Samsung sets up new LED research center

Samsung Electro-mechanics Co. Ltd and Kwangju Institute of Science and Technology announced their jointly established LED research center located at the institute's New Material Engineering building. This new will focus on the development of next-generation LEDs featuring high efficiency and high performance.

According to Samsung, the center aims to broaden its business sector from mobile phones to LCD TVs and LED modules. The company also plans to expand its workforce and cooperate with other institutions locally and overseas to upgrade its R&D.