iLamp Oregon secures the exclusive license for the future of smart streetlights for Oregon

iLamp Oregon has successfully secured the full territorial rights for iLamp and all its current and future applications for the State of Oregon, paving the way for a revolutionary transformation of the State's Green-Technology initiatives and Smart-City infrastructure.

This significant milestone is supported by a $4.6m capital investment which has enabled iLamp Oregon to purchase the territory rights, bestowing the company with full and exclusive sales, distribution, manufacturing, marketing and sublicensing rights.

Full implementation of the territory promises to stimulate the local Oregon economy by creating jobs in various areas, including manufacturing, assembly, installation, maintenance and management of iLamp street-lights and micro-grid systems.

ISELED Alliance adds thee new members

Three more manufacturers of microcontrollers and Arduino-compatible LED driver and development boards have joined the industry alliance: AutoChips, Zhixin Semiconductor and Hebatronic. As a result, the open industry alliance now has more than fifty members, covering the entire automotive lighting value chain.

Founded in 2013, AutoChips is a wholly owned subsidiary of NavInfo, with headquarters in Wuhan, China. AutoChips focuses on microchip research, development and design for the automotive industry and related systems. The company provides connectivity solutions, audio amplifiers, SoC, microcontrollers and other products for a variety of automotive applications. A range of MCUs and SoCs will now support ISELED.

Zhixin Semiconductor is a high-tech semiconductor company manufacturing high reliability controllers and processor chips for the automotive industry. Zhixin was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Tianjin, China. The company has research and development centres in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hefei. Its employees have many years of experience in automotive electronics product definition, product design, system application development and marketing. The first MCUs supporting ISELED are already available.

Hebatronic in Germany is a supplier of Arduino-compatible LED driver and development boards for easy programming of ISELED and ILaS applications. Their product range includes Arduino-compatible open source development kits, an Arduino-compatible shield that plugs onto development boards to add full ILas functionality, and custom solutions for evaluation purposes or testing during production.

LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil ThinQ UP 2.0, a smart home innovation

At IFA 2023, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil ThinQ UP 2.0, a smart home innovation that transforms home appliances into ultra-convenient and ultra-connected lifestyle solutions. ThinQ UP 2.0 highlights the expansion of LG's successful home appliance business into non-hardware areas, including subscription services, and confirms the company's leadership in promoting the 'servitization' of home appliances.

LG ThinQ UP 2.0 sets a new benchmark for personalization, tailoring product performance and service options to users' preferences throughout the entire customer journey. Unlike traditional products with fixed features and specifications, appliances compatible with ThinQ UP continuously update their essential functions and offer features suited to each individual user. A significant advancement over existing ThinQ UP appliances, ThinQ UP 2.0 products works intelligently to reduce the time and hassle of household chores, adding new services with flexible subscription options while also recommending additional services to make daily life smoother.

The home appliance personalization process begins even before the customer receives their products. For example, customers who purchase a ThinQ UP 2.0 washing machine will be asked to participate in a three-step 'Life Pattern Analysis' survey, conducted through the LG ThinQ app. LG analyzes the survey results and applies optimized washing cycles matched to the customer's preferences, ensuring a tailor-made user experience right from the start. What's more, customers have the flexibility to adjust the order of cycles installed on their machines and can save their personal settings on the app.

Similarly customizable, LG's latest InstaView bottom freezer provides multiple options for maintaining the freshness of stored ingredients. Through the ThinQ app, users can apply precise temperature settings based on the types of food they have inside the fridge, and change the color of the LED lighting integrated into the InstaView door's glass panel. On top of that, they can leave messages and reminders for family members or housemates on the bottom freezer's LCD display.

Coming first to ThinQ UP 2.0 washers and dryers is an LG-developed on-device chip – called the DQ-C chip – and a brand-new operating system. The DQ-C chip has ample memory to support the addition of different types of content, enabling users to enjoy an array of tailored features and functions that can be easily managed via the appliances' touch displays, or the ThinQ app.

High Purity Alumina Market; Rising adoption of LED lighting to influence market growth

The high purity alumina market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 25.5% between 2022 and 2027, with the market size forecast to increase by USD 3,500.2 million, according to Technavio. The growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries in energy storage systems is a major trend in the market. Energy storage systems are used to store electrical energy for later use when needed. These systems have enabled changing dynamics of energy production and are widely adopted across the globe. High energy density, convenient size, and high efficiency are the key elements of lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in electrochemical energy storage systems.

In addition, falling prices of lithium-ion batteries and growing demand for energy storage systems, due to the rapid popularity of renewable energy, will support the consumption of energy storage systems.

The rising adoption of LED lighting technology is the key factor driving market growth. This is due to the high adoption of smart lighting systems in various industries and the growing concern about the depletion of non-renewable power generation sources. High consumption of LEDs in the residential segment and heavy use of streetlights in general lighting applications are some of the growth factors. Furthermore, several manufacturers are focusing on energy-saving and environmentally friendly lighting technologies such as LEDs due to the need to reduce electricity consumption and the growing awareness of green technology. Hence, these factors are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Signify and Klite opening their largest factory

Signify and its Chinese manufacturing company Klite will open their largest factory in the world in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. The new factory of Signify’s joint venture company Zhejiang Klite Lighting Holdings Co., Ltd (“Klite”) will manufacture high-quality branded LED lighting products, including for the Philips brand, for China and the global market. 

Fully operational by the end of this year with 192 production lines, the 200,000-square-meter facility will utilize world-class manufacturing technology, advanced process control, and intelligent logistics to produce LED lighting sources and luminaires for both professional and consumer markets.

The plant is situated about 370 miles inland with a major port along the Yangtze River, about 150 miles southeast of Wuhan.

LED lighting proposed for Clark Bridge

The Clark Brdige will probably get LED lighting technonology. The $1 million proposal is spearheaded by Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau CEO Cory Jobe and Alton Alderman Ray Strebel. Aldermen will hear more about the plan at their Wednesday night meeting.

Clark Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge across the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri and Alton, Illinois. Named after explorer William Clark like the bridge it replaced, the cable-stayed bridge opened in 1994. It carries U.S. Route 67 across the river
Along with creating an artistic night skyline, planners say the project will enhance safety and security for the bridge.

The project would use LED lighting to greatly reduce the energy needs of illuminating the bridge. According to planners, the existing Clark Bridge lighting draws 165 watts per fixture. The new lighting would consume only 45 watts per fixture — a 73% reduction in energy use.

Environmental Lights Announces Launch Of Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light

Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in black finish.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light emits a continuous line of light from the strip’s edge. The neon-like appearance of the light is only visible when viewed from the side. The extremely narrow profile combined with our patented Continuous Chip-on-Board (COB) technology provides a highly dependable, hotspot-free, discrete lighting solution that can be placed in tight spaces.

The black finish allows this strip to blend seamlessly into dark environments. Add the ability to precisely control pixels, and what you get are dazzling lighting effects that seem to appear out of thin air.

“Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light provides lighting designers with everything they need in one package for entertainment and production promotion applications” said Jordan Brooks, President of Environmental Lights. “When in operation, the product is capable of displaying stunning lighting effects with a variety of control protocols and blends into the set discretely when turned off”.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl in Black[MK1]  finish is ideal for television and film sets, retail store displays, and hospitality venues. The black PCB and side-firing lumens give the product hardware an extremely subtle presence while providing powerful visual effects thanks to the PixelControl functionality. Furthermore, the built-in diffusion ensures that your light will be flawlessly dispersed.

Environmental Lights offers 13 additional varieties of Continuous Side View LED Strip Light in 5-meter reels. We offer fixed color temperatures ranging from 2700K to 6500K as well as tunable white and non-PixelControl RGB. Among these, there are also white finish PCB and waterproof versions available.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in Black is available now at EnvironmentalLights.com or by calling 888.880.1880. Sales engineers are available to answer questions and assist with specifying the ideal combination of lights and power for projects.

LG Enhances Micro LED Displays for Productivity

LG Electronics announces the launch of its new Micro LED signage solution, the LG MAGNIT All-in-One (model LAAA). Ideal for corporate meeting rooms, the impressive 136-inch model combines a premium screen featuring LG’s Micro LED technology and a 1.56-millimeter pixel pitch with a built-in controller and speaker. Along with outstanding picture quality, LG MAGNIT All-in-One offers a convenient user experience with the webOS platform, seamless compatibility with AV control systems and easy installation.

LG’s sophisticated Micro LED display technology delivers deep blacks and vivid colors, making images come to life on the LG MAGNIT All-in-One. The company’s Micro Pixel Pitch technology aids in color clarity and precision, while its LED chip alignment and surface treatment technology enhance white uniformity and reduce color distortion, providing outstanding image fidelity across a wide viewing angle.

In addition to exceptional Micro LED picture quality, the LG MAGNIT All-in-One provides simple installation. Its integrated controller and built-in speaker reduce the hassle of having to connect and manage multiple cables. The 136-inch panel consists of five units of assembled LED display modules – preconfigured using LG’s ‘gap-reducing’ module alignment process – that can be quickly and securely attached to the frame. Installation can then be completed by connecting the display to power via a single AC cable.

Facilitating seamless business meetings, the LG MAGNIT All-in-One is a convenient display solution for corporate meeting rooms. With the scroll wheel on the LG Magic Remote, users can effortlessly explore the device’s diverse functionalities, then easily ‘point and click’ to quickly access or activate whatever they need. Additionally, the new MAGNIT All-in-One is compatible with the LG One:Quick Share wireless screen sharing solution and a web-based AV control system that allows for efficient management and integration with a range of AV equipment.

Lumary Smart Ceiling Fan with Light Debuts

The Lumary Smart Ceiling Fan with Light Debuts. Users can connect the fan light to their home network via WiFi to realize remote control and intelligent operation, and it also supports Bluetooth connection to provide users with more choices.

Compared to most smart fan lights on the market today that only support Bluetooth, Lumary Smart Ceiling Fan with Light can seamlessly connect to Alexa and Google Assistant, eliminating the need for cumbersome operations and allowing for a personalized and intelligent control experience by simply speaking your commands.

In addition to the traditional 2700-6500K color temperature adjustment and colorful RGB light effects, Lumary is even more proud of its exclusive RGBAI light effects. This technology can present 380 light effect scenarios, allowing your space to instantly change into countless beautiful lights and shadows, adding infinite fun and creativity to your life. Lumary Smart Ceiling Fan with Light equipped with a unique and powerful 35-watt LED light source that boasts up to 2800 lumens, this smart fan light will bring bright, crisp illumination to your space, providing the optimal lighting needed.

The practicality of this Smart Ceiling Fan with Light is also one of the key considerations of Lumary. It has 6 wind speed gears, so you can easily adjust the wind power size, comfort, and practicality at the same time. Moreover, it supports the forward and reverse functions, enabling you to not only enjoy the cool fan effect in the hot summer but also utilize its forward function to evenly distribute the warm air in winter, providing a comfortable indoor environment.

In addition, Lumary pays special attention to the quiet design of the product. The lowest decibel level of this smart fan light is only 35dB, allowing you to rest, study or work in a quiet environment without being disturbed by noise.

Ballpoint Pens Let You Draw Custom LEDs

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and Florida State University have made a ballpoint pen that allows you to draw custom LEDs or photodetectors on a range of surfaces, by hand.

The ink inside is where the magic happens. Filled with what the team describes as as PEDOT:PSS/PEO composite ink, drawings made with the pen can be lit through the application of electricity — creating what they call PeLEDs in the shape of your choosing.

The composite ink-loaded pens are usable by anyone, without prior training, the researchers claim, and can also be used to draw custom photodetectors — taking advantage of an LED's ability to work in reverse and detect light rather than emit it.

Aqara Debuts its First Smart Lighting Device for Global Markets

Aqara introduced a multipurpose, RGBCCT lightstrip, the LED Strip T1, to the global markets. As the Company’s first smart lighting device that is widely sold across multiple continents, the LED Strip T1 not only displays up to 16 million vibrant colors but also provides tunable white accent lighting. Moreover, it supports a wide range of third-party smart home platforms and can be seamlessly integrated into various smart home setups.

The new light strip is now available on the Company’s Amazon brand stores in North America (US, Canada) and Europe (France, Italy, Spain, UK) as well as via selected Aqara retailers worldwide.

Built upon the Zigbee protocol, the LED Strip T1 has a lower idle power consumption than the Wi-Fi based lightstrips, making it eco-friendly and cost-efficient. It also serves as a repeater of the Zigbee network, which further strengthens network reliability and responsiveness. With a compatible Aqara hub such as the Hub M2, the LED Strip T1 supports the new IoT standard Matter as well as popular systems like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT, and can be controlled by major voice assistants.

The LED Strip T1 is 2 meters (ca. 6.6 ft) in length, and can be extended using the Company’s 1-meter Extension Kit. It supports a maximum length of 10 meters (ca. 33 ft). The lightstrip can be cut at 20 centimeter (ca. 7.9 in) intervals, making it highly customizable. The cut or unused part of the lightstrip can also be reattached to a separate Aqara LED lightstrip using extra standard 5-core ribbon cables and 5-pin connectors.

More importantly, the RGB effects of the LED Strip T1 are independently addressable with a 20-centimeter interval, which means that it can display up to 10 different colors with dimming and other effects6. The Aqara Home app provides various built-in effects for the LED strip – both static and dynamic- and allows users to customize the lighting effects as they prefer. All these built-in and customized effects can be used for home automations and scenes so that users can integrate smart lighting into the holistic smart home experience.

For example, users can amplify the home alert system with the LED strip, using different colors or effects to indicate whether the security system is armed or not and if there is a potential threat. It’s also possible to create customized home scenes, such as an evening scene with warm lighting or an entertainment scene that dims the lighting for a better movie watching experience. The Aqara Home app recently introduced a new feature allowing users to sync the scenes to HomeKit7. This means that users can set up specific scenes that were previously only available via Aqara app and be able to control these scenes with third-party apps such as Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home.

Other features of the LED Strip T1 include:

Manual controller for easy access: a physical controller allows users to turn on/off, switch lighting modes and activate the music sync mode without using any mobile apps.
Local music sync mode: the LED Strip T1 can sync to the music locally without relying on the mobile device.
Circadian lighting: the LED Strip T1 supports Adaptive Lighting in Apple Home and allows user to customize the circadian lighting schemes in Aqara Home with automations.
Outdoor friendly: the LED Strip has an IP44 rating and can withstand dust and moisture, making it suitable for some outdoor user cases8.

A 'Media Tree' grows in Smart City Coimbatore

An eye-catching structure has been raised at the Thomas Park junction as part of a Smart City project to develop model roads.

A nearly 11-m high metallic steel tower topped with a curved LED screen has been erected in the city's posh Race Course Road area to disseminate public information.

The structure has been raised at the Thomas Park junction as part of a Smart City project to develop model roads, senior officials here said.

The 360-degree LED display on the top of the 'Media Tree' is a naked eye 3D display which is being used in a public space for the first time in India, according to information shared by Coimbatore Smart City Limited (CSCL).

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Lighting Market Expected to Reach $11.3 Billion

The power over ethernet lighting market is anticipated to experience significant growth during the forecast period owing to an increase in global connectivity demand, and government initiatives and investments. In addition, during the forecast period, the power over ethernet lighting market is expected to witness an increase in demand for intelligent workplaces in developing regions such as LAMEA and Asia-Pacific. On the contrary, high initial costs of PoE equipment, accessories and services restrain the power over ethernet lighting market growth during the forecast period. Nevertheless, rise in demand for intelligent workplace is expected to provide prolific growth opportunities for industry in upcoming years.

Based on offering, the hardware segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly half of the global power over ethernet lighting market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period, as it is known for its small size & flexibility, and it is widely used in commercial and industrial sectors, where high intensity of light emitting diode (LED) light is required. Moreover, the same segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 32.07% from 2023 to 2032, driven by the growing adoption of light emitting diode (LED) across various sectors, including manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, transportation, and mining.

The Above 25 Watt segment to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period.

Based on wattage, the above 25 watt segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than half of the global power over ethernet lighting market revenue and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. In addition, the upto 25 watt segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 32.07% from 2023 to 2032 due to versatile and cost-effective solution for both residential and commercial environments globally.

Based on application, the industrial segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than two-fifths of the global power over ethernet lighting market revenue. In addition, the commercial segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 31.87% from 2023 to 2032 due to rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and data-driven insights presents opportunities for PoE lighting systems to integrate with analytics platforms, enabling predictive maintenance, occupancy sensing, and space utilization analysis. The market for PoE lighting in commercial applications is poised for growth as organizations seek sustainable and intelligent lighting solutions to enhance energy efficiency, user comfort, and operational efficiency in their facilities.

Global Nanophotonics Market to Reach US$44.67 Billion by 2028

In 2022, the global nanophotonics market reached US$15 billion and is projected to reach US$44.67 billion by 2028. Nanophotonics is an evolving field that focuses on manipulating light at the nanoscale, driving advancements in telecommunications, data storage, and energy efficiency. Nanophotonics has diverse applications, including medical imaging, targeted drug delivery, and efficient solar cells, making it a transformative discipline with significant potential across various industries.

The global nanophotonics market is fragmented, with major players like Samsung, IBM, and LG Display. Companies are fostering innovation through R&D and strategic alliances to maintain a competitive edge. Nanophotonics players are introducing innovative solutions, expanding their geographic footprints, and making strategic acquisitions to fortify their market stance.

China holds the largest share in the global market due to strong consumer electronics and semiconductor industries. North America is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during 2023-2028, driven by innovations from tech giants, defense, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors.

Philly starts replacing its street lights with efficient LEDs

The long-awaited conversion of more than 100,000 Philadelphia street lights to LEDs has started this month. The project is expected to improve safety and quality of life in places plagued by street light outages.

City officials say the project will also mean major energy savings and help reduce the city’s carbon footprint. The Philly Streetlight Improvement Project will convert 120,000 old, high-pressure sodium streetlights into a network of efficient, longer-lasting LED lights. By upgrading to better quality lights with a new lighting management system, residents will benefit from better visibility and faster lighting replacement times.

The quasi-governmental Philadelphia Energy Authority issued the bond to pay for the effort, which will cost over $90 million but is expected to save the city more than $200 million over the life of the project.

Marelli launches h-Digi microLED

Marelli, together with ams OSRAM launches a ground-breaking innovation in automotive front lighting, introducing the h-Digi microLED module, which is now in series production. This digital lighting solution, based on a new type of intelligent multipixel LED, enables fully adaptive, dynamic headlight operation and image projection, while being an affordable technology, available for a wider range of vehicles.   

The new high-resolution module h-Digi microLED is based on a matrix illumination system – featuring around 40,000 LED pixels (20,000 per lamp). This intelligent solution manages the LEDs selectively to create very flexible low-beam and high-beam light distributions, adapting to various driving situations: Town, Country, Motorway or Adverse weather light options can be realized.

It also provides dynamic curve light and very precise glare-free high beam block out zones, to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. Furthermore, in terms of safety, the Marelli h-Digi® microLED can project warnings or driver assistance images on the road, directly in the driver's field of view. Other advantages include the extremely compact design and high energy efficiency.

The Marelli microLED system is based on ams OSRAM's light source EVIYOS 2.0. Its combination with a special optical lens system and a new electronic control engineered by Marelli's Automotive Lighting & Sensing division, enables the enhanced level of adaptability of the illumination field. This is the first time that LEDs with a size of 40 µm x 40 µm are introduced as pixel elements in vehicle headlamps. With EVIYOS 2.0, ams OSRAM made this technology available for the automotive use, which was a decisive factor for the Marelli-ams OSRAM partnership in this project.

With pixels smaller than 0,1 degree, the resolution of this illumination matrix system is 10 times more precise than conventional LED glare-free high beam systems, which are currently on the road. Two micro-LED options are available: an aspect ratio of 1:4, resulting in 25,600 pixels, or an aspect ratio of 1:3, providing 19,200 pixels per lamp.

HC Semitek Kicks-Off Giant MicroLED Fab

HC Semitek announced the kick-off ceremony for its MicroLED wafer manufacturing, packaging, and testing project in Jinwan District, Zhuhai, China.

HC Semitek is in a strategic relationship with BOE, which is supporting the facility, as well as it having the backing of HC Semitek’s parent company, Huacan Optoelectronics.

The total project is expected to cost 5 billion yuan and is then expected to achieve an annual output of 5 billion yuan upon completion of the two phases of the project.

The fab is to have an annual production capacity of 58,800 MicroLED wafers and 45,000,000 MicroLED devices.

Demand for Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions Propels Growth Global Intelligent Lighting Control Market

The Global Intelligent Lighting Control Market was valued at USD 12.16 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 23.64% through 2031.

Intelligent lighting control systems have emerged as a key component of smart lighting solutions, offering the ability to adjust and optimize lighting levels, types, and properties in various spaces. With a focus on energy efficiency and reducing electricity wastage, these smart devices play a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices.

The heart of such systems lies in the intelligent module, which acts as the execution unit and control terminal, seamlessly integrating with the background intelligent central control system. As developing economies prioritize digital awareness and embrace smart city initiatives, the demand for smart lighting-linked devices is on the rise.

As a crucial element in smart city projects, the market for intelligent lighting control is expected to witness significant growth in the forecast period, driven by the increasing adoption of smart devices by consumers worldwide.

High Demand for Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions

Considering there is a significant need for energy-efficient lighting solutions, the Intelligent Lighting Control Market is predicted to rise at a promising rate in 2023-2031. The importance of energy management in terms of reducing carbon footprints is becoming more and more apparent to consumers. Governments are also putting more effort into coming up with new ways to reduce power consumption.

For instance, the United States government officially confirmed the commencement of the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative in August 2022, with the goal of modernizing the country's public infrastructure and lowering GHG emissions by 2.8 million metric tonnes per year, by 2030.

R&D expenditures for infrastructure development have significantly increased as a result of the adoption of smart technology in public lighting systems. For instance, the U.K. Government for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) allocated money to U.K. Research & Innovation (UKRI) in March 2022, totaling more than USD 30.3 billion to support multiple R&D initiatives.

Dialight Launches New and Improved Area Light with Battery Backup

Dialight launched an all-new battery backup model of its compact and versatile Area Light product. This state-of-the-art fixture now offers even greater peace of mind for enhanced safety in harsh industrial environments, such as Refining, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Petrochemical, Metals and Steel, Water/Wastewater, General Manufacturing facilities, and more.

With 'poor visibility' being a leading cause of accidents at industrial facilities, ensuring proper illumination is of paramount importance, especially in facilities where power outages can occur.

Dialight's new auxiliary battery backup solution features a sleek, lower profile enclosure and can provide illumination for a minimum of 90 minutes in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 guidance on emergency lighting. Furthermore, it has been certified for use in a sealed enclosure to ensure maximum protection against harsh environmental conditions common in industrial settings and has been vibration tested to IEC 60068-2-6. It is compatible with all existing Dialight Area Light mounting options and at merely 20lbs is easy to install and to replace auxiliary batteries as needed.

"Our Area Light has long been a favorite of customers across a wide variety of industrial sectors due to its versatility and extensive range of retrofit kits, making installation to existing infrastructure quick and easy" said Dialight CEO, Fariyal Khanbabi. "Now with our all-new battery backup system, customers can have even greater peace of mind that their operations will be safely illuminated in the event of power disruption."

This robust, self-testing fixture contains corrosion resistant stainless steel hardware and features Dialight's industry-leading 10 year warranty (excluding batteries). It is available in both Vigilant (non-hazardous location) and SafeSite (hazardous location) models and is certified to UL1598/A, UL924 and UL844.

Dialight's all new Battery Backup Area Light is currently available for sale in North America. Please refer to datasheet for more information on available models and lumen output in battery backup mode.

US LED, Ltd. Introduces The New LAS1 LED Linear Architectural Strip For Interiors

US LED, a full-service provider of ultra-long-life LED lighting and other operational efficiency solutions, introduces the addition of the new LAS1 linear architectural strip to its indoor portfolio.

Engineered with the end-user in mind, the LAS1 packages style and performance into the company's small linear profile. Its elegant form is carefully crafted to make it a statement piece for a space or easily integrated into the existing design. Everything about the LAS1 has been designed to perform as well as it looks, delivering over 3,900 lumens with an efficacy of 130 lumens per watt.

The LAS1 offers immense flexibility for indoor lighting, thanks to the integrated switch to select the CCT that best complements the space. This feature empowers customization to simplify lighting design, ensuring a balance for optimal illumination and occupant wellbeing.

Key Product Features

    Sleek design with no visible hardware or holes offering modern elegance.
    Selectable CCT with an integrated switch - 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K.
    Smooth dimming down to 5% with compatible 0-10V controllers.
    Industry-leading LEDs for consistent CCT and excellent color rendering of Ra ≥80.
    Contractor-friendly mounting kits facilitate efficient installation – cable-suspended, surface-mounted, or wall mounted.
    Microwave sensor available; Casambi control solutions available.

Cree LED Announces Fourth Gen XLamp XP-G Product Family

Cree LED unveiled the fourth generation of its industry-leading XLamp XP-G product family. With more than two billion XP-G LEDs shipped to date, the highly anticipated XP-G4 incorporates the latest advancements in high-power LED technology for improved optical performance while delivering leading efficacy. The XP-G4 also boasts a maximum drive current of 3000 mA, which is a first for the XP-G family of LEDs.

The fourth generation of XP-G products introduces an optimized optical profile designed to maximize on‑axis light output and yield substantial improvements over the previous XP-G3 LEDs. These enhancements include a smaller light emitting surface (LES) and up to 69% higher intensity, resulting in tighter beam angles and higher candela. The XP-G4 delivers exceptional color-over-angle performance and a 70 degree cutoff which dramatically improves coupling efficiency with secondary optics compared to all competing high-power LEDs.

New rules flip switch on household light bulbs

Blue-light emitting diodes or LEDs that helped UCSB faculty member Shuji Nakamura win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014 are now a must have.

August first is the beginning of an incandescent light bulb ban with some U.S. Dept. of Energy exceptions. Stores includes Ace Hardware in Santa Barbara are getting questions about the banning of incandescent bulbs.

Global Hazardous Location LED Lighting Markets: How SSL LEDs Drive Demand

Unsafe lighting is one of the most common potential sources of ignition causing an explosion. Working environments that contain explosive gases or dust are extremely volatile environments. A variety of luminaires (light fixture + LED light source) are available that are considered suitable for hazardous locations since they prevent any possible ignition sources from being exposed to the air.

In various lighting applications, hazardous locations are defined as areas that are at risk of fire or explosion due to the combined presence of electrical equipment and flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, ignitable fibers, or other substances.

In the process of this market research project, in addition to interviewing existing customers and potential customers of LED-based hazardous location lighting, we also studied lighting manufacturers with various ranges of hazardous area lighting products. The luminaires are designed for locations where explosive gases and dust are found, providing suitable lighting without enabling a risk of explosion.

The emergence of solid-state lighting (SSL) light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the general lighting industry continues to push lighting-industry vendors, as well as end-users, to consider innovative solutions (new products) to adopt hazardous location LED lighting solutions.

The light emitting diode (LED) market, despite exciting innovative devices driven by technological advances and ecological/energy-saving concerns, still face challenges in overcoming performance/price limitations and in attracting widespread consumption.

New Decorative Lighting to Shine in Ocean City

Ocean City ia installing new decorative lighting in the downtown. The new lighting would not only illuminate the shopping district, but also replace the fixtures that are not tall enough to provide adequate height for the swag, bows and garland, that create the festive atmosphere each year.

City Council approved a resolution at Thursday night’s Council meeting to go out to bid for light improvements along Asbury Avenue from Eighth to 10th Streets.

The project would cost an estimated $1 million for every two blocks of new lighting.