Products + Technology

Most Innovative Product of the Year: Revel by Acuity Brands Lighting A 5-panel modular OLED ceiling mounted system of 6.5W, 4-in. square panels at 60 LPW and 85 CRI. Technical Innovation Award: Luxeon A by Philips Lumileds A hot-tested LED with tight binning at 85 LPW providing 170 lumens at 2700K and 3000K with 80 [...]

Neo-Ray’s Series 741W is a wall-mounted luminaire featuring a low-profile, crisp aluminum extrusion serving as a wall cove, while the high-performance single-lamp T5/T5HO optical system provides uniform indirect illumination. Available in 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-ft. lengths, the 741W is compact and can be specified with a fixed-output or dimmable electronic ballast.

Prescolite and Dual-Lite have partnered to offer CFL downlights designed to optimize light output for low-mercury compact fluorescent lamps operating in emergency mode. Dual-Lite’s UFO-CF series of battery packs incorporate AC technology, preventing reduced light output common with low-mercury CFLs operating in emergency mode on a traditional DC battery. These packs are now standard with [...]

After considering public comments, the Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for manufacturers to comply with new light bulb labels by approximately six months. The new “Lighting Facts” labels, which were announced last summer, will help consumers choose among the different lamps on the market such as incandescents, CFLs and LED lamps. The new [...]

Vaetros by Zumtobel Lighting is an indirect/direct luminaire available in 4- and 5-ft. lengths and T5 and T5HO lamping. Adjustable reflector wings control the indirect component. Waveguide technology controls direct glare at critical viewing angles, enabling the designer to position the luminaire anywhere relative to task locations.

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Finelite’s HPR is a high-performance recessed luminaire available in two styles, multiple sizes and lamp configurations, and with three optional optical accents. The luminaire, utilizing T8 or T5/T5HO lamping for 87-97% efficiency, is also available with factory-prewired occupancy or photosensors for control of individual or multiple luminaires. Check it out here.

Finelite recently sent me a sample of their Curve task luminaire. It’s a beautiful thing: diminutive, architectural form with a replaceable Cree LED package emitting 363 total lumens. Here it is in my office. I’m loving it. Thanks, Finelite!

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Emergency Lighting Section has launched its Premium Exit Sign Program, which establishes standards for and encourages the use of high-performance exit signage. Unlike other NEMA Premium programs, this effort does not focus strictly on energy efficiency. Instead, the goal of the NEMA Premium Exit Sign Program is to increase [...]