Thermal Management Critical with LEDs
Thermal management is critical to LED performance because the lifetime is a function of junction temperature. Rudi Hechfellner, applications manager for Philips Lumileds Lighting,
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Silicone Lenses for LEDs
Silicone materials are preferable to traditional polymers in high-intensity LEDs, according to Dow. The firm say silicone offers high transparency in the UV and visible region,
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All new Porsche Carrera Models with Bi-Xenon and LED DRL
Porsche's new 911 models stand out with new lighting technology. All new Carrera models come with new LED daytime running lights and bi-xenon headlamps; Dynamic Bending Light is available as
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New Seat Ibiza SC Offers AFS
In this class of vehicle, AFS is not a commonly-available option. But the new Seat Ibiza is offering AFS with Bi-Xenon headlamps, curve lighting and daytime running lights.
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VISION congress programme is now available
In the light of the successes of the V.I.S.I.O.N. Congresses in 2002, 2004 and 2006, SIA (French Society of Automotive Engineers) will host this event again in 2008. 2008 will…
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VISION congress programme is now available
In the light of the successes of the V.I.S.I.O.N. Congresses in 2002, 2004 and 2006, SIA (French Society of Automotive Engineers) will host this event again in 2008. 2008 will see the progress of many innovations in lighting systems (LEDs / OLED, AFS, night vision, beam shaping systems, ARS..) and detection systems (camera, radar, lidar,…
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GM: Parts Spending Must Be Cut
Bo Andersson, General Motors' chief of global purchasing operations, has always taken a hard line against suppliers' price increases. In the face of increasing prices and costs, he says “We may need different designs.
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Takata Buy Cognex’ LDW Technology
Takata have purchased the assets of the former Assistware division of Cognex. The acquisition enhances Takata's safety technology in the area of Lane Departure Warning systems.
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Renault’s New 3D Holographic Display
Renault have coöperated with Holografika and Oktal, two European simulation specialists, in a project to put 3D holographic screens in cars. The project is called Ariva,
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Cars Will Drive Themselves by 2050!
Cars will be driving themselves by 2050, according to Michael Robinson, the former Lancia design chief and the founder of start-up design firm Crossover Creative Consortium.
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