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The ANSI/IES TM-30-18 results support TM-30 Annex E recommendations that allow lighting professionals to communicate different color rendition goals (preference, vividness, and fidelity) with far greater precision than prior methods. In the new study – the third in a The…
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Mini LED as Major Target for LED and Panel Producers in Taiwan and China
Since the initial production began in the second half of 2018, Mini LED products including backlit panel and RGB displays are gaining more and more visibility in the industry with a wide range of applications launched in 2019 and the…
Acuity Brands Announces Acquisition of LocusLabs, Inc.
The LocusLabs software platform supports navigation applications (apps) used on mobile devices, web browsers and digital displays in airports, event centers, multi-floor office buildings and campuses. Visitors employing LocusLabs’ software can easily search, explore and navigate large, complex indoor spaces.…
Our Lights Tell Us How Well Warehouse Is Used
The cloud-connected system, equipped with motion sensors that collect data, can show the intensity of space use across different areas and across time. This allows managers to assess stocking strategies and take action when needed to improve operations and reduce…
IESNYC Announces Call for Entries for 2020 Lumen Awards
The deadline for submissions is January 10, 2020. The Lumen Awards were established in 1968 by the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) and developed to publicly recognize excellence, professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design…
Magna Acquires Czech Automotive Lighting Company
Canada-based automotive component provider Magna announced the acquisition of Wipac Czech, an automotive lighting engineering firm located in Czech Republic. The transaction was closed last week and will expand Magna’s engineering capabilities globally. Wipac Czech’s engineering team designs and develops…
LSI Industries Partners with Lutron to Implement the Next Generation of LED Luminaire Control
Now Lutron’s integral fixture control has been added to LSI Industries’ Low Profile Recessed LED Troffer (LPEC), using a sleek custom-made molded trim piece to seamlessly accommodate the Lutron sensor. With the integration of Lutron’s control technology, LPEC now features new occupancy sensing…
EW’s LED Lighting Picks for November, 2019
Congratulations to the project managers and marketing teams of Beacon Products, EarthTronics, Engineered Products Company, Focal Point, LEDtronics, Lind Equipment, MaxLite, Nora Lighting, Sylvania and WAC Lighting for having their products selected for this month’s LED Lighting Picks. Do you…
Claypaky Presents SHARPY PLUS AQUA
Designed in the spirit of the award-winning Sharpy Plus platform, the SHARPY PLUS AQUA luminaire is an IP65-rated moving head designed for outdoor events, touring, permanent installations, cruise ships, and much more. This new fixture maintains the same performance features…
EarthTronics Introduces New High Output LED PAR Lamps
EarthTronics introduces its new PAR30 and PAR38 EarthBulb LED floodlights to replace incandescent floodlights for more than 85 percent energy savings. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps combine optimal color with smooth dimming technology to less than 5 percent on standard control…
Businesses Across the US Can Get Rebates for Installing LED Lighting
LED lighting can save a lot of energy but also qualify for valuable rebates. The problem is they can be hard to find and a pain to get. Rebates and incentives can be from the power company, municipality, state, a…
Office Lighting Should Be CRI 90, Says Signify
The company says a move to the higher metric would support the trend to put health and well-being in the workplace at the top of the agenda and tie in the increasingly widely-adopted WELL Building Standard. The company has upgraded all…
Osram Hopes Bluetooth Enlivens Wireless, as Lightelligence Comes Under Review
Osram hopes that the recent addition of Bluetooth to its product portfolio will spark what has been lagging interest in its wireless lighting controls in Europe, a development that has fueled questions regarding the future of the company’s broader Internet…
T-Mobile Park, Home of the Seattle Mariners, Becomes a Bright Spot in the City Skyline
Signify’s Connected LED Lighting, a colorful architectural LED lighting will allow the ballpark to enhance the experience of every fan and visitor as well as showcase it as a beautiful landmark within the city skyline all year round. The lighting…
The 2019 IES Progress Report Is Here
The Progress Committee’s mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance is based on an impartial judging process used…
Recent Case Studies for Facilities Management Professionals
Product and technology successes used in today’s facilities. November 2019: https://www.facilitiesnet.com/site/casestudies.aspx
Lux Awards 2019: Winners Announced
The best lighting products, projects and companies leading innovation were recognised at the 2019 Lux Awards in London last night. The Awards were presented in front of senior lighting professionals, specifiers and major clients at a gala event at the…
After Airplane, Signify’s Trulifi will be Available on Buses
Signify has been proactively expanding its LiFi services via cooperation with partners in different fields to provide reliable, secure and fast connectivity everywhere. The company announced a pilot project with Ellamp Spa, an Italian designer and manufacturer of interior systems…
Outdoor Lighting Standards Illuminate the Road to Smart Cities
Enhancing community safety, accelerating progress toward sustainability goals, and delivering predictable return on investment (ROI) are the key drivers behind the rapid adoption of LED-based solid-state lighting (SSL) systems. Cities from Chicago to Copenhagen to Christchurch are showcasing a variety…
