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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 »
Appointments | Feb 13, 2024
New appointments to Recolight Board of Directors
New appointments to Recolight Board of Directors Recolight is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to their board. They are Steven Reed, Commercial Manager at Trilux, and Stephen Bell, Services Transformation & Compliance Director UK & IE at Zumtobel. Both have over 20 years of experience in the lighting industry and are a valued addition to the Recolight board. Read more »
CIE | Awards | Feb 08, 2024
CIE Gold Pin Awardees
CIE Gold Pin Awardees CIE Gold Pins are the highest honour awarded by the CIE. Established in 2007, the awards are granted once every four years at the time of the CIE Session. A distinguished committee of the President, President-Elect and Past-President selects nominees, which are confirmed by the Governing Board. Read more »
MetroSpec Technology | FlexRad | SSL | Feb 01, 2024
MetroSpec Technology® Announces FlexRad® Linear360® Enhancement
MetroSpec Technology® Announces FlexRad® Linear360® Enhancement MetroSpec Technology, the leading American manufacturer of custom LED light sources, announces FlexRad Linear360 is now available pre-installed with snap-in PMount™ fasteners. Linear360 enables fast and easy installation into curved LED light fixtures and rings. This innovative light engine is custom designed to your specifications with holes to accept fasteners that press directly to the heatsink. Linear360 greatly reduces labor when compared to alternative daisy chain solutions. Read more »
Awards | DALI Alliance | Feb 01, 2024
DALI Lighting Awards 2023 Winners Unveiled
DALI Lighting Awards 2023 Winners Unveiled The winners of the DALI Lighting Awards 2023, organised by the DALI Alliance – the global industry organisation for DALI lighting control – have been announced. Each of the eight categories recognises the best use of DALI lighting control in projects from around the world, with the winners chosen by a renowned panel of judges including lighting designers, media specialists and global lighting experts. Read more »
Events | Feb 01, 2024
The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance
The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance Whether A for Architecture Day or Z for ZVEI Technology Forum - the range of events, specialist presentations and guided tours at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main is huge. At the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology from March 3 to 8, 2024, the abundance of events will ensure a plus in knowledge transfer and inspiration. Read more »
Business | Kuzco Lighting | Jan 15, 2024
Auroralight Announces Acquisition by Kuzco Lighting
Auroralight Announces Acquisition by Kuzco Lighting Auroralight, the leading estate-quality landscape and architectural lighting manufacturer, has been acquired by Kuzco Group, a leading modern lighting manufacturer in North America. This strategic move reinforces Auroralight and Kuzco Group’s commitment to pioneering design, innovation, and unparalleled quality in the lighting industry. Read more »
Business | Signify | Jan 15, 2024
Signify Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Signify Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the seventh consecutive year. Inclusion in the index is based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, in which Signify achieved an overall score of 80 from a possible 100. This confirms Signify as a leader in sustainability, ranking second among electrical component and equipment companies. Read more »
Business | Hubbell Lighting | Jan 02, 2024
Hubbell News
Hubbell News Hubbell announced sale of Residential Lighting Business and completes acquisition of Systems Control. Read more »
LightingEurope | Business | Dec 20, 2023
All Bark and No Bite
All Bark and No Bite How a lack of enforcement of EU regulations undermines their world-wide credibility, puts consumers at risk and distorts the single market’s level playing field. Read more »
UV LED | Nichia | UV | Dec 11, 2023
Nichia Will Launch UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs
Nichia Will Launch UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is scheduled to launch two new UV LEDs in March 2024: UV-B LED with a peak wavelength of 308nm and UV-A LED with a peak wavelength of 330nm. Read more »
LpS Digital Awards | Awards | Dec 11, 2023
LpS Digital Award Winners 2023 Announced
LpS Digital Award Winners 2023 Announced Last Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the LpS Digital Summit, the prestigious LpS Digital Awards were presented, celebrating outstanding achievements in the lighting sector. Read more »
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