Luminus Devices, Inc. and Vision X Lighting announced a strategic partnership aimed at extending the adoption of LED technology into lighting applications that are currently dominated by High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp technology. The collaboration between Luminus and Vision X Lighting will create a new class of LED lighting products that can provide the power and punch of HID based systems.

Luminus Devices, Inc. announced that engineering samples of a new UV Big Chip LED in Luminus' popular PT-39 form factor will be introduced at Photonics West 2013. Visitors will be able to see it in action driving a 3D printing system. The new PT-39-UV LED contains a single 3.9 mm(2) die that maximizes power density by emitting directly into air. They are available in a NIST-traceable power range output of 3.2 W in either 385 nm or 405 nm wavelengths, making them ideal for UV life science, machine-vision and curing applications. The PT-39-UV LED provides all of the traditional advantages of Luminus' Big Chip LED technology including industry-leading power density, superior thermal management, and simpler support system architecture. The PT-39-UV enables new UV applications that had been impractical for the mercury UV lamp due to short service life and durability issues. This new LED solution delivers long lifetimes, robust construction, superior energy-efficiency, plus zero toxic emission and disposal issues. The leader in Big Chip LEDs will showcase the PT-39-UV LED's performance by demonstrating a remarkable 3D printer, the EnvisionTEC Perfactory Micro desktop rapid prototyping system.

Digi-Key Corporation, Inc. announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Luminus Devices, Inc. Luminus' revolutionary Big Chip LED technology offers unrivaled brightness with world-class efficiency. The world's most recognized brands have adopted Luminus' LEDs to enable new markets for solid-state lighting. As the integrated Internet-based distributor of electronic and opto-components, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key's single, North American location. The company's integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges. The company's online offerings and resources include: PTM(R) product training modules; TechZone(SM) technology zones; Another Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key toolbar; PurchasingPro(SM) for electronics buyers; TechXchange(SM); a Mobile and Social Center; the Scheme-it online schematic design tool; Reference Design Library; and the Dynamic Catalog.