Industry News
2017 Next Generations Luminaire Competition to Focus on Systems and Applications
In 2017, the Next Generation Luminaires™ (NGL) design competition is shifting focus from luminaires to systems. It will feature multiple competitions, focuses more strongly on applications, and expand the judging…
Be the Light Campaign to Recognize Positivity
LEDVANCE (SYLVANIA lighting) is working with Be The Light Campaign to create a movement of spreading light, joy and positive energy. LEDVANCE is asking people to visit www.sylvania.com/BeTheLight to nominate…
First Photograph of Light as a Particle and a Wave
Quantum mechanics tells us that light behaves as both a particle and a wave, and scientists have tried to observe both aspects at the same time. In 2015, scientists at…
Proposing a Redefined Lumen Instead of CRI as a Basis for Regulation
In this article published in LEDs Magazine, Mark Rea, Director of the Lighting Research Center, and Jean Paul Freyssinier, Senior Research Scientist for the LRC, propose a new definition for…
Product Monday: Horticulture Lighting Calculator by Lumileds
Lumileds has introduced an online calculator that luminaire manufacturers can use to more quickly optimize the design of their grow lights. The calculator allows the user to input various LED…
Flicker May Play Future Role in Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that pulsing light reduces toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease in laboratory mice, raising hopes of future application to humans. Click here to learn more.
Jim Brodrick on OLED
Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, SSL Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy A few months ago, we devoted a…
Best Practices for Lighting Retrofits
The Northwest Lighting Network recently published a short list of best practices for lighting retrofits provided by senior lighting specialist Jeff Anderson. He says to be comprehensive about the retrofit.…
Study: LED Lighting Can Preserve Natural Taste of Milk
New LED lights that are being installed in milk display cases across the country do more than just reduce energy bills — they also help milk taste better, Virginia Tech…
Product Monday: GeoPak LED Outdoor Architectural Wallpack by Hubbell Lighting
Hubbell Lighting’s GeoPak architectural LED wallpack series is now available in a wide variety of made to order configurations through the Hubbell Outdoor Brand. With a compact housing, it is…
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