Human Centric Lighting
Systems + Applications | HCL | Luminaires |
Dec 17, 2019
GlacialLight - New Natural Sunlight of GL-CFD06Dx-35-NL Series with 3-in-1 and AC-TRIAC Dimming
GlacialLight, the LED lighting division of GlacialTech Inc., announces the natural sunlight GL-CFD06Dx-35-NL series. With a CRI of 98, as well as the CQS (Color Quality Scale) is up to 97. The color fidelity index (TM-30-15 Rf) and color gamut score (TM-30-15 Rg) are close to natural light. The GL-CFD06Dx-35-NL offers an optional decorative LED color ring, and a choice of surface or suspension mounting. It also features with 3-in-1 dimming and AC-TRIAC dimming functions for greater lighting flexibility.
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Business | Company News | Partnerships | HCL |
Dec 11, 2019
CIRCADIAN ZircLight and Acuity Brands Announce Strategic Partnership
CIRCADIAN ZircLight Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Acuity Brands, Inc (NYSE:AYI) which will bring to the North American lighting market spectrally-engineered Zirc™ LED lights that boost human performance, health and well-being by entraining our natural circadian rhythms to mitigate the issues associated with circadian disruption.
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Components | High Power LEDs | White LEDs | Human Centric Lighting | Melanopic Ratio |
Oct 28, 2019
Luminus Salud™ LEDs Suppress Melatonin and Deliver Warm, Comfortable Illumination
Luminus Devices expands its illumination portfolio today with the introduction of the Salud line of 3030 mid-power LEDs. Salud LEDs are the first with datasheet specified melanopic ratios (MRs) in addition to CRI, R9, CCT, and Flux. By enhancing the spectrum with cyan for melatonin suppression and enriching the 660 nm emission for natural skin tones and excellent red-rendering, Luminus Salud LEDs can deliver warmer, more comfortable light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive.
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Tools | Measurement | Spectroradiometer | Human Centric Lighting | Horticulture |
Oct 22, 2019
nanoLambda XL-500 - Tiny Spectroradiometer to Find Optimum Spectrum for Plants and Humans
nanoLambda, No.1 spectral sensor company, announced XL-500, a tiny BLE spectroradiometer with free Android and iOS apps, designed for lighting researches and industrial uses in plant, animal and human centric lighting fields.
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Technologies | Human Centric Lighting | Color Perception | Health + Environment | Research |
Oct 18, 2019
Study Reveals How Age Affects Perception of White LED Light
Although LEDs are increasingly used in low-energy lighting and displays, consumers sometimes find their light harsh or unpleasant. Findings from a new study point to the need to take age-related perception differences into account when designing white LED lighting that is more pleasing to the eye.
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Resources | Standardization | CIE | Non-Visual Lighting Effects | HCL |
Oct 10, 2019
CIE Position Statement on Non-Visual Effects of Light - 2nd Edition
On October 3rd, CIE released their new position statement on non-visual effects of light, entitled "Recommending Proper Light at the Proper Time" 2nd edition. As non-visual effects are becoming more attention nowadays, confusion and uncertainties on this topic are still high in the lighting community. Much research has been done but even more research is necessary. CIE has recognized this relevant topic and already initiated an independent workshop of leading scientists in the field of quantifying light for non-visual effects in Manchester in 2013 (CIE TN 003:2015 (CIE 2015)). The CIE issued an international standard, CIE S 026:2018 (2018), that defines a system for metrology of optical radiation for light-induced responses that can be elicited by ipRGCs (ipRGC-influenced light (IIL) responses).
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Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Human Centric Lighting | Indoor Applications |
Oct 09, 2019
Bridgelux Delivers New Lighting Solutions, Naturally
Enabling LED industry transformation for over 15 years, Bridgelux today reinforced its focus and commitment to the lighting market with the commercial availability of Thrive™ surface mount device (SMD) 2835 and V Series™ chip-on-board (COB) parts. Thrive white point options are designed to closely match the spectra of natural light by reducing blue spikes and cyan valleys, and providing full spectrum, human centric LED lighting solutions.
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Components | LEDs | White Mid Power LEDs | Tunable White Light | Human Centric Lighting |
Oct 04, 2019
Unveiled at LpS 2019: Nichia's 2-in-1 Tunable White LED Begins Changing the Game
Nichia, the leader in and inventor of the high-brightness LED, announced its game-changing single LES, tunable white mid power 3030 LED to the public on September 19th. The game changing NF2W757G-MT was unveiled, in detail, one week later at LpS 2019 in Bregenz, Austria. As previously announced, this cutting-edge technology gives design and operational freedom to luminaire manufacturers around the world.
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Featured | Components | LEDs | White Mid Power LEDs | Tunable White Light | Human Centric Lighting |
Sep 19, 2019
Nichia Launches World's First 2-in-1 Tunable White, Single LES, Mid-Power 3030 LED
Nichia, the leader in and inventor of the high-brightness LED, announces its game-changing 2-in-1 tunable white LED. This is the industry's first tunable white LED in a mid-power 3030 package with a single light emitting surface (LES). Targeting most lighting applications, the technology provides luminaire manufacturers with a host of benefits ranging from new technology and design features to improved factory operations and inventory positions.
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Resources | Human Centric Lighting | Light Generation | Health + Environment | LpR Article |
Aug 01, 2019
Circadian-Friendly Light Emitters: From CCT-Tuning to Blue-Free Technology
Common levels of blue radiation are sufficient to disrupt the circadian cycle, calling for blue-depleted emitters in the evening. Most current solutions employ low-CCT and suffer from poor light quality. Aurelien David, chief scientist at Soraa explains the melanopic lumen and its possible sources of inaccuracy related to the uncertainty in assessing the circadian action spectrum. In addition, he also discusses the concept of a blue-free emitter with minimal melanopic lumen at very low CCT and how such a spectrum providing a good light quality can be optimized.
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Featured | HCL | LEDs | Nationstar |
May 31, 2019
Eyelove Healthy Lighting LED - New Updates
Last October, NATIONSTAR launched Eyelove brand of healthy lighting LED, which attracted wide attention from customers at home and abroad, and was favored by the market and recognized by the industry for its excellent performance. It has won many honors such as "the first batch of healthy lighting products in China",” the highest award for annual innovation technology and products" and "China Healthy LED Innovation Award 2018". It has become the preferred or designated brand of healthy lighting source device.
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Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Indoor Applications | Controls | Luminaires |
May 22, 2019
-Star Lighting Introduces Circadian System for Automatic, Programmable Color Temperature & Dimming Controls
I-Star Lighting, an innovative global supplier of LED lighting fixtures, LED drivers, and advanced solid-state lighting controls, has developed a lighting system that enables users to program a full range of color temperatures and dimming options to adjust light output throughout the course of the day to provide a healthier, more human-centric lighting environment for interior lights. The I-Star Circadian System natural spectrum lighting combines several different I-Star technology innovations to produce a user-friendly, simplified lighting and control system.
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Lamps | Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Dim-to-Warm |
May 21, 2019
Soraa VIVID™ Warm Dim Lamps: Achieving New Light Quality Levels
Soraa Inc., the world leader in full spectrum color technology and optical expertise, today announced its highly anticipated SORAA VIVID-Warm Dim lamps, designed to equip lighting professionals with a specification-grade dimmable lamp that integrates Soraa Point Source Optics™ and industry-leading color rendering capabilities.
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Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Controls | Human Centric Lighting |
May 21, 2019
Bridgelux Vesta® Flex - Interoperable Lighting and Controls Solution
Bridgelux today announced Vesta® Flex, an innovative family of dual channel LED drivers and control modules designed to simplify and reduce the cost of connected tunable white luminaires. Immediately compatible with industry standard wired and wireless lighting control protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) and 0-10V, the Vesta Flex system enables simplified, future-ready design flexibility for OEM luminaire manufactures to meet the needs of their end customers without requiring redesign or recertification.
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Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Human Centric Lighting |
May 17, 2019
Nichia's Vitasolis Enables Breakthrough Human Centric Lighting
Nichia Corporation will unveil a state-of-the-art LED spectrum technology, called Vitasolis at LIGHTFAIR International (USA, May 21 -23). This technology, which will be first incorporated in Nichia's market leading 757 platform, will help control human circadian rhythm via a unique spectrum meant to stimulate activity. While Nichia previously presented the technology at The Phosphor Global Summit 2019 as well as the 2019 Department of Energy SSL R&D Workshop, Vitasolis will be on display at LIGHTFAIR International within Nichia's Booth #1119.
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Human Centric Lighting | Health | Resources | Health + Environment | LpR Article |
May 16, 2019
Healthy Light - LED Technology for Health and Care Applications
The right light, at any time during the day or night, is absolutely essential for health and well-being especially in health and care applications. Peter Haumer, Head of Technical Sales at Lumitech/Kiteo reveals why, besides full spectrum and high color rendering, mimicking real daylight conditions with extended daylight curves, a direct and an indirect component (CCT 1.800–16.000 K), are essential. The article discusses the benefits that can be derived from special colors for medical staff, patients and residents.
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Resources | LpR Article | Research | Health | Medical | Human Centric Lighting |
May 16, 2019
Implications for Human-Centric Lighting Design in Tropical Nursing Homes: A Pilot Study
Light synchronizes our physiological and psychological rhythms to the 24-hour rhythm of the ambient changes. For the elderly, adequate environments to compensate for increasing frailty and sensory loss are crucial. Dr. Szu-Cheng Chien, Assistant Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology reports from a pilot study that aimed to explore HCL design strategies in nursing homes in Singapore. Pre-/post implementation user surveys and quantitative evaluations were conducted.
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Technologies | Research | Health | Human Centric Lighting | Full Spectrum LEDs |
May 16, 2019
Scientific Study Demonstrates Positive Effects of Daylight LED on Visual Comfort, Melatonin, Mood, Waking Performance, and Sleep
There has been an increase in research activity on the relationship between light and human bio-function, including a recent scientific study focusing on the effects of light spectrum on sleep quality, visual comfort, well-being and daytime alertness conducted by Prof. Christian Cajochen and his team at the University of Basel in Switzerland, entitled: "Effect of Daylight LED on Visual Comfort, Melatonin, Mood, Waking Performance, and Sleep."
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Components | LED Modules | Linear Modules | Downlights | Human Centric Lighting |
May 15, 2019
Lumileds Enables Next Step in Human Centric Lighting with Launch of Luxeon Fusion
Lumileds, a global leader in innovative lighting solutions, today launched Luxeon Fusion, a breakthrough platform technology that delivers unprecedented white color selection while streamlining fixture manufacturing.
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Human Centric Lighting | Wellbeing | Resources | Health + Environment | LpR Article |
May 07, 2019
Melanopic Green - The Other Side of Blue
LpR 71 Article - page 74: For years now, there has been a controversial discussion about the amount of blue light in LEDs. Medical studies have shown that, depending on the amount, blue light at night disrupts the circadian rhythm. As a result, warm white (<3000 K) light sources are often touted as a solution for street lighting as well. Ian Ashdown, P. Eng. (Ret.), FIES Senior Scientist at SunTracker Technologies discusses whether or not it is sufficient to only look at the CDT or if other wavelengths and aspects should be considered. Numerous medical studies have shown that exposure to blue light at night suppresses the production of melatonin by the pineal gland in our brains and so disrupts our circadian rhythms. As a result, we may have difficulty sleeping. It is therefore only common sense that we should specify warm white (3000 K) light sources wherever possible, especially for street lighting. - True or false?
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Systems + Applications | Human Centric Lighting | Lamps | Smart Lighting |
Mar 29, 2019
Healthe® New SunTrac™ A19 Seamlessly Transitions Between GoodDay® and GoodNight® Spectrums
Healthe® is excited to announce the launch of SunTrac™ A19, a product that combines engineered spectrums that have been optimized for both daytime and nighttime use into a single, dynamic, circadian lamp. Based on market demand, Healthe combined its proprietary GoodDay® and Goodnight® spectrums, which have been available this past year as separate products, into a single, easy-to-use, form factor. Now, consumers can benefit from both the energy-enhancing GoodDay spectrum during the day and the sleep-promoting GoodNight spectrum at nighttime by simply installing this one bulb.
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Indoor Applications | Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Dim-to-Warm | Luminaires |
Mar 28, 2019
Oculux Dim-to-Warm LED Track Luminaires Debuted by WAC Lighting
The new Oculux Dim-To-Warm architectural LED 120V track luminaires dim from a pure white 3000 K light temperature to an 1800 K incandescent ambient illumination. These superlative light levels are provided with a very high 95 CRI (color rendition index) to optimize tasks while creating a visually comfortable environment.
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Resources | LpR Article | Research | Health | Medical | Human Centric Lighting |
Mar 26, 2019
Lighting and Emergency Dept. Clinician Wellness and Performance Improvement
LpR 70 Article, page 38: Short wavelength ("blue") light is known for its strong impact on humans covering "visual" function, wellness and performance of humans. Lighting has been recognized to have an effect on clinician wellness and performance as well as the occurence of medical errors. In a pilot study, Octavio L. Perez, Ph.D, WELL Accredited Professional and Adjunct Researcher at the Department of Population Health Science and Policy, and his team of scientists and physicians, Christopher Strother, Richard Vincent, Barbara Rabin and Harold S. Kaplan, from the Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, systematically investigated if and how a radically new lighting concept could improve wellness and performance in an emergency department.
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Technologies | Research | Publications | Health | Human Centric Lighting |
Mar 26, 2019
3D Bio-Optical Models Reveals How the Human Body Uses the Entire Solar Spectrum
History teaches that global changes to the public's environment mandate a higher level of scrutiny to ensure that we first do no harm. In "Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body" published in the journal Melatonin Research, Zimmerman and Reiter combine optical ray tracing from lighting and ESR data from the medical industry to model for the first time the 3D free radical distributions generate by lighting sources in the human body.
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Components | LED Modules | Linear Modules | Indoor Applications | Human Centric Lighting |
Mar 22, 2019
Lumitronix Introduces LED Module Series for Ledil Daisy Optics
The LED specialist Lumitronix from Baden-Württemberg has produced three special LED modules which are compatible with the lenses of the Daisy series by Ledil. As Ledil's official distributor, the Swabian company was able to develop the modules in close cooperation with the Finnish optics manufacturer.
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Downlights | Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Indoor Applications | Luminaires |
Mar 14, 2019
GlacialLight Announces New Natural Sunlight of GL-DLC06-35-NL Series
GlacialLight, the LED lighting division of GlacialTech Inc., announces the natural sunlight GL-DLC06-35-NL and GL-DLC06DA-35-NL. The new lighting fixtures use the SEOUL SunLike CoB to light up objects in their natural colors. The CRI is 97, as well as the CQS is up to 98. The color fidelity index (TM-30-15 Rf) and color gamut score (TM-30-15 Rg) are close to natural light.
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Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Human Centric Lighting | Indoor Applications |
Mar 13, 2019
Bridgelux Introduces Thrive - Human Centric Light Spectrum Mimicking Sunlight
Bridgelux announced Thrive, a family of white point options for surface mount devices (SMD), V Series™, Vero® Series and Vesta® Series chip-on-board (COB) products designed to closely mimic the sun and provide a new class of full spectrum, human centric light emitting diode (LED) white point solutions.
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Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Indoor Applications | Smart Lighting |
Mar 08, 2019
Healthe® Introduces SunLync™ - Synchronize Lighting with Day-Night Cycle
Healthe® by Lighting Science is excited to announce the launch of SunLync™, a unique device that autonomously synchronizes Healthe wireless-enabled lighting to the sun's cycle. SunLync contains a GPS locator that captures local time and continuously broadcasts a system-wide mesh command to all Healthe lights within range. Lights respond by generating the appropriate spectrum and intensity, providing the right light at the right time. The frequent time signal generation from SunLync allows for a subtle response and fluid transition between light settings from the luminaries.
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Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Indoor Applications | Luminaires |
Feb 22, 2019
Healthe Launches Line of Architectural Luminaires
Healthe® by Lighting Science is pleased to announce the launch of its circadian optimized line of architectural luminaires. The product line, named 480®, leverages Healthe's patented technology to deliver the right spectrum at the right time, enhancing wellbeing and productivity in commercial, managed care, hospitality and many other applications. Available in a variety of linear profiles, mounting options, and lengths, the 480 line can be specified in nearly any type of configuration.
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Business | Company News | Branding | Partnerships | Human Centric Lighting |
Feb 07, 2019
Lighting Science Spins off Biological Lighting Business Into Healthe Inc.
Lighting Science Group announces the launch of Healthe Inc. whose mission is to create environments where light is an active component of one's health. Healthe is carrying forward the Lighting Science legacy, utilizing its core technology and intellectual property to create circadian solutions that support the health, well-being and performance of people through their built environments. The company is launching an extensive line of new commercial products as well as incorporating the consumer products that made Lighting Science the leading circadian lighting company of the past decade.
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