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Horticulture | Apr 17, 2024
Horticulture LEDs to Boost Vertical Farming Efficiency
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 offers Horticulture LEDs and promotes the use of plant- and growth-specific light recipes. Engineers at the company have thought about how the control of a CEA could be realized as an IoT application. Read more »
DOE | L-Prize | Business | Apr 11, 2024
DOE Launches Final Phase of Its L-Prize Lighting Competition on Manufacturing & Installation
DOE Launches Final Phase of Its L-Prize Lighting Competition on Manufacturing & Installation The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the third and final phase of its Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge designed to spur groundbreaking innovation, local manufacturing, and the benefits of an inclusive, clean-energy economy for next-generation lighting in commercial buildings. Phase 3, called Manufacturing & Installation (M&I), will unfold over 16 months and reward production and installation of products that meet L-Prize technical requirements in real-world buildings. Up to four competitors earning the most points based on technical and design innovation, U.S. content, production, and installation will share an award of $10 million. Read more »
Instrument Systems | Appointments | Apr 05, 2024
New Managing Director at Instrument Systems
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. Read more »
Cree LED | Portable Lights | SSL | Featured | Apr 02, 2024
NEW XLamp® XHP LEDs 3V Class Optimized for Portable Lights
NEW XLamp® XHP LEDs 3V Class Optimized for Portable Lights Cree LED delivers superior brightness, light quality and efficiency for portable applications. Our XLamp® LEDs are ideally suited for torch, flashlight, tactical flashlight, head lamp, bike light, weapon light and lantern portable applications. Read more »
Lumileds | CoB | SSL | Featured | Apr 02, 2024
Lumileds 90+ CRI CoBs Get A Boost in Output and Efficacy
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 stringent testing, backed by detailed reliability reports, and achieve the output and efficacy expected of leading CoBs. Read more »
Events | Mar 28, 2024
Launch of the European Lighting Forum
Launch of the European Lighting Forum Join the launch of the new European Lighting Forum. A new Space where members of the lighting value chan are invited to share views, experience and work together on the delivery of better lighting in Europe. Read more »
Marelli | Automotive | Controller | Mar 28, 2024
Light Domain Controller Enables Software-defined Vehicle Architectures
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 further integrated into this light domain controller. This cutting-edge technology for lighting systems aimed at next-generation vehicles will be showcased at the upcoming Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, from April 25 to May 4, alongside other Marelli advanced technologies. Read more »
Delighted Talks | Events
Time Matters – Shining Light on Metabolic Health
Time Matters – Shining Light on Metabolic Health The Good Light Group, together with the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR), the Daylight Academy (DLA), and Luger Research (LR), are organizing and presenting the “deLIGHTed Talks” lectures (7th Edition). Read more »
Trilux | Trends | Mar 18, 2024
Smart and Adaptable Systems will Prevail in the Long Term
Smart and Adaptable Systems will Prevail in the Long Term Light + Building 2024 was a complete success for TRILUX, the German market leader for professional lighting. Our visitors took the opportunity to explore and discuss pioneering innovations across office, industry, outdoor and digital sectors at the TRILUX booth. "The market demands solutions that not only meet the increased demands for quality, sustainability, smartness and design but are also user-friendly and safe. They must simplify planning processes and remain flexible to adapt to future challenges," says Joachim Geiger, CSO & CMO TRILUX, summarizing key industry trends. "Our innovations provide exactly the right solutions," says Geiger. Read more »
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 »
Trends | Zumtobel | Mar 15, 2024
Zumtobel at Light + Building 2024: Guinness World Record and Partnership with Design Studio Pininfarina
Zumtobel at Light + Building 2024: Guinness World Record and Partnership with Design Studio Pininfarina Zumtobel presented integrated user-centric lighting solutions at Light + Building 2024. In addition to a number of new products, the lighting specialist also has something very special in store for visitors this year – an installation of its CIELUMA illuminated ceiling, which has been awarded the first Guinness World Record in the trade fair’s history. Read more »
Smart Lighting | Inventronics | DALI+ | LED Driver | Wireless Control | Mar 15, 2024
Inventronics Unveiled Industry's First DALI+ Certified Wireless LED Driver
Inventronics Unveiled Industry's First DALI+ Certified Wireless LED Driver Inventronics presented the first DALI+ with Thread certified wireless LED drivers at trade fair Light + Building 2024. Harnessing the advantages of the DALI-2 standard for lighting, DALI+ extends its features and benefits to the wireless realm. The DALI+ wireless network is based on the IEC 62386-104 standard and employs the same DALI language, features, and data. This will enable the seamless integration of DALI-2 wired and DALI+ wireless devices in the same installation. Read more »
Light O'Clock | HCL | Podcast | Mar 01, 2024
Podcast: Light O'Clock
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. 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 »
DALI Alliance | Smart Lighting | Feb 28, 2024
DALI+ News to be Unveiled by DALI Alliance at Light + Building 2024
DALI+ News to be Unveiled by DALI Alliance at Light + Building 2024 The DALI Alliance, a leading authority in lighting technology standards, is set to make a significant announcement at the upcoming Light + Building Exhibition 2024 in Frankfurt. The unveiling of this new certification program related to DALI+ marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of Global standardization of wireless and IP based lighting controls. 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 »
DOWA | IR | Feb 21, 2024
DOWA Announced SWIR LEDs with the World's Highest Efficiency
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 wavelength range of 1,200 to 1,900 nm. Read more »
Zhaga | Smart Lighting | Feb 20, 2024
Exploring Futureproof Lighting with Zhaga Consortium at Light+Building
Exploring Futureproof Lighting with Zhaga Consortium at Light+Building The Zhaga Consortium is excited to announce its participation at Light+Building, the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology, taking place from March 3 to 8, 2024, in Frankfurt. Zhaga invites all attendees to visit its booth in Hall 8, Stand C38 and to engage with Zhaga representatives and learn about the organization's initiatives to drive the future of lighting. 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 »
Research | Feb 13, 2024
Revolutionary Daylight Therapy Study Offers New Hope for Parkinson's Patients: Enhancing Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
Revolutionary Daylight Therapy Study Offers New Hope for Parkinson's Patients: Enhancing Sleep and Circadian Rhythms The study on the impact of daylight therapy on sleep and circadian rhythms in Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients is a collaborative effort led by researchers affiliated with Queensland University of Technology. The research was supported by various organizations, showcasing a concerted effort to explore innovative therapeutic options for PD. This study signifies an important step in understanding how controlled light exposure can potentially improve the quality of life for individuals with PD by enhancing sleep patterns and circadian regulation. Further details on the authors, affiliations, and supporters can be found in the published document. Read more »
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