In brief
The quality of an LED video wall is largely determined by the LED chip used. Manufacturers relevant to the video wall market include Nationstar, Kinglight, Nichia and Epistar. They differ in binning accuracy, colour stability, bonding quality and ageing behaviour – factors that only become apparent over years of operation.
On this page we introduce you to the most important LED chip manufacturers that play a role in the LED video wall market.
The Chinese market is known for its high-quality production of LED lighting and LED display suppliers; some of the leading competing companies are:
Nationstar LED
Founded in 1969 and involved in LED production from 1976 onwards, this Chinese LED company is known for manufacturing a high standard of LED-related components and applications at national level. According to company statistics, it has achieved an estimated annual growth rate of 20% continuously over the past 10 years. In addition, the company has highly qualified research departments, including 700 top-class technicians and engineers. The company has become the 8th largest in the world in terms of market share and revenue. Nationstar has continuously invested in further improving its capabilities in this field, spending large sums on research and development. Today, the company is known as a pioneer of a deployment strategy which holds that market internationalisation, high tech, production scale, and refinement are the keys to a bright future.
Kinglight LED
The “Shenzhen Kinglight Company”, a leading company in LED production and manufacturing in Shenzhen, China, was founded in 2008 and has particular expertise in research and development, sales, production, and manufacturing of LED screens as well as services for LED displays. Over the years, the company has made its way through the market with the help of advanced technologies such as machinery and equipment, the use of high-quality raw materials, and management strategies. Today, LEDs and semiconductors from Kinglight can be found in many products on the global market.
Nichia LED
Founded in 1956, Nichia LED pioneered the introduction of blue LED lighting in 1993. The company has grown over the years through the effective use of the manufacture, development, and processing of chemicals commonly known as phosphors, which are used to emit light. The company specialises in innovative colour-mixing processes. Nichia succeeded in developing white LED lighting, followed in later years by the invention of a bluish-violet laser. The company has invested time and effort in sustainable lighting production as a trend, developing innovative solutions to protect the environment for a better future of the world.
Epistar LED
Founded in 1996, Epistar LED was established by people with a vision for LED lighting. The core element in founding the company was its innovative processes and the manufacture of cutting-edge LED lighting. With the help of professionals and expertise in this field, Epistar is in a position to compete as one of the largest suppliers of LED components at global level. In terms of working experience, the company has cooperated with brands that have helped it popularise the idea of incorporating LEDs into everyday life, such as televisions, mobile phones, laptops, and other products of the same categories. The mission of integrating LEDs into customers’ daily lives remains the top priority of Epistar’s management.
Each of the companies mentioned above has its own significance in the market, along with its own competitive advantage in certain business areas specialising in LED processes – such as Nationstar LED with its highly qualified staff and outstanding expertise. On the other hand, Kinglight LED courts its customers intensively and offers them a broad and innovative product portfolio in order to address the market as widely as possible. Nichia LED, continuously involved in creative developments, has the mission of being the ultimate pioneer in the advancement of the LED. And finally Epistar LED, which strongly focuses its processes on the global level and thus strives for what is probably the broadest product variety.
Frequently asked questions – LED Chip Manufacturers
Which LED chip manufacturers are relevant for video walls?
Nationstar, Kinglight, Nichia and Epistar are the principal players in the LED video wall market. Each has its own focus: Nationstar in manufacturing depth and research, Kinglight in portfolio breadth, Nichia in colour technology and innovation, Epistar in global component supply.
Why does the LED chip manufacturer matter for wall quality?
The chip determines colour stability, brightness behaviour over the service life and failure rate. Branded chips dim considerably more slowly and keep colours more stable over years. Bonding quality inside the chip and binning accuracy are decisive as well.
Which LED chips does WALED use?
WALED uses exclusively selected branded LEDs for the best possible contrast and high brightness. Which chip is used in a specific installation is stated in the project-specific data sheet – documentation is available on request.
How do I recognise a low-grade LED chip?
Low-grade chips rarely reveal themselves on day one. Typical signs after one to three years are visibly different module brightness, colour drift towards green or blue, more frequent pixel failures and a noticeably faster brightness loss than stated in the data sheet.
Consulting and planning by WALED
WALED VIDEOWALLS GmbH, based in Duisburg, develops, supplies and installs LED video walls for fixed installation and rental – indoor and outdoor, throughout Germany. As a manufacturer for fixed installation and rental with 25 years of experience we plan your system from requirements analysis and 3D planning through to commissioning and maintenance. Reach us on +49 (0) 172 2844494 or via the contact form. Find the right configuration in minutes with the LED wall configurator.