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LED/SSL & GENERAL LIGHTING
Lumileds 90+ CRI CoBs Get A Boost in Output and Efficacy
Lumileds has just released its latest generation of 90+CRI CoBs in both the LUXEON CoB Core Range and the LUXEON CS CoB Range. Lumileds’ unique phosphor mix incorporating KSF enables LUXEON CoBs to deliver the highest quality of light, meet the most ...
SMART & CONNECTED LIGHTING
DALI Alliance Launch Test and Certification Specifications for DALI+
The DALI Alliance, recognized as the international authority in lighting technology standardization, has unveiled much-anticipated certification details for its wireless specification: DALI+ over Thread.
HUMAN CENTRIC LIGHTING
Podcast: Light O'Clock
The Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience Unit at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and Technical University of Munich is excited to announce the launch of their new podcast, Light O’Clock.
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING
Light Domain Controller Enables Software-defined Vehicle Architectures
Marelli has developed in China an innovative automotive lighting domain control unit platform, that is able to control vehicles' front lights, rear lights, and all new 360° lighting features. In the future, even more lighting algorithms could be ...
HORTICULTURE LIGHTING
Horticulture LEDs to Boost Vertical Farming Efficiency
With the growing world population and global warming, arable land and fresh water are becoming increasingly scarce {C1}. Many new approaches will be needed in agriculture. One of these is Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA). Würth Elektronik ...
UV/IR
DOWA Announced SWIR LEDs with the World's Highest Efficiency
DOWA ELECTRONICS MATERIALS CO., LTD., a subsidiary of DOWA HOLDINGS CO., LTD. has successfully developed and released a high-efficiency Short-Wavelength-Infrared (hereinafter SWIR) LED chip series which has the world’s highest efficiency in the peak ...
BUSINESS & EVENTS
Signify Introduces Ambitious Net Zero Emissions Reduction Targets, Validated by SBTi
Signify announced that it is expanding its climate action with ambitious new Net Zero emissions reduction targets. The company has introduced a 2040 net-zero target and a commitment to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ...
PEOPLE & AWARDS
New Managing Director at Instrument Systems
On 2 April 2024 the position of the Managing Director passed from Yasumasa Kuboyama to Dr. Yuta Yamanoi, who together with CEO Dr. Markus Ehbrecht form the new Instrument Systems management team.
TRENDS & RESEARCH
Optical Components with a Lower Carbon Footprint
BWF Profiles uses PLEXIGLAS® proTerra M5 containing recycled material for high-quality optical components in luminaires.