Latest News from the world of Polycomp http://www.polycomp.co.uk/ en-gb Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:01 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:01 +0000 support@polycomp.co.uk (support) 120 PolyCompFeeds v1.0 http://www.polycomp.co.uk/ http://www.polycomp.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.polycomp.co.uk/ Polycomp - LED and Electronic Displays 144 40 A New York lighthouse is to be lit up this year with LED bulbs.This is the first time the Montauk Lighthouse, in Long Island, will be decorated with festive lights.Up to 3,000 LED bulbs are going to be attached to the structure, which measures approx... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/lighthouse-decorated-with-led-lights_18889029.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/lighthouse-decorated-with-led-lights_18889029.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED screens have been installed at a Canadian hospital so relatives can keep track of their family members' surgical visits.Lakeride Health, in Oshawa, Ontario, introduced the LED boards which display information about the progress of operations to k... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-screens-used-as-patient-tracker_18889082.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-screens-used-as-patient-tracker_18889082.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A major UK shopping centre has been refitted with LED lights in an energy-saving venture.Tim Walley, managing director of the Bullring, in Birmingham, has revealed that LED lights have been installed in the centre's walkways, toilets and lifts.LED li... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/birmingham-shopping-centre-gets-led-lights_18886432.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/birmingham-shopping-centre-gets-led-lights_18886432.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The biggest LED board in New York will be unveiled today in Times Square.Containing 12 million LED lights, the sign has been installed on One Times Square which provides the location for the traditional New Year's Eve ceremony where a ball is dropped... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/new-york-citys-biggest-led-board-unveiled_18886427.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/new-york-citys-biggest-led-board-unveiled_18886427.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Installing LED lights in homes could boost their value, according to construction experts.A study by the US's Department of Energy revealed that 75 per cent of constructors believe that LED lights can add value to homes.Researchers replaced tradition... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-could-boost-house-prices_18886420.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-could-boost-house-prices_18886420.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Incandescent lights are likely to be withdrawn from Ireland's supermarket shelves in order to introduce more energy-saving lighting such as LED bulbs.Proposals from John Gormley, minister for the environment, reveals plans to withdraw incandescent bu... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/ireland-to-phase-out-incandescent-bulbs-in-favour-of-led-lights_18884138.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/ireland-to-phase-out-incandescent-bulbs-in-favour-of-led-lights_18884138.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED screens were installed at a National Football League party held in London's Wembley Arena.Up to 20,000 people were entertained at the recent event which preceded a football match between the US's New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers.The Tail... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-screens-installed-for-wembleys-tailgate-party_18884134.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-screens-installed-for-wembleys-tailgate-party_18884134.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A US Zoo will soon unveil new animal light displays which feature LED bulbs.ZooLights, at Oregon Zoo, has added some new illuminations to its traditional light show.This year many of the displays feature LED lights and visitors will notice some new a... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/zoo-led-lights-are-stunning_18881824.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/zoo-led-lights-are-stunning_18881824.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Visitors to California vineyards have the opportunity to see an LED light display that stretches for 14 miles.Ponte Family Estate Winery and Keyways Vineyard & Winery, in Temecula, have installed 200,000 LED bulbs as part of its Temeculights Holi... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/wineries-unveils-led-light-display_18881821.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/wineries-unveils-led-light-display_18881821.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A donated Christmas tree laden with LED lights will this year take pride of place at New York's Rockefeller Center.The tree has been donated by Bob and Bill Varanyak who have owned it since 1931.Just seven-feet tall when the brothers planted it in th... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/rockefeller-tree-adorned-with-led-lights_18881817.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/rockefeller-tree-adorned-with-led-lights_18881817.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An Avon shopping centre has installed 200,000 LED lights for its Christmas display this year.Visitors, to the Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol recently saw the centre lit up with LED technology at a recent event.Some 200,000 LED bulbs have been place... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/mall-has-200000-led-lights_18879433.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/mall-has-200000-led-lights_18879433.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED lights are being used in the fight against a debilitating disease.Developed by Carl Zeiss and the Foundation for Innovative Diagnostics (Find), a new microscope has been unveiled that incorporates LED lights and is being used to detect tuberculos... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-lights-used-in-tuberculosis-detection_18879420.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-lights-used-in-tuberculosis-detection_18879420.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The Boston skyline is set to glow with LED lights following a recent bulb refit.City icon the Marriot Custom House Tower will have all its traditional incandescent bulbs replaced with LED lights.The new technology was installed as part of special fes... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-lights-installed-on-iconic-tower_18876906.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-lights-installed-on-iconic-tower_18876906.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED boards have been installed in China's second largest tennis venue in time for an international sporting event.Spectators at this year's Tennis Masters at Qi Zhong Stadium, Shanghai, have been able to watch matches unfold on newly-installed LED sc... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/stadium-to-get-led-boards_18876901.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/stadium-to-get-led-boards_18876901.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Visitors to an Italian sports stadium can watch games unfold on a new LED scoreboard.ACF Fiorentina has recently installed an LED screen at its Artemio Franchi Stadium in order to boost the viewing experience of spectators.The LED scoreboard is 9.6 m... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/italian-football-club-installs-led-scoreboard_18874414.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/italian-football-club-installs-led-scoreboard_18874414.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Plans unveiled by town council officials reveal that Blackpool is set to glow with LED lights this Christmas.The city's entire festive light show is expected to cost approximately 180,000 with LED lights being used for a major display.Councillors are... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/blackpool-gets-led-display_18874411.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/blackpool-gets-led-display_18874411.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Times Square will soon feature a massive New Year's Eve ball lit-up with LED lights.The specially-designed ball measures 12-feet across and weighs a staggering six tonnes.However, visitors to the famous square do not have to wait until News Year's Ev... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/times-square-crystal-ball-installed-with-led-lights_18874406.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/times-square-crystal-ball-installed-with-led-lights_18874406.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A West Yorkshire town will be visited by a sport's star this weekend when he switches on its LED light display.England Cricketer Matthew Hoggard is paying a visit to Bingley in order to turn on the town's Christmas lights.This year the town has recei... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/sports-star-to-switch-on-led-lights_18871991.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/sports-star-to-switch-on-led-lights_18871991.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Another US university has joined a special programme which hopes to increase the use of LED lighting across the country.The LED University Program is encouraging academic organisations to convert to LED lighting because it is more energy efficient.Re... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/education-news/university-joins-led-light-programme_18871987.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/education-news/university-joins-led-light-programme_18871987.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A festive US show will be touring across the country this year with a huge LED screen.The Rockettes have been performing every year during the Christmas season since 1933.Each year the group tour the US and they have 18 dates scheduled for the coming... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screen-features-in-traditional-us-show_18869644.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screen-features-in-traditional-us-show_18869644.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Scientists in Vietnam have unveiled LED lights that run on solar power.The LED lighting was designed by researchers at the country's Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT).Dang Mau Chien, director of LNT, revealed that scientists had been developing sol... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/solarpowered-led-lights-unveiled_18869602.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/solarpowered-led-lights-unveiled_18869602.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Passengers boarding Princess Cruises ships in Australia will soon be able to watch films on LED screens.Both the Dawn Princess and the Sun Princess are to get LED screens which will be located on the external areas of the ships.The screens are part o... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/australian-cruise-ships-get-led-screens_18869596.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/australian-cruise-ships-get-led-screens_18869596.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The LED-lit venue of the swimming events at this year's Olympics has received a prestigious award for architecture. Called the Watercube, the construction has been given the Jorn Utzon Award for International Architecture.Developed by a host of Austr... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/ledlit-watercube-wins-prestigious-award_18867290.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/ledlit-watercube-wins-prestigious-award_18867290.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An inventor from the Midlands has managed to power LED lights by harnessing energy from a see-saw.Daniel Sherid created the Energee-Saw in order to bring LED lighting to developing villages in Africa.Mr Sherid reveals that he was inspired to design t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-are-powered-by-a-seesaw_18867277.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-are-powered-by-a-seesaw_18867277.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An artist has unveiled an LED light project which she claims will help improve the quality of life for sick people.Sandra Decker, from Manchester, was inspired to create a "sunlight wall" after she lost most of her sight in an accident.The artist for... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/sunlight-wall-incorporates-led-technology_18864778.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/sunlight-wall-incorporates-led-technology_18864778.html Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Increasing numbers of householders are choosing to decorate their homes with LED lights, according to industry experts.LED experts, Christmas Lights Etc, claims that LED lighting is becoming so popular a larger number of Christmas decorations are bei... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/led-lights-proving-popular-as-christmas-decorations_18864755.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/led-lights-proving-popular-as-christmas-decorations_18864755.html Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Louisiana State University (LSU) has updated its sports arenas with an array of LED scoreboards and displays.The project cost approximately 4.5 million and saw the installation of LED scoreboards and displays by Daktronics.One display is to be fitted... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/us-arena-updated-with-led-scoreboard_18862584.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/us-arena-updated-with-led-scoreboard_18862584.html Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A US college has recently fitted 200 LED lights as part of a pilot programme.The LED lights, supplied by Osram Sylvania, have been installed at Pineland Farm, in Maine.Colleges and residents in the state are being encouraged by local group Efficiency... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/education-news/college-farm-fits-200-led-lights_18862579.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/education-news/college-farm-fits-200-led-lights_18862579.html Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A company has designed a lightweight LED screen that it believes will appeal to advertisers.Developed by LAADtech, the LED screen is 25 per cent lighter than others on the market.Peter Inglis, team leader at the company, states that the screens can b... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/lightweight-led-screen-unveiled_18860119.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/lightweight-led-screen-unveiled_18860119.html Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED lights are so efficient and robust they are going to be used by US and European military groups, industry experts report.Designed by Oxley, the LED lights are expected to be introduced into military bunkers and hospitals.LED technology has been c... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/military-to-use-led-lighting_18860095.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/military-to-use-led-lighting_18860095.html Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A major footwear company has launched a flagship outlet featuring LED screens.Skechers recently opened its largest store in San Francisco which measures 7,500 square feet.The installation of LED screens is expected to draw customers into the shop whi... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/flagship-shop-displays-led-screens_18860090.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/flagship-shop-displays-led-screens_18860090.html Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An Australian observation wheel adorned with LED lights is expected to boost tourism.Proposals for the attraction reveal that it will measure 120-metres in height giving visitors to Melbourne a birds-eye view of the city.The wheel, called the Souther... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/worlds-third-largest-observation-wheel-to-get-led-lights_18857793.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/worlds-third-largest-observation-wheel-to-get-led-lights_18857793.html Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Barcelona Airport has recently installed five billboards which feature LED lights.The Spanish Public Airports Authority decided on using LED technology for the backlights in advertising billboards due to its longer life.Traditional fluorescents light... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-boards-installed-in-barcelona-airport_18857786.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-boards-installed-in-barcelona-airport_18857786.html Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A recent outdoor art project in New York used LED lights to cast a moonlit effect over running water.The installation was created by Olafur Eliasson and involved the lighting of four man-made waterfalls.LED lights were incorporated into the waterfall... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-create-moonlight-effect_18857778.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-create-moonlight-effect_18857778.html Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Householders are increasingly likely to install LED lights in their homes.The Calgary Herald reports that LED technology is becoming a more popular option for household lighting.LED lights have been used mostly in business settings but the paper repo... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-becoming-more-popular-in-homes_18855300.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-becoming-more-popular-in-homes_18855300.html Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED screens have been installed at an international film event in order to boost advertising revenue.Two LED screens were unveiled at this year's Middle East International Film Festival as they are expected to be more effective than traditional adver... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/film-festival-gets-led-screens_18855279.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/film-festival-gets-led-screens_18855279.html Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/major-casino-gets-led-lights_18853165.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/major-casino-gets-led-lights_18853165.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 keeper... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-give-fish-a-healthier-environment_18853161.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-give-fish-a-healthier-environment_18853161.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-used-in-museum-map_18851112.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-used-in-museum-map_18851112.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 One of the largest Christmas displays in Midwest US is to get a "tunnel" of LED lights.The display, in Westland, Michigan, measures four miles in length and features a host of seasonal illuminations such as reindeers, snowflakes and sleighs.This year... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/tunnel-of-led-lights-added-to-seasonal-illuminations_18851087.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/tunnel-of-led-lights-added-to-seasonal-illuminations_18851087.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The owner of an animation company believes the use of LED screens in a Broadway production could boost trade.Michelle and Jerry Chambless are owners of Illum Productions which recently created a digital backdrop for Broadway show 9 to 5.The company's... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/broadway-musical-uses-led-screens_18851038.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/broadway-musical-uses-led-screens_18851038.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An ice rink in Dubai is to receive LED screens which will help to turn it into a multi-functional venue.Located in the Dubai Mall, the ice rink is currently under construction and once finished it will be Olympic-sized.A 1.5 inch layer of ice will be... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/dubai-ice-rink-to-install-led-screen_18849015.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/dubai-ice-rink-to-install-led-screen_18849015.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A religious festival held in Chicago was recently celebrated with the help of donated LED lights.The Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) donated numerous LED lights to the city's Indo-American Center.LED technology was used for decorations in the Hin... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-donated-for-religious-festival_18849012.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-donated-for-religious-festival_18849012.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A Lincolnshire city is to get LED traffic signals in a bid to boost the safety of its roads.The Canwick Road area of Lincoln is currently being installed with LED lights in traffic signals which help direct vehicles into lanes.At present, arrows are ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/city-traffic-signals-updated-with-led-lights_18846895.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/city-traffic-signals-updated-with-led-lights_18846895.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Seattle's Space Needle will soon be promoting a charity fundraiser by erecting an LED light decorated Christmas tree at its base.Called the Tree for All at the Needle, it will be planted at the base of the city's famous landmark and is to measure 41-... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lighting-used-in-seattle-charity-campaign_18846892.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lighting-used-in-seattle-charity-campaign_18846892.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A leading boat architect is currently designing a "superyacht" which will be the first to feature 500 LED lights.Vripack are working with builder Kuipers Woudsend to construct a yacht which is studded with 500 LED lights that can be remotely controll... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/luxury-yacht-studded-with-led-lights_18844903.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/luxury-yacht-studded-with-led-lights_18844903.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An exclusive after-show party for the Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards was lit-up with LED lighting.The 13th Mobo award ceremony was held recently at Wembley Arena and saw artists competing for a variety of accolades such as Best International Act... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/exclusive-mobo-award-party-features-led-lights_18844895.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/exclusive-mobo-award-party-features-led-lights_18844895.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 LED lights have been installed in a new aquarium showroom in a bid to impress customers.Casco, expert store designer, has recently opened a new development which incorporates a training area and showroom.Displays have been designed with curved tanks ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/leds-light-up-aquarium_18844882.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/leds-light-up-aquarium_18844882.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A Housing Association has fitted LED lights in a pilot home in order to reduce its carbon output.Hyde recently converted a terraced house in south-east London to LED lighting in an attempt to slash its carbon footprint by approximately 80 per cent.Th... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/pilot-home-installed-with-led-lights_18842554.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/pilot-home-installed-with-led-lights_18842554.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights could be used to fight wrinkles, according to industry experts.Scientists from the University of Ulm, Germany, have discovered that beaming LED lights on to skin makes it appear younger.In a recent experiment, skin was blasted with the lig... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-lights-could-rejuvenate-skin_18842549.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-lights-could-rejuvenate-skin_18842549.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The installation of LED lighting in a Devon shopping complex could be the first step in a major refurbishment plan.LED lights are currently being installed into the car park of Union Square, Torquay.The technology is expected to cost up to 85,000 to ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/shopping-centre-to-get-led-lights_18840637.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/shopping-centre-to-get-led-lights_18840637.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Buses in two US cities will be among the first to have LED screens fitted to their external areas for advertising purposes.Introduced by Titan Worldwide, Chicago and New York buses are to be the only ones in North America to bear the 12-foot LED boar... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-screens-incorporated-on-buses_18840648.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-screens-incorporated-on-buses_18840648.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Tesco has announced that 111 of its supermarkets located in Ireland are to introduce LED lighting.The retailer is to install LED lights into the freezer areas in a 800,000 contract with supplier Nualight.Tesco is expected to save approximately 197,00... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/tesco-introduces-led-lighting_18838358.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/tesco-introduces-led-lighting_18838358.html Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An innovative Pocket Cinema which incorporates LED technology can beam images that are 50 inches wide.The device has been launched by Firebox and is just 12.5 centimetres in length and 5.5 centimetres wide.Images held in the Pocket Cinema's memory ar... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/pocket-cinema-projects-screen-using-led-lights_18838355.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/pocket-cinema-projects-screen-using-led-lights_18838355.html Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights are being used in a spectacular light show held in a Scottish forest.The Enchanted Forest is an annual event which sees visitors coming to Faskally Wood, in Perthshire to experience a light and music show.This year's theme, A Journey Throu... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/enchanted-forest-alight-with-led-lights_18836216.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/enchanted-forest-alight-with-led-lights_18836216.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A Devon seaside town could see the installation of LED lighting in two of its popular areas.Philips recently presented Torbay council with plans which would see Cockington Court and Rock Walk receive LED lights.The court comprises a 17th century hous... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-considered-for-torquay_18836211.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-considered-for-torquay_18836211.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new building that is reported to be one of the largest glass structures in the world has been lit up with LED lights.The TKTS booth in Times Square has been constructed as part of a renovation project.In addition to the new booth, the square area h... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-installed-in-new-times-square-building_18833995.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-installed-in-new-times-square-building_18833995.html Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED streetlight that uses solar and wind power has been unveiled by Philips.The Light Blossom featured in this year's Philips Simplicity Event and is an LED light that resembles a flower.Petals which make-up the light, harness solar power during t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/philips-unveils-intelligent-led-light_18833992.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/philips-unveils-intelligent-led-light_18833992.html Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A US city is proposing that it keeps up LED lighting throughout the year due to the energy efficiency of the technology.Atlantic, in Iowa, will soon see its conventional bulbs replaced with stings of LED lights that will be used for a variety of even... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/town-considers-using-led-lighting-throughout-the-year_18833988.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/town-considers-using-led-lighting-throughout-the-year_18833988.html Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Visitors to a US base jumping event will be able to watch people taking the plunge on LED screens.Bridge Day Festival is being held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this weekend and will see up to 450 people jump from the bridge.The base jumpers launch the... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screens-to-display-base-jumpers_18831851.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screens-to-display-base-jumpers_18831851.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A Cardiff hospital car park has replaced all of its traditional lighting with LED technology.Approximately 300 LED lights have been installed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital's car park.Paul Lewis, estates manager at the hospital, revealed LED lightin... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/hospital-car-park-gets-led-lighting_18831847.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/hospital-car-park-gets-led-lighting_18831847.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A leading light retailer in the US is hoping to persuade homeowners to use LED lighting in their homes.Christmas Decor has 375 outlets in 48 US states and is aiming to see more people using LED lights because of their energy efficiency.Recent figures... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/company-plans-to-phase-in-led-christmas-lights_18829636.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/company-plans-to-phase-in-led-christmas-lights_18829636.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED screen is to form part of the largest observation wheel in both North and South America.The Pepsi Globe Observation Wheel is set for construction in New Jersey's Meadowlands Xanadu complex and will be visible from New York.Proposals show that ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/americas-largest-observation-wheel-to-feature-led-screen_18829776.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/americas-largest-observation-wheel-to-feature-led-screen_18829776.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A famous American advertising icon is being used to boost sales of peanuts with the help of LED technology.Mr Peanut, who wears top hat and tails, was created for Kraft's Planters nuts in 1916.A recent overhaul of the icon's image is currently being ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/mr-peanut-beamed-from-led-screen_18827648.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/mr-peanut-beamed-from-led-screen_18827648.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED boards that have been designed to display bomb alert warnings have been entered into a competition.The Manthan Awards have been set-up with the help of the Digital Empowerment Foundation, in India, in order to reward innovative digital devices.It... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-boards-to-provide-bomb-alerts_18827638.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/health-and-safety-news/led-boards-to-provide-bomb-alerts_18827638.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Visitors to Philadelphia have been mesmerised by images cast from an LED screen that has recently been installed on the city's highest building.The LED screen measures 2,000 square feet and is fixed to the Comcast Tower in the centre of the city.Imag... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-screen-is-mustsee-attraction_18825564.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-screen-is-mustsee-attraction_18825564.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A club in the Netherlands is reported to be the only one in Europe which uses LED technology for nearly all its lighting.Club Devo, in Goes, recently had LED lights extensively installed by Lighting Science Group Designs.LED technology was incorporat... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-adorn-dutch-nightclub_18825613.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-adorn-dutch-nightclub_18825613.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The increasing number of visitors to London's West End has encouraged the local council to revamp the area and install LED lighting.Lisa Hollands, head of estate agents EA Shaw, has revealed that the area is to be updated to impress theatre-goers."Th... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-to-put-sparkle-into-the-west-end_18823355.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-to-put-sparkle-into-the-west-end_18823355.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An East Yorkshire town is set to glitter with LED lights this Christmas.Members of the Driffield Town Council Environmental Working Group have proposed that the traditional bulbs used in their past Christmas lights be replaced with LED technology.Cou... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/town-switches-to-led-lights_18823345.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/town-switches-to-led-lights_18823345.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Members of the audience in Celine Dion's current tour can watch the singer perform on an orbiting LED screen.The international singer has been performing since February on the tour which lasts approximately one year.Dion has scheduled 120 dates for t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/world-tour-has-orbiting-led-screen_18821136.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/world-tour-has-orbiting-led-screen_18821136.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights are more efficient to use during operations than traditional lighting, according to industry experts.Chris Walters, senior product manager for Surgical and Critical Care Technologies, Steris Corporation, has stated that LED technology does... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/medical-news/led-lights-help-surgeons_18821006.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/medical-news/led-lights-help-surgeons_18821006.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A leading supermarket chain is the first to install LED lights into its freezer areas.Supplied by Royal Philips Electronics, up to 350 of Sainsbury's stores will be fitted with LED lighting in its freezers.Philips has remarked that the LED technology... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/supermarket-installs-led-lighting_18821000.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/supermarket-installs-led-lighting_18821000.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new jet has been fitted with LED technology in both its external and internal areas.Up to 70 orders have already been taken for the Citation Columbus Business jet which is incorporated with LED lights.The jet cost approximately 16 million to constr... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/cessna-jet-to-get-led-lights_18820990.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/cessna-jet-to-get-led-lights_18820990.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Travellers can currently benefit from an LED screen recently installed in an Amsterdam airport.Located in Schiphol Airport, the LED screen has been constructed in order for people passing through the airport to send text messages.The board has been h... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/amsterdam-airport-gets-led-screen_18818959.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/amsterdam-airport-gets-led-screen_18818959.html Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Images of Freddie Mercury are to be beamed from an LED screen during the latest Queen tour.Queen, accompanied by musician Paul Rodgers, have recently started a European tour which will visit 14 countries.The performers are promoting a new album, the ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screen-displays-music-legend_18818947.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-screen-displays-music-legend_18818947.html Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Sports fans who attend a West Yorkshire stadium can now view the progress of games on a newly-installed LED screen.Richard Alan Engineering was given a tight schedule in which it had to erect a frame to support a new LED screen at Galpharm Stadium, H... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-led-screen-for-awardwinning-stadium_18814590.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-led-screen-for-awardwinning-stadium_18814590.html Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An internationally renowned DJ has recently been playing his weekly set while being backlit by a huge LED screen.DJ Tiesto, has been entertaining crowds at the Privilege nightclub which is located in Ibiza.The venue, which claims to be the biggest in... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/dj-performs-in-front-of-led-screen_18814586.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/dj-performs-in-front-of-led-screen_18814586.html Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The manager of a New Jersey casino claims it has the largest LED board in the world.Harrah's, based in Atlantic City, recently unveiled the huge board which is approximately four million square-feet in size.The board incorporates over six miles of LE... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/worlds-largest-led-board-is-tourist-attraction_18812316.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/worlds-largest-led-board-is-tourist-attraction_18812316.html Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Consumers shopping for an artificial Christmas tree could be tempted by those offering LED fibre optic lighting, according to industry experts.Artificial Christmas Tree, a company specialising in fibre-optic trees, has stated that the energy-saving L... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/led-lights-popular-for-christmas-trees_18812312.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/led-lights-popular-for-christmas-trees_18812312.html Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A North Yorkshire house has been decorated with thousands of LED lights as part of a Christmas advertisement campaign.Suzy Trott, from Harrogate, agreed to have 4,000 LED lights installed outside her home so company, Lights4Fun, could shoot a televis... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/house-adorned-with-led-bulbs_18810079.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/house-adorned-with-led-bulbs_18810079.html Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A huge helium balloon is using LED lights to help advertise a Las Vegas resort.The M Resort, Spa and Casino launched its "M Lightship" recently in order to attract customers to its 565 million building.Up to 235,000 LED lights have been installed int... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/las-vegas-light-ship-has-235000-led-lights_18810075.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/las-vegas-light-ship-has-235000-led-lights_18810075.html Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A 17-000 seat venue located in Berlin has been installed with a huge LED board.The O2 World Arena was recently constructed in the centre of the city and will host a variety of events including basketball, ice hockey and music performances.Residents a... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/o2-world-arena-gets-12-metre-tall-led-board_18810071.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/o2-world-arena-gets-12-metre-tall-led-board_18810071.html Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An exhibit commissioned by New York's Museum of Modern Art has been entirely lit up using only LED lights.Cellophane House was designed by KieranTimberlake Associates as part of the Home Delivery exhibition.The building consists of five-storeys and i... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/green-house-uses-only-led-lighting_18807964.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/green-house-uses-only-led-lighting_18807964.html Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A leading cruise company has recently installed more LED boards on its ships.Princess Cruises already has LED boards on a host of its ships including the Emerald Princess, Crown Princess and Caribbean Princess, among others.The latest ship to receive... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-boards-installed-on-cruise-ships_18807960.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-boards-installed-on-cruise-ships_18807960.html Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A fixture in the New York skyline is set to beam LED lights around the night sky.The Con Edison building was erected in 1926 and consists of a clock tower supported by Romanesque columns.On top of the 26-storey building is a monument to staff employe... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/leds-lightup-new-york-skyline_18805747.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/leds-lightup-new-york-skyline_18805747.html Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Consumers could soon be able to send a greeting card incorporating an LED screen.Developers have been designing cards which emit LED lighting while others have been incorporating LED screens into their creations.In the future, greetings cards could f... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/greeting-cards-could-feature-led-screens_18805740.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/greeting-cards-could-feature-led-screens_18805740.html Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Creative use of LED lighting to simulate dusk and dawn could become the norm in luxury hotel rooms.Technology developed by Philips has been recently unveiled in a Singapore hotel.The LED lighting is installed in the Fairmont Singapore's Ambient Exper... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-make-hotel-room-glow-with-a-gentle-sunrise_18803496.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-make-hotel-room-glow-with-a-gentle-sunrise_18803496.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 US Designers are being offered approximately 5.5 million to invent an LED light bulb in line with strict specifications.The Department of Energy in the US is reported to be offering the sum for the individual or group who creates an LED light that ca... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/millions-offered-for-led-bulb-design_18803484.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/millions-offered-for-led-bulb-design_18803484.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED technology is currently lighting up the terminal of a major airport following a recent competition.Artists, Sally Hogarth, Emma Johnson and a collaboration called Lobby all won the right to proudly display their artwork at Heathrow's Terminal Fiv... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/heathrow-sees-led-artwork-installed_18803475.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/heathrow-sees-led-artwork-installed_18803475.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A business owner has told how LED technology is likely to be increasingly used in nightclubs.Dave Vincent has recently opened his second venue based in Manchester called Spektrum.The new nightclub can cater for 350 customers and is likely to prove po... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-are-the-future_18801310.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-are-the-future_18801310.html Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED technology is helping to modernise operating theatres, according to industry experts.John Thiel, a gynaecologist from Regina General Hospital, Saskatchewan, has revealed how new surgical suites have been complemented by LED lighting.State-of-the ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/medical-news/led-lighting-helps-make-hospital-safer_18801297.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/medical-news/led-lighting-helps-make-hospital-safer_18801297.html Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Guests attending events at a sports venue in Ontario can now watch games unfold on 17 LED boards.The 4.2 million boards replace a traditional video system and were recently unveiled at the Air Canada Centre.An extensive renovation project has taken p... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/17screen-led-boards-unveiled_18801292.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/17screen-led-boards-unveiled_18801292.html Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED technology is expected to be incorporated into all laptops constructed by an international manufacturer by 2010.Dell recently announced that in two-years time all its laptops are to have LED displays in a bid to reduce the company's carbon footpr... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/all-dell-laptops-to-get-led-displays_18799137.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/all-dell-laptops-to-get-led-displays_18799137.html Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights are likely to be introduced to new cars from 2011, according to new regulations.The European Commission (EC) recently revealed that all new cars will be required to have Daytime Running Lights (DRL) installed in three-years time.DRLs are e... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/leds-could-be-used-as-car-day-lights_18799131.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/leds-could-be-used-as-car-day-lights_18799131.html Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A London lift shaft becomes a work of art at night due to the installation of LED lighting.Designer Tom Sloan, from Jason Bruges Studio, recently revealed that he decided against lighting up the entire building in LEDs and instead went for a more sub... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/lift-shafts-given-leds-for-art-installation_18799128.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/lift-shafts-given-leds-for-art-installation_18799128.html Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A Rhode Island town is so impressed with LEDs that it plans to replace all its traditional lighting fixtures with the innovative technology.In a bid to save the town money local councillors have proposed that LEDs would be more cost-effective than it... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/town-to-replace-all-lighting-fixtures-with-leds_18797037.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/town-to-replace-all-lighting-fixtures-with-leds_18797037.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Lighting streets with LED technology rather than traditional bulbs has many advantages, according to industry experts.Philips Lumileds Lighting Company, international LED manufacturer, recently stated that the use of LED technology can cut costs.LED ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/advantages-of-led-street-lighting-revealed_18797034.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/advantages-of-led-street-lighting-revealed_18797034.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An Oregon spa has recently had up to 1,000 feet of LED lights installed in order to assist with colour therapy and provide ambient lighting.The spa, in the Elements Building, Corvallis, had LEDs placed into a host of areas including its showers so gu... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/1000-feet-of-leds-used-in-a-spa_18797029.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/1000-feet-of-leds-used-in-a-spa_18797029.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Visitors to a national monument in Peru can see it lit-up following the installation of LED lights.The National Flag Monument Plaza, located in Lima, impressed crowds recently as it glittered with LED lighting in time for a public holiday.In addition... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/peru-flag-monument-is-alight-with-leds_18794839.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/peru-flag-monument-is-alight-with-leds_18794839.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Beauty queens from across England turned out to unveil 500,000 fountains that were lit-up by LED technology.Miss England attended the event which was held in order to launch the fountains constructed at Lincolnshire's Springfields Outlet Shopping Cen... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/celebrities-unveils-pound500000-led-fountains_18794834.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/celebrities-unveils-pound500000-led-fountains_18794834.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An innovative clock which incorporates the use of LED technology has been presented to Cambridge University.Costing 1 million to make, the device also doubles as a work of art and has been installed outside a new university library.The clock features... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/pound1-million-led-clock-unveiled-at-university_18792717.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/pound1-million-led-clock-unveiled-at-university_18792717.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The use of LED lighting is to ensure that the Blackpool Tower will continue to light-up the night sky in a more environmentally friendly way.Fans of the familiar landmark are likely to be rejoicing that the tower is not going to be cast into darkness... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/blackpool-tower-to-reduce-energy-consumption-with-led-lights_18792714.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/blackpool-tower-to-reduce-energy-consumption-with-led-lights_18792714.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An award ceremony recently had a 94-foot manmade whale lit-up with LED lights for its centrepiece.The Fifth Annual Golden Bar Awards took place in New York's American Museum of Natural History.Lighting designer, Michael Stiller Design, ensured that t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-light-huge-whale-at-bar-awards_18790555.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-light-huge-whale-at-bar-awards_18790555.html Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Audience members at Eric Clapton's current tour will get a similar LED display as to the one designed for his New York performance.Dave Maxwell, lighting expert, was responsible for the LED lighting at Clapton's Madison Square Garden concert.At the e... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/eric-clapton-tour-gets-tip-top-led-lighting_18790552.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/eric-clapton-tour-gets-tip-top-led-lighting_18790552.html Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The use of LED lighting in homes is likely to increase over the next few years, according to industry experts.Jode Himann, chief executive of Nemalux LED Lighting, has reported that the use of the innovative technology is already proving popular in b... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-set-to-become-more-popular_18788319.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-lights-set-to-become-more-popular_18788319.html Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A leading hospitality company has announced that it plans to include LED lighting in a 'green' hotel.Whitbread is set to open a Premier Inn in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which will be kinder to the environment.LED lights will be used in the building wh... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/hotel-to-boast-led-lighting_18788316.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/hotel-to-boast-led-lighting_18788316.html Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Guests to Universal Studios in Hollywood will soon be able to watch an exclusive preview of a horror film broadcast on an LED screen.The special LED screening is being organised as part of the Terror Tram: The Nightmare Tour, which is being held at t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/hollywood-horror-flick-to-be-shown-on-led-screen_18786303.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/hollywood-horror-flick-to-be-shown-on-led-screen_18786303.html Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A hospital a trust is planning to introduce LED lights into its wards in order to reduce its carbon footprint and provide a more pleasing environment for patients.The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is teaming up with a host of other bodies including ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/hospital-to-install-led-lights_18786290.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/hospital-to-install-led-lights_18786290.html Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A cruise ship which entertains customers with LED screens and on-board computer games has been praised.Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) ship the Norwegian Gem has been voted one of the ten best vessels by cruise industry website Cruise Critic.Passengers ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/cruise-ship-praised-for-led-entertainment-festival_18784631.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/cruise-ship-praised-for-led-entertainment-festival_18784631.html Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights are to be used to decorate a Christmas tree in Middletown, Connecticut.Environmentally-conscious locals have taken on the authorities and plan to use bright LED lights to help celebrate Christmas.Claudia DeFrance and Pat Hutton have starte... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-for-christmas-tree_18784624.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-for-christmas-tree_18784624.html Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED technology has this week been tested in a BMW race car.LED lights were fitted to a car and trialled at the Silverstone race track by the BMW racing team.Among the benefits thought to come from the use of LED lights is greater energy efficiency.Di... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/bmw-tests-led-headlights_18781933.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/bmw-tests-led-headlights_18781933.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights were used as part of a display created for Quebec's anniversary celebrations.The LED lights featured in what has been described as "one of the world's largest video projections".Displays and light shows were put in place to help mark the 4... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-used-for-quebec-summer-celebrations_18781918.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-lights-used-for-quebec-summer-celebrations_18781918.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 United Supermarkets, based in Lubbock, Texas, has installed LED lights in its 47 stores in a bid to go green.The new, energy-efficient lights are being used to replace fluorescent bulbs on around 3,600 doors to illuminating the company's reach-in fre... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/supermarket-cuts-costs-with-led-lights_18780017.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/supermarket-cuts-costs-with-led-lights_18780017.html Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The UK has pledged 15 million towards the development of energy-efficient lighting and laser technology LED research and development will benefit from the initiative, which aimsto help Britain achieve its climate change goals. Included in the funding... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-research-project-gains-financial-boost_18777222.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-research-project-gains-financial-boost_18777222.html Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights are to be tested on two bridges in the US city of San Jose.The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is keen to see if the low-energy bulbs could be used as a more efficient alternative to the existing lighting systems on brid... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-lights-put-to-the-traffic-test_18774545.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/transport-news/led-lights-put-to-the-traffic-test_18774545.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A giant 180-foot-long digital scoreboard is being assembled at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, USA. The high definition Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision LED scoreboard will hang directly over the surface of the pitch. It will stretch f... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-led-scoreboard-for-dallas-cowboys_18773328.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-led-scoreboard-for-dallas-cowboys_18773328.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The largest media wall in the world, which includes a 90-metre LED screen, has been unveiled in Liverpool.Situated opposite Liverpool Lime Street Station, the high-resolution digital display will be on show for the next five years.It will be used as ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/worlds-largest-media-wall-unveiled-in-liverpool_18770782.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/worlds-largest-media-wall-unveiled-in-liverpool_18770782.html Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new LED display will feature light shows designed by university students.Kutztown University in Pennsylvania has teamed up with a local arts centre to showcase the LED design talents of its students.Each semester, groups of students will work on a ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/students-create-thoughtful-led-display_18770779.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/students-create-thoughtful-led-display_18770779.html Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Welland in Ontario has become the latest city to join an ongoing initiative to promote the use of LED lights.The city joined the LED City programme this month after converting the majority of its lighting applications to LEDs.As well as installing 50... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/canadian-city-joins-led-program_18768407.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/canadian-city-joins-led-program_18768407.html Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Visitors to a Canadian museum will be able to watch two films showing on huge LED screens.The Royal Ontario Museum's Institute for Contemporary Culture has teamed up with the Toronto International Film Festival to arrange the screenings.Two movies ar... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/film-festival-to-use-led-screens_18766712.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/film-festival-to-use-led-screens_18766712.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A major Las Vegas casino has incorporated the use of LED lighting to ensure it sparkles at night.The Palazzo, in Las Vegas, has been lit-up by LEDs using ETC products which have ensured that the casino is a definite fixture on the night-time landscap... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/las-vegas-casino-achieves-green-status-with-help-of-leds_18766706.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/las-vegas-casino-achieves-green-status-with-help-of-leds_18766706.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Consumers looking to light-up their homes or businesses can now buy a newly-launched LED product from Martin that has been designed for use in a number of locations.The Alien LED Downlight can beam both colour and black and white light around the use... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/plug-and-play-led-light-launched_18766698.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/plug-and-play-led-light-launched_18766698.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen used LED lights to create a display in his image at this year's Blackpool Illuminations.The celebrity, presenter of the BBC's Changing Rooms, had an LED display entirely devoted to him and depicted him dressed in a suit and b... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/celebrity-uses-leds-to-duplicate-his-image_18764496.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/celebrity-uses-leds-to-duplicate-his-image_18764496.html Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The residents of a German city are able to tell when a nearby water pump is working due to LED lighting.All the citizens of Cologne need to do in order to check the water levels of the Rhine is to glance at the tower connected to a pumping station.Th... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/pumping-station-gets-led-treatment_18764487.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/pumping-station-gets-led-treatment_18764487.html Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED board located in the London Borough of Newham is currently counting down the seconds to the opening of a massive shopping complex.Stratford city centre has been chosen as the location of a leisure and shopping development costing 1.5 billion.B... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-board-in-regeneration-countdown_18762132.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-board-in-regeneration-countdown_18762132.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED lights are being used in the fight against crime in the US and Germany.The specially constructed Tactical Balls have been built by Brite-Strike and are being snapped up by the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Coast Guard and various... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-used-for-law-enforcement_18762123.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-used-for-law-enforcement_18762123.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Sharp has recently forecast that new LED products manufactured by the company are to boost sales of appliances.New products being introduced by the company include air purifiers and LED lamps.In total, the company hopes to increase the sales of home ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/led-technology-to-boost-sharps-sales_18760013.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/led-technology-to-boost-sharps-sales_18760013.html Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED screens proved the perfect accompaniment to a recent performance by Radiohead, according to fans attending the event.The band played last week in San Diego to a 19,000 strong crowd at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, in Chula Vista.LED screens ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-wow-rock-concert-audience_18760006.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-wow-rock-concert-audience_18760006.html Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Visitors to an international lighting event can view a host of different designs such as LED table lamps.The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair kicks-off on October 27th and runs until the 30th.Last year's event proved popular and showcased ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/led-table-lamps-in-demand-at-lighting-fair_18757685.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/led-table-lamps-in-demand-at-lighting-fair_18757685.html Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 New York City could soon be glowing with street lights made from LED technology.Following a competition, the Office for Visual Interaction (OVI) is set to construct up to six different LED prototypes of streetlights which could then be used to light-... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/american-streets-to-glow-with-led-lights_18757681.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/american-streets-to-glow-with-led-lights_18757681.html Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 American university Brigham Young (BYU) in Provo, Utah is to unveil its new football scoreboard.Located in the university's LaVell Edwards Stadium, the scoreboard will have three screens, with the main LED display showing replays on a board which mea... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-football-scoreboard-for-byu_18755889.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-football-scoreboard-for-byu_18755889.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Bradford's Centenary Square became a beautiful magical garden for five days in August, and LEDs played a big part.LEDs provided the lighting for a pool of dancing water fountains which were both designed and installed by Lancashire business Water Scu... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-light-up-bradford-city-centre_18755885.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/leds-light-up-bradford-city-centre_18755885.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new flexible LED display is to be unveiled at the PLASA show in September.Described as the "world's first full flexible LED video skin", the product can be moulded onto surfaces and forms smooth curves which can display high quality video, reports ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/flexible-led-display-unveiled_18755880.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/flexible-led-display-unveiled_18755880.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Trafalgar Square in London has been lit up for the last three weeks by an 85 square metre LED display with dual video/TV playback.It featured daily live coverage of the Olympic Games in Beijing and was used for two different festival performance show... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/trafalgar-square-lit-up-by-led-display_18753505.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/trafalgar-square-lit-up-by-led-display_18753505.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Dave Matthews Band have been around for a while but they are looking to the future after utilising LEDs on their latest tour.The band are described as a hybrid fusion of jazz-rock with a heartfelt feel and their recent tour had the lighting show to m... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/dave-matthews-leds_18753501.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/dave-matthews-leds_18753501.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A convention centre in Raleigh in North Carolina is to feature a new LED display.It will take the form of a shimmer wall art installation and will measure 211 feet long by 44 feet high, taking up one entire wall of the city's convention centre, repor... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/convention-centre-gets-led-display_18753496.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/convention-centre-gets-led-display_18753496.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED panels have been used to light up the stage in an upcoming television series.Hole In The Wall, a ten-part BBC series, will see two teams with three spandex-clad celebrities taking part, reports LEDs magazine.Each will have seven seconds to jump t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-panels-make-television-appearance_18750771.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-panels-make-television-appearance_18750771.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Virginia Tech, a university in the USA, has installed state-of-the-art LED display screens in its classrooms as part of its multi-channel emergency response notification system.The LED display screens will join other notification systems, like the un... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/education-news/led-display-screens-useful-in-emergencies_18750767.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/education-news/led-display-screens-useful-in-emergencies_18750767.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The town of Portage in Pennsylvania, USA, has had a new football scoreboard installed in its Mustangs' stadium.Former Portage Mustangs player Tyler Trimbath was behind fundraising, which meant the football scoreboard did not cost anything for either ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/portage-gets-new-football-scoreboard_18750757.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/portage-gets-new-football-scoreboard_18750757.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The organisers of the 44th annual Cambridge Folk Festival used LEDs to help reduce the event's carbon footprint.LED traffic lights were used in both the car park and the campsite, and the organisers are looking at using LED light fittings for the sta... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-reduce-cambridge-folk-festival-carbon-impact_18748915.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/leds-reduce-cambridge-folk-festival-carbon-impact_18748915.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Boxford Masques' biannual community production was the perfect opportunity to display LED energy efficiency.Lawrence T Doyle, the lighting designer for the event, was able to reduce the production's power consumption by a huge 90 per cent, report... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/production-helps-to-display-led-energy-efficiency_18748913.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/production-helps-to-display-led-energy-efficiency_18748913.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has added some large LED displays to its buildings in an attempt to stand out on the Las Vegas strip.Anyone walking past the resort will find it hard to miss, as it features various LED displays including one curv... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/las-vegas-planet-hollywood-gets-led-displays_18745837.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/las-vegas-planet-hollywood-gets-led-displays_18745837.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new small-molecule Organic LED panel for mobile equipment has been jointly developed by Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology (TMD) and Idemitsu Kosan.The two companies claim that the Organic LED panel has a 30 times longer lifetime and uses one te... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/toshiba-and-idemitsu-kosan-develop-new-organic-led-panel_18745833.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/toshiba-and-idemitsu-kosan-develop-new-organic-led-panel_18745833.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 While the Olympics in Beijing grabbed all the headlines, there was another city in Asia that had an impressive LED display recently.Singapore's National Day, which celebrates the country's independence, features 5,000 performers on a mass tableau on ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/singapore-national-day-features-led-display_18743458.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/singapore-national-day-features-led-display_18743458.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED display helped add to the ambience at the annual British Grand Prix Ball in the Clubhouse of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC).The ball was held the Friday before the Formula 1 British Grand Prix and marked the 80th anniversary of the BR... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-display-lights-up-grand-prix-ball_18743455.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-display-lights-up-grand-prix-ball_18743455.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED sign will direct delegates at the 45th Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, from August 25th to 28th.It will mostly display closed-captioned news, announcements and directions for delegates at the convention, using a 60-minute l... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-sign-for-democratic-national-convention_18743444.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-sign-for-democratic-national-convention_18743444.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A city in Arkansas in the USA has held a public hearing to create a new ordinance to deal with the number of LED signs being put up.The Rogers planning commission had the hearing to gather input, with representatives from three sign companies speakin... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/american-city-debates-led-signs_18741164.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/american-city-debates-led-signs_18741164.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Columbus Clippers are to get a new scoreboard after Franklin County commissioners approved the plans.There have been 25 contracts for the team's new Downtown stadium, and the scoreboard construction is the last, reports Columbus Local News.And th... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-scoreboard-for-columbus-clippers_18741160.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/new-scoreboard-for-columbus-clippers_18741160.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Advertising specialist Danascreen has used an LED display for one of its latest stand-alone advertising billboards, located on Jalan Ampang, a major road in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.The LED display consists of five by five panels, each with a width ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/new-led-display-in-kuala-lumpur_18742060.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/new-led-display-in-kuala-lumpur_18742060.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A television station in Denmark has added an LED display to its broadcasts.TV2 is the second-highest profile terrestrial network in the country and is using the LED display to add a fresh dimension to its news programmes, reports L&Si Online.The ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/danish-station-gets-led-display_18739194.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/danish-station-gets-led-display_18739194.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Dallas Cowboys' new stadium, to open next year, will feature the world's largest high-definition LED video boards.Costing $1.1 billion (590 million) the stadium will also feature the world's largest retractable roof and 300 private luxury suites.... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/cowboys-to-get-worlds-largest-led-video-boards_18739187.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/cowboys-to-get-worlds-largest-led-video-boards_18739187.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Spectators walking to Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium to watch the events are having their way lit by an LED display.Walkways to the stadium, which hosted the opening ceremony on August 8th and is being used for athletics and football events, are illum... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-display-leads-way-to-birds-nest_18736480.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-display-leads-way-to-birds-nest_18736480.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Team GB had an amazing weekend at the Olympics, with Brits finishing top of the scoreboard in no fewer than eight events.After the weekend's events, Britain stood third in the medals scoreboard, after winning four gold medals on both Saturday and Sun... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/brits-finish-top-of-scoreboard-in-eight-events_18736477.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/brits-finish-top-of-scoreboard-in-eight-events_18736477.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Water Cube in Beijing is using LEDs to light up its Olympic events.Events like swimming are held in the structure, which means that LEDs illuminated Michael Phelps' record-breaking eight-medal haul.The Water Cube displays a different colour patte... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/leds-light-up-olympic-swimming_18736475.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/leds-light-up-olympic-swimming_18736475.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Several electronic display screens are to be installed around Swansea city centre.They will broadcast information ranging from weather forecasts and traffic information to appeals for missing children, reports the Swansea Evening Post.People will be ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/electronic-display-screens-to-appear-in-swansea_18735253.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/electronic-display-screens-to-appear-in-swansea_18735253.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED display recently lit up the Underglobe, a nightclub beneath the Globe Theatre in London.The light show provided support to DJs Sean Escoffery, Lemar and DJ Spoony who were playing at the event, reports Projection, Lights and Staging News.White... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-display-lights-up-underglobe_18735248.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/led-display-lights-up-underglobe_18735248.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Thanks to some LED panels, music fans can now light up the floor as they dance - just like Michael Jackson in the Billie Jean video.For part of the 2008 World Expo, interactive floor designer Sensacell has created a 250 square-foot floor installation... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/dance-like-mj-with-led-panels_18735241.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/dance-like-mj-with-led-panels_18735241.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Growth in the LED market will be 20 per cent or more for the next several years, according to an industry expert.The claim was made by Raja Parvez, chief executive of Rubicon Technology, who believes the growth will be because of the expanding number... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/projection-displays-led-market-growth_18732474.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/projection-displays-led-market-growth_18732474.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Murrayfield is to erect permanent screens - the biggest of their kind in Scotland - and will also get new scoreboards.The home of Scottish rugby will need to have to have its capacity reduced by 600 seats to fit in the screens - which will cover 60 s... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/murrayfield-to-get-new-screens-and-scoreboards_18732469.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/murrayfield-to-get-new-screens-and-scoreboards_18732469.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new shopping centre in Dubai is to be filled with LED displays.The Dubai Mall, which will be one of the largest in the world, is being developed by the Emaar Properties and the company claims the electronic displays will be the most sophisticated e... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/the-dubai-mall-to-be-full-of-led-displays_18729751.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/the-dubai-mall-to-be-full-of-led-displays_18729751.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED panels helped add to the spectacle of World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) WrestleMania XXIV which was held outside for the first time this year.Media server programmer Peter Acken created a tremendous display at the Florida Citrus Bowl, which i... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/wrestling-lit-up-by-led-panels_18729750.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/wrestling-lit-up-by-led-panels_18729750.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The installation of a new football scoreboard at Pittsburgh State University's (PSU) Carnie Smith Stadium has begun.Crews have begun putting in columns to hold the football scoreboard, but it will still be a few weeks before it is ready, reports the ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/psu-get-new-football-scoreboard_18728146.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/psu-get-new-football-scoreboard_18728146.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 It seems places everywhere either have or want an LED display these days, and now there is even one underground.The location is a private tunnel near Tower Bridge in London where clients are driven to a taxi drop off area and car park, for access to ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/underground-led-display_18728142.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/underground-led-display_18728142.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Britain has its first Olympic swimming champion for 48 years - but the times on the scoreboard couldn't have been closer.Rebecca Adlington won the women's 400 metre freestyle, and fellow Brit Jo Jackson got the bronze.The 19-year-old from Mansfield b... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/brit-pips-it-on-scoreboard_18728136.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/brit-pips-it-on-scoreboard_18728136.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Irishman Padraig Harrington became the first European-born player since Tommy Armour in 1930 to finish top of the scoreboard and win the US PGA Championship.It has been a tremendous time for Harrington, who recently retained the Open championship, ma... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/harrington-finishes-top-of-us-pga-scoreboard_18725614.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/harrington-finishes-top-of-us-pga-scoreboard_18725614.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Hosts China were soundly beaten by the USA in the men's Olympic basketball as the scoreboard clearly showed.The final score was 101 to the USA, with China getting 70.There had been a lot of hype before the game, as many in China love watching the NBA... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/scoreboard-shows-usa-101-china-70_18725610.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/scoreboard-shows-usa-101-china-70_18725610.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing featured a prominent LED display.Across the 20,000-square-metre National Stadium - also known as the Bird's Nest - LEDs added to the magic.An LED display 147 metres long and 22 metres wide lay at t... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/world-sees-olympics-led-display_18725604.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/world-sees-olympics-led-display_18725604.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 New England captain Kevin Pietersen added 50 runs to the cricket scoreboard in his first match in charge - against the country of his birth, South Africa.Pietersen was appointed captain on Monday after Michael Vaughan and Paul Collingwood stepped dow... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/pietersen-adds-50-to-cricket-scoreboard-against-country-of-birth_18723718.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/pietersen-adds-50-to-cricket-scoreboard-against-country-of-birth_18723718.html Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Tom Petty & The Heartbreaker's 2008 North American summer tour has had an exciting support act, in the shape of some LED panels.The tour began at the end of May in Michigan and will finish on August 29th in Woodlands, Texas.Production and lightin... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/tom-petty-uses-led-panels-on-tour_18723711.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/tom-petty-uses-led-panels-on-tour_18723711.html Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An LED display in Poland was truly out of this world as it was designed to look like a flying saucer.The spectacle was part of the Gdansk Festival of Stars, where an Mi2 helicopter held up the seven-metre-wide structure, which was made from aluminium... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/ufo-led-display_18721278.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/ufo-led-display_18721278.html Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 American rockers the Foo Fighters wowed huge crowds in the UK with the help of some LED panels.Some 230,000 fans were entertained in total, with two performances in the 86,000-capacity Wembley Stadium and a third show in the City of Manchester stadiu... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-panels-help-foos-rock-uk_18721274.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-panels-help-foos-rock-uk_18721274.html Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Two stadiums in the USA became a little bit more hi-tech after getting new football scoreboards.First up was McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins, Georgia which got a new football scoreboard measuring 35 feet in height.Raised 12 feet above the ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/two-american-stadiums-get-new-football-scoreboards_18719557.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/two-american-stadiums-get-new-football-scoreboards_18719557.html Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The largest LED video board ever used at a major motor racing event was seen at this year's German Grand Prix.Spectators who came to see the Formula 1 race at the Hockenheim Ring were able to watch the action on the 300-square metre screen, reports L... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/hockenheim-sees-largest-ever-led-video-board_18719547.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/hockenheim-sees-largest-ever-led-video-board_18719547.html Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An interesting LED display has been created by Spanish lighting company Indal, by lighting the Castilla y Leon Pavillion at the Expo Zaragoza 2008 with 20,000 LEDs in 30,000 wine bottles.The LED display features among hundreds of pavilions displaying... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/a-vintage-led-display_18717564.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/a-vintage-led-display_18717564.html Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A race-timing company in the USA believes using an LED display will become a big part of its future.RunFar, based in Texas, currently uses the ChampionChip timing system, which involves attaching a chip to a runner that tracks their progress towards ... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-display-future-in-race-timing_18717558.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-display-future-in-race-timing_18717558.html Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LED panels feature heavily as part of the Volkswagen Pavilion at the Olympic Games in Beijing.A 70-metre long, three-metre tall media banner displays the Olympic Loop, which has been designed by Volkswagen.Nine mobile LED panels on the banner show se... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-panels-feature-at-olympics_18714982.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/led-panels-feature-at-olympics_18714982.html Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 When it comes to building a large outdoor sports scoreboard, an LED video board is the only way to go, according to EE Times.The article cites the example of the 25 Astrovision LED display screens being installed for the Beijing Olympics, which in to... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/claim-outdoor-sports-scoreboard-needs-an-led-video-board_18714977.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/sports-news/claim-outdoor-sports-scoreboard-needs-an-led-video-board_18714977.html Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A group of business owners in Simpsonville, South Carolina, want the city council to relax its laws on LED signs for businesses.Simpsonville City Council currently bans their use, and people like Rick Leonardi want that to change, reports the Greenvi... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/american-town-wants-led-signs_18712511.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/american-town-wants-led-signs_18712511.html Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Japan's best-selling rock band B'z are using a giant 'magic carpet' LED display for their ACTION 2008 tour.Set designer Mark Fisher from Stufish has created stages for U2 and the Rolling Stones and now turns his hand to the Japanese megastars.The LED... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-display-is-the-bz_18712505.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/leisure--tourism-news/led-display-is-the-bz_18712505.html Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new LED display is being installed in Times Square in New York City for the Walgreen Company.Weighing 250,000 pounds, the LED sign will be programmed from the bottom to the top of the 341-foot building, which is famous worldwide for being the place... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/another-led-display-for-times-square_18712500.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/another-led-display-for-times-square_18712500.html Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Network CN, a travel and media network company in Hong Kong, is hoping to expand across China using the outdoor LED sign market.The company's general manager, Stanley Chu, has been talking about their approach in an interview with Quamnet.Mr Chu said... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/network-cn-focus-on-outdoor-led-sign-market_18710083.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/network-cn-focus-on-outdoor-led-sign-market_18710083.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new bridge across the Missouri river is to use colour LED panels to light up its two towers.The $22 million (11 million) footbridge will connect the town of Omaha with Council Bluffs and is due to open in late September or early October, reports th... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-panels-to-add-final-touch-to-bridge_18710078.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/architectural-news/led-panels-to-add-final-touch-to-bridge_18710078.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A market transformative forum called LIGHTSHIFT is to take place in Toronto on September 24th, and LED signage is at its heart.LIGHTSHIFT aims to introduce people to the technology and market of LED signage, as well as the energy savings involved.The... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/lightshift-showcases-led-signage_18708811.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/general-news/lightshift-showcases-led-signage_18708811.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LEDs have received a write-up in the New York Times, with the newspaper mentioning a firm that used the technology for its factory display lighting.The company, Sentry Equipment Corporation, had opened a new factory and was considering how to light i... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/factory-display-using-leds-gets-ny-times-writeup_18706756.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/factory--production-news/factory-display-using-leds-gets-ny-times-writeup_18706756.html Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The US magazine Esquire is to publish a special edition which will come complete with an electronic display on the front cover.Around 100,000 of the 720,000 magazines published will have the special front cover, which will flash the words 'The 21st C... http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/esquire-to-feature-electronic-display-on-cover_18704722.html http://www.polycomp.co.uk/news/retail-news/esquire-to-feature-electronic-display-on-cover_18704722.html Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 LEDs are expected to be used more and more in the next few years, branching out from conventional uses like LED displays, according to a market research firm.The Darnell Group believe the LED market will go 'full circle', from the use of LED displays...