2017-05-09
Autani, LLC, a major provider of building controls and IoT, will debut their e>kit fixture conversion kit at Lightfair International 2017, world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Autani's e>kit converts existing prismatic fluorescent fixtures to LED fixtures with a simple one-piece kit. Flexible sizing adjustment allows e>kit to fit virtually any fixture. Designed to replace the existing fluorescent lighting source, Autani's conversion kit provides optimal LED lighting for virtually any space and creates a smaller energy footprint.
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2017-05-09
Orbotech Ltd., an Israeli provider of process innovation technologies, solutions and equipment that are enabling the transformation of the global electronics manufacturing industry, announced that Tianma Micro-electronics Co. Ltd. ("Tianma"), a producer of display solutions with over three decades of experience in the Flat Panel Display (FPD) field, has selected Orbotech's ArrayChecker™ and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions for its production line upgrade to flexible AMOLED technology.
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2017-05-09
At this year’s Lightfair in Philadelphia (USA), Osram Opto Semiconductors is showcasing an LED prototype to promote healthy plant growth: the Oslon Square Hyper Red. This third-generation 2 watt LED features improved emission characteristics, higher optical output and impressive corrosion resistance, so plant lighting systems based on the Oslon Square Hyper Red can be made particularly economical.
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2017-05-09
Soraa, a specialist in GaN on GaN™ LED technology and illuminator of the world’s most renowned historical buildings, museums, hotels, and luxury shops, announces their expansion into the directional luminaire market. Soraa’s LED technology allows the slimmest, most versatile luminaires in the industry. Lighting specifiers can now confidently implement Soraa light—where and how they want it—with even more options.
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2017-05-09
AIXTRON SE, a major provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, announced that OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has qualified the first of multiple AIX G5 C planetary systems for the manufacturing of GaN (gallium nitride) LEDs. As market demand for high-quality optoelectronic semiconductors is increasing due to the continually growing number of applications in the illumination, sensing and visualization sectors including automotive, communication, display, health and food, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is expanding production capacities, e.g. at its Regensburg facility. In this context, the company makes also use of AIXTRON’s AIX G5 C planetary platform.
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2017-05-09
Enlighted, Inc., a major provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for commercial buildings, is encouraging Lightfair International 2017 attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the distinct difference between smart lighting and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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2017-05-09
Plessey, a British developer of award-winning LED technologies and manufacturer of solid-state lighting products, announces that Desmet, a major Belgian lettuce-grower, will install Plessey’s new, high-power Hyperion LED top-light in 20,000 m² as part of a greenhouse extension project that will boost total cultivation area to 49,000 m².
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2017-05-08
At LIGHTFAIR International 2017 (LFI 2017), LED Engin, Inc. will showcase its expanding and increasingly versatile LuxiTune family of linear dynamic light engines at Booth 1557. Additions to the family include new form factors for tuneable white light sources that extend the high performance and excellent light quality of LuxiTune’s industry-leading products, from directional to area lighting applications.
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2017-05-08
With an aim to reduce energy consumption, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has moved into the second phase of its Energy Savings Performance Contract with multinational conglomerate Johnson Controls to provide energy-efficient lighting at 11 Hawaii airports and solar PV systems at Honolulu International Airport.
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2017-05-08
Altech Chemicals Limited (Altech/the Company) is pleased to advise that following the recently announced $2 million share placement to existing cornerstone investor MAA Group Berhad (MAAG), the Company is now offering a Share Purchase Plan (SPP).
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2017-05-08
Lumileds, a major provider of light engine technology, announced the appointment of Ilan Daskal as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1. Daskal has over 25 years of experience in numerous senior financial roles, including Vice President of Finance at Infineon Technologies NA and CFO at International Rectifier.
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2017-05-08
The Dubai Municipality has recently signed a MOU with two major developers to boost the use of energy-efficient lighting.
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2017-05-08
Philips Lighting announced that it has completed the cancellation of 3.5 million its own shares.
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2017-05-08
Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) has announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017. Results are reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and are also reported adjusting for certain items ("Non-GAAP"). A reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP operating results is provided at the end of this press release.
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2017-05-08
Philips Lighting has designed and delivered a sophisticated fitting room lighting system for Popper, a luxury tailors for ladies in Prague. The Popper salon, which opened recently in the city center, lets customers try on clothes under different lighting conditions. A simple flick of a switch in the fitting room installed with Philips AmbiScene lighting enables them to select accurate reproduction of bright daylight, an intimate evening ambience or a pleasant household light.
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2017-05-08
Miniature , sleek and low lying, the mushroom carved luminaries provide hassle free-installation for long life construction and better asymmetric soft light dispersion.Used in groups of multiples these lights make a real focal point creating an awesome stunning dimension to mystical dark spaces.
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2017-05-08
Silvair, a pioneer in Bluetooth-based smart lighting technologies for commercial applications, announced a partnership with Nordic Semiconductor, a world-leading provider of ultra low power wireless connectivity chips. The company has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 system-on-chip (SoC) as the most suitable platform for its Bluetooth Mesh stack which is expected to be the first commercially available qualified implementation of the upcoming Bluetooth Mesh specification.
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2017-05-05
Tridonic, a global provider of smart and efficient lighting solutions, will introduce its IP-based, net4more toolkit utilizing IP-based technology that enables open, flexible and scalable connected lighting networks, to the US market at its booth at Lightfair International (LFI) 2017.
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2017-05-05
Infineon Technologies AG has reported results for Q2 2017 (period ended 31 March 2017) with revenue up 7% to €1,767 million quarter-on-quarter. Operating profit excluding special items increased to 296 million Euros ($322 million) in the quarter, which slightly missed the average forecast for 299 million Euros, according to Reuters.
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2017-05-05
Acuity Brands, Inc., one of the world's leading providers of lighting and building management solutions, announced today a licensing agreement with Vital Vio, Inc., developer of an innovative, continuous White Light Disinfection™ technology designed to safely and constantly kill germs on indoor surfaces. Acuity Brands will incorporate Vital Vio’s VioSafe™ White Light Disinfection™ technology into certain of its LED luminaires, beginning with health care applications.
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2017-05-05
Though chandeliers and pendants are often considered to be the centerpiece of a room, the importance of table and floor lamps must not be understated - these task lights prove impressive and functional without being ostentatious. Hudson Valley Lighting has recently introduced a number of portables to their family of lighting, and we are happy to provide a taste of these hardworking, stylish yet unobtrusive products.
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2017-05-05
ERP Power LLC (ERP), a leading provider of small, smart and efficient LED drivers for the lighting industry, has signed-up nine manufacturer representatives to accelerate new design wins with leading architectural, commercial and industrial lighting fixture designers. The manufacturer representative network of experienced salespeople in the power electronics industry will be responsible for selling ERP’s LED drivers by working closely with lighting fixture manufacturers across the Americas.
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2017-05-05
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has launched a program in the UK as part of an EU wide initiative from LightingEurope to carry out market surveillance on luminaires.
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2017-05-05
Spark has designed unique laser headphones and has started a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in order to make them available to all. For many months, the company has worked on developing the headphones and creating prototypes. The glowing LED lights of the headphone wires provide more visibility for runners on the road, helping them feel safer.
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2017-05-05
EVERLIGHT Electronics Co., Ltd. on April 25, 2017 filed its complaints with Tokyo District Court against Nichia Corporation, Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd. and Daiko Electronics Co., Ltd. for patent infringement.
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2017-05-05
People visiting this year’s Burning Man will be awed by an enormous installation project created by a group of artists from San Francisco: a lifelike tree decorated with 15,000 LED lights, motion sensors and sound detectors.
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2017-05-05
Epistar Corporation, a leading innovator and manufacturer of LED solid-state lighting technologies, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (collectively “Lowe’s”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on April 28, 2017. The complaint asserts that Kichler Lighting’s LED filament bulbs and Utilitech’s LED bulbs sold by Lowe’s infringe several Epistar patents and seeks injunctive relief to halt further sale of the infringing products.
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2017-05-05
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. announced that UL Recognition and UL Listing testing have been successfully completed for its Heat Sink Cooler (HSC) and Heat Pipe Cooler (HPC) Series products. ACT's sealed enclosure coolers are used to dissipate heat generated inside enclosures or cabinets that house and protect electrical/electronic equipment from harmful environments.
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2017-05-05
Tri-State LED, a division of Revolution Lighting Technologies, announced it completed the installation of LED lighting at Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy, located in Stamford, Connecticut. The newly constructed 40,000 square foot sports facility, which officially opened on April 2nd, will utilize high efficiency LED lighting and control solutions to improve lighting energy use by more than 60% versus conventional lighting technologies.
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2017-05-05
Sengled, makers of intelligent lighting products that integrate consumer electronics with energy efficient LED light bulbs, announced that they will unveil new commercial lamp products to accompany their smart lighting portfolio at this year's LIGHTFAIR International in Philadelphia, May 9-11, 2017.
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