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IR Sensor | Vishay | IR | Jul 03, 2023
IR Sensor Modules Provide Robust Operation in Direct Sunlight
IR Sensor Modules Provide Robust Operation in Direct Sunlight Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new fixed-gain infrared (IR) sensor modules designed to lower costs and increase stability for outdoor sensor applications. Offering typical irradiance of 1.3 mW/m² in compact Minimold packages, the surface-mount TSSP93038DF1PZA and leaded TSSP93038SS1ZA provide robust operation in direct sunlight, while still providing enough sensitivity for light barrier applications. Read more »
Cree LED | J Series | SSL | Featured | Jul 01, 2023
Cree LED Precision Dimming: Better Control, Simple Binning
Cree LED Precision Dimming: Better Control, Simple Binning Cree LED has utilized our extensive knowledge in LED performance and manufacturing to tackle the issue of inconsistent LED dimming. Precision Dimming provides manufacturers of no-compromise, specification-grade lighting with a straightforward solution to address the issue of unacceptable LED light output and hue variations when using low‑current dimming. Read more »
Appointments | LightingEurope | Jun 28, 2023
Elena Scaroni Assumes the Role of Secretary General for LightingEurope
Elena Scaroni Assumes the Role of Secretary General for LightingEurope LightingEurope, the leading association representing the lighting industry in Europe, is delighted to announce the appointment of Elena Scaroni as its new Secretary General, effective June 26, 2023. Scaroni's promotion to this important role comes after her successful tenure as Policy Director since joining LightingEurope in September 2016. Read more »
onsemi | Smart Lighting | Positioning System | Jun 28, 2023
onsemi Launches End-to-End Positioning System
onsemi Launches End-to-End Positioning System onsemi (Nasdaq: ON), a leader in intelligent power and sensing technologies, today launched an end-to-end positioning system that enables the simpler and faster development of more accurate, cost- and power-efficient asset tracking solutions. The system is based on onsemi’s RSL15 MCU, the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth® 5.2 MCU, and incorporates software algorithms and components provided by Unikie and CoreHW, resulting in a fully integrated solution with components that have been optimized to work together. Read more »
Smart Lighting | Cybersecurity | Jun 27, 2023
New Cybersecurity Standard Added to NLC5 Requirements
New Cybersecurity Standard Added to NLC5 Requirements The DLC is pleased to announce that the NLC5 Technical Requirements now recognizes the CSA/ANSI T200 “Evaluation of software development and cybersecurity programs” standard as a method of compliance for the cybersecurity requirement. Read more »
Smart Lighting | DALI Alliance | Jun 27, 2023
DALI Alliance Database Exceeds 5,000 Products
DALI Alliance Database Exceeds 5,000 Products The product database on the DALI Alliance website now contains more than 5,000 products from DALI Alliance members around the globe. The product database provides a public listing of all products that have successfully completed the DALI-2 certification program (including all D4i certified products), as well as all DALI version-1 registered products. Read more »
Inductor | Würth | Trends | Jun 26, 2023
Inductor: Highest Saturation Current in a Tiny Space
Inductor: Highest Saturation Current in a Tiny Space Würth Elektronik presents WE-HEPC, its smallest NiZn-ferrite based self-shielded power inductor to date. Thanks to a new and completely automated manufacturing process, these inductors provide consistent very high quality and a higher saturation current than any previous own or known competitive product. Read more »
Research | Measurement | Jun 26, 2023
The Influence of a Photometric Distance on Luminance Measurements
The Influence of a Photometric Distance on Luminance Measurements Luminance measurements are the least frequent of all photometric measurements. This article characterizes and systematizes the various methods of luminance measurement. In particular, the method of direct luminance measurement using modern luminance meters (ILMD) is described in detail. This paper presents the results of the study on the influence of the measurement distance on the luminance measurement results. Read more »
People | Ian Ashdown | Personnel | Jun 26, 2023
In Memory of Ian Ashdown
In Memory of Ian Ashdown With intense sorrow, SunTracker Technologies announced the passing of our beloved friend, Ian Ashdown, PEng (Ret), FIES, Senior Scientist and co-founder of SunTracker Technologies Ltd. Read more »
MetroSpec Technology | FlexRad | FacetCore | SSL | Jun 15, 2023
MetroSpec Technology® announces Powerful New FlexRad® FacetCore™ Configuration
MetroSpec Technology® announces Powerful New FlexRad® FacetCore™ Configuration MetroSpec Technology®, the leading American manufacturer of custom LED light sources, announces a powerful range of configurations for its unique FlexRad® FacetCore™ technology. MetroSpec can provide preformed FacetCore assemblies with as many sides as needed to be used to make globes, pendants, sconces, and a wide variety of fixed and hanging fixtures. Read more »
Smart Lighting | Indoor Location | AI | Jun 15, 2023
Actility, Abeeway, and Combain Unite for AI-Powered Indoor Location Solutions Revolution
Actility, Abeeway, and Combain Unite for AI-Powered Indoor Location Solutions Revolution Combain, Actility and Abeeway, are thrilled to announce their strategic collaboration, marking a new era of AI-powered indoor location solutions. This groundbreaking partnership brings together the expertise of three industry leaders in IoT connectivity, geolocation services, and advanced positioning technology to revolutionize indoor navigation. Read more »
University of Cambridge | Smart Textiles | Trends | Jun 14, 2023
Researchers Have Developed Next-generation Smart Textiles – Incorporating LEDs, Sensors, Energy Harvesting, and Storage
Researchers Have Developed Next-generation Smart Textiles – Incorporating LEDs, Sensors, Energy Harvesting, and Storage The international team, led by the University of Cambridge, have previously demonstrated that woven displays can be made at large sizes, but these earlier examples were made using specialised manual laboratory equipment. Other smart textiles can be manufactured in specialised microelectronic fabrication facilities, but these are highly expensive and produce large volumes of waste. Read more »
LIA | Lamps | Relabelling | Business | Jun 07, 2023
LIA Offers Guidance on Lamp Energy and Extends Relabelling Enforcement Deadline
LIA Offers Guidance on Lamp Energy and Extends Relabelling Enforcement Deadline A change in regulation to the energy labelling of lamps will come into force on 1st October 2023, enforcing that any lamps with the current energy labelling must be sold before this date. The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) are offering guidance for the industry on how to prepare for the deadline and ensure that products are sold before that date. Read more »
Ennostar | Appointments | Shuang-Lang (Paul) Peng | Jun 01, 2023
Ennostar Announces High-Level Appointment – Mr. Shuang-Lang (Paul) Peng
Ennostar Announces High-Level Appointment – Mr. Shuang-Lang (Paul) Peng Yesterday (May 31), Ennostar Inc. announced a high-level personnel change; the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Shuang-Lang (Paul) Peng as Chairman and President of Ennostar while Dr. BJ Lee is going to retire at the same time. The new personnel change took effect immediately. Read more »
SimplyLEDs | Mesh Network | Smart Lighting | May 30, 2023
Autonomous Mesh Network System For Lighting
Autonomous Mesh Network System For Lighting SimplyLEDs, a U.S. manufacturer of premier LED luminaires in Boise, ID, since 2010, releases SensaBLE 2.0, a next gen mesh network control system for lighting that virtually eliminates downtime and crushes kWh savings goals. Read more »
Zumtobel | Science Based Targets Initiative | Business | May 30, 2023
Zumtobel Group Commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative
Zumtobel Group Commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative The Zumtobel Group is committed to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and has, for this purpose, joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Together with over 4,000 participating companies worldwide, this initiative aims to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C on the basis of science-based, individual targets. The Austrian lighting group is hereby committed to reducing CO2 emissions along the entire value chain in line with science-based net-zero targets. Read more »
Fraunhofer | PV-Modules | Trends | Solar Simulator | May 25, 2023
Fraunhofer – A New Solar Simulator to Test PV Modules
Fraunhofer – A New Solar Simulator to Test PV Modules To pave the way for the industrial implementation of highly efficient perovskite-silicon PV modules, the tandem solar cells and modules must be reliably measured. Only then is it possible to make objective comparisons between different cells and modules and to make technological improvements. In contrast to conventional silicon PV modules, however, the calibration is considerably more challenging. A project consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE is therefore developing methods for characterizing perovskite-based tandem modules in the "Katana" project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate BMWK. The solar simulator specially built for this purpose by the company Wavelabs Solar Metrology Systems GmbH is now in use in the CalLab PV Modules of the research institute. Read more »
Luminus Devices | COB | SSL | May 23, 2023
Luminus Releases LUX COB Series with 90 and 95 CRI Minimum
Luminus Releases LUX COB Series with 90 and 95 CRI Minimum Luminus Devices is excited to announce the immediate availability of the LUX COB series. These innovative new COBs are available in both 90 and 95 CRI minimum and LES sizes from 4 to 22mm in a variety of flux densities and a full range of CCTs. Read more »
Lumileds | LUXEON COB | SSL | May 23, 2023
Lumileds Broadens CoB Offerings With New Board Footprints For Absolute Design Flexibility
Lumileds Broadens CoB Offerings With New Board Footprints For Absolute Design Flexibility Though there are many standards in the LED industry, the footprint or board size for CoBs is not one of them. Over the years, companies that manufacture CoB holders and optics have largely designed their products to support the 3 board formats that are widely adopted by lighting manufacturers. With the introduction of LUXEON CS CoBs, Lumileds now offers a full range of LUXEON CoBs in each of the common board footprints. Read more »
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