The development from traditional general lighting to special lighting is showing a trend of diversification and innovation. Recently, the 10th International Third Generation Semiconductor Forum & the 21st China International Semiconductor Lighting Forum (IFWS & SSLCHINA2024) was grandly held in Suzhou.
At the "LED Healthy Lighting and Light Quality Technology Forum", Shao Jiaping, General Manager of Luminas Asia Pacific, delivered a keynote report entitled "The Current Situation and Prospect of Development from General Lighting to Special Lighting". He shared the development status and trends of the markets such as automotive lighting, intelligent lighting, semiconductor lasers, projection light sources, and medical light sources, as well as Luminas' products and solutions.
The report pointed out that the automotive lighting field will continue to develop in the direction of intelligence, personalization and sustainable development. The application of new light sources, optical waveguide technology, intelligent control systems and other technologies will further enhance the efficiency and reliability of automotive lighting. At the same time, with the continuous development of autonomous driving technology, automotive lighting systems will also be connected with vehicle perception systems and traffic infrastructure to further improve safety and intelligence.
Semiconductor lasers play a vital role in the field of modern science and technology, and EEL (Edge-Emitting Laser) and VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) are two important types, each with unique characteristics and application fields. With the continuous advancement of technology, the requirements for semiconductor lasers will continue to increase. For EEL lasers, people will continue to work on improving their performance in terms of power density, modulation speed and single-mode output. For VCSEL lasers, the focus will be on improving their emission efficiency, wavelength coverage and temperature stability. At the same time, combined with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, the application scope of semiconductor lasers will continue to expand, bringing more innovative applications to various fields.
In terms of LED light sources and laser light sources, with the continuous advancement of LED technology, LED light sources will continue to improve their color reproduction and brightness, and gradually expand their application scope in the projection field. Laser projection technology is expected to mature further, and laser light sources will play a more important role in future projection products, bringing users a higher-performance viewing experience. LED and laser light sources may be combined and applied in certain fields to achieve better energy efficiency, higher color reproduction and longer service life.
The report pointed out that in general lighting, with the continuous maturity and popularization of LED technology, traditional incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps are gradually replaced by LED lighting products. LED lighting has the advantages of high energy efficiency, long life and rich colors, and is increasingly favored by consumers and the market. In the future, the development of general lighting will continue to focus on energy saving, environmental protection, intelligent control and humanized experience, while also focusing on product design and aesthetics.
In the field of special lighting, the needs of different market segments have driven the continuous innovation of lighting technology. For example, the innovative use of special light sources in medical equipment helps clinical diagnosis. In the field of medical lighting, people have higher and higher demands for lighting in operating rooms, treatment rooms and other places, requiring lighting equipment to have the characteristics of shadowless, flicker-free and adjustable color temperature. Stage lighting needs to meet the requirements of light effect, color and motion effect of different performance scenes. Plant growth lighting needs to provide light of specific wavelengths to promote plant growth and development. Another example is UV 3D printing.
In the future, as people's demand for lighting quality and functions continues to increase, the lighting industry will pay more attention to technological innovation and user experience. The special lighting market will continue to expand and segment, providing customized lighting solutions for different industries and fields. At the same time, trends such as environmental protection and energy saving, intelligent control, and data interconnection will also lead the development direction of the lighting industry and promote the continuous progress and evolution of lighting technology.
Langminus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Silicon Valley, California, USA. It was founded in 2002 and acquired by Sanan Capital in 2013. The LEDs it produces are widely used in many scenarios such as medical equipment, 3D printing, ultraviolet sterilization, high color rendering health lighting, plant lighting, infrared security, vehicle-mounted, projection and stage entertainment. It is a leader in the ultra-high power LED chip and packaging industry, providing a wealth of white light and various monochromatic light solutions for the general lighting and special lighting markets. Continuously cultivate high-end market segments such as medical, projection, and automotive. Provide rapid and effective global services and technical support. The laser product line series will be officially launched in 2024.
Comprehensively covering the diverse applications of the specialty lighting market, the products cover the full spectrum range from UV (264 nm) to IR (940 nm), with a maximum power of 180 W and a driving capacity of up to 6.5 A/mm², constantly challenging metal halide lamps and xenon lamps. Provide the most complete COB product size models, with a variety of CCT/CRI combinations, including dynamically controlled COB and mid-power series specially designed for human-centered lighting HCL.