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US DOE funds nine new SSL research and development projects

The latest US Department of Energy funding for SSL research and development totals $10.5 million and recipients range from university programs to LED-industry stalwarts including Cree, Lumileds, and GE. The original version of this article can be found...

Nichia targets SSL manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in LED-centric patent actions

Although Nichia is an LED manufacturer, the company has targeted lighting manufacturer Feit, major US retailer Lowes, and distributors in legal actions seeking damages based on SSL products sold with integrated LEDs that infringe a long-standing patent. The original...

LED business news: EcoSense acquires Journée, MaxLite vs. ATG, BU wins

EcoSense Lighting has acquired Journée Lighting, while MaxLite has filed a patent infringement suit against ATG Electronics, and Boston University has won an IP action against several Taiwan players in the LED and SSL sectors. The original version of this article can...

LED business news: Soraa expands to New York, Eaton buys Ephesus, Amerlux taps Enlighted

Soraa is expanding GaN-on-GaN LED fabrication capacity with a Syracuse, NY expansion while Eaton has acquired Ephesus, and Amerlux has partnered with Enlighted on SSL controls. The original version of this article can be found...