Cree Develops Most Efficient LED

by Benjamin on February 18, 2010

in News

Cree Develops Most Efficient LED

Cree Develops Most Efficient LED (image: Cree, Inc.)

Cree Inc., a leading American producer of LED lighting, has announced the development of the world’s most efficient light emitting diode. The white LED achieved 208 lumens per watt, according to Cree’s research and development team.
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Surefire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp

Surefire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp

With the Saint Minimus headlamp (the streamlined cousin of the Saint), Surefire has expanded beyond its range of handheld flashlights. The Saint Minimus packs big-time performance and comfort into a small but durable package.

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The Brightest LED Bike Lights

The Brightest LED Bike Lights

Cycling doesn’t need to be limited to daytime hours – especially if riders can bring their own daylight with them when darkness falls. These LED bike lights pack more power than a casual cyclist might need for bicycle commuting, and there other more affordable LED bike lights available. But for applications like technical mountain biking or adventure racing, these lights are perfect thanks to their sheer power. Here are four of the brightest LED bike lights currently on the market.

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Striker Magnetic LED Light

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LEDs are great for task lighting – but only when you can shine them in the right spot. The Striker Magnetic LED Light solves this problem with a clever design to put the illumination right where you need it.

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Pad-L: A Versatile Outdoor LED Light

June 15, 2009

AltusLumen specializes in making non-toxic, portable LED lights. A couple of years ago, I first reviewed their first product: the Tri-L light — it was a well-engineered LED work light. Recently, I got the chance to test out their new outdoor light, the Pad-L.

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Top Mountain Bike LED Lights Under $300

May 22, 2009

LED systems are natural choice for mountain bikers given their efficient power consumption, durable construction and distinctive white light. As LED technology has advanced, the LED mountain bike light market has exploded and there are many systems available today. Unfortunately, mountain bike light systems are notoriously expensive and LED systems haven’t been an exception. Finding [...]

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Philips Light Blossom LED Streetlamp Harnesses Wind And Solar Power

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Streetlights aren’t usually considered part of the natural landscape. But the Philips Light Blossom comes close, with a uniquely organic design that collects all the power it needs from sun and wind.

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Novaled Shows OLED “Victory Lamp” and OLED Wall

April 23, 2009

At the FineTech event in Japan, Novaled has been showing off their new OLED lamp prototype, the “Victory Lamp”.

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LED-C Bridges The LED Color Gap

April 17, 2009

One of the drawbacks in using LEDs for broad applications is the limited number of light colors available. But Oregon-based Light Beam Industries has introduced a method for producing a potentially unlimited spectrum of LED lighting with their LED-C technology.

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Ultra Stable OLED Light To Be Unveiled

April 14, 2009

The OLED (organic light-emitting diode) market is growing quickly. Organic LEDs can be used to make folding, paper-thin, highly efficient lights and displays.
Novaled AG, a German company, will be introducing a “fault-tolerant” OLED light at Finetech Japan this month. This light will be able to resist electrical shorts — something that would destroy other [...]

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