Using 13 W, Model BR30 replaces 65 W incandescent lamp while delivering 750 lumens. Model BR40, using 17 W, replaces 90 W incandescent lamps while delivering 1,000 lumens. BR lens conceals LEDs from view and evenly distributes light in 120° flood beam spread for accent lighting, wall washing, and general lighting. Designed with solid aluminum bodies molded into fin shape that acts as heat sink, both dimmable lamps are available in warm white 2,700 K CCT with standard Edison E26 base and 80+ CRI.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Monday, 29 October 2012
Philips launches the first commercially available first connected lighting system for the home
Royal Philips Electronics enters a significant phase in the digital transformation of lighting, reinforcing its leadership in lighting. With the launch of Philips hue, consumers can now wirelessly control and personalize their home lighting experience – from the palm of their hand. With an intuitive app on their smart device (iOS or Android), users can remotely tune the shades of light to suit their mood, style and need, or control lights remotely, program timers and more.
Philips hue is the latest innovation that builds on Philips’ 120-year heritage in lighting and its leadership in LED. Connectivity and interoperability , as well as a continued commitment to providing exceptional light quality are the fundamentals which Philips believes are crucial for unlocking numerous new opportunities and business models.
“Digitization and personalization are the key market trends driving the launch of Philips hue and they are central to the transformation of our lighting business,” commented Rene van Schooten, CEO Business Group Light Sources & Electronics at Philips Lighting. “Connected lighting presents a world of new lighting applications. We are proud to be at the forefront to create groundbreaking, open and interoperable solutions that will truly transform lighting and creates value to enhance our lives.”
Philips hue will be available from October 30th onwards in Apple retail stores in US, Canada and Europe.
Philips hue is the latest innovation that builds on Philips’ 120-year heritage in lighting and its leadership in LED. Connectivity and interoperability , as well as a continued commitment to providing exceptional light quality are the fundamentals which Philips believes are crucial for unlocking numerous new opportunities and business models.
“Digitization and personalization are the key market trends driving the launch of Philips hue and they are central to the transformation of our lighting business,” commented Rene van Schooten, CEO Business Group Light Sources & Electronics at Philips Lighting. “Connected lighting presents a world of new lighting applications. We are proud to be at the forefront to create groundbreaking, open and interoperable solutions that will truly transform lighting and creates value to enhance our lives.”
Philips hue will be available from October 30th onwards in Apple retail stores in US, Canada and Europe.
Friday, 26 October 2012
Forest Park borrows locally to pay for LED lighting upgrade
The Forest Park Village Council (US) voted Monday to borrow $1.8 million from Forest Park National Bank to pay for the replacement of all streetlights, alley lights and traffic lights in Forest Park with low-wattage LED bulbs. The village's 1,200 fixtures will be replaced starting this fall, according to Village Administrator Tim Gillian. At Monday's meeting, the village approved a contract with Meade Electric, Inc. of suburban McCook. According to company representative Michael Knutson, the company will order the new fixtures for the lights and start installation between December 1 and January 31.
More than 2,000 energy-efficient LED tube lights installed in West Farms Center
LED lighting manufacturer Seesmart Technologies, Inc. has completed a $140,000 project with Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State that will help the organization's new West Farms Center achieve LEED design certification. After comparing costs with T-5 fluorescent tubes, the center found that Seesmart LEDs would save more than $100,000 in installation costs alone, in addition to $25,000 a year in energy savings.
"Installing LED lighting in new construction projects is the best way for facilities to see the highest return on investment over the life of the building," said Ray Sjolseth, president of Seesmart Technologies, Inc. "We were happy to help Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State save thousands on energy and maintenance costs in its West Farms Center facility."
Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State is a multi-service organization providing support and services for more than 100,000 individuals with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities and their families. Its Metropolitan Division, which serves all five boroughs of New York City, recently opened the new West Farms Center in the Bronx at 1880 Bryant Avenue.
To aid the facility in its sustainability goals, Seesmart installed 2,000 LED tube lights, which will save the center 66 percent in energy costs - or $2,100 a month - compared to fluorescent lighting.
The areas that will see the benefits of LED lighting include exam rooms, rehabilitation rooms, offices, soffits, hallways and waiting rooms. The new 51,000-square-foot building offers day opportunities, medical and rehabilitation services and an enhanced curriculum of support and program services for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities and the entire community.
"Installing LED lighting in new construction projects is the best way for facilities to see the highest return on investment over the life of the building," said Ray Sjolseth, president of Seesmart Technologies, Inc. "We were happy to help Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State save thousands on energy and maintenance costs in its West Farms Center facility."
Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State is a multi-service organization providing support and services for more than 100,000 individuals with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities and their families. Its Metropolitan Division, which serves all five boroughs of New York City, recently opened the new West Farms Center in the Bronx at 1880 Bryant Avenue.
To aid the facility in its sustainability goals, Seesmart installed 2,000 LED tube lights, which will save the center 66 percent in energy costs - or $2,100 a month - compared to fluorescent lighting.
The areas that will see the benefits of LED lighting include exam rooms, rehabilitation rooms, offices, soffits, hallways and waiting rooms. The new 51,000-square-foot building offers day opportunities, medical and rehabilitation services and an enhanced curriculum of support and program services for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities and the entire community.
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Happy Birthday! The LED Enters Middle Age
Ikea announced earlier this month that it will switch to selling only LED bulbs and lamps by 2016, becoming the first U.S. home furnishing retailer to do so. The announcement is fitting, as LED lighting technology celebrates its 50th anniversary. In October 1962, a scientist at General Electric, Nick Holonyak, invented the first practical visible-spectrum light-emitting diode, commonly known as LED. “Boy, those were the golden years,” Holonyak, now 83 years old, said in a statement. “When I went in, I didn’t realize all that we were going to do. As far as I am concerned, the modern LED starts at GE.”
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
LED lights help museum save energy, preserve items
A spectacular collection of original oil paintings by emeritus Indiana University art professor Barry Gealt is on display in the IU Art Museum's Special Exhibitions Gallery, along with exhibits of baby carriers from China's minority groups and German expressionism. But look toward the ceiling instead of what's hanging on the walls, and it is evident that the paintings are illuminated by clean, cool, white lights, while the other exhibits bask in a warm, yellowish glow.
Thursday, 18 October 2012
LEDs Will Eliminate All Other Lamp Sources in 6 Years
According to an industry consulting firm, LEDs will displace all other forms of residential light sources in just six years. The conclusion from Navigant Consulting means LEDs are definitely a disruptive technology in that it will render its precursors obsolete. In terms of lamps sold, according to the data, incandescents will disappear by 2017. Likewise, halogen bulbs and compact fluorescents (CFLs) (not linear fluorescents that are common in commercial installations) will go the way of the dodo bird by 2018.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Streets could be gloomy for years
Most Hamilton streets are below new standards for lighting but residents concerned about the danger could be waiting several years before older suburbs are brought up to standard. Hamilton City Council is looking at upgrade options but, with the cost of installing 11 modern LED lights on one street being close to $25,000 and the council's current budget for light renewals being $395,000, a city-wide revamp could take years. This follows new research that says driving at night is almost three times more dangerous in New Zealand than in other developed countries because of our poor street lighting.
Monday, 15 October 2012
LED industry has begun moving into a new era with the ALT brand
To create important advantages in the LED market, the world's biggest leading LED chipset supplier CREE has announced the latest 2200K color chipset to meet the market demand for golden light. While comparing LEDs with the traditional lighting products, its exceptional lifespan, eco-friendliness, energy-saving, and efficiency were vindicated and enjoyed by many users worldwide. Through this opportunity, Cree and ALT have co-developed the 2200K XTE high power LED chip. The XTE engine is known for high stability plus being a perfect replacement for incandescent and halogen lamps.
High power LED manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. continues to spend tremendous effort cultivating high power LED products, and through the newly developed 2200K chip from Cree, ALT has integrated the super bright 2200K low color temperature chip into, but not limited to, the MR16 series, A55 bulb, PAR lamp, floodlight, and streetlight.
Cree and ALT, together, have overcome the problem of providing a warmer color while having a high luminous efficacy, especially with indoor applications, such as restaurants and galleries. In fact, the A55 bulb and PAR lamp were specifically designed for this exact type of market.
Additionally, the penetration through limited visibility conditions by yellow light has become a critical requirement for road lighting. Yellow lighting has been known to be able to cut through low visibility conditions like fogs. By utilizing the 2200K LED streetlight, the low temperature warm light provide the driver a safer driving experience with more visibility.
As for the chips, the CEO of VantagePoint, Alan Salzman, estimated that the price of LED chips will drop from one cent per lumen to a quarter cent per lumen. For example, the new XTE chip, though its performance has improved a lot, its price isn't as high as it deserves. From the return on investment point of view, the LED markets appear to be on the verge of a take-off. Backed by more than 2,000 LED lighting products, ALT pledged to lead the LED market into the next High-Growth-Era.
According to past experience and the future development in the LED industry, the CEO of Aeon Lighting Technology, James Liang, said that LED lighting has become the main source of lighting for the next generation; the LED industry will grow exponentially. The LED industry itself is too new for the public, and the quality of products is uneven throughout the market; thus, people have started to question the viability of LEDs, and the size of market cannot grow quickly. In order to provide high quality and safe LED products, CREE and ALT have decided to cooperate in their research for suitable products for varied customers and establish proper service processes to facilitate the growth of the LED industry.
High power LED manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. continues to spend tremendous effort cultivating high power LED products, and through the newly developed 2200K chip from Cree, ALT has integrated the super bright 2200K low color temperature chip into, but not limited to, the MR16 series, A55 bulb, PAR lamp, floodlight, and streetlight.
Cree and ALT, together, have overcome the problem of providing a warmer color while having a high luminous efficacy, especially with indoor applications, such as restaurants and galleries. In fact, the A55 bulb and PAR lamp were specifically designed for this exact type of market.
Additionally, the penetration through limited visibility conditions by yellow light has become a critical requirement for road lighting. Yellow lighting has been known to be able to cut through low visibility conditions like fogs. By utilizing the 2200K LED streetlight, the low temperature warm light provide the driver a safer driving experience with more visibility.
As for the chips, the CEO of VantagePoint, Alan Salzman, estimated that the price of LED chips will drop from one cent per lumen to a quarter cent per lumen. For example, the new XTE chip, though its performance has improved a lot, its price isn't as high as it deserves. From the return on investment point of view, the LED markets appear to be on the verge of a take-off. Backed by more than 2,000 LED lighting products, ALT pledged to lead the LED market into the next High-Growth-Era.
According to past experience and the future development in the LED industry, the CEO of Aeon Lighting Technology, James Liang, said that LED lighting has become the main source of lighting for the next generation; the LED industry will grow exponentially. The LED industry itself is too new for the public, and the quality of products is uneven throughout the market; thus, people have started to question the viability of LEDs, and the size of market cannot grow quickly. In order to provide high quality and safe LED products, CREE and ALT have decided to cooperate in their research for suitable products for varied customers and establish proper service processes to facilitate the growth of the LED industry.
Friday, 12 October 2012
Largest light picture using LEDs
The light image created as part of the naming ceremony for OLTIN YO'L GTL was built across an area of approximately 750,000m² and contained1,012,840 LED lights, setting the new world record for the Largest image made from LED lights, according to the World Record Academy
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Control the Lights With Your Smart Phone
This amazing LiFX comes from prolific Aussie developer and inventor Phil Bosua who’s new light bulb has just surpassed 1.3 million dollars in funding on Kickstarter. After 6 months and a dozen prototypes Bosua has quite possibly done something revolutionary: bring the light bulb into the 21st century.
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
LED phosphor market to boom soon
Independent phosphor companies are freeing the market from IP blocking by big players. In the early 2000’s, most of the LED phosphor industry was controlled by major LED players that held key IPs and selectively granted licenses and cross-licenses. The landscape changed in the mid 2000’s with the emergence of phosphors that were “IP-free,” credible alternatives to YAG and TAG. These were commercialised on the open market by independent phosphor manufacturers which were unaffiliated with LED manufacturers. This is detailed in a new publication by Yole Développement. The firm's report provides a detailed list of more than fifty companies that are involved in LED phosphor manufacturing.
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Nanoco sign follow-on agreement with lighting giant
Quantum dot developers and manufacturers Nanoco, based in Manchester, has signed a follow-on joint agreement with one of the world’s largest lighting companies, the identity of which is as yet undisclosed. The agreement follows the announcement of the successful completion of a joint development with the same undisclosed lighting company in August last year.
Monday, 8 October 2012
Signature headlights are easy with smallest LED
The Oslon Compact prototype, according to Osram Opto Semiconductor, is the smallest high-power LED targeting the automotive market. Based on a flexible arrangement of small LEDs, unique signature LED headlights are now easier and more cost effective to create. The small size of the Oslon Compact enables a single LED to be used as a
default light source for all automotive forward lighting applications,
and the light points in the headlight can be placed in any arrangement.
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Fairchild Semiconductor's LED Backlight Boost Switches Reduce Power Losses
Designers of high-power LEDs are challenged with preventing power losses and sub-harmonic oscillations associated with inefficient discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) boost converters. Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYS: FCS) FAN7340 and FAN73402 single-channel boost controllers with integrated high-voltage dimming MOSFETs address these challenges by helping designers achieve greater efficiency, performance and better reliability in high-power lighting applications such as LED backlighting for 3D televisions and monitors.
These backlight driving boost switches use a current-mode control topology with programmable slope compensation to prevent sub-harmonic oscillation. Designed with an internal dimming and analog pulse-width modulation (PWM), these devices overcome the short falls of a DCM boost converter by achieving a fast PWM dimming response.
Both devices offer integrated protection features such as under-voltage lockout, open LED protection, and over-voltage protection that help to minimize component count. Additionally, these devices provide error prevention by generating a FAULT signal with delay if an abnormal LED string condition occurs.
These backlight driving boost switches use a current-mode control topology with programmable slope compensation to prevent sub-harmonic oscillation. Designed with an internal dimming and analog pulse-width modulation (PWM), these devices overcome the short falls of a DCM boost converter by achieving a fast PWM dimming response.
Both devices offer integrated protection features such as under-voltage lockout, open LED protection, and over-voltage protection that help to minimize component count. Additionally, these devices provide error prevention by generating a FAULT signal with delay if an abnormal LED string condition occurs.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
GE Lighting Announces Investments in Cleveland-Area Landmarks and Education
GE Lighting announced the company will provide more than $200,000 in energy- and maintenance-cost saving LED (light-emitting diode) lighting systems for two Cleveland landmarks—the historic West Side Market and Cleveland's Public Square—as part of a day-long GE Works celebration of its employees, heritage of innovation and Cleveland roots.
GE Lighting CEO Maryrose Sylvester presents a check to Downtown Cleveland Alliance President & CEO Joe Marinucci. GE announced it will provide the Downtown Cleveland Alliance $125,000 in new LED roadway lights and lampposts to light Cleveland's Public Square. (General Electric: Business Wire)
"This investment reflects our commitment to Northeast Ohio and desire to better showcase two truly iconic and beloved Cleveland gathering spots," said Maryrose Sylvester, president & CEO of GE Lighting. "We take great pride in GE Lighting's more than 130 years of innovation and the century of industry firsts conceived in research labs right here at Nela Park."
GE Lighting CEO Maryrose Sylvester presents a check to Downtown Cleveland Alliance President & CEO Joe Marinucci. GE announced it will provide the Downtown Cleveland Alliance $125,000 in new LED roadway lights and lampposts to light Cleveland's Public Square. (General Electric: Business Wire)
"This investment reflects our commitment to Northeast Ohio and desire to better showcase two truly iconic and beloved Cleveland gathering spots," said Maryrose Sylvester, president & CEO of GE Lighting. "We take great pride in GE Lighting's more than 130 years of innovation and the century of industry firsts conceived in research labs right here at Nela Park."
Daktronics Lights Up Barclays Center With Customized LED Displays
Barclays Center has installed a integrated super system from Daktronics. The high definition video scoreboard and surrounding LED displays create one of the largest and most technologically advanced video displays of any arena. Daktronics, the world's leading provider of full-color LED video displays, provided Barclays Center with 7,895 square feet of LED as part of an alliance with the venue, which will be the new home of the Brooklyn Nets.
In addition to the grand display in the center of the bowl, the exterior of Barclays Center features the signature "oculus," a one-of-a-kind, 3,000 square foot, 360-degree LED marquee, which hangs above the main entrance.
Upon entering Barclays Center, guests will see 6-foot high, 73-foot long ribbon displays in the GEICO Atrium, programmed with wayfinding information, event times and dates, and sponsor messages. Installed inside the bowl are a 360 degree ribbon display and two other ribbon displays that measure nearly 190 feet in length. Two additional large displays hang on the end walls of the bowl. The Daktronics technology continues on shot clocks, ticket windows, entrance points into the bowl, and other areas throughout the venue.
In addition to the grand display in the center of the bowl, the exterior of Barclays Center features the signature "oculus," a one-of-a-kind, 3,000 square foot, 360-degree LED marquee, which hangs above the main entrance.
Upon entering Barclays Center, guests will see 6-foot high, 73-foot long ribbon displays in the GEICO Atrium, programmed with wayfinding information, event times and dates, and sponsor messages. Installed inside the bowl are a 360 degree ribbon display and two other ribbon displays that measure nearly 190 feet in length. Two additional large displays hang on the end walls of the bowl. The Daktronics technology continues on shot clocks, ticket windows, entrance points into the bowl, and other areas throughout the venue.
Monday, 1 October 2012
Falling LED Cost Yields Virtual Device Efficiency Gains
LED systems have traditionally run below the LED datasheet efficiencies. In addition to power conversion losses, LED efficiency drops as they are driven harder, and also as they run hotter. The former phenomenon, called “droop,” follows a cube law (and is currently ascribed to a phenomenon known as indirect Auger recombination). A cutting-edge LED, when driven at its nameplate power rating, might output only 60 percent of its nameplate efficiency rating, which is often specified at reduced drive level. In a case recently brought to the attention of Greentech Media, a special-application LED lamp that used only passive fin-cooling showed a 30 percent increase in output when customers started pointing fans at the units.
Palo Alto streetlights changing to LEDs
Palo Alto (US) streets will be getting brighter in the next months as the city
Utilities Department embarks on the latest phase of a multi-year project to
replace all the city's streetlights with Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs. But the lights are getting mixed reviews. Some residents find the
bright, bluish light jarring; others are pleased, city officials said.