Breaking with the ‘corn cob’ industry form for decorative lighting retrofits, LED Lighting Manufacturer Evluma is poised to release the OmniMax, an omnidirectional LED retrofit that realistically emulates the size and light center of legacy HID bulbs, effectively capturing OEM refractive optics. The OmniMax will be offered in 40w or 70w, E26 or E39 configurations and several color temperatures ranging from 2K (amber) to 5K (bright white) to match historic or contemporary lighting specifications. Ideal for streetscapes, plazas, waterfronts, pathways or parks, the OmniMax has an anticipated Q2 2016 release date.

Nikkiso America announces general availability of 50mW deep UV LEDs, utilizing the firm’s well-established manufacturing process technology. The VPS173 series UV LED product range delivers approximately 1.7 times the power level of the previous generation, with demonstrated operating lifetimes in excess of 10,000 hours at 350mA drive current. Initial 50mW deep UV LED availability will include 285nm components in a surface mount device (SMD) configuration, with pending releases of products from 265nm to 300 nm.

Cree, Inc. continues to break performance and efficiency records with the next generation of its CXB High Bay LED luminaire, offering improved reliability and greater value than ever before. Improving upon the first LED fixture designed to compete directly with traditional high bay luminaires installed in North America, the newest Cree® CXB Series LED high bay fixtures have advanced to offer even better light performance, lower operating costs and longer life as the ideal LED replacement for high ceiling applications.

At Light + Building 2016 Venture Lighting Europe will be showcasing its newly introduced range of VLED luminaires including its VLED Integrated Driver Technology (IDT) system for outdoor floodlights, industrial and commercial plus road lighting applications.

LEDtronics® introduces its latest generation of LED Wall Packs that are not only superior technology but are also more affordable than ever before! They’re on the approved DLC product list, making them eligible for rebates!

LED trailblazer Lighting Science® is pleased to debut theVividGroTM line, another innovative series of commercial LED lighting solutions from the industry leader. Tailored to the agricultural and horticultural markets, this state-of-the-art product line distinguishes itself from its industry peers due to its use of spectrally-optimized photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) delivery, which has been proven to support increased plant growth, development and yield. VividGro is suitable for both commercial growers and do-it-yourself horticulturalists and is assured to be a game changer in emerging markets, such as the burgeoning pharmaceutical marijuana industry. These commercial LED solutions are highly adaptable to both urban and agricultural environments, including greenhouses of any scale.

Today Lumileds introduces the new LUXEON XR-TX module, incorporating 12 LUXEON TX high-efficacy LEDs to produce 3300 lumens and 140 lm/W at nominal drive conditions*. In a convenient rigid form factor, the modules are designed to be readily combined with third party lens plates and drivers to rapidly design and bring to market LED streetlights, tunnel lights and high/low bay fixtures. “Our Matrix Platform products eliminate the sourcing of LEDs, components, and connectors, and drastically reduce the design efforts behind luminaire development,” explained Andrew Cohen, Product Manager of the Matrix Platform at Lumileds.

Flip Chip Opto releases a first-in-class 2400 watt high powered horticultural flip chip COB. The 2400 watt flip chip COB is part of their new Duet series geared towards the grow light industry. The Duet 2400 is based on the company’s 3-PAD Pillar Metal Core Printed Circuit Board technology. This technology allows a breakthrough in high powered horticultural flip chip LEDs, reducing junction temperatures to 0.003˚C/W on Duet 2400 at a maximum power of 2433 watts.

GlacialTech, the diversified LED technology provider, announces a new LED flood light knock down kit for 60 to 80 watt LEDs. The kit features a thermally efficient heatsink with thermal resistance of 0.59°C/W, a housing for the light, and a mounting bracket with 129° adjustability. A protective glass lens is available for CoB LEDs and a waterproof LED cover is available for outdoor applications. Users need to simply install the LED lighting modules of their choice with an appropriate LED driver and they can easily build a 60 to 80 watt energy efficient LED flood light.

CAO Group, Inc., a world leading, high-technology forensic LED light company, announced the launch of the UltraLite ALS One. The UltraLite ALS One is the first of its kind three-in-one forensic light. The UltraLite One combines the look and feel of a classic UltraLite ALS® handle with the convenience of a head that emits three different wavelengths with the simple touch of a button.

Introducing Light Logic™ PLUS, an internet-based outdoor lighting control system from Unique Lighting. Portable and affordable, Light Logic PLUS builds on the original Light Logic Wireless Control System with the addition of an internet gateway and mobile app to enable lighting system control from a mobile device virtually anywhere, anytime.

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced components, introduced inFlux, a new lineup of high-flux (extremely bright), linear LED modules optimized for industrial lighting applications such as plants, parking lots and warehouses. The LED modules serve as a replacement for conventional T8 and T5HO (high output) tubes and are suitable for high-flux LED luminaires covering up to 40,000lm (luminous flux*).

Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new metal-core-based cool white LED power module featuring 12 high-brightness LEDs with high luminous flux of 4000 lm each at 1 A. To simplify designs and manufacturing processes, the Vishay Semiconductors VLSL12A03-3Q3T-50A can be combined with off-the-shelf LEDiL quadruple lenses, while its integrated small thermal sensor (NTCS0603E347JHT) and fourfold plug-in connector (87438-0443) eliminate the need for additional soldering.

The II-VI Laser Enterprise Division of II-VI Incorporated, a leading provider of high-power semiconductor laser components, today unveiled a new generation of high power 1060 nm single-mode laser diode seed module.

  Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other animal in the world, and the best way to guard against these pesky and dangerous insects is to take preventative measures. ZappLight, a dual functioning light bulb and mosquito trap, turns every room in a home into a mosquito's temple of doom. “This bulb will help stop the spread of mosquito-spread viruses,” said founder Paul Van Kleef.

Whether in ice hockey or in automotive lighting – quality, performance and passion always help to achieve the desired goal. That is also why OSRAM is the official lighting partner of the EHC RedBull Munich ice hockey club. With the support of our partners at Subaru, the club tested the blue-white light of OSRAM COOL BLUE INTENSE in a quite different arena:

Nite Ize®, an innovator of visibility and safety products since 1989, introduces a new and improved Nite Dawg® LED Dog Collar. This high-quality nylon collar incorporates a bright red LED that illuminates 360 degrees as well as passive reflectivity striping for added visibility. These safety features ultimately allow pets to play more and their owners to worry less when the sun goes down.

Imagine a lamp without a light bulb. The People's light is an exciting new textile product developed by Finnish textile heritage company Finlayson. The People's light includes a LED embedded light film which lasts up to 10,000 hours. The lamp is light and can be folded flat, making it an ideal product for web stores and retailers.

The IG Series parking garage luminaires and KR Series LED downlights by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) are now available to ship in volume. Both series feature cutting-edge Cree® WaveMax™ Technology, an optical platform with a revolutionary combination of control, uniformity and efficiency to deliver a superior visual experience in new form factors that are intelligent in both design and function.

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies and an OLED lighting panel manufacturer, announced that it will supply OLED panels to ilroom, a specialized home furniture brand of the Fursys Group, a leading office furniture company in Korea.

NTL Lemnis, the LED Lighting solutions company has launched an innovative product “Pharox Decora Track light”. Decora Track light has a sleek and unique design for enhancing décor of any retail space.

Power Integrations, the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, today announced its LYTSwitch™-5 single-stage LED driver IC family. LYTSwitch-5 devices combine PFC and constant-current output, and support multiple common LED driver topologies.

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its new 60W replacement candles. Part of GREEN CREATIVE’s TITANIUM LED SERIES, the ENERGY STAR® certified 5.5W E12 and E26 base candles are energy efficient solutions to replace incandescent decorative lamps. The B11 candles feature an innovative crown lens that creates a unique sparkling effect, making them ideal for use in chandelier, sconce and uplighting applications.

ComfyLight AG today announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of its smart light bulb that actively protects your home from intruders. The campaign will go live at www.comfylight.com/kickstarter on January 22nd, 2016, and aims to recruit early backers for this unique security solution.

Global Tech LED announces their new Low Cost, USA made, versatile 260W LED High Bay fixture, the Gemini. Available in both clear and white acrylic fixture housing, this stylish LED fixture can save energy costs of up to 75% and an ROI of less than one year for a typical store LED conversion. The Gemini may qualify for rebates in your area, please contact Global Tech LED for details.

Cree, expands its industry -leading portfolio of lighting-class LEDs with the addition of the XLamp® XQ-A LED to the XQ LED family. The compact, ceramic-based XQ-A enables lighting manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively expand their product portfolios by leveraging an LED design that is similar to that of the proven and reliable XQ-E. With a broad range of color options and optical symmetry, the XQ-A LED is the smallest LED building block available for designs that use white and color LEDs.

HELLA, the lighting and electronics specialist, is equipping the BMW 3-Series with optional dynamic LED headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, interior lighting and a variety of energy-efficient and safety-enhancing electronic components.

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced components, announced that LM561B+, the company’s new mid-power LED package line-up with high light efficacy, is now offered with 3-step MacAdam ellipse bins and quarter bins across the range of all CCTs (from 2700K to 6500K), for use in premium luminaires. By leveraging the chromaticity control standard with the LM561B+, manufacturers will be able to make lighting products that deliver greater uniformity and consistency in light color without any visible difference in the color output between packages.

With the ready2mains™ Programmer, information such as configuration parameters can be quickly transmitted via the mains cabling to the LED Drivers of indoor and outdoor luminaires. There is no need for an additional communications interface or any rewiring. Commands are transferred in digital format – simply via phase control. 

MaxLite releases its third generation of Small LED Flood Lights as energy-saving replacements for quartz halogen and metal halide fixtures in commercial and residential outdoor lighting applications.