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Zhaga | Smart Lighting | Mar 13, 2025
Zhaga Unveils Book 21: Future-Proofing Luminaire Design with Linear Socketable LED Modules for SELV Applications
Zhaga Unveils Book 21: Future-Proofing Luminaire Design with Linear Socketable LED Modules for SELV Applications Zhaga, the global lighting-industry consortium, proudly announces the launch of Zhaga Book 21, a new industry-standard specification designed to ensure full interoperability of LED modules in SELV applications. Building on the Zhaga Book 26 for non-SELV applications, which was launched in December 2024, Book 21 further strengthens Zhaga’s mission to promote sustainability, serviceability, and design flexibility in the lighting industry. Read more »
LED Driver | Smart Lighting | Pixnet | Mar 10, 2025
PixNet Control Launch New and Improved PixNet Mini V2 for Even Greater LED Lighting Control
PixNet Control Launch New and Improved PixNet Mini V2 for Even Greater LED Lighting Control Lighting and LED control specialists, PixNet Control, have recently launched a second-generation of their leading compact LED lighting controller, PixNet Mini, complete with new features. Building upon the original model, the PixNet Mini V2 is a compact device that controls multiple LED lights, configuring their brightness and colour to create captivating displays, visual effects and animations. Read more »
Zhaga Consortium | Book26 | Smart Lighting | Dec 03, 2024
Zhaga Unveils Book 26: Future-Proofing Luminaire Design with Linear Socketable LED Modules
Zhaga Unveils Book 26: Future-Proofing Luminaire Design with Linear Socketable LED Modules Zhaga, the global leader in the standardization of LED luminaire component interfaces, proudly announces the release of Zhaga Book 26, a comprehensive new standard for linear socketable LED modules. Designed to promote interoperability, sustainability, and serviceability, Zhaga Book 26 provides a future-proof, plug-and-play solution for the lighting industry. Read more »
LightingEurope | Smart Lighting | Nov 25, 2024
LightingEurope Promotes Smart Lighting via a New Video
LightingEurope Promotes Smart Lighting via a New Video LightingEurope is excited to unveil a new video that highlights the benefits of smart lighting. This video explains how smart lighting enhances building performance and introduces key metrics for evaluating smart technologies. Read more »
DALI Alliance | TALQ | Zhaga Consortium | Smart Lighting | Oct 23, 2024
DALI, TALQ and Zhaga Announce Collaboration to Unify Data Streams for Smart Street Lighting Solutions
DALI, TALQ and Zhaga Announce Collaboration to Unify Data Streams for Smart Street Lighting Solutions The DALI Alliance (DALI), the TALQ Consortium (TALQ) and the Zhaga Consortium (Zhaga) - each focused on defining international lighting standards to ease investment decisions for public and private entities - announce the signing of a liaison agreement to collaborate on unifying data streams for smart street lighting systems. The collaboration aims to provide a better choice of solutions with interoperable components and enhance communication across outdoor lighting systems. Read more »
Casambi | Salvador | Smart Lighting | Oct 16, 2024
Casambi Rolls Out the Salvador Series 2000
Casambi Rolls Out the Salvador Series 2000 Global leader in wireless smart lighting control, Casambi, is pleased to announce the launch of the Salvador Series 2000, the next generation in advanced lighting control systems. Building on the foundation of the popular Salvador Series 1000, the 2000 delivers cutting-edge functionality and versatility, allowing seamless integration of wired DALI drivers into Casambi's wireless ecosystem. Read more »
ABB | Zumtobel | Smart Lighting | Oct 10, 2024
ABB and Zumtobel Group Partner to Advance Smart Lighting and Building Solutions and Direct Current (DC) Industry Applications
ABB and Zumtobel Group Partner to Advance Smart Lighting and Building Solutions and Direct Current (DC) Industry Applications The companies will focus on integrating ABB's building automation solutions with Zumtobel Group's lighting management systems ABB and Zumtobel Group will also target innovation in the use of direct current (DC) technology in full-scale industrial applications to reduce energy use and lower CO2 emissions. The strategic partnership will support more efficient, sustainable and user-friendly commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Read more »
Olfer | Casambi | DALI | Controller | Smart Lighting | Featured | Sep 16, 2024
CBU-DA-1P: Casambi to DALI Control Device from Electrónica OLFER
CBU-DA-1P: Casambi to DALI Control Device from Electrónica OLFER Electrónica OLFER introduces our new product, developed by our I+D department: the CBU-DA-1P. This is a Casambi to DALI control device. To do this, the CBU-DA-1P uses Bluetooth Low Energy communications to receive a command signal from the Casambi App and convert this signal into DALI commands according to the selected fixture profile. Read more »
DALI Alliance | Smart Lighting | Sep 02, 2024
DALI Alliance Lighting Awards Opens with New Categories for 2024
DALI Alliance Lighting Awards Opens with New Categories for 2024 DALI Alliance, the global industry organization for DALI, the internationally-standardized protocol for digital communication between lighting control devices, announces that the annual DALI Lighting Awards are officially open for 2024 with a number of new categories. Read more »
DALI Alliance | Smart Lighting | Aug 08, 2024
DALI Alliance to Host Inaugural DALI North America Summit in New York City
DALI Alliance to Host Inaugural DALI North America Summit in New York City The DALI Alliance, the global industry organization for DALI, the internationally-standardized protocol for digital communication between lighting control devices, is elated to announce the first-ever North American DALI Summit, set to take place on October 30, 2024, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Read more »
Mackwell | Inventronics | Smart Lighting | Jul 30, 2024
Inventronics & Mackwell Form a Strategic Partnership to Provide Innovative Emergency Lighting Components
Inventronics & Mackwell Form a Strategic Partnership to Provide Innovative Emergency Lighting Components Inventronics and Mackwell (UK) announce a strategic partnership to revolutionize emergency lighting. Combining Mackwell's extensive global emergency lighting expertise and technology with Inventronics' market presence, the new portfolio offers advanced, efficient, and customized emergency lighting components to a broader customer base. Read more »
DLC | Smart Lighting | Jul 02, 2024
DLC: Final Version of Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements Version NLC5.1
DLC: Final Version of Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements Version NLC5.1 The DLC is pleased to release the final version of Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements Version NLC5.1 ahead of the annual NLC listing update in August 2024. NLC5.1 is a minor revision that contains updates to the policy’s cybersecurity requirements and is effective on August 1, 2024. No NLC systems will be delisted from the QPL due to this update. Read more »
Insta | Matter | Button | Smart Lighting | Jul 01, 2024
Insta GmbH Launches CSA-Certified Matter Module
Insta GmbH Launches CSA-Certified Matter Module Insta GmbH, a leading electronics specialist based in Lüdenscheid, proudly announces the launch of its first CSA-certified Matter product. The Push Button Module, a battery-powered device featuring four buttons, is now available as an OEM or white-label product for B2B customers. Utilizing the Matter 1.1 communication protocol, this module allows customers to integrate standardized smart functions into their switch programs, thereby enhancing their product portfolios. Read more »
Zhaga | Ecodesign | Circular Economy | Smart Lighting | Jul 01, 2024
Serviceable Indoor Luminaires for a Circular Future
Serviceable Indoor Luminaires for a Circular Future Zhaga enables luminaire manufacturers to design serviceable indoor luminaires with replaceable components that prolong their useful life, contributing to a circular economy. By Jan de Graaf (Signify), Francesco Martini (Inventronics) and Carsten Moellers (Green Gems). Read more »
Smart Lighting | Inventronics | DALI+ | LED Driver | Wireless Control | Mar 15, 2024
Inventronics Unveiled Industry's First DALI+ Certified Wireless LED Driver
Inventronics Unveiled Industry's First DALI+ Certified Wireless LED Driver Inventronics presented the first DALI+ with Thread certified wireless LED drivers at trade fair Light + Building 2024. Harnessing the advantages of the DALI-2 standard for lighting, DALI+ extends its features and benefits to the wireless realm. The DALI+ wireless network is based on the IEC 62386-104 standard and employs the same DALI language, features, and data. This will enable the seamless integration of DALI-2 wired and DALI+ wireless devices in the same installation. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Bluetooth | Smart Lighting | Oct 31, 2023
Introducing Bluetooth NLC – A Milestone in the Interoperability Journey
Introducing Bluetooth NLC – A Milestone in the Interoperability Journey The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) recently announced its full-stack standard for wireless lighting control, Bluetooth Networked Lighting Control (NLC). Specifically designed to meet the scale, reliability, and security demands required in commercial settings, Bluetooth® NLC enables multi-vendor interoperable wireless lighting control systems and unlocks the potential for mass adoption of wireless lighting control. Read more »
Zhaga | Book 14 | Smart Lighting | Oct 31, 2023
Zhaga’s Book 14 Published as IEC Standard
Zhaga’s Book 14 Published as IEC Standard Zhaga, the global lighting-industry organisation, is proud to announce that Zhaga's Book 14 has been officially designated as IEC Standard 63356-1. The Zhaga Consortium actively collaborates with global and regional standards development organizations, as well as national lighting entities, to promote the widespread adoption of Zhaga specifications. The Zhaga Consortium has the purpose to enable new markets for connected and serviceable lighting through interoperability. Read more »
DALI | Zhaga | Smart Lighting | Oct 24, 2023
Technical Guide on Zhaga-D4i Control Devices Published
Technical Guide on Zhaga-D4i Control Devices Published The Zhaga Consortium and the DALI Alliance have jointly published a technical guide that describes the key considerations to achieve Zhaga-D4i certification of control devices. Zhaga-D4i, a joint certification program provided by the Zhaga Consortium and the DALI Alliance, is designed to ensure plug-and-play interoperability between certified luminaires and certified control devices. Read more »
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