It’s reported that cree will be one of the 31 main suppliers featured at the "Energy Efficiency & Lighting" global technical learning and networking event, held virtually at Premier Farnell's Live EDGE EcoSphere on December 11, 2008 from 8am to midnight EST.
Engineers and engineering students are invited learn about the same Cree technologies that were showcased at the Beijing Games at the online event. In fact, approximately 496,000 Cree XLamp LEDs in red, green and blue were used last summer to illuminate the exterior of the Water Cube in Beijing. Modules of 8-16 LEDS were integrated into the steel structure of all four walls and the roof. Cree LEDs were also used on the exterior of the Bird's Nest, and helped to add drama to the opening and closing ceremonies. In addition, Cree LEDs are used in portable lighting, retail display and electronic signage.
Premier Farnell is putting on the $100K Live EDGE Electronic Design for the Global Environment, design challenge. The distributor developed the EcoSphere community for its international competition and the global student and professional engineering community. Throughout the Dec. 11th event, suppliers gave presentations followed by live chat discussions. it's disclosed two additional EcoSphere events are scheduled: "Communications" in February 2009 and the Live EDGE Awards Ceremony and Technical Conference in April 2009.
