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Lamps | Tubes | Retrofit | Systems + Applications | Aug 02, 2017

MaxLite Presents Flicker-Free LED T8 Lamps

Providing superior light quality and performance, MaxLite introduces flicker-free LED T8 Lamps as the long-lasting, energy-efficient replacement for fluorescent tubes in offices, classrooms and other commercial and educational applications. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Aug 01, 2017

Getting the Light Level Just Right with RECOM’s New Low Cost TRIAC Dimmable Drivers

RECOM introduces four new LED drivers with 9 W, 12 W, 18 W and 25 W outputs. They deliver 1% to 100% leading-edge or trailing-edge TRIAC-controlled dimming at the market’s most affordable prices. These LED drivers are designed for either retrofit or new installations and allow the user to set the lighting atmosphere and mood in homes, spotlighting and furniture installations. Read more »

Systems + Applications | Indoor Applications | Luminaires | Aug 01, 2017

Concrete and LEDs - Sattler's New AVVENI Member Is Described Best as Dance of Polarities

Sattler's new AVVENI variant: Table and floor lamp with a cylindrical concrete stand unlocks even more possible uses in your home. The flexible Avveni lighting system holds in itself the “potential for further variants” – so the refreshing, yet factual comment by the Focus Open Design Award jurors on the modular Avveni luminaire and its numerous and conceptually designed variations. In collaboration with code2design, Michael Schmidt, a “variant” has been created by Ulrich Sattler in form of a table and floor lamp named Avveni Concrete. Read more »

Tridonic Adds Robust 200 W LED Drivers for Global to ADVANCED Range

A new 200 W LED driver from the ADVANCED range – a high-performance component for high-bay industrial luminaires – has been added to Tridonic’s industrial portfolio. The 0-10 V dimmable driver cannot fail to impress thanks to its unniversal input voltage range, IP 67 protection and high temperature resistance. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Jul 26, 2017

Tridonic Introduces a Compact LED Driver for Five Adjustable Output Currents

Tridonic is introducing a highly flexible driver range. Combined with the range of SLE LED spotlight modules it will make a perfectly matched system especially suitable for architectural lighting and illumination of retail spaces. With five pre-adjustable output currents, the drivers meet the requirements of a wide variety of applications. Read more »

Smart Lighting + IoT | Lighting Systems | Luminaires | Jul 20, 2017

Eaton Presents a Simple Low-Voltage Solution for Power, LED Lighting and Controls

Power management company Eaton offers the Distributed Low Voltage Power (DLVP) system, a flexible and electrically efficient low-voltage system combining power, LED lighting and controls into one simple, energy code compliant, project solution by blending the benefits of both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power distribution. The easily configured “plug-and-play” system reduces installation labor by up to 40 percent with a total installed system cost savings of up to 20 percent. Read more »

Bulbs | Lamps | Retrofit | Systems + Applications | Jul 19, 2017

Feit Electric Announces Availability of IntelliBulb TM LED Lighting Solutions

Feit Electric, a leading global lighting manufacturer and pioneer in energy efficient lighting, today announced the availability of its IntelliBulbTM LED energy-saving lighting solutions with effortless customization and problem-solving capabilities. Read more »

Medical | Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Jul 14, 2017

New Merivaara Q-Flow Surgical Light Can Reduce the Risk of Infections

The Merivaara Q-Flow™ surgical light improves the working environment in operating rooms, and also offers a new way to reduce the risk of infections. Q-Flow is a major step forward from traditional operating room lights. Designed and manufactured in Finland, Q-Flow was developed to fulfil the needs of the modern surgical team. It offers improvements on many standard features in the industry as well as radical innovations. Read more »

Featured | Electromechanics | Tracks | Indoor Applications | Jul 11, 2017

Linear Flat System - Also the Right Choice for Power Tracks

Power tracks are very often used in shops and retail outlets in order to implement various lighting scenarios quickly and easily. Different arrangements and individual positioning are always necessary when the presentation of the product range changes. And that happens more than just once a year. Matched with special drivers which fi t on a power track, the Linear Flat System, together with a lampholder and counterholder, forms a complete modular system for linear lighting in current power track systems. In this way, it is possible to construct a lighting system with interchangeable LED modules without any additional luminaire housings. Read more »

Emergency Lighting | Certifications | Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Jun 07, 2017

Fulham’s FHEM10 Adjustable LED Emergency Light Now Certified for California Title 20

Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, today announced that its FireHorse FHEM10 series of adjustable LED emergency lights has been certified compliant with California Energy Commission (CEC) Title 20 Code of Regulations for illumination performance and low energy consumption. Read more »

Sensors | Outdoor Applications | Indoor Applications | Luminaires | May 22, 2017

B.E.G. Controls Announces the Development of Their PureColor, Human Centric Lighting (HCL) Sensor

B.E.G. Controls LP, the North American affiliate of Brück Electronic GmbH (B.E.G.), introduces the worlds first stand alone occupancy sensor with the ability to change the color temperature of an LED fixture to match a person’s circadian rhythm. Read more »

Smart Lighting + IoT | Outdoor Applications | Resources | LpR Article | May 16, 2017

Enabling Total Control in the Next Generation of Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting is certainly one of the applications with the greatest potential for energy saving. Although many approaches are discussed, they all end up with a smart lighting solution. In order to accommodate this, intelligent software and electronics are required as well as standardized, robust interfaces. Ronald Weber, Global Industry Manager, Building Automation and Benjamin Nelson, Business Development Manager, Intelligent Buildings, both from TE Connectivity, present a Zhaga compliant solution. Read more »

Tech-Talks BREGENZ - Philipp Henrici, President and Managing Director at BJB

It’s unusual for a lighting company to be older than electric lighting itself, but BJB in Arnsberg, Germany is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. LED professional’s Siegfried Luger and Dr. Günther Sejkora spoke with Philipp Henrici, the President and Managing Director at BJB about disruptive technology changes, starting from petroleum lamps to electric lighting as well as conventional lighting versus solid state lighting. They also touched on the subjects of chances and drawbacks of LED component standardization, modular systems and automated production processes. Read more »

Featured | Electromechanics | Tracks | Indoor Applications | May 11, 2017

New Low Voltage Track with Magnetic Installation System

The new A.A.G. Stucchi low voltage track (up to 48V) is designed for minimal and elegant light applications. With its compact design, magnetic installation system for the lighting fixtures, and integrated databus for light control, this new product provides maximum freedom and flexibility, in designing and creating innovative lighting projects. Read more »

High Bay | Systems + Applications | Luminaires | May 02, 2017

High Performance, Energy Saving LED Highbay Kit

Fulham, one of the leaders in LED drivers, has launched a new, high specification, LED highbay kit. Designed as a highest performing, energy saving solution for warehouse, factory and retail highbay luminaires, the new LED highbay kit will provide high specification features as standard, a wide array of CCT/CRI options, up to 119 Lumens per Watt and is guaranteed for five years. Read more »

New Patent Aims to Improve Light Distribution of Tubular Lamps and Luminaires

Appropriate even light distribution in LED replacement tubes respectively tubular LED lamps and luminaires is still one of the weak points of LED lighting. Recently the interesting patent application "Light distribution using tapered waveguides in LED-based tubular lamps as replacements of linear fluorescent lamps" covering that topic became a granted patent, with patent number US8,348,467 B2. Read more »

Featured | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Retrofit | Apr 15, 2017

ZORYA – Omnidirectional Retrofit Lenses from LEDiL

ZORYA is a unique LED optics design from LEDiL with around 340-degrees of light distribution. The whole lens is covered in small “spikes” that are basically individual optics in themselves. This innovative design – unlike anything seen before in LED optics – can harness all the light from any size LED and transform it into omnidirectional lighting that mimics a traditional light bulb beam pattern. Read more »

Resources | Reports | Indoor Applications | Apr 12, 2017

Lighting Controls Association Publishes Lighting Controls Guide for Open Offices

The Lighting Controls Association has published a basic guide to applying lighting controls to open office spaces. Read more »

Philips Lighting Pioneers an Easy Path to Smart Lighting with First-Ever Wireless Linear Lamp Retrofit

Philips Lighting (Euronext Amsterdam ticker: LIGHT), a global leader in lighting, today introduced a simplified path to connected ready lighting with the introduction of Philips InstantFit LED T8 lamps with EasySmart technology. The first and only wireless, network-capable linear lamp retrofit, the Philips InstantFit LED with EasySmart technology enables intelligent control from the Leviton Wireless Room Controller System with the simplicity of a plug and play installation that reduces energy, effort and costs. Read more »

Connected Lighting | Tracks | Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Apr 03, 2017

Lumibright Intoduces Versatile Magneto Combo Series

Lumibright's Magneto has revolutionized track systems providing flexibility to combine them in a variety of ways. Insets are installed using magnets on a patented slider enabling to adjust the beam angle to highlight desired objects in every detail with optimal light quality. Magneto track light have unique distribution technology with independent patented innovation design in strong magnetic adsorption installations and optical module cellular lighting functions. Read more »

Systems | Controls | App | Mar 22, 2017

Tridonic and EON Reality Show Augmented Reality App to Control and Provision IoT enabled Lighting

Tridonic, a leading international supplier of integral lighting solutions and EON Reality Inc., the world leader in Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer for industry, education, and edutainment, have partnered to develop an Augmented Reality control and provisioning interface for Tridonic’s IoT enabled industrial lighting solution, net4more. The AR application will be announced and demoed at CeBIT as part of Tridonic’s keynote: “Lighting as the backbone for the Internet of Things”. Read more »

Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Mar 14, 2017

Lumibright Introduces Nice Series Spotlights Range

The remarkable Nice Spotlight Series are an extensive selection of high performance optics to meet specific lighting solutions after months of engineering. Elegant, slim and sleek, the all new LED Nice Spotlights have been designed and developed for radiant lighting experience providing 50,000 hours of stylish lighting. Read more »

Featured | Luminaires | Mar 10, 2017

Willighting Develops New Special LED Aluminum Strip Light With Magnets

Willighting develops new special LED aluminum strip light with high performance. Using high bright CRI>80 SMD4014 to ensure high quality. The most special is that there are magnets at the back and magnet wire at one end different from other common items. It is very easy and convenience to install. 575x18x20 mm, 855x18x20 mm and 1205x18x20 mm could be available. Of course, other size could be customized by your requirement. Read more »

Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Mar 09, 2017

Green Creative Launches Elevate Series Low Glare Panel LED Luminaires

Green Creative, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the release of its Panel 2X4’ 38 W and Panel 2X2’ 30 W luminaires. Part of the Elevate Series, these new panels use the latest in edge-lighting technology to produce a smooth, uniform lighting effect. In addition, these fixtures feature SootheOptic low glare technology that minimizes visual glare, creates a comfortable lighting environment and offers more useful light than traditional panels. With a Unified Glare Rating <19, these panels are ideal for illuminating classrooms, offices, hospitals and retail spaces. Read more »

Human Centric Lighting | Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Feb 14, 2017

OEM Systems Group Promises Healthy Light at the Workplace

Work is ever more frequently leading to health problems: In 2016, the number of sick notes through mental illness has reached a new high in Germany. According to health insurer DAK-Gesundheit*, they are responsible for 17 percent of sick leaves. Thus, mental illnesses are now the second most frequent reason for absenteeism. Read more »

Connected Lighting | Lamps | Tubes | Systems + Applications | Feb 01, 2017

Ledvance Launches Substitube Connected - an Energy-Saving Champion

Ledvance, the fully-owned Osram subsidiary, is bringing the flagship of its current Substitube portfolio to market in February that enables energy costs to be reduced by up to 90 percent compared to applications with traditional fluorescent tubes. The LED replacement for T5 tubes is also new to the portfolio, featuring real glass that prevents undesired expansion and sagging of the lamps. Read more »

LumiGrow Releases Pro Series E Horticultural Lighting Solution with Cloud-Based Wireless Control

LumiGrow has announced the worldwide release of the Pro Series E, a horticultural lighting product line that combines the best in optimized spectrum LED technology with cloud-based wireless control. Each Pro Series E fixture comes with a wireless control module included, so you can get up and running with the most modern lighting controls quickly and easily. Manage your lights from any phone, tablet, or computer via the SmartPAR™ Wireless Control System, and choose to be backed by the industry's best research support team running 10 years strong and leading 5-year warranty. Read more »

Horticulture | Systems + Applications | Luminaires | Jan 24, 2017

Plessey's Introduces Hyperion Family High-Power Horticultural LED Grow Lights

Plessey, a leading developer of award-winning LED technologies and manufacturer of solid state lighting products, today launched the Hyperion family of high-power horticultural LED grow lights. Designed specifically to provide supplementary lighting in greenhouses, the Hyperion 1000 and Hyperion 1600 units deliver greater returns for commercial growers through increased productivity while achieving a 40% energy saving compared to equivalent 600 W and 1000 W sodium grow lights. Read more »

Fulham LED Extreme Driver Family for Outdoor and High-Power Lighting Applications

Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, has released the WorkHorse LED Extreme family of constant current, programmable drivers specifically designed for outdoor and high-power applications. WorkHorse LED Extreme drivers are intelligent, programmable LED drivers built for harsh environments. Read more »

Featured | Automotive | Systems | Jun 18, 2016

GLT’s Ring Light Brings New Appeal and Functionality to Automotive and Other Lighting Applications

Brecksville, OH, April 25, 2016 – The new ring light from Global Lighting Technologies is a bright and uniform circle of LED-based illumination that lends a special look and appeal to lighting applications. It uses as few as 1 LED, can be produced in a variety of colors, and can be integrated into a wide variety of products. Read more »