Business & Event News

Business | Acquisition | Aug 24, 2017
Osram Acquires Leading U.S. IoT Software Platform Provider Digital Lumens
Osram Acquires Leading U.S. IoT Software Platform Provider Digital Lumens Osram has agreed to acquire Digital Lumens Inc., a U.S. company based in Boston, Massachusetts that specializes in industrial IoT solutions. Founded in 2008, Digital Lumens employs 65 people and in the last fiscal year generated sales in the mid-double-digit millions (USD). The Digital Lumens software platform can be used to run applications covering everything from intelligent lighting control, energy use, and security systems to the measurement of environmental parameters such as air quality. The cloud-based platform is compatible with components and hardware of other manufacturers. Digital Lumens has built a strong customer base for industrial IoT solutions, with more than 2,500 installations. Read more »
Event News | Aug 22, 2017
Turkey; Land of Opportunity in Lighting - LED Technology and Internet of Things Steer the Lighting
Turkey; Land of Opportunity in Lighting - LED Technology and Internet of Things Steer the Lighting The technological developments in lighting sector direct the interests of global companies abroad to Turkey while providing the domestic companies to grow. In this direction, İstanbulLight, a commercial platform that constitutes business contacts with the new markets brings Turkey the location of lighting center between East Europe, North Africa and Middle East. Read more »
Business | Organization News | LIA | Services | Aug 22, 2017
LIA Insurance Services - Protecting the Lighting Industry
LIA Insurance Services - Protecting the Lighting Industry The Lighting Industry Association (LIA), has launched its own range of insurance products tailored for the lighting industry through LIA Insurance Services. A partnership between the LIA and insurance broker Kinnell Corporate, provides access to bespoke and discounted commercial insurance. Read more »
Event Post Show Report | Aug 16, 2017
New Records Achieved at the 2nd Edition of InterLumi Panama
New Records Achieved at the 2nd Edition of InterLumi Panama As one of the most promising lighting & LED trade shows in Latin America, InterLumi Panama concluded its second performance from 29 June to 1 July 2017 at ATLAPA Convention Center with new records hit. 151 exhibiting brands from 21 countries attended to showcase the cutting-edge products and technologies in efficient lighting; and it attracted 2,172 high quality visitors from 28 countries/regions in the global range. Read more »
Business | Company News | Investment | Jul 27, 2017
Osram Invests in LiDAR Expert LeddarTech Inc.
Osram Invests in LiDAR Expert LeddarTech Inc. Osram has acquired a strategic 25.1 percent share in LeddarTech Inc., a Canadian company that develops a proprietary LiDAR technology integrated into semiconductors and sensor modules for self-driving cars and driver assistance systems. LeddarTech specializes in solid-state LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) systems that use infrared light to monitor the area around them, and its advanced optical sensing technology is highly complementary with Osram’s semiconductor products. The two companies already work together and Osram has now made an investment in LeddarTech in the mid double-digit million euros. Read more »
Resources | LpR Article | Commentary | Business | Sustainability | Jul 12, 2017
Lighting Delivering Increased Value To Society - A Strategy For Growth
Lighting Delivering Increased Value To Society - A Strategy For Growth In recent years we have seen energy efficiency as the key driver for regulation as well as growth. Thanks to the arrival of LEDs the industry is already providing energy savings greater than any other sector. As the LED revolution rapidly continues, where next for the EU lighting industry? LightingEurope, the European industry association for the lighting industry has developed a strategy for growth which aims to fundamentally deliver value to society while aligning with the need to move towards a circular economy. Read more »
Business | Company News | Jul 10, 2017
Lumileds Officially an Independent Company
Lumileds Officially an Independent Company Lumileds announced that funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Apollo”), and Royal Philips completed their previously disclosed transaction, resulting in Lumileds operating as an independent company. Lumileds develops lighting solutions for the automotive, mobile, IoT and illumination segments, enabling customers to push the boundaries of light. Read more »
Business | Organization News | DiiA | Acquisition | Jul 10, 2017
DiiA Acquires DALI Trademarks
DiiA Acquires DALI Trademarks The Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA) has acquired the trademarks relating to DALI lighting products and systems via IEEE-ISTO. These trademarks include the original DALI logo, the new DALI-2 logo, and the DALI wordmark for use in lighting applications. Read more »
Event News | Jul 03, 2017
Lighting Days 2017: The Rendez-Vous 100% Lighting
Lighting Days 2017: The Rendez-Vous 100% Lighting In 2017, the gathering of the leading exhibitions in France on the lighting market, ForumLED Europe, Full LED Expo and Forum LumiVille. With the combination and synergy of these events, we are introducing “Lighting Days” that will gather 3 international events in France dedicated to LED technologies, and indoor & outdoor lighting which will be held on 13 th & 14 th December, at the Cité Centre des Congrès, Lyon – France. Read more »
Event News | Jul 03, 2017
LpS 2017 Proudly Announces Its Stellar Speakers and Event Program
LpS 2017 Proudly Announces Its Stellar Speakers and Event Program LpS 2017 (LED Professional Symposium +Expo) are proud to reveal this year’s event program, for what will be the greatest LpS to date. Joining over 1600 delegates and 100 exhibitors in Bregenz this year will be global experts from industry and research, to focus on multiple lighting applications such as Human Centric Lighting, Transportation, Agricultural, Healthcare and many more. Read more »
Event News | Jun 28, 2017
ILLUMINO TRONICA: Technologies and New Applications at Your Fingertips
ILLUMINO TRONICA: Technologies and New Applications at Your Fingertips From 12th to 14th October at Padua, Illumino Tronica is the unique Italian exhibition able to represent the evolution of the technologies for smart homes and smart cities. In particular, it focuses on the world of building automation, LED lighting and safety. Illumino Tronica is a professional appointment where to meet up with technicians and experts on the world of building automation integration and where to explore and experience it. This is what we call “visible technologies” as they relate to the visual perception of the signals, following the technological line of IoT – Internet of Things. Read more »
Business | Distributor News | Partnerships | Jun 28, 2017
Future Lighting Solutions and OSRAM Digital Systems Sign Franchise Distribution Agreement
Future Lighting Solutions and OSRAM Digital Systems Sign Franchise Distribution Agreement Egham, UK, and Munich, Germany 27th June 2017 – Future Lighting Solutions, the leading provider of solid-state lighting and supply chain solutions, and OSRAM Digital Systems, the leader in lighting technology solutions, have announced a new franchise partnership encompassing OSRAM’s comprehensive range of drivers, light engines and controls for lighting applications. The agreement covers Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. Read more »
Event News | Jun 22, 2017
World’s Leading Optoelectronics Event Kicks off in 13 Weeks
World’s Leading Optoelectronics Event Kicks off in 13 Weeks The 19th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE), the largest and most influential optoelectronic exhibition in the world, is scheduled to kick off its grand opening at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in September (Sept. 6-9) which is traditionally known as the golden month for buyers. Covering a total exhibition area of 110,000 square meters, the premier event will draw more than 1,600 exhibitors and 3,200 leading brands from over 30 countries, with an estimate of 60,000 professional visitors and buyers, including 8,000 overseas visitors. Read more »
Business | Company News | Jun 12, 2017
LED System Solutions from OSRAM: Visions Become Reality
LED System Solutions from OSRAM: Visions Become Reality OSRAM provides individual LED solutions for multifaceted professional application areas and a wide range of LED drivers, LED modules and light management systems. All OSRAM products are known for their high performance and efficiency, a fact that creates tremendous flexibility in the design of LED luminaires. Read more »
Business | Distributor News | Partnerships | Jun 09, 2017
ERP Power and Future Lighting Solutions Sign Global Distribution Agreement
ERP Power and Future Lighting Solutions Sign Global Distribution Agreement ERP Power LLC (ERP), a leading provider of small, smart and connected LED drivers for the lighting industry, has signed a global distribution franchise agreement with Future Electronics, a leading provider of solid-state lighting technologies, engineering expertise and online simulation and design tools. Future Electronics is globally integrated with lighting solutions expertise in 44 countries around the world to accelerate time to market and facilitate architectural, commercial and industrial lighting fixture development. Read more »
Business | Company News | Intellectual Properties | Jun 08, 2017
Seoul Semiconductor Resolves LED Filament Bulb Lawsuit against Global Retailer Kmart and Pursues Further Patent Enforcement Initiatives
Seoul Semiconductor Resolves LED Filament Bulb Lawsuit against Global Retailer Kmart and Pursues Further Patent Enforcement Initiatives Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (collectively “Seoul”) announced that they have resolved a patent litigation that was filed on behalf of Seoul and The Regents of the University of California against Kmart Corporation. The patent case was filed in U.S. Federal District Court, asserting infringement of eight patents based upon Kmart’s sales of Kodak/Spotlite branded filament LED bulbs. Read more »
Event News | Jun 07, 2017
OLED CHINA and DIGITAL SIGNAGE 2017 to be Held in Shanghai Concurrently with SIGN & LED CHINA 2017 in September
OLED CHINA and DIGITAL SIGNAGE 2017 to be Held in Shanghai Concurrently with SIGN & LED CHINA 2017 in September OLED CHINA 2017 and DIGITAL SIGNAGE 2017 will be held from September 20-22 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), along with two other UBM Trust flagship events SIGN CHINA 2017 & LED CHINA 2017. The four concurrent events will bring together 1,300 exhibitors covering 100,000 sqm exhibition space. Each event will share their own resources to complement their industrial advantages, which will further extend the industry chain. Read more »
Event News | Jun 06, 2017
InterLumi Panama Received Higher Expectation from Exhibitors in 2017
InterLumi Panama Received Higher Expectation from Exhibitors in 2017 InterLumi Panama, to be held from 29 June to 1 July at ATLAPA Convention Center, is on the way to return for its 2nd edition with increased recognition from both exhibitors and visitors. Being the region’s most attractive trading platform for lighting business, the 2017 show will offer greater opportunities to connect manufacturers and buyers in various ways. Read more »
Business | Organization News | NLB | Human Centric Lighting | May 31, 2017
Designing With Tunable White Light in Focus at the National Lighting Bureau’s Annual Lighting Forum
Designing With Tunable White Light in Focus at the National Lighting Bureau’s Annual Lighting Forum Relying on tunable white light “is the best, most-affordable way to ‘future-proof’ your work and designs and ensure very high performance.” So said Terry Clark, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Finelite, Inc., while participating in the National Lighting Bureau’s Annual Lighting Forum as one of three panelists focused on new and emerging developments in tunable white light; i.e., lighting whose color and other elements can be adjusted to meet a variety of needs and preferences. Other panelists included Brent Protzman, Ph.D., Director of Building Science and Standards Development, Lutron Electronics, Inc., and Sandra Stashik, P.E., F.IES, LEED AP, Director, Strategic Specification Development, Acuity Brands Lighting. EdisonReport Editor and Publisher Randy Reid moderated the discussion. Read more »
Event Announcement | Event News | May 29, 2017
The Leading European Lighting Technology Conference, LpS 2017 Returns for Its 7th Year this September
The Leading European Lighting Technology Conference, LpS 2017 Returns for Its 7th Year this September The symbiosis of LED/OLED lighting and modern technology has led to new technical system architectures that will alter the lighting market forever. For the next generations of lighting concepts to succeed a holistic approach between technologies and systems is required. But how? The associated interdisciplinary developments require comprehensive knowledge of applications, designs and technologies in order to meet their potential. Read more »
Business | Company News | Partnerships | May 25, 2017
EnOcean and Silvair Team up to Deliver Wireless Switches and Sensors with Bluetooth Mesh Connectivity
EnOcean and Silvair Team up to Deliver Wireless Switches and Sensors with Bluetooth Mesh Connectivity Silvair, a pioneer in Bluetooth-based smart lighting solutions for professional applications, and EnOcean, world leader in energy harvesting wireless technologies for building automation, today announced a collaboration to develop self-powered lighting controls and multifunctional sensors with Bluetooth mesh networking connectivity. Read more »
Business | Company News | Innovation | May 20, 2017
SORAA Sky Wins Prestigious LIGHTFAIR International Innovation Award
SORAA Sky Wins Prestigious LIGHTFAIR International Innovation Award Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology and illuminator of the world’s most renowned historical buildings, museums, hotels, and luxury shops, announced the company’s consumer-focused SORAA Sky bulb has won an LIGHTFAIR International 2017’s Innovation Award. Read more »
Business | Distributor News | May 19, 2017
Future Lighting Solutions Releases Largest Ever All in One LED Lighting Solutions Guide
Future Lighting Solutions Releases Largest Ever All in One LED Lighting Solutions Guide Future Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce the release of its 12th annual All in One LED Lighting Solutions Guide. This definitive resource guide details the complete product offering for solid-state lighting solutions. LEDs, drivers, optics, thermals and wireless controls and accessories are all included in this comprehensive solid-state lighting guide. Read more »
Smart Lighting + IoT | Business | Company News | May 17, 2017
Autani and OSRAM Are Now "Connected"
Autani and OSRAM Are Now "Connected" Autani, LLC, a proven leader in building controls and IoT, has announced that its award-winning EnergyCenter building management platform now integrates with OSRAM's Connected Lighting Module (CLM), allowing customers to easily convert their existing luminaires to be wireless ready while leveraging a robust and interoperable network solution to unlock new and exciting consumer-focused lighting applications. Read more »
Business | Company News | Partnerships | May 12, 2017
Cree Announces Mid-Power LED Joint Venture with San’an Optoelectronics
Cree Announces Mid-Power LED Joint Venture with San’an Optoelectronics Cree announces it is forming a joint venture with San’an Optoelectronics to produce and deliver to market high-performing, mid-power lighting class LED packaged products in an exclusive arrangement to serve the expanding markets of North and South America, Europe and Japan, and serve China and the rest of the world on a non-exclusive basis. Read more »
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