2014-06-06

Recom’s New LED Driver Solutions for High Voltage Applications

Recom Lighting is launching two new high-power, dimmable, constant current LED driver series for applications that require a high output voltage to drive long LED strings.
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2014-06-06

IR Introduces Highly Integrated LED Drivers Control IC

International Rectifier, IR®, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the highly integrated IRS29831 LEDrivIRTM control IC optimized for single stage Flyback and Buck-Boost topologies used in LED drivers including LED bulb replacement, LED tube lighting and down lights.
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2014-06-06

IntelliLUM Releases Easy to Install Smart LED Luminaires

IntelliLUM, a manufacturer of high-performance commercial-grade LED light fixtures, today announced the launch of QuickLED, QuickLED AUTO, and SmartNET LED Intelligent Luminaires.
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2014-06-06

Lextar to Showcase 4W-75W COB Lineup at Guangzhou Int’l Lighting Show

Lextar Electronics, a vertically-integrated LED company from Taiwan, will showcase its COB (Chip-on-Board) "Nimbus" series that feature high CRI (90), LM-80 quality and Hot Color Targeting (see note 1). The Company will also release Flip Chip COB : "Nimbus-P" series. Lextar has deployed the widest COB product line in the industry and it will debut this new COB collection at 2014 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition starting from June 9th in Guangzhou, China.
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2014-06-05

EVERLIGHT Launches New Fog Light Argus LED

Everlight Electronics , a leading player in the global LED industry, puts its three decades of experience in optoelectronics in developing LED components into the new Argus series fog light source. This product is capable of providing a clear forward visibility when driving in dense fog or heavy downpour. Combined with the color temperature of sunlight (5600K), the LED front fog light increases the driver’s ability to perceive contrasts. The Argus series combined fog light and daytime running light module will be showcased in the 2014 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition.
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2014-06-05

Cree Reinvents the Three-Way LED Bulb

Cree continues to relentlessly expand America’s best-selling LED bulb portfolio with the 3-Way Cree® LED Bulb. Unlike compromised incandescent and prior LED alternatives with light levels that were only useful as two-way bulbs, the 3-Way Cree LED Bulb provides three light levels distinctly visible to the naked eye, delivering the perfect illumination for any application—from task lighting to ambient lighting. The 3-Way Cree LED Bulb emits warm, incandescent-like light while consuming up to 90 percent less energy. 
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2014-06-05

Bayer Releases New Reflective White Polycarbonates for LED Applications

The business of lighting is changing rapidly. Because of its sustainability, LED lighting is gaining popularity in our living rooms and offices as well as the cars we drive. As lighting engineers and designers re-imagine energy-efficient lighting to meet this demand, they need cost-effective solutions and materials that offer improved reflectivity to optimize light output.
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2014-06-05

ALKILU to Market Consumer OLED Lights with Aid from LG Chem

ALKILU Enterprises today announced that its line of affordable OLED products is now available for pre-order on the company's website. The announcement coincides with the 25th Annual Lightfair International in Las Vegas, Nevada – the site of ALKILU's debut in January 2014 as part of the Consumer Electronics Show.
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2014-06-05

Lutron Announces Smart, Connected Home and Lighting System

Creating a smarter and more connected home has never been easier. Today, Lutron Electronics, the leading manufacturer of energy-saving, wireless lighting and motorized shades, announced the introduction of the Lutron Smart Bridge and the Lutron app — its smart, connected home mobile solution for the do-it-yourself or do-it-for-me consumer.
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2014-06-05

Dow Corning Showcases New Optical Silicone Products at LIGHTFAIR International 2014

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, is showcasing here at LIGHTFAIR® International 2014 (Booth #8425) its fast-growing portfolio of optical-grade silicones, which are helping LED lighting manufacturers worldwide to expand the possibilities for LED module, lamp and luminaire designs. In addition to the entire Dow Corning Moldable Silicones product family, the company is featuring two recently launched materials innovations and offering visitors an exclusive sneak peek at two additional advanced product technologies nearing commercialization. 
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2014-06-04

Acuity Brands Connects LiFi Technology with Retail

Acuity Brands, Inc. demonstrates lighting technology that empowers retailers to enhance customers’ experiences through their mobile devices and increase in-store sales. With more than 60 percent of mobile shoppers using smartphones while in-store, and 85 percent of consumers using retailers’ native apps or websites during shopping trips1 – retailers have a significant opportunity to engage consumers on smartphones. 
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2014-06-04

Samsung Introduces M Series LED Modules for Flat Lighting Applications

Samsung Electronics introduced a new line-up of LED modules called the M-series for use in flat LED lighting applications, such as troffers and linear luminaires. Samsung is showcasing the M-series at the LIGHTFAIR International trade show, being held here at the Las Vegas Convention Center tomorrow June 3rd through June 5th.
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2014-06-04

LatticePower Commercializes GaN-on-Si LED Luminaires

LatticePower, will display at LIGHTFAIR International 2014 (booth #1933B) the next generation of light fixtures demonstrating the true convergence of performance, design and affordability. The company's new proprietary GaN-on-Silicon LED track, highbay and flood fixtures deliver outstanding efficacy, superior brightness and excellent color rendering. 
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2014-06-04

Osram Sylvania Demonstrates Expertise in Solid State Lighting at LIGHTFAIR 2014

Demonstrating its expertise in solid state lighting innovation, North American lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA exhibited four new LED application products at Booth #3108 at LIGHTFAIR International 2014, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.
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2014-06-04

Samsung Unveils Industry-First Bluetooth Mesh Network Enabled Smart LED Light Bulb

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing its new Bluetooth-enabled Smart LED light bulb at LIGHTFAIR International 2014. Leveraging an industry-first mesh Bluetooth network, the bulb enables users to seamlessly control their lighting directly from any smart device. The power of this innovative new lighting solution will be demonstrated for hospitality, office, and home use in booth #5435 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 3-5.
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2014-06-04

Marvell's Smart LED Controllers Continue to Drive the Wide Adoption of Smart Lighting

Marvell announced adding two new smart digital LED driver integrated circuits (ICs) – 88EM8189 and 88EM8803 – further expanding its end-to-end smart lighting platform into LED lamps and fixtures.
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2014-06-04

Everlight Showcases New Argus LED for Automotive Headlights

Everlight Electronics announces the high-performance Argus Series for automotive headlight applications. Argus meets the demands and technical criteria of the highest quality in the market particularly for the high temperature and harsh environment in the headlight assemblies and will be presented in the 2014 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition
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2014-06-03

Soraa Launches The World’s First Full-Visible-Spectrum Line Of LED Light Engines

Soraa has raised the bar on high performance lighting by launching the industry’s most innovative line of LED light engines. Soraa’s new light engines use 50% less power and have a higher center beam intensity (CBCP) than current integral LED fixtures. The engines also allow fixtures to be 50% smaller due to their small diameter and low profile, and the novel heatsink design enables low temperature operation and a lifetime of 50,000 hours.
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2014-06-03

Seoul Semiconductor Launches LED Package for Smart Lighting Applications

The new Seoul Semiconductor Acrich 3 replaces standard Dimmable AC/DC LED drivers with 6x6mm Acrich IC - Reduces component count and improves reliability in building Smart Lighting - Remarkably improved compatibility with existing TRIAC dimmers - Interfaces with various Smart lighting control technologies 
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2014-06-03

Osram Launches New Metal Halide Lamps with UV Stop System

Osram metal halide lamps (HMI) 200 W/SE – 1800 W/SE reduce ultraviolet (UV) radiation nearly by 100 percent without any loss of light output or color rendering
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2014-06-03

3M Launches New LED Chip Package Substrate an Alternative to Ceramic

3M Electronics Materials Solutions Division today announced the launch of its new 3M™ LED Chip Packaging Substrate that provides a cost-effective alternative to ceramic substrates. The new substrate, constructed of copper and polyimide, is able to meet the electrical and thermal performance required of high-power LED chips at a competitive price compared to high performance ceramic substrates. 3M offers the substrate in a tray and a reel format. 
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2014-06-03

Samsung Brings LED Packages and Modules CRI Up to 90

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has improved the light quality of its LED packages and modules based on a 90 CRI (Color Rendering Index) for use in advanced lighting applications. Samsung is showcasing these LED components at the LIGHTFAIR International trade show exhibition being held here from June 3rd through 5th.
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2014-06-02

Lumenova LED Par Lamps Dominate Energy Star List

CRS Electronics Inc., a developer and manufacturer of LED lighting products, announced that its Lumenova LED lamps have taken top Par lamp positions throughout the Energy Star List. 
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2014-05-30

Philips Lumileds CoB Arrays Hit 10,000 lm at 100 lm/W for Downlights and Outdoor/Industrial Fixtures

 Philips Lumileds is now delivering the highest flux and most efficient LED arrays in higher lumen packages. The new LUXEON CoB 1211 is perfect for industrial and outdoor applications and is an ideal replacement for 70W and 100W equivalent ceramic discharge metal halide (CDM) lamps.  As the latest addition to Philips Lumileds LUXEON CoB arrays portfolio, the LUXEON CoB 1211 delivers efficacy of 100-130 lm/W, depending on color temperature and CRI of the luminaire. 
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2014-05-30

Seoul Semiconductor Launches High Power Acrich Package for Outdoor Lighting

This new Acrich technology has been optimized for street and area lighting applications that require high light output, reliability, and high cost performance. 
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2014-05-30

Cree Delivers New Outdoor Area Luminaire

Cree, Inc. introduces the OSQ™ Area LED luminaire, the first LED area luminaire specifically designed and priced to replace the nearly 54 million* outdated high intensity discharge (HID) area parking lights installed in the United States. Delivering an unprecedented combination of industry-leading performance and low-profile design at nearly half the price of comparable LED luminaires, the Cree® OSQ Area LED luminaire provides up to 70 percent energy savings with a quick payback of two years.**
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2014-05-30

SORAA Expands SNAP System Product Portfolio

SORAA, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, announced today that the company will launch and display large lamp versions of its innovative SNAP System™ along with new accessories at LIGHTFAIR International (June 3 - 5). Last year, Soraa's award-winning MR16 SNAP System™ transformed lighting design by allowing users to customize light directly on the lamp rather than on the fixture.  With the addition of PAR30, PAR38 and AR111 LED lamps to the SNAP System™ line, customers now have a choice of lamps as well as accessories to perfectly tailor light in restaurant, retail, hospitality, museum, and residential applications.
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2014-05-29

LG Chem To Aggressively Lower OLED Panel Prices

LG Chem announces to strategically drop the price of OLED light panels from third quarter of 2014. The market price was set at $600/Klm or above, depending on order quantities. Today, LG Chem suggests a new price of $200/Klm. 
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2014-05-29

Philips Launches Slimmed Down BR30 LED Bulb

Philips, the global leader in lighting, continues to not only revolutionize LED light bulb design, the company is also setting new affordable price standards with the introduction of the Philips SlimStyle BR30 indoor floodlight at an MSRP of US $12.97, making it one of the most affordable LED floodlights available on the market today. 
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2014-05-29

ETL & DLC Listed Dimmable LED Thin Panel Lights Ideally Designed for Down Lighting

LEDtronics® announces energy-efficient, vibration-resistant LED replacements for both fluorescent fixtures and tube lights with its ETL and DLC listed dimmable thin-panel lights that are designed to replace troffers in most standard recessed T-bar ceiling.
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