Polycomp news achive for April 2008.

Universities save money with environmentally friendly LED illumination

Five universities have signed up for a new pilot scheme that will see them install and evaluate the benefits of LED illumination.North Carolina State University (NCSU), Marquette University, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), University of Arkansas and China's Tianjin Polytechnic University will all examine the financial and environmental incentives for expanding rollout of the lighting system.The scheme will see LED lighting fitted in various areas across the five campuses, partly to improve security.
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story

Hospital hits on a bright idea with LEDs lighting

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has installed LED lighting as part of a drive to reduce costs.The hospital is expected to make energy and maintenance savings of £1,600 a year after withdrawing halogen lights from its East Atrium in favour of LED illumination.PuraLED, a lighting division of Zyphos LED Systems Ltd, provided the new low wattage replacements. A total of 46 floodlights, projectors and spotlights were fitted with a maximum of 54W, which compares to the 150-200W required by the previous halogen fixtures.
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story

Donation helps Mustangs upgrade new scoreboard

A $200,000 donation will enable a minor league baseball team to upgrade plans for a new scoreboard. Billings Mustangs will double the proposed size of the screen at Dehler Park after receiving the money from Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.The donation, which was expected to be approved last night (April 28th) by Billings City Council, will also see the venue name added to the scoreboard and improve its support structure.
Tuesday, 29th April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: Minnesota Twins set for stadium windfall

Minnesota Twins are expecting to rake in between $40 million to $50 million a year when a new stadium featuring a state-of-the-art scoreboard is opened in 2010.
Tuesday, 29th April 2008 - full story

Milwaukee Arts Centre "given a new face" by LED lighting

Milwaukee's Marcus Centre for the Performing Arts has been given a facelift after the venue fitted 900 new LED lights.
Monday, 28th April 2008 - full story

Plans outlined for new sports scoreboard at Henry Aaron Field

A new scoreboard will take centre stage at Henry Aaron Field, the home of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) baseball team, when installed later this month.
Monday, 28th April 2008 - full story

High school grabs new sports scoreboard

A new $200,000 scoreboard will be fitted at Bainbridge High in Georgia, USA as the school attempts to make Centennial Field "the place to be on Friday nights".
Friday, 25th April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: Stanhope Elmore High School upgrades facilities

Stanhope Elmore High School is planning to install a new state-of-the-art scoreboard as part of a major overhaul of its sporting facilities on campus.
Friday, 25th April 2008 - full story

New LED scoreboard for Somerset Patriots

The Somerset Patriots have hit a home run by adding a sophisticated LED display system at their 6,100-seater Commerce Bank Ballpark home for the 2008 season.
Thursday, 24th April 2008 - full story

Sports Scoreboards: Baseball side treated to diamond display

Major League Baseball fans are being treated to one of the largest LED scoreboards in the world.
Thursday, 24th April 2008 - full story

LEDs to light up Trafalgar Square

LEDs will light up one of London's most famous landmarks this autumn.
Wednesday, 23rd April 2008 - full story

Exhibition highlights LEDs' bright future

LEDs are set to feature highly in an event in Germany taking place later this year.
Wednesday, 23rd April 2008 - full story

Taiwan prepares for LED Conference

A conference examining issues affecting the high-brightness LED (HB-LED), advanced LED and solid state lighting sectors will be held in Taiwan next month.
Tuesday, 22nd April 2008 - full story

Sports Scoreboards: Los Angeles set for new stadium

New scoreboards are expected to feature heavily in a proposed $800 million National Football League (NFL) stadium in the Los Angeles region.
Tuesday, 22nd April 2008 - full story

New scoreboard for University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi is planning to install a massive high-definition scoreboard at its Vaught-Hemingway Stadium home.
Monday, 21st April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboard: Doug Shaw Stadium set for upgrade

A brand new scoreboard, measuring 49 feet wide and 28 feet tall, will be installed as part of a $3.1-million refit of the Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Monday, 21st April 2008 - full story

Salt Lake Bees smash a home run with new scoreboard

A minor League baseball side has upgraded its stadium to include a new sports scoreboard.
Friday, 18th April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: Indianapolis Colts prepare for stadium switch

Two huge high definition sports scoreboards, measuring 97 feet wide and 53 feet tall, will take pride of place in the Indianapolis Colts' new Lucas Oil Stadium.
Friday, 18th April 2008 - full story

All American Speedway installs LED display screen

Fans at Roseville's All American Speedway will now be able to watch all the racing action on a brand new sports LED display screen.
Friday, 18th April 2008 - full story

Cricket scoreboards: Lord's revamp shortlist revealed

A group of architects have been shortlisted to create a masterplan for a £200 million upgrade of Lord's Cricket Ground.
Thursday, 17th April 2008 - full story

LED video screens: Roadshow brings music to London 2012 event

Four groups of talented young Londoners will have their performances projected on LED screens to huge crowds after being chosen to perform at a special Olympic event this summer.
Thursday, 17th April 2008 - full story

Dallas Cowboys riding high with sports scoreboards

A National Football League team is to benefit from an extensive range of state-of-the-art LED technology at their brand new stadium.
Wednesday, 16th April 2008 - full story

LED technology conference announced

A conference focusing on the global high-brightness LED (HB LED) market is set to take place later this year.
Wednesday, 16th April 2008 - full story

LED scoreboards for Longview Lobos

A stadium in Texas is to gain new football and basketball scoreboards to commemorate a century of football games.
Tuesday, 15th April 2008 - full story

LED display screens beset by temporary station closure

Recently-installed LED display screens at Liverpool Street station will show a limited timetable at the beginning of May as engineering works cause large-scale disruption.
Tuesday, 15th April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: Golden Eagle Park opened

Sports scoreboards feature highly in the construction of a massive $30 million sports complex in Nevada.
Tuesday, 15th April 2008 - full story

LED factory news: chip maker gains $40m

A leading LED chip maker has secured $40 million in financing allowing it to build on steps already made in developing eco-friendly technologies.
Monday, 14th April 2008 - full story

LED countdown timers show marathon course record

A new course record was broken yesterday as LED timers recorded a win for Kenyan athlete Martin Lel in the Flora London Marathon.
Monday, 14th April 2008 - full story

LED video screens bring live opera to life

Cruise ship passengers were treated to a special opera performance last week with the help of LED technology.
Friday, 11th April 2008 - full story

Latest LED technology for Chaifetz arena

A line-up including some of the world's best sporting and entertainment stars is set perform first in front of state-of-the-art LED equipment at a brand new $81 million arena.
Friday, 11th April 2008 - full story

LED displays: Marathon tips for runners

Olympic marathon winner Paula Radcliffe has offered runners some practical tips for this weekend's London Marathon.
Thursday, 10th April 2008 - full story

LED displays for Chelsea FC

A premier league football club is to gain 250 metres of LED display panels, it has been revealed.
Thursday, 10th April 2008 - full story

LED displays for NY bus shelters

New Yorkers waiting for public transport will no longer be bored while waiting for a bus as LED advertising display panels are to be introduced on bus shelters in the city.
Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story

LED chip factory opens

Osram has officially opened the last section of its new plant in Germany.
Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story

Mega LED screens in Beijing

An LED screen eleven times the area of a double-decker bus has been installed in Beijing.
Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story

Florida church 'excited' by green LED lighting

A Baptist church in Florida has opened its doors for the first time ever showing off the LED technology inside to its congregation.
Tuesday, 8th April 2008 - full story

LED video screens at UB40 arena tour

One of the UK's biggest reggae acts of all time performed in front of a vast wall of LED video screens in their latest arena tour.
Tuesday, 8th April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: London 2012 flagship venue contracts announced

Two UK companies have won contracts for the construction of the London 2012 Olympic Games flagship venues.
Tuesday, 8th April 2008 - full story

LED screen for Louis Vuitton boutique

One of the fashion world's most respected designer labels has put an LED screen into good use at its brand new store.
Monday, 7th April 2008 - full story

LED tech sweet for Sugababes

LED technology can now be seen in action during the tour of one of the UK's most popular girl pop groups.
Monday, 7th April 2008 - full story

LED screens: Cloudy Lane Grand National favourite

LED video screens will be action at Aintree on Saturday as the 161st Grand National steeplechase gets underway.
Friday, 4th April 2008 - full story

LED traffic technology wins energy prize

A project which uses LED technology in traffic signals in Brazil has received an award recognising its green credentials.
Friday, 4th April 2008 - full story

Brand new sports scoreboard for Bullfrogs

A US baseball team is to gain a new state-of-the-art sports scoreboard for an undisclosed sum.
Thursday, 3rd April 2008 - full story

LED display systems: Preparations for London Marathon underway

It is now just nine days until the official LED race timer starts for the capital's most renowned long distance event.
Thursday, 3rd April 2008 - full story

LEDs could make drivers more alert

LED technology could be used in future to keep sleepy drivers more awake at the wheel, it has emerged.
Thursday, 3rd April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboard heralded as new stadium's best feature

A sports scoreboard at a brand new Washington stadium has been given the thumbs up.
Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: Hunt for Olympic handball contractors commences

Contractors are now being sought for the new London 2012 handball arena, one of the last major construction opportunities to get involved in the building of the Olympic Park.
Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 - full story

Public LED on by digital clock spoof

LED displays featured in an elaborate April Fool's Day set-up in a national newspaper on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 - full story

LED lights feature in fashion show finale

LED technology helped a fashion show's finale to come to a fantastic finish last week in Shanghai as a fashion label celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story

School finds funds for sports scoreboard

A school in Canada is reaping the benefits of an annual fundraising event supporting its drive to buy a new electronic sports scoreboard.
Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story

New York Yankees opt for new sports scoreboard

A Major League baseball team has recognised the benefits of LED technology, choosing a new high definition sports scoreboard for its new stadium.
Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story