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Events | Light + Building | Mar 15, 2024
Light + Building 2024: Fulminant Innovation Show Provides a Stage for Sustainability and Efficiency in Buildings
Light + Building 2024: Fulminant Innovation Show Provides a Stage for Sustainability and Efficiency in Buildings The modern building is intelligent, connected and as a result saves energy. In combination with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions in the building sector can be drastically reduced. This makes a significant contribution to achieving climate targets. 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024. Over 151,000 visitors travelled to the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology. Read more »
LiFi Conference | ISA | Events | Feb 29, 2024
3rd ISA Global Annual LiFi Conference on March 11-12, 2024
3rd ISA Global Annual LiFi Conference on March 11-12, 2024 In the past two years, the research and development of visible light communication (VLC) has continued to make significant progress. New fields and scene applications have achieved breakthroughs, commercialization prospects are becoming increasingly clear, and the ecosystem of visible light communication is taking shape. Visible light communication represents a tremendous opportunity for the photoelectric and communication industries, and is poised to become an integral component of 6G communication. Read more »
Events | Light + Building | Lightfair | Feb 28, 2024
Messe Frankfurt Expands Portfolio in USA and Acquires Stake in LightFair
Messe Frankfurt Expands Portfolio in USA and Acquires Stake in LightFair Messe Frankfurt is expanding its portfolio in the USA. From now on, LightFair in Las Vegas and New York will be part of the Light + Building brand’s international network. In future, Messe Frankfurt will be organising the five-day trade fair together with an accompanying conference for the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The next edition of the architectural and commercial lighting trade fair is scheduled to take place at Las Vegas Convention Center between 4 and 8 May 2025. Read more »
Nichia | Business | Feb 20, 2024
Nichia Unveils Innovative LED Solutions
Nichia Unveils Innovative LED Solutions At Light + Building 2024, Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and pioneer of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is showcasing several groundbreaking products, including the Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L and a new Cube Direct Mountable Chip which introduces a novel feature of efficient horizontal light distribution. Both solutions provide an unrivalled soft, low-glare quality of light and enable luminaire manufacturers to significantly reduce the thickness and weight of lighting fixture designs. Read more »
Events | Feb 01, 2024
The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance
The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance Whether A for Architecture Day or Z for ZVEI Technology Forum - the range of events, specialist presentations and guided tours at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main is huge. At the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology from March 3 to 8, 2024, the abundance of events will ensure a plus in knowledge transfer and inspiration. Read more »
Business | Kuzco Lighting | Jan 15, 2024
Auroralight Announces Acquisition by Kuzco Lighting
Auroralight Announces Acquisition by Kuzco Lighting Auroralight, the leading estate-quality landscape and architectural lighting manufacturer, has been acquired by Kuzco Group, a leading modern lighting manufacturer in North America. This strategic move reinforces Auroralight and Kuzco Group’s commitment to pioneering design, innovation, and unparalleled quality in the lighting industry. Read more »
Business | Signify | Jan 15, 2024
Signify Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Signify Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the seventh consecutive year. Inclusion in the index is based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, in which Signify achieved an overall score of 80 from a possible 100. This confirms Signify as a leader in sustainability, ranking second among electrical component and equipment companies. Read more »
Business | Hubbell Lighting | Jan 02, 2024
Hubbell News
Hubbell News Hubbell announced sale of Residential Lighting Business and completes acquisition of Systems Control. Read more »
LightingEurope | Business | Dec 20, 2023
All Bark and No Bite
All Bark and No Bite How a lack of enforcement of EU regulations undermines their world-wide credibility, puts consumers at risk and distorts the single market’s level playing field. Read more »
LpR | Business | Nov 27, 2023
Luger Research e.U. Celebrates 100th Edition of LED Professional Review Edition and Hosts Summit
Luger Research e.U. Celebrates 100th Edition of LED Professional Review Edition and Hosts Summit Luger Research e.U. – Institute for Innovation & Technology, a leading media, event, and research company in the lighting sector, is celebrating a significant milestone with the publication of the 100th edition of its specialist authoritative magazine, LED professional Review. In addition, the company is organizing an advantageous lighting event on December 7. Read more »
Infineon | Acquisition | GaN Systems | Business | Oct 25, 2023
Infineon Completes Acquisition of GaN Systems, Becoming a Leading GaN Power House
Infineon Completes Acquisition of GaN Systems, Becoming a Leading GaN Power House Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced the closing of the acquisition of GaN Systems Inc. (“GaN Systems”). The Ottawa-based company brings with it a broad portfolio of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power conversion solutions and leading-edge application know-how. All required regulatory clearances have been obtained and GaN Systems has become part of Infineon effective as of the closing. Read more »
Signify | Douglas Control | Business | Oct 13, 2023
Signify Acquires Douglas Lighting Controls' Assets in a $250K Deal Amidst Universal Douglas Shutdown
Signify Acquires Douglas Lighting Controls' Assets in a $250K Deal Amidst Universal Douglas Shutdown Earlier this year, Universal Douglas and Douglas Lighting Controls decided to halt operations. In light of this, Signify has stepped in to acquire Douglas Lighting Controls' assets, patents, and trademark for a sum of $250,000. This acquisition was officially recorded in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, on September 13. Notably, the asset purchase agreement was finalized earlier on August 4. Read more »
deLIGHTed Talks | HCL | Events | Sep 24, 2023
History of Good Light – Beyond the Visual Spectrum
History of Good Light – Beyond the Visual Spectrum The Good Light Group, together with the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR), the Daylight Academy (DLA), the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and Luger Research (LR), are organizing and presenting the “deLIGHTed Talks” lectures. The webinar explains how different light spectra contributes to health and well-being. Read more »
Business | Cree Lighting | Advanced Lighting Technologies | Sep 12, 2023
Advanced Lighting Technologies Acquires Cree Lighting
Advanced Lighting Technologies Acquires Cree Lighting Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC (“ADLT”) announced that its affiliate, CLNA Holdings LLC, (“CLNA”) has acquired all of the equity interests of CREE LIGHTING USA, CREE LIGHTING CANADA CORP. and E-CONOLIGHT LLC (together “Cree Lighting”) from IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., and IDEAL INDUSTRIES (CANADA), CORP. Read more »
Signify | China | Factory | Business | Sep 01, 2023
Signify Opens New Factory for Light Sources and Luminaires in China, Its Biggest in the World
Signify Opens New Factory for Light Sources and Luminaires in China, Its Biggest in the World Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the opening of its biggest LED lighting manufacturing site in the world in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. The new factory of Signify’s joint venture company Zhejiang Klite Lighting Holdings Co., Ltd (“Klite”) will manufacture high-quality branded LED lighting products, including for the Philips brand, for China and the global market. Read more »
Events | NightScape | Lumileds | Aug 24, 2023
Shedding Light on the Future: Nightscape Technology Pioneers Eco-Friendly Illumination
Shedding Light on the Future: Nightscape Technology Pioneers Eco-Friendly Illumination In a groundbreaking LpS-Digital lecture, Willem Sillevis Smitt, Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing at Lumileds, delves deep into the transformative journey of the lighting industry, introducing the revolutionary Nightscape Technology. This innovation promises to harmonize our lighting needs with the preservation of our natural ecosystem and the dark sky initiatives. Read more »
Events | LpS Digital Summit | LpS Digital Awards | AI | Aug 11, 2023
LpS Digital Summit to Host the Inaugural AI-Curated LpS Digital Awards
LpS Digital Summit to Host the Inaugural AI-Curated LpS Digital Awards The LpS Digital Summit, renowned for its commitment to innovation in the lighting sector, is set to make history with the introduction of the first-ever AI-Curated LpS Digital Awards. This groundbreaking initiative will be a highlight of the LpS Digital Summit 2023, scheduled for December 7. Read more »
DOE | Business | Aug 10, 2023
DOE Recognizes 14 Partners for Excellence in Commercial Lighting Systems
DOE Recognizes 14 Partners for Excellence in Commercial Lighting Systems The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2023 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 11 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings, and 3 organizations for exhibiting exemplary support and advocacy for this work. Partners were recognized on August 5 at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) annual conference for projects that showcase how lighting system upgrades can lead to significant energy savings and create more comfortable, productive, and environmentally responsible spaces. Read more »
LightingEurope | Standardization + Regulation | Business | Jul 31, 2023
Countdown Begins in European Union: Only One Month Left Until Traditional Lamps are Swept Away by Historic Lighting Revolution
Countdown Begins in European Union: Only One Month Left Until Traditional Lamps are Swept Away by Historic Lighting Revolution The countdown has begun: in just one month, several commonly used lamps will be restricted in the EU. The 2019 EU Ecodesign rules for light sources and separate control gears and the 12 RoHS Delegated Directives published in February 2022 will affect the placing on the EU market of compact and linear fluorescent lamps (CFLs and FLs T5 and T8) for general lighting as well as mains voltage halogen lamps (G9) and low-voltage halogen lamps (G4 and GY6.35) over the next six weeks. Read more »
ams OSRAM | Financial Report | Business | Jul 31, 2023
ams OSRAM Unveils Profit-Driven Strategy and Q2 2023 Financial Performance Amid Portfolio Restructuring
ams OSRAM Unveils Profit-Driven Strategy and Q2 2023 Financial Performance Amid Portfolio Restructuring The released document is the financial report from ams OSRAM for the second quarter of 2023. The company has announced a strategic realignment towards profitability and structural growth. The future portfolio will focus on differentiated, intelligent sensors and emitters, with an increased commitment towards the Automotive, Industrial, and Medical markets. The company will exit non-core semiconductor businesses with a revenue run-rate of EUR 300 to 400 million. Read more »
Lumileds | Matrix | Business | Jul 25, 2023
Made in the U.S.A. — Lumileds Matrix Integrated Lighting Solutions
Made in the U.S.A. — Lumileds Matrix Integrated Lighting Solutions Lumileds, a world leader in LED innovation and manufacturing, is now producing its LUXEON Matrix products and custom integrated LED solutions for the lighting industry in the United States. This allows Lumileds to provide improved support for North American customers, reduce transportation costs, time, and environmental impacts, eliminate tariffs, and simplify the entire supply chain. Read more »
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