Taipei, July 18, 2011 (CENS)--Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced it has won around US$9 million worth of orders from several European lighting heavyweights for its LED lamps, raising market expectations that the firm’s revenue for this year will double from last year to NT$3 billion

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in mid-April announced the 10 winners of the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Gold Award at a gala ceremony in Taipei, hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and attended by leaders from different industries. Taiwan Excellence is the

The 27th Taipei Int`l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (2011 Taipei AMPA) and the 6th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (2011 AutoTronics Taipei), held April 12-15 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, are the largest of their kinds and promoted as the world's most important trade fa

The Luxgen Motor Co., a subsidiary of Taiwan's Yulon auto group, held the global debut of its "neora" battery electric vehicle (BEV) concept car at the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011) on Apr. 21-28. At the Shanghai show, Luxgen also showcased other

Founded in 1988 in Taiwan, Goldyear Industrial Ltd. has been engaged in production and development of lightings and related components for over two decades. The company is especially noted for its integrated production capability for LED lightings, as it can develop nearly all necessary componen

Green tech in the spotlight Smart energy-saving circuits, wireless control technology, high-voltage LED devices, innovative indoor LED lighting, renewable energy lighting applications, and high color rendering index (CRI) technology together took the center stage at the Taiwan International Ligh

Chinese makers are actively developing higher-end indoor LED lighting applications LED lighting has been moving indoors in recent years, and many of China’s lighting manufacturers have launched indoor LED lights that feature high brightness, low heat, long life, and recyclability. Th

One magnetic-related technology is being developed to raise LED output Over the past year, Taiwan’s government-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has introduced several LED (light emitting diode) technologies that can help to enhance local LED-lighting manufacturers’ cost eff

Yah Fei Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. is a versatile lighting maker supplying a wide range of products such as electrical components, accessories and LED lighting fixtures. The company was founded in 1989 in Taiwan as a contract supplier of lamp holders. A few years later, the company branched ou

Yoyao Lighting Co., Ltd., established in 1998, specializes in designing, manufacturing electronic products, lighting fixtures and accessories. Besides being a seasoned professional dedicated to the trade, the company is known for accepting both OEM/ODM (original equipment/design manufacturer) orde

Many first-time exhibitors aim to tap thriving Asian economies This year’s Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), held April 13-16, saw over 640 exhibitors, a 70% increase over last year, as well as more interesting products. The higher exhibitor number is due to the thr

Due to the Chinese New Year holiday (Feb. 2-7), CENS attended only one international show in February, the EuroShop that was staged from Feb. 26 to Mar. 2 at Messe Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany. EuroShop EuroShop is a leading show for retail investment and trend barometer and innovation platf

The world's largest international trade fair for motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and light electric vehicles (LEVs), INTERMOT Cologne 2010 once again proved its influence in the industry from October 6-10 in Cologne, a major motorcycling city in Germany. New technologies, materials, and manufa

Mandatory use of DRLs in Europe to build more opportunities for carmakers In late 2010, NXP Semiconductors N.V. of Germany announced in Shanghai, China the availability of fully integrated, highly-flexible driver integrated circuit (IC) solutions designed for automotive light-emitting diode (LED

The 2010 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's largest auto-parts, accessory, and repair equipment exhibition that attracts about 4,500 exhibitors and some 160,000 global visitors every two years, also has “green” concept as one of its main themes. Showing its dedication to eco-friendly auto parts a

While record wintry temps have been set in northeastern China, with recent snow storms disrupting air traffic in Europe and the eastern USA, sales of new cars worldwide have been hot, according to different institutions and research firms' estimates, totaling some 70 million vehicles in 2010. China

Taipei, Feb. 16, 2011 (CENS)--Silicon foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is planning to spin off its solar-energy and light emitting diode (LED) business units into independent subsidiaries sometime in the second half of this year. According to the company's spokespers

Taipei, Feb. 16, 2011 (CENS)--Delta Electronics Inc., a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of power supplies, and Epistar Corp., Taiwan's largest LED chip maker, have announced establishment of a joint venture in Guangzhou, southeastern China, marking their entry into LED epitaxy business. The joint

Taipei, Feb. 9, 2011 (CENS)--Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel manufacturers are planning to grow their cell businesses 30% in 2011 to support the increasing needs of their TV manufacturer customers, according to the DisplaySearch. The major display-market research and consulting firm said that

User-friendliness usually determines if a new product can penetrate a market dominated by older items targeted for replacement. LED (light emitting diode) lighting manufacturers have been eager to build such merit into LED products to better persuade end users to adopt the new, greener light source

Taipei, Jan. 11, 2011 (CENS)--The penetration of light-emitting diode (LED)-backlit LCD TVs in the TV market in China is forecast to reach 45% in 2011, compared to 18% of 2010, according to Taiwan-based market-research firm Topology Research Institute (TRi). Some 19 million LED-backlit LCD TVs a

The American LED array lighting maker looks to tap China market Bridgelux, headquartered in Livemore, California and reportedly the world’s sole supplier of LED devices dedicated to general-lighting solutions, was a first-time exhibitor at the Autumn edition of the Hong Kong International Li

Despite third-quarter slump, 2011 looks good for LED products The after-tax profit of NT$3.37 per share earned in the first half of this year by the Everlight Electronics Co., Taiwan’s No. 1 light emitting diode (LED) packager with a market valuation of over NT$115 billion (US$3.7 billion at

Neo-Neon’s Taipei office manager believes retail distribution is critical At a forum addressing LED (light emitting diode) lighting applications held recently in Taipei, both speakers, Randy Cheng and general manager of Neo-Neon Holding Ltd.’s Taipei office and Milla Wu, general manager of L

Chili Lighting Co., Ltd. is an all-round LED-lighting supplier, capable of designing, developing, producing, selling, and installing high-power LED lighting products. Currently, its products include spotlights, down lights, adjustable down lights, suspended lights, bulbs, threshold lights, tube lig

“Going green is the trend and one proven by the exhibitors at this event,” stressed Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), summing up Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) 2010, held Oct. 27-30. Organized by the HKTD

Manufacturers survive in Taiwan through innovation and upmarket targeting The 10th Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) wrapped up on Oct. 23 in Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, after having put on a wide-ranging exhibition of products for all the world to see. Among them were the screwdrivers

Xledia Corp., headquartered in Kaohsiung of southern Taiwan, has launched a family of advantageous E27 LED light bulbs boasting luminous flux ranging from 1,000 in warm white to 1,300 lumen in cold white. The bulbs are durable enough, with its power driver and LED emitters boasting an assured l

Taipei, Nov. 4, 2010 (CENS)--Delta Electronics Inc. has reportedly won Osram contacts for LED light bulbs using chipmaker Epistar Inc.'s high-voltage chip, an ideal solution to making LED luminaires adaptable to household 110-220V power outlets. Without naming Osram, Delta Chief Executive Yance

ARC Solid-State Lighting Corp., founded in Jan. 2007 in Taipei County, northern Taiwan, focuses on LED (light emitting diode) lighting controller and opto-electronic design and development to provide optimal LED lighting solutions. Of the wide-ranging opto-electronic devices, the ISO9001:2000 ce