Professionals in the automotive lighting and illumination industry will be updated on the business potential and applications of the emerging Solid State Lighting (SSL) and other illumination technologies at a Symposium organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) here on Sept. 26, 2005.

According to HKPC Friday, the "International Symposium on Solid State Lighting, LED and Illumination Design" aims to introduce the latest developments and applications of illumination technologies,and the business opportunities for local manufacturers.

General Manager (Manufacturing Technology) of HKPC L.M. Li said, "Characterized by its reliability, brightness and efficiency, SSL technology has revolutionized the lighting industry. It is widely applicable in different products including mobile phones, digital TV and projector illumination units, signs and display units, as well as automotive lighting components, such as headlamps, tail lamps and light pipes. SSL and the advanced light emitting diode (LED) technology has opened up new possibilities in general lighting application."

"To meet the need for compliance with international standards, the enabling illumination design technology is also crucial for the development of high value-added lighting products," Li added.

Industry experts from the United States, Spain, Singapore, China's Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong will present the latest updates on the market trend and technologies.

Source: Xinhua