2014-10-09

Luminus Announces 5 Year Warranty on XNOVA Chip-On-Board LED Arrays

 Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, announced today a five year limited warranty for the XNOVA family of chip-on-board (COB) arrays designed for both indoor and outdoor directional lighting applications. The company introduces this warranty on the heels of competing their 6000 hour LM-80 testing which demonstrated long term color stability and robust lumen maintenance, even under extreme conditions including both high temperature and high drive current.
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2014-10-09

Wagner® Lighting Introduces LED Mini Lamps

The Wagner® Lighting brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts has introduced its latest innovative replacement lighting solution for automotive, marine, powersport and other applications: new Wagner TruView® PLUS LED miniature lamps, engineered to deliver 10-plus years of performance while projecting a whiter, brighter and deeper light pattern than standard mini lamps. Federal-Mogul Motorparts is a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation.
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2014-10-08

INSTEON Announces LED Light Bulbs for European Connected Home and Workplace Markets

INSTEON, creators of the world’s best-selling home automation and control technology, today introduced four new LED light bulbs – created specifically for the European market – to its product line. INSTEON’s modular connected home system, which consists of nearly 200 products, now enables European-based smart home enthusiasts to add energy-conscious lighting to their home and office setups.
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2014-10-07

Soraa Raises the Bar on MR16 LED Lamp Performance

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, launched today a complete new line of high performance MR16 LED lamps powered by the world’s most efficient LED—the company’s third generation GaN on GaN™ LED. Featuring the company’s signature elements of full visible spectrum light, Soraa’s new MR16 LED lamps feature a 30% improvement in efficiency, creating a no-compromise lighting solution for restaurants, retail, high-end residential, and office environments where superior light quality and smooth dimming are essential.
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2014-10-06

MaxLite Expands Outdoor Lighting with LED Adjustable Wall Packs and Bullet Flood Lights

Building on its line of flexible outdoor lighting solutions, MaxLite announces a new family of adjustable, installation-friendly LED Wall Packs and the launch of LED Bullet Flood Lights.
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2014-10-03

ALTLED launches Aluminum Plus Panel Light

The ALTLED 46W panel light is a sleek panel light which emits beautifully distributed light without glare. The product is equipped with premium aluminum thermal management which quickly dissipates unneeded heat generated from the chipset. The product adopts side-lighting type backlight module as opposed to the conventional direct-lighting type backlight module, which may be brighter but a lot thicker and provides uneven area light source, creating unwanted dark spots.       Side-lighting type backlight module has the advantag...
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2014-10-02

Edison Opto Launches 0.8W Filament LED Bulb

With the rise of global environmental awareness, incandescent bulb is banned in various countries successively which drives traditional lighting manufacturers to transform into LED lighting. Aiming for this opportunity, the Taiwanese LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, branches out into filament market and releases 0.8W LED filament. Used in 4W bulb, the LED bulb can replace 40W incandescent bulb, bringing the advantages (energy saving and high efficiency) of LED into full play. Edison Opto can assist traditional incandescent bulb manufacturer in entering LED lighting market.
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2014-10-02

LUXeXceL’s 3D Printing Process for Optics Achieves Next Level

The Netherlands, LUXeXceL Group; Worlds only additive manufacturer of optical components, today announces both the launch of a new additive manufacturing platform that delivers high speed and precision as well as the introduction of a new clear material “LUX-Opticlear”, allowing high quality optics manufacturing up to 20mm in height.
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2014-10-02

ProLight Launches 3030 HV LED

As one of the leading Taiwan professional high power LED packaging house, ProLight Opto, have been devoted its R&D on developing the best AC-HV LED technology. We will showcase our high voltage (HV) LED in 3030 and 3535 package size at the 2014 HK International Lighting Fair.
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2014-10-01

LG Innotek Introduces UV LEDs with World-class Power Performance

LG Innotek, a global components manufacturer, today announced that the company succeeded in the mass-production of the world’s highest power 275nm UV (ultraviolet) LEDs. Such success is expected to trigger an explosion of UV LEDs for purification and sterilization applications.
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2014-10-01

Philips Launches Wearable Blue LED Light Therapy Device to Treat Skin Disease

Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHIA), the global leader in lighting, today announces the launch of Philips BlueControl, a clinically tested1,5 wearable medical device2 that uses blue LED light to control mild to moderate cases of psoriasis vulgaris. Philips BlueControl will be introduced to international healthcare professionals at the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) Congress (8th - 12th October) in Amsterdam. It will be prescribed by physicians and available through distributors in The Netherlands, Germany and The UK from October 2014.
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2014-10-01

Making Every Light Fixture a Wireless Node with Philips Advance Xitanium SR LED Drivers

You can make a light fixture a wireless node today. It isn’t magic. The first question, however, should be: Does it make sense to make every fixture a wireless node?
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2014-10-01

TI's New 450-V Linear Controller for Offline LED Lighting Design

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a 450-V linear controller that simplifies current regulation of high-voltage LED strings. The TPS92410 controller integrates a multiplier and tunable phase dimmer detection, as well as analog dimming inputs and drive circuit protection functions to ease design of downlights, fixtures and lamps powered from an offline AC or conventional DC power source.  For more information, samples and evaluation modules, visit www.ti.com/tps92410-pr.
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2014-10-01

Cree Offers Commercial 150 Lumens-Per-Watt Troffer

Cree introduces the ZR High-Efficacy (HE) LED troffer, an industry-leading commercial specification-grade troffer designed to reduce energy consumption by 70 percent when compared to traditional fluorescent troffers, enabling greater design freedom for customers looking to achieve LEED certification. Cree’s vertical integration and LED lighting system development expertise has outpaced the industry once again by bringing a commercially available 150-lumens-per-watt LED troffer to market. 
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2014-10-01

Samsung Introduces Self-Contained Step Dimming LED Tube at NECA 2014

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today introduced the industry’s first AC Direct step-dimming LED linear replacement for T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention 2014. Designed for use in commercial environments, the new LED Tube (L-Tube) offers an alternative to traditional fluorescent lamps to maximize energy efficiency and lower facility maintenance costs. It will be on display in booth #2112 at Chicago’s McCormick Place West from September 27-30.
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2014-10-01

Acuity Brands Further Expands Residential and Light Commercial Portfolio

Acuity Brands, Inc.​ introduces six additional designs to its line of new generation LED flush mounts​from Lithonia Lighting®®​. The new luminaires are ENERGY STAR®​ qualified and offer up to 84-percent energy savings over traditional incandescent sources. The LED flush mount luminaires are commercial-rated for 24-hour operation and do not require lamps, simplifying installation and maintenance in residential and light commercial applications.
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2014-09-29

AEL Launches LED NEMA Head Luminaires

New LNH2 luminaires from American Electric Lighting® provide a cost-effective solution to convert existing HID security lighting systems to LED. Presenting a familiar NEMA Head look, LNH2 luminaires provide a 60 percent energy reduction, while cutting maintenance costs by half to ensure very rapid payback versus HID.  ®
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2014-09-25

Alpha Introduces TrueHeight™ Spacer Blocks For Precise Height Tolerance

Alpha, a global leading materials supplier, introduces a new preform product into the market, to improve assembly yield when using large BGA devices. The product also has usability by enabling reflow soldering of some types of through-hole devices, making it a truly versatile offering.  Named for their precise height control and burr free edges, these non-collapse disc spacers mitigate corner solder bridging caused by BGA warping during SMT reflow.  The spacer blocks are offered in tape and reel packaging for automatic placement with excellent pick rate yield.
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2014-09-24

Access Fixtures Debuts Vandal Resistant LED Luminaires at NECA 2014

Access Fixtures now provides a solution for property owners and contractors who are tired of replacing and maintaining wall packs and landscape lighting. The problem is they constantly are replacing glass lenses and lighting components that have been damaged by rocks, vehicles, or vandals. The solution: a vandal-resistant luminaire that withstands hits and still functions. These new luminaires were to put to the test in a series of videos by Access Fixtures that showcased the durability of the fixture. Access Fixtures will be at NECA 2014 where they will have the test fixture on display.
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2014-09-23

Traxon Technologies Introduces New LED Control Solutions

Traxon Technologies, a global leader in solid state lighting and control systems, introduces ETH2DALI control engine and Lighting Application Suite (LAS) 7.0 under its control brand e:cue. Flexible and scalable, the revolutionary ETH2DALI integrates both functional and dynamic lighting with state−of−the−art control capability in a single device. The upgraded version LAS 7.0 combines DMX, e:pix  and DALI lighting, multimedia, and show control programming with unrivalled connectivity and matrix control features. ETH2DALI together with LAS7.0 set a new benchmark by offering a complete control solution for both functional and creative lighting.
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2014-09-23

KC HiLiTES Announces The Launch Of Flex LED Series Lights

KC HiLiTES, the leader in off-road lighting, announces the availability of the industry's most unique, modular and customizable LED platform. Through a strategic design partnership formed with industrial design firm Heretic Studios, KC delivers on the goal of bringing the highest level of performance LED lighting products to consumers worldwide.
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2014-09-22

LEDtronics COB PAR30 Becomes UL-Listed

LEDtronics®, with more than 30 years of leadership in innovative LED lighting solutions, announces the newest member to its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacement bulbs. The LED PAR30C series of COB (Chip On Board) bulbs is ideal for indoor use in architectural/décor lighting, commercial applications, facilities, plants, hotels and resorts.
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2014-09-19

WeMo® Announces Availability of the WeMo LED Starter Set and WeMo Smart LED Bulbs

WeMo, the home automation ecosystem created by Belkin International, today announced availability of the WeMo LED Starter Set and WeMo Smart LED Bulbs. The WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set and WeMo Smart LED Bulbs allow you to control, schedule, customize and dim household lighting from anywhere using the WeMo app on a smartphone or tablet.
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2014-09-19

GlacialTech Releases Heatsink for 60W LED Applications

GlacialTech, an experienced technology manufacturer, today launches a new cold forged heatsink for 60W LED thermal solutions– Igloo FS127.
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2014-09-19

LeDiamond Opto Launches Multi-Color LED Module

LeDiamond Opto has announced today with a development of Muti-Color LED module. Muti-Color included Red, Amber, Green, Blue and CCT 2200k, also other colors.
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2014-09-18

ELB Electronics Launches U-bend LED T8 Tubes

ELB Electronics LED T8 U-Bend and 8’ direct replacement lamps, requiring NO Re-WIRING of the light fixture, provide excellent energy savings when replacing T8 and T12 fluorescent lamps. Installation is easy…just remove existing fluorescent lamps and install the LED linear lamp.
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2014-09-17

Osram Unveils OLED Reading Light

Osram is launching the world's first product based on organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) for car interiors in the form of a new reading lamp. The OLED Reading Light consists of a high-quality matt aluminum housing and provides a very warm and uniform light. "With the launch of the Osram OLED Reading Light in the fall we are once again providing evidence of our technological leadership and powers of innovation in the automotive lighting sector", said Hans-Joachim Schwabe, CEO of the Osram Specialty Lighting Business Unit.
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2014-09-17

Samsung Expands Linear Type LED Modules Line-up with M-series and F-series

Samsung Electronics reinforces its linear type LED modules line-up with M series and F series, which have a high lumen density and highly efficacy offering tremendous convenience to LED lighting fixture makers with one of the most reliable and design-friendly feature-sets in the industry.
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2014-09-17

Cree Releases New Generation of High-Power LEDs

Cree introduces the XLamp® MH-B LED, a new generation of high-power LEDs that delivers better performance and a more-effective way to achieve low-cost systems than mid-power (MP) LEDs. Using Cree’s high-reliability ceramic package technology, the XLamp MH-B LED is able to operate at higher temperatures than MP LEDs with no reduction in rated lifetime, enabling an impressive 60 percent reduction in heat-sink size and cost. Using up to 26 times fewer LEDs than MP LEDs to achieve the same level of performance.
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2014-09-17

Zodiac Pool Systems Expands Lighting Product Line with ETL-certified Lights

Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. (Zodiac) has announced general availability of its new LED color landscape lights under the Jandy® Pro Series WaterColors product line. In addition, it has also introduced ETL-certified Wet Area LED lights which may be installed within 10 feet of the pool or spa. 
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