History
October 9, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the invention of the light emitting diode by Nick Holonyak Jr. and his team at GE. Recently, Holonyak gave an interview to Wired magazine, in which he discussed the influence of lasers on the invention of LED lights, the birth of the LED, as well as its Learn More
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Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, with its giant replica of the original American flag, is the place that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem. It must be something to look at, especially by the dawn’s early light. At nighttime, however, things weren’t looking as great, due mainly to sub-par lighting. Until recently, Learn More
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Grand Central Station is a legendary New York City landmark, and its 98-year-old celestial ceiling is part of what makes it so special. Until recently, however, passengers were unable to see the station’s beautiful green ceiling and its depiction of the constellations because it was buried under layers of accumulated dirt and pollution. In 1996, Learn More
Though the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids by candlelight, you can now view a collection of this fascinating civilization’s artifacts under the warm glow of Elemental LED lights. We’re proud to announce our status as a “Supporting Sponsor” to the Hearst Museum of Anthropology in Berkeley, CA. The museum houses the oldest and largest anthropological collection in the Learn More
Tomorrow, November 3rd, is a very special day. That’s because it’s the day that Nick Holonyak was born, without whom the LED, or light emitting diode, might never have existed. Holonyak, considered to be the “father of the light emitting diode,” was born in 1928 in Zeigler, Illinois. As you can imagine, it takes quite Learn More
