Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH and Institute for Semiconductor Technology at Braunschweig University of Technology have opened the Epitaxy Competency Center (Ec2) after many cooperative projects including the European Union’s project GECCO. In that project the joint team created a so-called “3D nano-LED” for white light. The ec² will serve as …
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Market for LED-based Agricultural Grow Lights to more than Quadruple Between 2014 and 2021, According to WinterGreen Research
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Group Demonstrates In-situ Photoluminescence Measurement System Within MOCVD Reactor
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LG Forms OLED Division
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Osram Moves Toward Fewer LEDs Per Traffic Light
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Osram Opto Introduces New Osram Ostar Stage for Even Brighter Stage Lighting
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Over 100 China-based LED packaging Firms to Go Out of Business in 2014
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Tridonic LED modules and LNU Dimmers Optimize Backlighting of Signage and Display Panels at Lyon Airport
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