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WHITEPAPER: Electromagnetic Compatibility of Lighting Equipment by Schaffner
Today, testing standards for lighting continue to be created, updated, and implemented—with some still in a draft stage— to help ensure uniform evaluation of EMC for the many new lighting technologies around the world. Electromagnetic Compatibility of Lighting Equipment reviews the various standards that relate to lighting products. It details: Specific…
California Leadership Ensures High-Quality LED Lamps are Available to Consumers by Professor Michael Siminovitch
How do I ensure that I am buying the right light for my home? This will be a common question that California homeowners will be asking in the coming year given that the new lamp quality and efficiency regulations went…
WHITE PAPER – Measuring Color Uniformity by Luger Research
The color uniformity of light generated by LED luminaires plays a major role in many lighting applications. This makes it an important parameter to measure in both the R&D stage and during the quality assurance process. MKS Instruments has stayed…
University of Oregon Publishes Paper on Workplace Light and Views
The University of Oregon (UO) has published a new white paper, “The Impact of Lighting and Views in the Workplace of the Future.”The Impact of Lighting and Views in the Workplace of the Future.”* The paper concludes that daylit spaces…
White Paper: Smart Buildings And Workplace Strategies for the Future by Current, Powered by GE
Connected lighting now has the potential to unleash additional productivity and revenue outcomes, thanks to space optimization and utilization, more informed real estate decisions and increased employee satisfaction with their work environment. The smart buildings evolution is top of mind…
WHITE PAPER – Unlocking a Building’s IoT Potential with Secure, Smart Lighting by ARM
IoT-powered lighting systems are backbones for smart building applications such as sensor-based energy harvesting, computer-vision-based space optimization, and artificial-intelligence-based predictive maintenance. Along with the many benefits of smart lighting, its ubiquity and connectivity also make it a target for cybercriminals.…
WHITE PAPER – Samsung’s Horticulture LEDs Using Full Spectrum
Samsung has made several attempts to develop new spectrum for horticulture lighting. One solution is to utilize white LED alone or in conjunction with monochromatic LEDs to create a very broad spectrum. These approaches using Samsung white LEDS can deliver…
WHITE PAPER: Daylight Harvesting Systems for Large Commercial and Industrial Spaces by Synapse
Switching to LED fixtures can be a quick win for many companies and deliver a good initial return on investment. In addition to the savings from a general technology swap, there are more savings available. Companies have realized even more…
WHITE PAPER: How to Overcome the Security Challenges of Smart Lighting
Provided by arm IoT-powered lighting systems are backbones for smart building applications such as energy harvesting, space optimization, and predictive maintenance. Along with the many benefits of smart lighting, its ubiquity and connectivity also make it a target for cybercriminals.…
WHITE PAPER – Samsung’s Horticulture LEDs Using Full Spectrum
Samsung has made several attempts to develop new spectrum for horticulture lighting. One solution is to utilize white LED alone or in conjunction with monochromatic LEDs to create a very broad spectrum. These approaches using Samsung white LEDS can deliver…
White Paper: The Future of AI in Distribution
Learn how leading companies are using artificial intelligence and the threats and opportunities these technologies pose for distributors. MDM’s latest white paper, sponsored by PROS, provides a plain-English description of what artificial intelligence (AI) is and what it means for…
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WHITE PAPER – LEDs Lead the Way for Horticultural Lighting by Mouser
Horticultural lighting is one of the fastest growing markets in the LED lighting industry today. Currently estimated at being worth $690 million dollars annually by LEDInside, this figure is projected to reach billions in the coming years. Download this white…
White Paper: TALQ Specification 2.0
The TALQ Consortium published a White Paper that offers insights into its global interface standard and certification scheme for managing smart city applications such as outdoor lighting networks. The document explains the system architecture and data model, as well as…
WHITE PAPER – Intelligent Buildings: Smart Lighting as the Backbone for Buildings Automation by ARM
With a growing focus on human-centric workspaces, building owners and operators are looking beyond energy efficiency, and considering smart lighting as the backbone for advanced building automation applications. • Advanced applications based on a smart lighting system • Critical factors…
WHITE PAPER ABOUT OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND HUMAN/ANIMAL FACTORS NOW AVAILABLE FROM NLB’S FREE LIGHTING BOOKSTORE
News National Lighting Bureau 180 Reachcliff Drive Shepherdstown, West Virginia Tel. 304.870.4249 www.nlb.org John P. Bachner john@bachner.com 202/441-7879 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHITE PAPER ABOUT OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND HUMAN/ANIMAL FACTORS NOW AVAILABLE FROM NLB’S FREE LIGHTING BOOKSTORE Shepherdstown, WV: “Outdoor lighting…
New NEMA Framework Predicts Energy Savings from Lighting Systems
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LSD 79-2018 Predicted Energy Savings from Lighting Systems, a new white paper that includes a framework used to gauge the effectiveness of different lighting control methods. “While the potential to save energy…
WHITE PAPER – Intelligent Buildings: Smart Lighting as the Backbone for Buildings Automation Provided by Arm, USA
With a growing focus on human-centric workspaces, building owners and operators are looking beyond energy efficiency, and considering smart lighting as the backbone for advanced building automation applications. Download this white paper and learn: • Advanced applications based on a…
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Saving America’s Cities: How Amerlux’s Smart Tech Cuts Energy Bills and Crime
Amerlux’s breakthrough Avista LED streetlight retrofit product is designed to dramatically improve lighting while, simultaneously cutting crime rates, energy and maintenance costs. Avista works with your existing light poles and fixtures, delivering 10-20 years of maintenance-free operation. Los Angeles reduced…
WHITEPAPER: Minimize Risk and Maximize Building Performance
Today’s building owners and facility managers are focusing on adding value in every aspect of building performance — increased energy savings, improved operations, and an enhanced working environment for employees. Electrical contractors are increasingly challenged to provide the solutions that…
Philips Lighting (Signify) Whitepaper Establishes EyeComfort Parameters and Trademarks
Nowadays, light quality is a key differentiator in lighting. In general, quality of light refers to the visual aspects of light and its dependencies on and interaction with people and the environment. LEDification gives us endless possibilities to differentiate in…
