Innovation and quality in LED lighting
Nichia: history and leadership in LED technology
Founded in Japan in 1956, Nichia began its journey in the luminophore materials industry. In 1966, it started producing phosphors for fluorescent lamps, expanding its production in 1971 with phosphors for color televisions and in 1977 with tri-color phosphors for fluorescent lamps. Thanks to its innovation in this field, the company managed to dominate the market, reaching 50% of the market share in Japan and 25% worldwide.
In 1993, Nichia revolutionized LED technology with the invention of the high-efficiency blue LED, a key breakthrough that enabled the development of modern white LED lighting. Since then, the company has continued to innovate and expand its dominance in the industry, establishing itself as the number one LED manufacturer in the world, thanks to its superior luminous efficiency, quality, and technological innovation.
Nichia stands out not only for its market leadership, but also for its 100% Japanese manufacturing of LEDs and its extensive patent portfolio, with hundreds of registered innovations in advanced phosphor and semiconductor technologies (source: international patent database).
You can learn more about Nichia on its official website: Nichia Corporation.
Why Actilum uses Nichia LEDs
At Actilum, quality and innovation are fundamental principles when selecting components for our LED lighting solutions.
We choose Nichia LEDs because they represent the highest standard in luminous efficiency, durability, thermal performance, and light homogeneity. You can explore our LED lighting solutions on our product page.
Key advantages of Nichia for Actilum
- Energy efficiency: Nichia’s LED technology enables greater absolute energy utilization, reducing electricity consumption in our solutions.
- Extreme durability: With an LED lifespan exceeding 60,000 to 100,000 hours, Nichia’s high-efficiency LEDs minimize maintenance and replacement costs.
- Exceptional light quality: Luminous homogeneity and light stability ensure consistent and reliable performance in high-demand projects.
- Sustainability: Nichia leads in LED technology innovation, aligning with Actilum’s commitment to environmentally responsible solutions.
You can check studies on LED luminous efficiency in this Lighting Europe report.
Comparison with competitors
Below is a comparison based on market studies and technical specifications of the leading high-efficiency LED manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Efficiency (lm/W) | Lifespan (hours) | Luminous homogenety | Technological innovation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nichia |
+ 220 |
> 60.000 |
✔✔✔ |
✔✔✔ |
|
Cree |
+ 200 |
> 50.000 |
✔✔ |
✔✔ |
|
Osram |
+ 190 |
> 50.000 |
✔✔ |
✔✔ |
|
Samsung |
+ 180 |
> 45.000 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Philips |
+ 170 |
> 40.000 |
✔ |
✔ |
Source: Data obtained from manufacturer technical specifications and market studies. You can check additional comparisons in this IEEE report.
Nichia: the best choice for high-quality LED lighting
Nichia not only leads in luminous efficiency and durability, but also sets the standard in emerging technologies, such as full-spectrum lighting and LEDs with superior color rendering index (CRI).
Thanks to its focus on research and development, the company remains a pioneer in lighting solutions that combine sustainability, quality, and cutting-edge LED technology.
Choose Nichia with Actilum
At Actilum, we trust Nichia because it represents the best in LED technology. If you are looking for lighting solutions that guarantee quality, luminous efficiency, and sustainability, contact us and discover how we can enhance your project with the best technology on the market.
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