 2017
Exhibiting at this year’s Graphispag exhibitionin Barcelona, Spain, GEW will present the latest releases of its line of specialist UV curing systems for the printing and converting industries.The event will be an opportunity to update the professionals on the full range of UV equipment for use with printing presses and converting machinery supplied by the British manufacturer.
Printed organic electronics review wins best paper award
Researchers at Sumitomo Chemical describe some of the key developments in printed organic devices over the years and their thoughts on winning the award.While the world of electronics devices was radically different 30 years ago when Sumitomo Chemical (SC) began developing printed electronics technology, the company had already felt it was an area where they could make a significant contribution.
Osram celebrates 110th birthday atop Germany's highest peak
High-performance sport meets high-performance lighting: Osram crowned the celebrations commemorating its 110th brand anniversary with a spectacular event at the top of the Zugspitze, attended by some of Germany's best ice hockey players. Eight members of Germany's championship winning team, EHC Red Bull Munich, played an evening ice-hockey game against a stunning alpine backdrop, with the help of high-tech lighting provided by Osram.
Desktop platform with Intel aids industrial IoT
WIN Enterprises announces the PL-81840, a desktop platform designed primarily for industrial IoT applications. The desktop platform is built using Intel Embedded IA components to provide product longevity for electronic OEMs. The unit supports IntelCeleronN3350/ Pentium N4200 (formerly code named Apollo Lake)/AtomE39xx (formerly called Apollo Lake-I) low-voltage processors.