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Automotive | Kyocera | Jan 16, 2023
World’s First Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules with White and Infrared Dual Illumination for Increased Safety and Visibility Introduced
World’s First Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules with White and Infrared Dual Illumination for Increased Safety and Visibility Introduced KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the introduction of the world’s first LaserLight Headlight Modules that deliver high brightness white and infrared (IR) dual illumination for night vision and sensing for increased safety and visibility in automotive and mobility applications. Read more »
LUXEON 2835 | Lumileds | SSL | Featured | Jan 09, 2023
Lumileds Expands LUXEON 2835 Commercial with 14 New Parts
Lumileds Expands LUXEON 2835 Commercial with 14 New Parts Lumileds released 14 new 3V parts in its LUXEON 2835 Commercial portfolio that deliver higher flux and efficacy to enable rapid upgrading of existing solutions and design of new lighting solutions. The new parts are available in all standard CCTs from 2700K to 6500K. Read more »
Cree LED | XLamp | Pro9 | Featured | SSL | Jan 09, 2023
XLamp® Pro9™ LEDs – 15% Higher Efficacy
XLamp® Pro9™ LEDs – 15% Higher Efficacy New Pro9 XLamp LEDs improve the output, efficacy and size of LED luminaires in commercial applications requiring high quality light. Pro9 LEDs have the industry’s highest operating temperature rating of 105°C. Read more »
HCL | Book | Jan 02, 2023
Melanopsin Vision: Sensation and Perception Through Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells
Melanopsin Vision: Sensation and Perception Through Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGGs) are the most recently discovered photoreceptor class in the human retina. This Element integrates new knowledge and perspectives from visual neuroscience, psychology, sleep science and architecture to discuss how melanopsin-mediated ipRGC functions can be measured and their circuits manipulated. It reveals contemporary and emerging lighting technologies as powerful tools to set mind, brain and behaviour. Read more »
Edison Opto | Stonehenge Series | Featured | SSL | Dec 31, 2022
Introducing Our New Light Engine The Stonehenge Series
Introducing Our New Light Engine The Stonehenge Series Stonehenge Light Engine Module series is a surface mount, high-efficiency optical integrator matrix assembly. The modules are fully compatible with various high-lumen density LEDs such as white, RGBW, dual color, and more colors in one. Read more »
HCL | Dec 30, 2022
All Blue Light is Not Created Equal, Exposure to the Right Blue is Critical for Optimizing Circadian Rhythms
All Blue Light is Not Created Equal, Exposure to the Right Blue is Critical for Optimizing Circadian Rhythms One of the excuses the lighting industry uses to avoid addressing the harmful effects of blue-enriched LED lights at night is “circadian science is not yet mature.” Now a publication in PNAS from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital has resolved one of the last remaining contradictions in the science – what color blue is responsible for the health effects? Start 2023 off in the best light, with details from the Circadian Light Research Center on exposure to the right blue light. Read more »
Toshiba | Phosphor | Trends | Dec 30, 2022
Toshiba Develops Transparent Photoluminescent Phosphor for LED, Sensing and Security Printing Applications
Toshiba Develops Transparent Photoluminescent Phosphor for LED, Sensing and Security Printing Applications TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) has unveiled a technology breakthrough in photoluminescence, a novel phosphor that delivers excellent solubility in polymers or organic solvents, where it is transparent and colorless under visible light, and that emits persistent red-light emissions under UV light, with excellent color purity and a luminescence six times that of current phosphors. These characteristics open up many potential applications in areas that include LED lighting, displays, deep UV sensing, security printing, and pesticide residue testing. Read more »
ams OSRAM | Crytur | Laser Module | Trends | Dec 22, 2022
New Color-Converted Laser Module
New Color-Converted Laser Module ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions and optical device manufacturer Crytur have revealed that ams OSRAM’s PLPT9 450LB_E blue laser diode and new phosphor conversion technology from Crytur are combined in the latest MonaLIGHT laser module. Read more »
Zhaga | Book 20 | Smart Lighting | Dec 22, 2022
First Book 20 Control Devices Earn Certification
First Book 20 Control Devices Earn Certification Zhaga Book 20 defines a smart interface between an indoor LED luminaire and a sensing/communication module or control device. Book 20 brings together complementary specifications from the Zhaga Consortium and the D4i specifications from the DALI Alliance. Certified control devices can carry the dual logos of Zhaga and D4i which together indicate interoperability. Osram is the first company which has earned the Zhaga-D4i certification for a number of their control devices. Read more »
ams OSRAM | Automotive | Dec 15, 2022
Automotive Forward Lighting - OBF X
Automotive Forward Lighting - OBF X The new era for LED forward lighting, which is emerging with the introduction of the OSLON Black Flat X, builds on the successful platform of the existing OSLON Black Flat family of products. OSLON Black Flat LEDs are widely recognized to be the first surface-mount LED light sources to be used in automotive forward lighting. OSLON Black Flat LEDs get their name from the package style: the black package provides for high contrast of 1:200, and the flat surface-mount package can be mounted on a PCB using standard assembly equipment. Read more »
Luminus Devices | COB | Salud COB | SSL | Dec 14, 2022
Luminus Releases Salud COBs
Luminus Releases Salud COBs Luminus Devices has expanded its human-centric lighting portfolio with the introduction of the Salud COBs. These recently released COBs have high R9 values, high melanopic/photopic ratios, and 90 CRI minimum in warm CCTs that enable users to meet WELL Building requirements. Read more »
LpS Digital Summit | 2022 | Keynotes | Panel Discussion | Awards | Dec 12, 2022
LpS Digital Summit 2022 – Keynotes, Panel Discussion, Awards
LpS Digital Summit 2022 – Keynotes, Panel Discussion, Awards This year's LpS Digital Summit under the motto of "Experience the Future of Light" took place on December 7th. The program consisted of keynotes from Ourania Georgoutsakou from LightingEurope, Aleksandar Nastov from Samsung , Dr. Rene Wegh from Signify, and Professor Dr. Robert F. Karlicek, Jr. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a panel discussion and the LpS Digital Awards ceremony. Siegfried Luger, Head of Luger Research e.U., hosted the event. Luger Research e.U. – Institute for Innovation – is the event organizer in collaboration with their publications LED professional, Trends in Lighting and the Global Lighting Directory. Read more »
Zhaga Awards | Awards | Dec 09, 2022
Zhaga Smart City Sensor Awards Submission Date Extended
Zhaga Smart City Sensor Awards Submission Date Extended The Zhaga Consortium launched the global Zhaga Smart City Sensor Awards in mid-September to address the needs for innovative sensors of the many cities that have installed Zhaga-D4i certified streetlights. The awards encourage and recognize excellence in smart city sensors that can be installed on streetlights using the Zhaga Book 18 standard and are suitable for Zhaga-D4i certification. The submission date has now been extended. Sensor manufacturers, innovators as well as universities and students are encouraged to submit their applications by 3 March 2023. Read more »
LUXEON | Lumileds | SSL | Dec 02, 2022
Lumileds Expands LUXEON 2835 Commercial with Fourteen New 80 and 90CRI Parts
Lumileds Expands LUXEON 2835 Commercial with Fourteen New 80 and 90CRI Parts Lumileds released 14 new 3V parts in its LUXEON 2835 Commercial portfolio that deliver higher flux and efficacy to enable rapid upgrading of existing solutions and design of new lighting solutions. The new parts are available in all standard CCTs from 2700K to 6500K. Today, Lumileds offers over 150 different LUXEON 2835 LEDs in white across CCTs of 1800K to 6500K and CRIs of 70 to 95 – all at various light output and efficacy levels selected to address the needs of a broad customer base. And Lumileds 2835 portfolio includes 21 color LEDs including direct and phosphor converted options. Read more »
Lumileds | SSL | LUXEON XR-HL2X | XR-5050 HE | Featured | Dec 01, 2022
LUXEON XR-HL2X and XR-5050 HE Standard Modules Provide a Faster Path to Lighting Solutions
LUXEON XR-HL2X and XR-5050 HE Standard Modules Provide a Faster Path to Lighting Solutions Utilizing two of Lumileds most popular and powerful LEDs, the company has released two new standard integrated modules, LUXEON XR-HL2X and LUXEON XR-5050 HE. Both offer lighting engineers a faster, simpler way to realize powerful, highly efficient lighting solutions. Standard optics are available for all the new boards, and both offer typical efficacy of 184 lumens per Watt. Read more »
Awards | People | Nov 30, 2022
The LIT Lighting Design Awards 2022 Winners Have Been Announced
The LIT Lighting Design Awards 2022 Winners Have Been Announced Zurich, Switzerland – The LIT Lighting Design Awards was created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting designers. The program celebrates creativity and innovation in the fields of lighting products and applications. Read more »
Edison Opto | Stonehenge Series | Featured | Nov 17, 2022
EDISON OPTO Ultra High Power Stonehenge Light Engine
EDISON OPTO Ultra High Power Stonehenge Light Engine EDISON OPTO rolls out 400-1,200W Stonehenge Series Light Engine and PCBA Module solution, which provides a reliable and extremely high power output with a uniform color mixing through unique and elegant lens. Read more »
Luxtech | CCT Mixer | LED Drivers | Smart Lighting | Featured | Nov 15, 2022
LUXTECH Launches CCT Mixer: Tunable White Controller
LUXTECH Launches CCT Mixer: Tunable White Controller CCT Mixer by LUXTECH is designed to make common LED driver SKUs more versatile by giving them tunable white capability. Tunable White drivers often create extra fixture complexity, costs, configuration / programming time, and often with long lead times. Read more »
Lumileds | SSL | LUXEON XR-HL2X | XR-5050 HE | Featured | Nov 10, 2022
LUXEON XR-HL2X and XR-5050 HE Standard Modules Provide a Faster Path to Lighting Solutions
LUXEON XR-HL2X and XR-5050 HE Standard Modules Provide a Faster Path to Lighting Solutions Utilizing two of Lumileds most popular and powerful LEDs, the company has released two new standard integrated modules, LUXEON XR-HL2X and LUXEON XR-5050 HE. Both offer lighting engineers a faster, simpler way to realize powerful, highly efficient lighting solutions. Standard optics are available for all the new boards, and both offer typical efficacy of 184 lumens per Watt. Read more »
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