Visible laser light source developer Soraa Laser Diode Inc. (SLD) has been presented with the Technical Innovation Award and the Best in Category Award for its SSL chips and modules at the 2017 LightFair International Innovation Awards. “We are deeply appreciative that our LaserLight technology has received these extraordinary recognitions by the LightFair Innovation Awards committee,” said Shuji Nakamura, SLD co-founder, CTO and 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics. “Laser diodes are lighting's future, as they are droop-free, and can be combined with phosphors to safely produce highly directional output with superior delivered lumens per watt compared to other light sources.” SLD was a first-time LightFair exhibitor, which is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. LightFair features more than 25,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors. SLD is commercializing a new generation of visible laser sources for display, automotive and specialty applications.