LightLab, which is developing a technical platform for lighting based on field emission, has made important progress in the development of a fully-integrated mercury-free light bulb, producing its first prototype in A19 format with a traditional E27 base. In August 2012 LightLab signalled its intention to modify its aims. The new objective was set to complete a fully-integrated prototype, taking development of the technical platform one stage further than previously announced. This was expected to take approx. 4-6 months and to require augmented resources, including financing and expertise. A new share issue was launched in November 2012 and completed successfully with help from the company’s shareholders. In January 2013 the company secured additional expertise in line with its plans.

“We have made significant progress in the last six months,” says Jan-Erik Lennefalk, CEO of LightLab. “By the end of 2012, various parts of the lamp had been completed. The integration work started in...