Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, recently provided Halo 4-inch and 6-inch LED recessed downlights to Florida International University’s (FIU) Solar Decathlon team. The energy-efficient products are included in FIU’s Perform[D]ance House design concept featured in this year’s Solar Decathlon in West Potomac Park, Washington, DC.   Tasked with designing and building an innovative and efficient solar home, the team quickly settle...

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; “Company”), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting, controls and daylighting solutions, is proud to announce that it was selected as the IMARK Group’s (“IMARK”) 2011 “Supplier of the Year” and received the award at IMARK’s Annual Meeting. This is the second consecutive year that Acuity Brands has been awarded this distinction by IMARK members, and is representative of the hard work and added value that has been provided over the past 12 months. The Company...

Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, announced that it has updated the safety ratings for two of its popular right-angle lights, the Survivor® LED and Knucklehead®.   Safety ratings are established by government agencies and independent standards and testing organizations to assist manufacturers and consumers.   “Any flashlight that will be used in a hazardous environment or confined space should be properly tested to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards for those locations,” said Streamlight Pre...

Lumenpulse Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, will be exhibiting at LightShow/West 2011, booth #1012, Los Angeles Convention Center, Oct. 26-27. Attendees will have the opportunity to see award-winning products, including the Lumenbeam(TM) LBX, which was a 2011 LFI Innovation Award winner, and the 2011 PIA Gold Medal-winning Lumencove(R). The company will also showcase other fixtures, including the Lumenbeam(TM) Medium RGB, ...

International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2980 high-voltage buck regulator control IC for LED light bulb replacement, LED tube lighting and other non-isolated LED driver applications. Rated at 600 V, the IRS2980 is the first in a family of high-voltage LEDrivIR™ ICs, and utilizes hysteretic average current mode control for precise current regulation. The LED buck driver features low-side MOSFET drive with high-voltage internal regulator and high-side current sens...

With the LUC04, the high-tech company dilitronics based in Jena, Germany, offers a highly innovative driver module for controlling LEDs. The integration module has been specially designed to be fitted inside the lighting fixture. With the controLED technology developed by dilitronics it enables individual and energy-efficient control of up to four LED channels, and lamps with a total power of up to 280W. The LUC04 allows light manufacturers to upgrade existing multi-LED lamps to DALI or DMX-dimmable luminary. With this driver the innovative high-tech compa...

Scientists and engineers from around the world will convene in Austin, Texas next week as experts gather to discuss recent advances in optics and photonics—the branch of physics dealing with the science of light—affecting renewable energy and environmental research. Journalists are invited to the Optical Society’s (OSA) Optics and Photonics Congress: Renewable Energy & the Environment, which will be held at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Nov. 2-3. Four co-located meetings will cover optics for solar energy, solid-state and organic lighting, photo...

CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific, is launching a programme to replace its premises with LED lamps. The installation of 90W floodlights in three of its carparks and substations mark the first stage of the programme. With OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ Golden Dragon Plus LEDs in these lamps, it is estimated that 13 tons of carbon dioxide will be reduced per year. The LED floodlights are installed in indoor and outdoor premises of three locations in Hong Kong, including Shamshuipo, Taipo and Sheung Shui. They ...

Designed for Unparalleled Performance and Lowest System Cost Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces the commercial availability of high-voltage XLamp® XT-E and XM-L LEDs. These new LEDs can enable the use of more efficient, smaller drivers to lower cost for compact lighting applications such as candelabras and retrofit lamps. “The XLamp XM-L High-Voltage LED eliminates the trade-off between size and efficacy, allowing us to take advantage of the efficacy of high-voltage drivers,” said Ken Chakrav...

TG-Light has started operations since 2004 in Taiwan. Besides the head office in Taiwan, our main factory is located in Jiangmen City, Guangdong province in China, the total floor plane is about 3500m2 With the high expectation, TGL provides good quality LED lamps with competitive price; we believe, from our insist can be definitely reached to clients’ requirement TGL Patented Rotated To substitute light source from general downlight. Lamp body design which can rotate over 300 angles for turning to the correct direction. LED Fluorescent Lamp&n...

For the LIGHTPANEL GmbH this year‘s viscom in Düsseldorfgone very successfully. The company won the viscomBest of 2011 Award for “signage”. “We were really surprised by winning the award. This award confirms our belief thatwe are on the right track with our company and our products.” - says Bert Hooghiemstra,CEO of the company. The lightpanels are produced by using the latest laser technology. With dimensions ofup to 3 x 2 m completely newdesign and application possibilities arise. The lightpanelsare “Made in Germ...

Nexxus Lighting has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP Ohio) to offer in-store rebates of $10 to $15 on select ENERGY STAR qualified Array LED bulbs. AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power, will apply the in-store discounts to purchases made by residential consumers at participating retailers throughout its Ohio service area. "The LED Program is part of our gridSMART initiative to help our residential customers use less energy, lower energy costs, conserve natural resources and p...

Lighting up the home for the season is a great way to add warmth and a touch of holiday spirit. Both solar and LED lights are great options for those looking to save energy and keep on budget. The lighting team at Canadian Tire has some holiday d?cor ideas that add warmth and beauty without breaking the bank: THE BENEFITS OF LED LIGHTS - Energy efficiency - LED lights use 80-95 per cent less energy than conventional lighting, saving money on energy bills. - Safety - LED lights are made of non-flammable plastic epoxy that won't break, even...

The rising light from Istanbul   March 08-11 2012, Istanbul TURKEY   With the success of the last editions, Lighttech became the unique trade show of the lighting world in Eurasia, achieved to attract 22.423 visitors from 55 different countries on a covered area of 7.740 m² in 2011.                                               ...

Track Lighting Lighting ■ PHILIPS CDM-TC / CDM-R P20/35W ■ PHILIPS CDM-Rm 25/35W, LED MR16 7/10W Benefit ■ Three-wire track ■ Aluminum fixture / Aluminum reflector ■ Iron ballast box ■ PC track adapter ■ Fixture can be adjusted up or down about 90 degrees ■ lightweight, minimalist appearance ■ light source distance should be 80cm or more away from the target Application Commercial building / Exhibition Center / Hall / exclusive shop / department store / Pop shops PHILIPS ToBeTouched 8510 IR p...

Lowa-based Diamond Jo Casino, a gambling establishment located on the popular Port of Dubuque, recently installed energy-efficient LED lighting by Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE). The casino upgraded its existing lighting to Cree’s LRP-38™ LED spotlights throughout the 188,000 square foot entertainment facility, including the gaming floor, hallways, reception and meeting rooms. “By upgrading our casino with energy-efficient LED lighting we are continuing our commitment to saving money, sustainable practices and improving the quality of life in ...

Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced that it has closed an additional $15 million in financing raised specifically to further accelerate research, development, and scaling of the company’s leading position in GaN-on-Silicon LED chip technologies, targeted for commercialization in 2013.   The financing round, which was oversubscribed, was quickly filled out by existing financial and strategic investors in response to company reports indicating additional capital could further accelerate Bridg...

austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, today announced the release of the latest additions to the company’s comprehensive LED TV drivers and support IC portfolio. The new ICs include three LED drivers and a new LED power supply IC. These new devices plus other LED drivers will be demonstrated at the FPD International Exhibition & Convention, October 26 - 28, in Yokohama, Japan. austriamicrosystems will also be demonstrating the company’s complete ambient light sensor, pr...

Because of the affordable price and environment friendly feature, Chinese multi-colour lights are popular with Indian customers in this Diwali. Sources have shown that the demand for fancy Chinese lights has increased manifold in the past few years. In contrast, the demands for candles had reduced but these are still in the market. But the earthen lamps had almost vanished. According to Dheeraj, owner of shop at Ram Narain Bazaar, "The demand for Chinese lights had increased amazingly. Last year, we almost ran out of stock. This year, the demands is expected to re...

Last Friday, Everlight announced that it had defeated Nichia in an administrative suit that it believes will give it an edge in other patent proceedings against the Japanese company. According to Everlight, Taiwan's Supreme Administrative Court upheld a High Administrative Court verdict which ruled that a patent asserted by Nichia related to LED component production technology was invalid. The court agreed with Everlight’s contention that Nichia was not the inventor of the patent and that Everlight had the right to apply the technology covered by the pat...

70W/150W/250W High Bay Solution Philips 70W/150W/250W CDM-T with our patented multi-corrugated reflector, you can replace the original 250W~1,000W mercury/sodium/HQI to save at least 60% of energy. Larger coverage, more average lux reading, much better color rendering. 150W/250W Spot Light/Wall Wash Light Philips 150W/250W CDM-T with our patented high-boron glass reflector, you can replace the original 400W~2,000W spot light or wall wash light. Save at least 60% of energy. Larger coverage, more average lux reading, much better color rendering. 40&de...

K-Source Technology was established in 1998, we have been involved in developing LED projects with Government or relevant institutions which make us as known as good reputation in LED field. We keep up to develop outdoor lighting / indoor lighting with high quality; fully service-Source has been successfully gained a significant market in LED field. K-Source has been doing high power outdoor lighting research AL-PH light bar, as usual the light bar has extruded, anodized aluminum, waterproof and wider to make sure heat dissipation can work more efficient. The sup...

The newly-opened Salam Street surface roads has been installed with LED lighting system to reduce power consumption and decrease carbon emissions. The Abu Dhabi Municipality has completed the installation and commissioning of 50 traffic signal poles fitted with 206 bulbs, and 120 decorative street lighting poles fitted with LED lighting system along the completed surface roads. The LED system ensures lighting over extended periods with minimal maintenance requirements and reduces power consumption to the least possible level, thus contributing to minimising carbon diox...

The two companies have a multiyear partnership to sell LED bulbs through Ikea stores starting in Europe, Lemnis Lighting CEO Warner Philips said today. The partnership was first reported by trade publication LEDs Magazine. The collaboration is designed to make normally pricey LED bulbs appealing to consumers. In Europe the price target with tax is about 10 euros, or less than $14, for a 400 lumen lamp, which gives about the same light as a 45-watt incandescent. A 25-watt replacement will cost with tax about 7 euros, or less than $10. The Pharox bulbs for Ike...

Luminus Devices Inc of Billerica, MA, USA, which manufactures PhlatLight (photonic lattice) LEDs for illumination applications, has appointed David Rubin as director of sales for North America. Rubin assumes the leadership role in managing sales for direct and distribution customers in markets include general lighting, entertainment lighting, displays & signage, and ultraviolet applications. Rubin joins Luminus from Everlight Americas, where he was president, growing sales in the evolving LED market. He has also held the position of senior VP, sales &am...

A Works and Engineering van parked on the sidewalk outside Global House on Thursday contains old light fixtures that were removed and replaced from inside the building. The cost of replacing the old lights may cost nearly $6,000. Government is understood to have so far ordered less than a quarter of Global House’s replacement lights from a second electrical company. Works and Engineering staff were this week instructed to rip-out the controversial LED fixtures and replace them with fluorescent tube lights. The replacement of the potentially dangerous lights cam...

Citizen Electronics Co Ltd developed a white LED whose maximum brightness is 17,675lm. This is the first time in the world that the brightness of a white LED has far exceeded 10,000lm, the company said. When the brightness of the white LED, "CLL-050 Series," is at its maximum, the input power and luminous efficiency are 183.9W and 96lm/W, respectively (when light is continuously emitted from the LED and the case temperature is 25°C). The new LED can replace a 300W mercury lamp, Citizen said. The LED has a general color rendering index...

Rubicon extends its integrated manufacturing efforts to include internally-processed powder   Rubicon Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, RFIC, Semiconductor, and Optical industries, today announced that the company has begun the transition to on premise processing of aluminum oxide used for the production of sapphire wafers.    Using a customized in-house method, Rubicon converts raw aluminum oxide powder into a form usable in the company’s industry-leading crystal growth process...

Taiwan and mainland China have joined force to deepen cross-Taiwan Strait industrial cooperation on LED lighting, TFT-LCD, wireless cities, low-temperature logistics, and electric cars. The two sides have reached an agreement during a meeting between P.K. Chiang, chairman of Straits Exchange Foundation, and Chen Yunlin, chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits in Tianjin on Oct. 20....

Tridonic is launching LED systems for a wide range of downlight and spotlight solutions. TALEXXengine STARK DLE and STARK SLE are each available in three versions and offer excellent colour rendering and colour stability. The SLE and DLE modules have a constant colour location across the entire temperature range so the colour temperature does not change as the ambient temperature changes. What’s more, the colour location remains constant throughout the entire life of the module. In developing the products, LED specialists at Tridonic based t...