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VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Wavien, Inc. is announcing a collaboration with OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH to develop RGB LEDs for projection applications. The joint effort will combine OSRAM's LED technology with Wavien's proprietary LED recycling (RLT(TM)) to provide low cost, high output LED solutions for pocket projectors and pico-projectors small enough to be integrated into cell phones. Wavien's RLT technology recaptures light lost in standard optical systems and...

DANVERS, Mass., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- OSRAM SYLVANIA and Lowe's today announced plans to introduce the brightest LED replacement for America's most popular light bulb, the 60-watt incandescent. The SYLVANIA Ultra A-Line 12-watt LED bulb provides 810 lumens of light. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101118/NY04294 ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101118/NY04294 ) This innovative, A-Line 12-watt LED bulb uses 80 percent less energy and lasts 25 times longer...

HILLSBORO, N.H., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey commissioned by SYLVANIA suggests that half of American drivers desire better visibility during nighttime driving, and that many actually avoid traveling in the dark. According to the survey of U.S. licensed drivers, approximately 51 percent somewhat agree or strongly agree with the statement, "At times, while driving at night, I wish I could see the road better." And, nearly one in five say they sometimes avoid getting behind the wheel...

GURNEE, Ill., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- eSolve!, an engineering design house and manufacturer of custom light engines, drivers and automation controls, announces a new engineering design service for manufacturers seeking a solution for retrofitting and integrating older lighting technologies to new energy efficient LED designs. James Haerle, President of eSolve!, states "eSolve! takes great pride in listening to our customers, understanding their requirements, and offering a systems approach...

DANVERS, Mass., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The first ever OSRAM SYLVANIA Commercial Lighting Survey, released today, revealed the priorities and experiences of over 350 facilities decision-makers and lighting designers across the education, healthcare, hospitality, office and retail sectors. The survey sheds light on the current and emerging needs of building professionals and defines how highly efficient LEDs are shaping the future of commercial spaces. Among its key findings, an...

LOUDON, N.H., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- It's one thing for NASCAR drivers to avoid crashing on the racetrack. It's another to avoid mishaps on the way to each race. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100920/DE67777 ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100920/DE67777 ) As the NASCAR haulers left Loudon after the SYLVANIA 300, new rays of light were shining thanks in part to SYLVANIA. The leader in automotive lighting provided 25 NASCAR teams with a set of SilverStar®...

HILLSBORO, N.H., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- You wouldn't drive your vehicle wearing foggy eyeglasses; so why drive with cloudy headlight lenses? (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100916/DE66581) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100916/DE66581) Over time, harsh UV rays, chemicals and environmental pollutants take a toll on vehicles equipped with plastic headlight lenses, resulting in hazy, cloudy and unsafe lights during nighttime driving. These environmentally damaged...

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Industry, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Andreas Schierenbeck to lead the company's Building Technologies (BT) Division. As president, Schierenbeck will be responsible for the financial, operational and competitive success of Siemens Industry Sector's U.S.-based building systems and energy efficiency solutions provider. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100802/NY44068) (Photo:...

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- While Fortune 500 corporations race to lower energy costs, an elementary school in Pennsylvania could teach them a thing or two about efficiency. Candlebrook Elementary, in King of Prussia, helped reduce its District's energy bill by more than $300,000 and now has a chance to win $25,000 in products and services from the Siemens Smartest Building in America(TM) Challenge. A part of the Upper Merion Area School District (UMASD), Candlebrook...

BLETCHLEY PARK, England, June 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Significant Light Source Science and Technology Advances Achieved by Ceravision Acknowledged by Industry Peers After a rigorous selection process, Ceravision Ltd has been invited to deliver two landmark talks at the world's leading light source science and technology conference series. The latest conference in the series, LS12-WLED3, is being held this year in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, from 11 to 16 July and will be...