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Eaton White Paper: Intelligent Power Starts with Accurate, Actionable Data
As the world becomes more digital, electrical infrastructure is rapidly evolving and offering new ways to support more integrated, customizable, intelligent, and efficient buildings and processes. The data provided by connected devices can be used in commercial and industrial settings…
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CABA Publishes Whitepaper on PoE
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) recently published a whitepaper on Power Over Ethernet, or PoE, now available for free download. The whitepaper describes the fundamentals of PoE, with explanations on the technology’s current state and the applicable codes and…
LightingEurope Position Paper on the Benefits of Using UV-C Disinfection to Combat COVID-19
LightingEurope calls on European policy makers to actively support and stimulate the uptake of UV-C disinfection technologies – in particular as part of the EU Renovation Wave initiative – and to ensure that EU and national financial instruments are available…
Lighting Industry Leaders Team Up to Offer UVC Light Safety Guidance
Due to an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19, UL, the American Lighting Association (ALA), and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) have released a new position paper, “Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: What Consumers…
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…
