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ETQ, part of Hexagon, today announced that Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand and a leading provider of application-optimized LED chips and components, was named winner of the ETQ Innovation Excellence Awards. Cree LED was selected for its innovative use of ETQ Reliance® for quality-driven customer surveys, enabling instant access to customer satisfaction data; as well as a custom quoting solution that transforms traditional, manual quoting processes into a streamlined, data-driven system.

The Innovation Excellence Award, which was given during the company's customer conference in Las Vegas June 16-18, 2025, spotlights customer ingenuity in using the ETQ Reliance quality management system (QMS) in creative and innovative ways to address some of the most pressing challenges in quality management today.

Cree LED recognized that faster and more reliable customer surveys provide the valuable feedback necessary to enhance satisfaction and increased customer retention. By integrating core customer survey capabilities into ETQ Reliance to create its own survey module, Cree LED improved the document management and survey process to ensure higher operational efficiency and stronger client relationships.

The company also leveraged the capabilities of ETQ Reliance to build a custom quoting module that eliminates manual calculations and approvals by automating the quote process, reducing human error and speeding up response times. By integrating pricing adjustments, the module enables businesses to dynamically tailor quotes based on customer history, market trends, production quantities and inventory levels.

"As a company willing to stretch the boundaries of what's possible with ETQ Reliance, we're pleased to name Cree LED the winner of our Innovation Excellence Award," said Vick Vaishnavi, ETQ CEO. "Cree LED's ability to build customer survey and custom quote modules within ETQ Reliance reinforces not only the ingenuity and customer-centric focus of Cree LED, but also the scalability and adaptability of our popular quality management system, which can be tailored to meet changing customer needs."

Automated Customer Survey Solution Brings Visibility into Ongoing Operations
Instead of using separate, costly software for surveys, Cree LED leveraged its ETQ Reliance platform to create a custom module solution which stores data in the QMS and eases customer input. The module provides automated workflows, which allow surveys to get routed to the customer service team as soon as they are completed. Further, by integrating analytics, the survey module can track customer satisfaction data, helping Cree LED continuously improve operations. The automated module also reduces administrative workload, eliminating inefficiencies in document handling and customer engagement.

Enhanced Efficiency and Accuracy in Managing Custom Quotes
By building a robust custom quoting module on the ETQ Reliance platform, Cree LED was able to streamline the process of quoting, production planning and workflow management. The system centralizes customer requests, including specifications such as product type, production quantities, size, and shape of custom items, ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and customers for timely and accurate order fulfillment.

About ETQ​

ETQ, part of Hexagon, is a leading provider of integrated quality management, health, safety, and environmental solutions for manufacturers. Firms around the world rely on ETQ to ensure optimal quality at scale, reduce costs and improve the velocity of data-driven decisions. Learn more at etq.com.

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.2bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB

Cree LED®, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), has introduced the new XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs, a groundbreaking advancement in horticulture lighting technology. Designed to deliver exceptional efficiency, exceptional durability and seamless system upgrades, these LEDs are optimized for high-performance applications in greenhouses, vertical farms, and other large-scale growing operations.

The XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs represent a 6% improvement in typical Wall-Plug Efficiency (WPE) over the previous generation, reaching 83.5% at 700 mA and 25°C. This improvement offers compelling cost benefits for horticulture customers. They can reduce operating costs by upgrading to the same output with less power consumption or lower initial costs with a redesign that reduces the necessary number of Photo Red LEDs by up to 35%.

Built with advanced S Line technology, Cree LED’s XP-L Photo Red LEDs deliver top-tier sulfur and corrosion resistance, extending their lifespan and ensuring reliable performance. These features significantly reduce maintenance costs while providing consistent, high-quality lighting throughout critical growth cycles. Additionally, with the same 3.45 x 3.45 mm XP footprint as the XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs, the XP-L Photo Red enables seamless upgrades to existing designs.

“Our new XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs combine the efficiency and durability our customers demand with our popular XP package design for ease of adoption,” said Joe Clark, president, Cree LED. “Along with our extensive portfolio of optimized solutions, these LEDs are an ideal choice for many horticulture lighting applications.”

Product samples are available now, and production quantities are available with standard lead times. To learn more, visit www.cree-led.com/news/xlamp-xpl-photored/.

Cree LED and XLamp are registered trademarks of CreeLED, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Cree LED is committed to delivering innovative lighting solutions for horticulture and agriculture, where tailored lighting is essential for maximizing yields. Unlike traditional lighting for human vision, these systems require application-tuned spectral content, high efficacy and long lifespans. Cree LED’s advanced products offer industry-leading efficiency and reliability, designed specifically for these unique applications.

Introducing the XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LED​

Coming soon, the XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LED is set to redefine horticulture lighting. Designed for next-generation luminaires, this new LED delivers outstanding efficiency and durability, empowering growers to achieve superior results.

Exceptional Efficiency​

With a typical Wall-Plug Efficiency (WPE) of 83.5% at 700 mA and 25°C, the XP-L Photo Red S Line LED offers a 6% efficiency boost over the XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs. This extra performance can be used to lower Photo Red LED count in luminaires by 35% while still maintaining the same total system efficiency.

Unmatched Durability​

Built with advanced S Line technology, these LEDs feature outstanding sulfur and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for harsh greenhouse environments.

Seamless Upgrade Path​

Featuring the same 3.45 x 3.45 mm XP footprint as XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs, the XP-L Photo Red ensures an easy upgrade for existing systems.

Engineered for Reliability and Performance​

Cree LED’s S Line LEDs are designed for demanding horticulture applications, ensuring:
Superior system reliability through rigorous switching and dimming cycles.
Long-lasting performance derived from proven outdoor lighting technology.
Reduced maintenance costs and improved ROI for greenhouse operators.

Maximize Your Yields with Cree LED​

Cree LED continues to expand its portfolio of XLamp horticulture LEDs, delivering cutting-edge solutions for modern agriculture. From vertical farming to greenhouses, our S Line LEDs promise extended operational lifespans, heightened efficiency and optimized yields, helping growers thrive in any environment.

Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), and Daktronics (Nasdaq: DAKT), today announced a multi-year, global patent license agreement effective December 2024. With limited exceptions, this agreement provides a license to Daktronics for Cree LED’s patented technology for the duration of the agreement.

With over 35 years of expertise in LED die and packaging technology, along with a robust portfolio of intellectual property covering their use in LED displays, Cree LED has consistently invested in innovation, securing numerous patents to protect its advancements. As a trusted industry leader, Cree LED remains committed to delivering best-in-class, durable solutions that exceed the rigorous demands of next-generation LED-based displays.

Daktronics, as a leader in the large-scale LED display market, is committed to ensuring that their customers have access to state-of-the art LED display systems. This agreement enables Daktronics to confidently provide industry leading LED display systems to the market, knowing that its products will not be subject to claims based on the licensed Cree LED patents.

Specific licensing terms remain confidential. This license agreement ensures there are no patent disputes between the parties based on the licensed Cree LED patents for the term of the agreement.

Cree LED is a registered trademark of CreeLED, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), today announced the launch of its new CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam™ Technology, a groundbreaking advancement for the LED signage market. The CV28D LED combines the latest through-hole and surface-mount (SMD) RGB LED technology, delivering superior directionality, image quality, and resolution in a durable, easy-to-assemble package.

This innovation marks a major leap forward for information displays, providing new levels of clarity and contrast versus current through-hole LED displays. With this high resolution, CV28D-enabled signs can now display icons, photos, logos, and even video, bringing unprecedented versatility to signs that can currently only display text or simple shapes.

Compared to traditional through-hole LEDs, the CV28D enables displays with 2.5 times the resolution, equivalent to the leap from standard definition 480p to full HD 1080p video. At the heart of the CV28D’s performance, FusionBeam Technology simultaneously blends individual RGB LED dies into a single, uniform color and then sends it only to the intended audience. The new LEDs also feature advanced directionality, focusing light on the intended viewer while reducing light trespass and pollution to four times less than standard RGB SMD LEDs.

“We are proud to introduce our CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam Technology, the first LED solution to truly bridge the gap between through-hole and SMD technologies in the LED signage market,” said Joe Clark, President of Cree LED. “By combining the best qualities of both, CV28D enables signage manufacturers to create displays with higher resolution, better directionality and improved durability, all while reducing light pollution. FusionBeam Technology LEDs represent the next frontier for LED information signs, and we’re excited to see how our customers leverage our technology in their future designs.”

CV28D LEDs offer single LED package per pixel and provide ease of assembly and IP68-rated dustproof and waterproof reliability. With a form factor of only 4.3 mm in height, they enable significantly thinner and lighter displays and signs — making them ideal for a wide range of outdoor applications.

For more information about the CV28D LEDs and how they are revolutionizing the information signage market, visit www.cree-led.com/CV28D-FusionBeam.

Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), today announced the city of Santiago de Querétaro in central Mexico has tapped IDC Componentes (IDC2) and Ilumiled to upgrade all of its downtown lighting—a project that will replace 1600 sodium-based lamps with LED fixtures. Authorized by the state and municipal governments, the upgrade maintains the downtown area’s light color and softness while improving the light uniformity and cutting power consumption by more than half over the next five to 10 years.

Cree LED’s JR5050C E Class LEDs, utilizing a 2200K CCT, were selected to preserve the warm ambiance of the original sodium lamps while delivering higher light output. The new fixtures incorporate Sciolux LED modules from IDC2, which are projected to reduce power consumption by 58% over the next decade, resulting in annual energy savings of approximately $80,000 USD.

“Maintaining the integrity of lighting in our beautiful 18th century downtown area was vital, but we also recognized the need to modernize with better energy efficiency,” said Luis Nava, Mayor of Santiago de Querétaro. “Working with IDC Componentes and Ilumiled enabled us to find the right LEDs to keep the look of our lighting consistent while offering us needed energy and cost savings. We are seeing double the light output with less than half of the energy consumption.”

“The lighting upgrade for the city of Santiago de Querétaro posed a unique challenge, as it placed a heavy emphasis on the warmth and color of the lighting,” said Bryan Chavoya, Sales Manager, IDC Componentes. “Working with our local partner, Ilumiled, enabled us to capture all the subtleties—not only by delivering industry-leading LED technology from Cree LED that increases brightness and energy efficiency, but also by maintaining the consistent look and feel of the city’s historic downtown area.”

Joe Clark, President, Cree LED added, “We are excited to see Cree LED innovation play a key role in such a stunning and historically sensitive installation. Our JR5050C series was the perfect choice for this project, delivering industry-leading energy efficiency and exceptional light quality that respects the original aesthetic. With our versatile outdoor lighting portfolio, Cree LED continues to offer solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.”

More information on J Series LEDs and additional Cree LED outdoor lighting solutions can be found here: www.cree-led.com/products/applications/general-lighting-outdoor/

About IDC Componentes​

IDC Componentes is a leading high-tech manufacturer specializing in Sciolux® LED modules, which are compatible with standard secondary optics. Our L2 solutions are powered by Cree LED products, and through our expertise and partnerships with other top-tier suppliers, we offer comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for lighting manufacturers. We help our clients accelerate their time-to-market while enhancing the performance and reliability of their luminaires. Additional information www.idc-componentes.com/.

About Ilumiled​

Ilumiled Integral Services specializes in designing and executing architectural and street lighting projects using advanced LED technology. We deliver customized solutions that optimize energy efficiency, handling every stage from concept to installation. For more information, visit www.ilumileds.com.mx/.

Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), announced today the launch of its higher performance XLamp® XE-G LEDs. Through a combination of higher light output and lower forward voltage, the upgraded XE-G LEDs deliver a 20% increase in efficiency for RGBW (Red/Green/Blue/White) color-mixing systems and a 10% or higher efficiency gain for 13 of the 18 colors. Since their debut, XE-G LEDs have provided leading-edge functionality, and this latest performance boost will enable customers to improve their lighting fixtures even more.

Thomas Bretgeld, CEO from Bretgeld-Engineering GmbH commented, "Cree LED’s XE-G LEDs offer high performance and comprehensive colors in the small packages we need, without compromising thermal and optical values. This upgrade will provide a significant increase in efficiency and more design options enabling us to push the performance boundaries of our LED engines even further. Combining the performance of the LEDs, the list of available colors with our state-of-the-art simulation tools gives us the ability to create truly outstanding solutions for the entertainment and theatrical market which haven’t been thought possible before."

The XE-G 2.05 x 1.6 mm footprint package features an industry-leading combination of characteristics for LEDs in this size class, including a large isolated thermal pad, minimal spacing between the LED chip and the package edge, ESD protection and a consistent optical source across all colors. With 18 different color options including a full range of white variations, the XE-G LEDs offer lighting manufacturers unparalleled flexibility to customize and enhance the light output properties of their products.

"We are always looking for ways to improve our products, and I am excited to announce these significant improvements to one of our flagship product lines," said Joe Clark, President of Cree LED. "Our upgraded XE-G LEDs enable our customers to improve their luminaires with minimal effort, requiring little to no redesign. This innovation not only enhances product performance but also delivers significant benefits to our customers."

Available in 18 different colors, XE-G LEDs give lighting manufacturers unprecedented flexibility to optimize and dynamically control their product’s light output properties. With the largest number of colors available in the same package in the LED industry, these brighter LEDs deliver a breakthrough solution for color-mixing lighting applications that demand high light output and full spectral control.

Our no-compromise XE-G LED package design features:

• Minimal spacing: Smallest possible distance between the LED chip and the edge of the package, allowing for close placement and easy combination with secondary optics
• Large, electrically isolated thermal pad: Supports advanced PCBs, providing a direct thermal path from the LED to the heat sink. XE-G LEDs are designed for maximum current, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and peak performance
• ESD protection: Ensures durability and reliability
• Consistent optical source: Delivers uniform light control across all colors, simplifying customer applications
• Uniform package design: Shared design characteristics across all colors make integration seamless

Cree LED’s XLamp XE-G LEDs are optimized for directional lighting applications that benefit from multi-color LED designs, such as indoor directional lighting, architectural lighting, entertainment lighting and aftermarket automotive lighting.

Product samples are available now and production quantities are available with standard lead times. To learn more about brighter XLamp XE-G LEDs, visit: www.cree-led.com/news/xlamp-brighter-xe-g/.

Cree LED is proud to share that we’ve been honored with four 2024 BrightStar Awards from LEDs Magazine! This competitive program recognizes the most #innovative products of the past year that are advancing #LED and solid-state #lighting technology.

Our XLamp® XP-G4 White LEDs, J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs and J Series 5050C E Class LEDs were recognized in the "LED Light Sources" category, and our High Brightness LEDs were honored in the "Specialty SSL System Technology" category.

The BrightStar Awards are given based on five key factors: #performance, #reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use and innovation in the design of LED-based lighting products and components. A big thank you to the judging panel and congrats to our team for pushing the boundaries of LED #technology!

LED Light Sources Category
XLamp® XP-G4 White LEDs
J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs,
J Series® 5050C E Class LEDs

Specialty SSL System Technology Category
CV94A-FGC, CLMWB-FKC and UHD111A-FKA High-Brightness LEDs

Highlights and distinguishing features of the four Cree LED products being recognized include:

• XLamp® XP-G4 White LEDs incorporate the latest advancements in high-power LED technology for improved optical performance while delivering industry leading efficacy. XP-G4 is optimized for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor directional lighting applications requiring precise light control, good color over angle and long-term reliability.
• J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs Cree LED J Series® 2835 LEDs are optimized to deliver the best value with high efficacy to low-density, indoor lighting applications, such as downlights, troffers and panel lights. Pro9™ version LEDs deliver up to 24% higher efficacy over standard version LEDs without sacrificing color rendering quality.
• J Series® 5050C E Class LEDs offer the industry’s highest efficacy for high power LEDs at 228 lumens per watt (LPW) typical at 4000K, 70 CRI and 1W. The breakthrough performance of 5050C E Class LEDs enables up to 40% system cost savings through the reduction in optics, PCBs and chassis material and 57% reduction in size.
• High Brightness LEDs provide enhanced performance for all types of large-format displays requiring superior image quality and reliability and are ideal for stadium signs, airport displays, command center displays and full-color roadway signs. Our high brightness portfolio includes through-hole and surface mount diodes in white and color as well as a variety of multi-color LED options.

Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH) today announced the new XLamp® XFL LED family, comprised of three LEDs designed for maximum performance in flashlights and other portable lighting applications. The brightest XFL LED, XFL10K, produces up to 20,000 lumens—over three times the light output of an automobile’s high-beam headlights—in a flashlight! Each of the XFL LEDs is optimized for specific flashlight lumen targets, dramatically speeding the design process for manufacturers and enabling them to deliver high-value customer products to market faster.

The XFL LED family offers unmatched performance, producing the light output of competing solutions with a 90% smaller light emitting surface, translating to more precise beam shapes, less color variation, and a longer throw distance. When put into an existing flashlight design, XFL LEDs increased the throw distance by 54% over the incumbent LED, making it capable of lighting up objects nearly six football fields or 644 meters away.

“Cree LED’s continuous focus on innovation and performance have made LEDs the light source of choice for flashlights,” said Joe Clark, president of Cree LED. “With our unmatched IP, global reach, industry-leading LEDs, and trusted brand, manufacturers can confidently choose Cree LED products. Our commitment to optimal performance and quality, ensures that flashlight manufacturers can quickly deliver distinctive products to their customers.”

Dennis Bertken, CEO at INFINITY X1 added, “Cree LED took our design specifications and quickly delivered these XFL LEDs in time to meet our aggressive production schedule. Our performance and cost requirements were met, allowing us to incorporate these LEDs into our innovative products and to deliver the very best flashlight experience to our customers.”

XLamp XFL LEDs come in three different versions—XFL05K, XFL08K and XFL10K, targeting 5000, 8000 and 10,000 lm flashlight applications respectively—and are available in 6500K – 5000K CCT with options of 70 and 80 CRI. Product samples are available now, and production quantities are available with standard lead times.

More information on the XFL Series and Cree LED portable lighting solutions can be found here: http://www.cree-led.com/news/xlamp-xfl/.

Cree LED delivers superior brightness, light quality and efficiency for portable applications. Our XLamp® LEDs are ideally suited for torch, flashlight, tactical flashlight, head lamp, bike light, weapon light and lantern portable applications.

• New XHP High Density & High Intensity 3V Versions
• Fresnel Lens Spotlight Reference Design
• Convoy M3-C Flashlight Reference Design
• New Overcurrent Application Note

Cree LED Portable LED Portfolio: Lumen Optimized

Cree LED Portable LED Portfolio: Beam Distance Optimized

New XHP High Density & High Intensity 3V Versions

Cree LED continues to expand its XLamp® XHP White LED family with new 3V options available for all 6 XHP products. XHP LEDs deliver industry-leading lumen density, light quality and optical control for portable lighting applications. All 3V versions are available with 5000K-7000K CCT options optimized for maximum performance.

In addition, like its larger siblings, the new XHP35.2 LED voltage option feature a package that is configurable to either 3V or 6V based on the PCB solder pad layout. Just one LED order code can be used in two different ways, keeping costs low and performance high, no matter what type of battery system is used to drive the LEDs.

Product samples for all XLamp® XHP white LEDs are available now through Cree LED distributors and production quantities are available with standard lead times.