The IEEE recently published an article explaining LiFi, or light-based communication, which is now being commercialized. Check it out here. Some of the comments on the article are also interesting.
Products + Technology
Product Monday: Programmable Workhorse LED Drivers by Fulham
Fulham Co., Inc.’s line of WorkHorse LED Extreme XP programmable outdoor drivers with integrated wireless controls offer simplified field installation and customization. Available in 40W, 60W, 100W, 150W and 200W configurations, these drivers feature MCU-controlled circuitry, including MCU-controlled health monitoring that allows for black box data to be captured for field analysis. All XP Series [...]
Awards, Lighting Industry, Products + Technology
IES Accepting Submissions for Next Progress Report
The Illuminating Engineering Society recently announced it is accepting submissions for the next IES Progress Report. The deadline is May 29, 2017. Learn more and submit your product here.
Vode Lighting’s ZipThree 707 Wall Mount Named Most Innovative Product of the Year
Vode Lighting’s ZipThree 707 Wall Mount was recognized as the Most Innovative Product of the Year at this year’s LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards. The ultra-thin (0.27-in. x 3.78-in.) product features independently controllable uplight and downlight. SoraaLaser’s LaserLight SMD won this year’s Technical Innovation Award. The product is a laser-based surface-mounted device that uses a blue laser [...]
Product Monday: Strip LED Luminaires by Green Creative
Green Creative’s STRIP 4’ 38.5W and STRIP 4’ 22.5W linear luminaires, part of the company’s new QWIKLINK Series, feature a special connection system enabling quick and seamless connection of up to 64 feet of luminaires. The system includes a connector for end-to-end fixture connections, a cable for distant fixture connection and a sensor for occupancy [...]
Product Monday: Amica 2 Recessed LED Luminaire by Focal Point
Focal Point Amica 2 is a new recessed luminaire designed for shallow plenum applications, targeting price sensitive new construction or remodel projects. Amica 2 is the next generation of Amica, featuring a superior angular housing, very high efficacy, and enhanced control features. The luminaire is available in 2×2 and 2×4 sizes with multiple mounting options: [...]
LED + SSL, Products + Technology, Research
DOE Publishes CALiPER Snapshot on LED Industrial Luminaires
The U.S. Department of Energy’s CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot Report on LED industrial luminaires, based on DOE’s Lighting Facts database. Key findings: • The efficacy of LED industrial luminaires is notably higher than what’s typical of their incumbent counterparts. About 23% of the industrial luminaires listed with LED Lighting Facts listed products [...]
Product Monday: ArcLamps by ETC
The ArcLamp from GDS by ETC was redesigned to allow auditoriums and similar venues to save energy without compromising on aesthetics or audience experience. ArcLamp, like all ArcSystem products, provides LED lighting specifically engineered to fit the needs of auditoriums and performance venues. These compact, 4.4W LED lamps can replace traditional, 40W lamps in a [...]
Product Monday: Cove Light by Traxon
Traxon Technologies’ (OSRAM) Cove Light AC DIM GII solution is a compact indoor indirect luminaire available in low- and high-output versions and a various color temperatures. Smooth, flicker-free dimming. Universal line-voltage input. Click here to learn more.
LED + SSL, Products + Technology
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Article Covers Tunable-White Lighting
My contributions to the February issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR included an extended feature on tunable-white LED lighting, covering color basics, product types, color quality, control and applications. Check it out here.
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