Polycomp news achive for October 2008.

Major casino gets LED lights

A major Californian casino has been installed with LED lights in a bid to save money on energy bills.Harrah's Rincon Resort and Casino, in San Diego, recently replaced traditional lights with LED lighting in a move that is expected to reduce bills by approximately £124,000 per year.The technology has been installed in the Casino's lifts and outdoor lights in a major refit.
Friday, 31st October 2008 - full story

LED lights give fish a 'healthier environment'

A new range of aquariums are reported to provide a healthier environment for fish as they feature LED lighting.Designed by Reef One, models in the biOrb Life Collection range come in three different sizes and are expected to be a hit with fish keepers. Available in white, red and black, all models in the range are fitted with LED lights.
Friday, 31st October 2008 - full story

LED lights used in museum map

A US museum has installed LED lighting into a map integrated into its floor.Visitors to the Sports Museum of America, in New York, can now see the location of sports venues in the US.The map is located in the lobby of the museum and acts as a compass for tourist attractions.
Thursday, 30th October 2008 - full story

'Tunnel' of LED lights added to seasonal illuminations

One of the largest Christmas displays in Midwest US is to get a "tunnel" of LED lights.
Thursday, 30th October 2008 - full story

Broadway musical uses LED screens

The owner of an animation company believes the use of LED screens in a Broadway production could boost trade.
Thursday, 30th October 2008 - full story

Dubai ice rink to install LED screen

An ice rink in Dubai is to receive LED screens which will help to turn it into a multi-functional venue.
Wednesday, 29th October 2008 - full story

LED lights donated for religious festival

A religious festival held in Chicago was recently celebrated with the help of donated LED lights.
Wednesday, 29th October 2008 - full story

City traffic signals updated with LED lights

A Lincolnshire city is to get LED traffic signals in a bid to boost the safety of its roads.
Tuesday, 28th October 2008 - full story

LED lighting used in Seattle charity campaign

Seattle's Space Needle will soon be promoting a charity fundraiser by erecting an LED light decorated Christmas tree at its base.
Tuesday, 28th October 2008 - full story

Luxury yacht studded with LED lights

A leading boat architect is currently designing a "superyacht" which will be the first to feature 500 LED lights.
Monday, 27th October 2008 - full story

Exclusive Mobo award party features LED lights

An exclusive after-show party for the Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards was lit-up with LED lighting.
Monday, 27th October 2008 - full story

LEDs light up aquarium

LED lights have been installed in a new aquarium showroom in a bid to impress customers.
Monday, 27th October 2008 - full story

Pilot home installed with LED lights

A Housing Association has fitted LED lights in a pilot home in order to reduce its carbon output.
Friday, 24th October 2008 - full story

LED lights could 'rejuvenate skin'

LED lights could be used to fight wrinkles, according to industry experts.
Friday, 24th October 2008 - full story

Shopping centre to get LED lights

The installation of LED lighting in a Devon shopping complex could be the first step in a major refurbishment plan.
Thursday, 23rd October 2008 - full story

LED screens incorporated on buses

Buses in two US cities will be among the first to have LED screens fitted to their external areas for advertising purposes.
Thursday, 23rd October 2008 - full story

Tesco introduces LED lighting

Tesco has announced that 111 of its supermarkets located in Ireland are to introduce LED lighting.
Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 - full story

Pocket Cinema projects screen using LED lights

An innovative Pocket Cinema which incorporates LED technology can beam images that are 50 inches wide.
Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 - full story

Enchanted Forest alight with LED Lights

LED lights are being used in a spectacular light show held in a Scottish forest.
Tuesday, 21st October 2008 - full story

LED lights considered for Torquay

A Devon seaside town could see the installation of LED lighting in two of its popular areas.
Tuesday, 21st October 2008 - full story

LED lights installed in new Times Square building

A new building that is reported to be one of the largest glass structures in the world has been lit up with LED lights.
Monday, 20th October 2008 - full story

Philips unveils 'intelligent' LED light

An LED streetlight that uses solar and wind power has been unveiled by Philips.
Monday, 20th October 2008 - full story

Town considers using LED Lighting throughout the year

A US city is proposing that it keeps up LED lighting throughout the year due to the energy efficiency of the technology.
Monday, 20th October 2008 - full story

LED screens to display base jumpers

Visitors to a US base jumping event will be able to watch people taking the plunge on LED screens.
Friday, 17th October 2008 - full story

Hospital car park gets LED lighting

A Cardiff hospital car park has replaced all of its traditional lighting with LED technology.
Friday, 17th October 2008 - full story

Company plans to 'phase in' LED Christmas lights

A leading light retailer in the US is hoping to persuade homeowners to use LED lighting in their homes.
Thursday, 16th October 2008 - full story

America's largest observation wheel to feature LED screen

An LED screen is to form part of the largest observation wheel in both North and South America.
Thursday, 16th October 2008 - full story

Mr Peanut beamed from LED screen

A famous American advertising icon is being used to boost sales of peanuts with the help of LED technology.
Wednesday, 15th October 2008 - full story

LED boards to provide bomb alerts

LED boards that have been designed to display bomb alert warnings have been entered into a competition.
Wednesday, 15th October 2008 - full story

LED screen is 'must-see attraction'

Visitors to Philadelphia have been mesmerised by images cast from an LED screen that has recently been installed on the city's highest building.
Tuesday, 14th October 2008 - full story

LED lights adorn Dutch nightclub

A club in the Netherlands is reported to be the only one in Europe which uses LED technology for nearly all its lighting.
Tuesday, 14th October 2008 - full story

LED lights to put 'sparkle' into the West End

The increasing number of visitors to London's West End has encouraged the local council to revamp the area and install LED lighting.
Monday, 13th October 2008 - full story

Town switches to LED lights

An East Yorkshire town is set to glitter with LED lights this Christmas.
Monday, 13th October 2008 - full story

World tour has orbiting LED screen

Members of the audience in Celine Dion's current tour can watch the singer perform on an orbiting LED screen.
Friday, 10th October 2008 - full story

LED lights help surgeons

LED lights are more efficient to use during operations than traditional lighting, according to industry experts.
Friday, 10th October 2008 - full story

Supermarket installs LED lighting

A leading supermarket chain is the first to install LED lights into its freezer areas.
Friday, 10th October 2008 - full story

Cessna jet to get LED lights

A new jet has been fitted with LED technology in both its external and internal areas.
Friday, 10th October 2008 - full story

Amsterdam airport gets LED screen

Travellers can currently benefit from an LED screen recently installed in an Amsterdam airport.
Thursday, 9th October 2008 - full story

LED screen displays music legend

Images of Freddie Mercury are to be beamed from an LED screen during the latest Queen tour.
Thursday, 9th October 2008 - full story

New LED screen for award-winning stadium

Sports fans who attend a West Yorkshire stadium can now view the progress of games on a newly-installed LED screen.
Tuesday, 7th October 2008 - full story

DJ performs in front of LED screen

An internationally renowned DJ has recently been playing his weekly set while being backlit by a huge LED screen.
Tuesday, 7th October 2008 - full story

'World's largest' LED board is tourist attraction

The manager of a New Jersey casino claims it has the largest LED board in the world.
Monday, 6th October 2008 - full story

LED lights 'popular' for Christmas trees

Consumers shopping for an artificial Christmas tree could be tempted by those offering LED fibre optic lighting, according to industry experts.
Monday, 6th October 2008 - full story

House adorned with LED bulbs

A North Yorkshire house has been decorated with thousands of LED lights as part of a Christmas advertisement campaign.
Friday, 3rd October 2008 - full story

Las Vegas 'light ship' has 235,000 LED lights

A huge helium balloon is using LED lights to help advertise a Las Vegas resort.
Friday, 3rd October 2008 - full story

O2 World Arena gets 12 metre tall LED board

A 17-000 seat venue located in Berlin has been installed with a huge LED board.
Friday, 3rd October 2008 - full story

'Green house' uses only LED lighting

An exhibit commissioned by New York's Museum of Modern Art has been entirely lit up using only LED lights.
Thursday, 2nd October 2008 - full story

LED boards installed on cruise ships

A leading cruise company has recently installed more LED boards on its ships.
Thursday, 2nd October 2008 - full story

LEDs light-up New York skyline

A fixture in the New York skyline is set to beam LED lights around the night sky.
Wednesday, 1st October 2008 - full story

Greeting cards could feature LED screens

Consumers could soon be able to send a greeting card incorporating an LED screen.
Wednesday, 1st October 2008 - full story