Finally, a small, high-intensity LED that allows optical optimization – lm/mm2 without sacrificing lm/Watt Lumileds announces the release of the LUXEON HL4Z un-domed power LED intended for applications that require very high intensity and superior efficacy. Optical designers and engineers must typically make a tradeoff between optimizing optical design and achieving high efficacy. Lumileds addresses this dilemma with its innovative LUXEON HL4Z. At maximum current, the undomed LED delivers tremendous intensity – over 1400lm – from its 2.16...

AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (July 11, 2024)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today the success of its partnership with award-winning, Michigan-based cannabis grower LightSky Farms. Founded in 2009 by wine industry veteran Shannon Walters, LightSky Farms was created with a precise vision for preserving original source terpenes, building a world-class team of cultivation experts and leveraging leading technologies to cultivate an unmatch...

In the past two years, despite numerous challenges facing the global commercial architectural lighting market, the commercial construction industry has been gradually moving towards green and low-carbon development under the current call for energy saving and emission reduction, providing new opportunities for lighting companies. Focusing on how lighting companies can play an important role in the transformation of the construction industry, LEDinside, TrendForce’s optoelectronics research division, had the privilege of interviewing Oliver Vogler, Senior Vice President and ...

A streetlight on North Street in front of Draper’s Steak and Seafood in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) More of the gas-powered lamps around Old Town Fairfax will dim in the coming weeks, as the city advances to a new phase of its push to convert all streetlights to LED bulbs. To kick off the project’s next stage, workers will remove 33 decommissioned gas lights this month, starting Sunday (July 14) on Chain Bridge Road between Main Street and North Street. Additional work is planned for July 21 on Main Street from Chain Bridge...

The new Arize Element® L2000 from Acuity Brands is among many horticulture items that Hort Americas will have available at Cultivate'24 on July 13-16. Among the most efficient grow lights in its class, the L2000 offers up to 3600 µmol/s and can reduce fixture count by up to 40% when installed as an HPS replacement. Additional lighting on display at the Hort Americas booth (#2421) includes: Arize Factor ML300 (used in indoor farms for leafy greens, propagation or vegetative growth) Arize Factor ML900 (used for indoor high-light intensity ...

Recycled aluminum, reusability, and night sky protection all factor into a rugged new wall-mounted line. All models of the O21-W LED luminaire line, like the one pictured above, make use of recycled aluminum. In a multiple dose of environmental awareness, LED lighting vendor Glamox AS has added a family of toughened outdoor wall luminaires which are made partially from recycled aluminum, are designed for reuse, and which carry DarkSky International certification on at least one model. Glamox designed the new O21-W line as a durable offering that can withstand phy...

Signify and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team launch new partnership to drive responsible innovation on and off the track Partnership will support Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team’s performance and vision to become one of the world’s most sustainable professional sports teams Signify innovations will enhance well-being and performance of drivers, and engineers Signify lighting creates the perfect viewing experience for fans trackside and at home Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world ...

Solid Execution Delivers Operating Margin Expansion, EPS Growth and Strong Operating Cash Flow Delivered Net Sales of $968M, a 3% Decline Compared to the Prior Year Grew Operating Profit to $145M, up 1% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Operating Profit of $167M, up 3% Over the Prior Year Reported Diluted EPS of $3.62, up 10% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.15, up 11% Over the Prior Year Generated $445M in Year-to-Date Cash Flow from Operations ATLANTA, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIR...

New high-output cove lighting products bend around corners and adapt to contours, while providing a strong light throw suitable for commercial applications. "The high lumen output, flexibility of each unit, and 10-meter run lengths with side exiting wires makes this one of the most versatile cove lighting solutions on the market today.” — Matt Altieri, Director of Sales & Support at Environmental Lights Cove Wash 4-in-1 PixelControl - Dual Bend Cove Wash - Dual Bend - Monochrome SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, June 27, 2024 /EINPr...

Narrow 10-degree optical distribution provides dramatic result by highlighting architectural details and textures while creating pronounced shadows Flexible and field-cuttable every 6 inches An array of accessories includes adjustable brackets for precise positioning and optional anti-glare hex louvers to minimize glare IP68-rated for wet locations with factory-sealed connections when ordered with the company’s customization department EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 17, 2024 - Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED...

Recently, the 2024 Red Dot Award was unveiled, with the independently developed 12th generation UFO series products by Shenzhen Torshare Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ledman (hereinafter referred to as "Ledman Torshare"), being honored with the prestigious award for its innovative chimney-style heat dissipation design and exceptional performance. The Red Dot Award is internationally recognized as one of the top-tier accolades in the field of global industrial design. The award is the largest and most influential competition among renown...

The M3 Mako LED lighting system is specifically designed for the unique needs of the cricket oval. MAKO SPORTS LIGHTING Hosting early round matches of the World Cup has helped Americans better understand cricket, but at Saturday’s championship, the whole world will get its own opportunity to see the sport in a new light. M3 Innovation, a sports lighting company started by the co-founders of Ephesus, has created the first cricket-specific LED system. M3 partner Abacus Lighting installed the product, called Mako Sports Lighting, at three ...

New XLamp® XP-L Color LEDs enable smaller, lower profile color-mixing luminaires XLamp® XP-L Color LEDs are multi-color RGBW LEDs that deliver the combination of high lumen output and great color mixing in a small 3.45 x 3.45 mm package. These LEDs feature the smallest possible distance between LED die, creating a small optical source for excellent optical control and efficient color mixing. Features New price-performance option for XLamp RGBW LEDs 33% smaller LES than the existing XLamp XM-L Color Gen 2 LEDs ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup captivates the cricket world this month, three of the sport's most historic venues, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincents and Lord's Cricket Ground in London, have become the first three cricket grounds in the world to install the state-of-the-art MAKO Sports Lighting system. Developed by Syracuse, NY-based M3 Innovation in partnership with specialist stadium lighting design manufacturer, Abacus Lighting, it is the first LED light...

Support your circadian rhythm with Philips Hue Twilight sleep and wake up light, featuring the new Sunset Go to sleep automation Elevate the ambiance in any room of your home with the Philips Hue Solo lightstrip Create a unique lighting experience with four new shapes of Philips Hue Lightguide bulbs and their matching Philips Hue table lamp bases in two shapes Upgrade any room with new ceiling lights, including Philips Hue Datura, which features two individually controllable light sources in white and color ambiance within a frameless design Eindhoven...

The LED lighting vendor’s plans for greenhouse gas reduction by 2030 and 2045 are solid, say London’s Science Based Targets Initiative. CEO Astrid Simonsen Joos aims for net-zero company operations by 2030 and for net zero across the value chain by 2045. Image courtesy of Glamox In the don’t just take our word for it department, Norwegian LED lighting vendor Glamox AS said that a highly regarded environmental action and assessment group has validated its plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions. London’s Science Based Targets In...

The new LED lights are expected to help New Castle save on bulb replacements and energy costs, as well as reduce maintenance. The announcement was made last Friday at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (CPAC), where most of the lighting improvements are centered around. (Jeff Edwards/Patch) CHAPPAQUA, NY — The future in Northern Westchester just got a little brighter, thanks to a hefty grant from the State of New York. NYS Sen. Pete Harckham announced a $100,000 grant for the Town of New Castle to install 198 new LED fixtures t...

The successful completion of Ireland's most extensive public lighting replacement project to date has taken place, as Fingal County Council installed its last two energy-saving LEDs across its network of roads, residential areas and public spaces. The successful completion of Ireland's most extensive public lighting replacement project to date has taken place, as Fingal County Council installed its last two energy-saving LEDs across its network of roads, residential areas and public spaces. The final milestone was reached by the council along the picturesque ...

RED Horticulture will unveil its latest innovation in smart greenhouse lighting during GreenTech 2024, Smart Dimming. This feature optimizes artificial light usage by dynamically adjusting the spectrum based on real-time sunlight intensity, ensuring energy efficiency without compromising crop growth. "Smart Dimming provides what's best for the crop. The right light at the right time", said Regnier Ten Haaf, Commercial Subsidiary Director of RED horticulture. "Our photobiology knowledge is the key difference by making the perfect trade-off between the ...

Amphenol LTW provides connectors for marine electronics, industrial automation, machine vision, horticulture lighting, LED lighting and video walls, heavy-duty machinery, servers and many other applications. With over 300 global patents, the company designs, manufactures, and customizes a wide range of waterproof connector solutions for harsh and rugged environments, along with solid partnerships with lighting giants such as Signify and GE. LEDinside had the honor to interview Charles Wu, the Global BD Director at Amphenol LTW, to share some insights into the market t...

Robbe's Little Garden and the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Myrrmäki entered a joint research, testing year-round strawberry cultivation in a closed environment. The so-called Urbanfarmlab is developing solutions that are set to be adopted at an industrial scale. "We want to look at the possibilities of growing strawberries year-round. Foreseeing that there will be a future demand for 12 months per year as Finnish customers are demanding local production of fresh fruit, as well as vegetables," says Robbe Jordas, Founder of Robbe's Li...

The OSCONIQ® P 3737 high-power LED achieves industry-leading wall plug efficiency of 83.2 % in Hyper Red, enabling unique output levels and cost savings Vegetable, flower, and other growers benefit from a stable photon flux thanks to the Q90 lifetime of 102,000 hours From June 11 to 13, ams OSRAM will present the latest highlight products from its horticultural lighting portfolio at GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (May 21, 2024) -- Energy-efficient LED solutions are important levers that greenhouse opera...

In the first grow cycle since installing Fluence’s RAPTR LED light fixtures, California-based specialty grower Clade9 experienced 70% higher yields while maintaining product quality AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (May 15, 2024) — Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today results from its successful partnership with California cannabis cultivator Clade9. In the first grow cycle under Fluence LEDs, Clade9 experienced a yie...

Enhancing Visibility in Autorack Railcars In the dimly lit confines of an Autorack railcar, small perforations offer the only glimmers of light, sourced from distant yard lights. These external lights often lack the intensity required for safe and efficient loading and unloading, posing challenges to workers navigating the narrow dimensions of railcars. Recognizing the need for improved visibility, INPS has introduced an innovative modular LED light system specifically designed for Autorack railcars. This system was engineered to enhance worker safety and streamline...

"Whilst we're in our first phase of the project, the team will be growing leafy greens year-round via a combination of a vertical farm and greenhouse complexes. Phase two will commence next year, so we can even improve those numbers reaching 620 tons of leafy greens per year and eventually dipping our toes into strawberries. Once the strawberry farm is set, we're projecting a yield of 12 tons per year," says Krisana Tamvimol, Founder and CEO of Distar Fresh. Mae Mo district has officially opened its green initiative project that includes a vertical farm faci...

Just south of London, Ontario, the relatively small and unassuming Highway 3 cuts east to west through flat cornfields and gently rolling wilderness. This beautiful countryside is speckled with farmsteads, while horses graze on bright green grasses that stretch to boreal forests on the horizon. When driving this highway, you may get the feeling you're in the middle of nowhere, however, this couldn't be further from the truth. When you zoom out, the rows of cornstalks and black spruce disappear, and the bigger picture takes shape. This is the middle of everywhere. Ontario ...

Ferme Gadbois, established in the 1850s in Saint-Barnabé-Sud, Quebec, carries a long-standing tradition of agriculture, nurtured through six generations. The farm is an integral part of the community. In the 1940s, third-generation family members began selling their strawberries locally. The goal was to enhance direct consumer access while working with regional merchants. Since 1989, the focus has shifted mainly to strawberries, while embracing sustainable farming practices. Recently, the family-run farm set out to grow strawberries year-round. It was a project pla...

New XLamp XFL LEDs are fully specified and optimized for flashlights and other portable lighting applications  Cree LED has just launched the new XLamp® XFL LED family, comprised of three LEDs designed for maximum performance in flashlights and other portable lighting applications. XLamp XFL LEDs for Portable Applications The XFL10K, our brightest portable application LED yet, delivers up to 20,000 lumens – over three times the output of a car’s high-beam headlights! Each XFL LED is tailored for specific lum...

Lumileds’ latest high-power LED uses the familiar 3535 footprint and shares existing optics enabling simple and fast performance upgrades Lumileds announced the release of its LUXEON HL4X power LED that delivers the lighting industry’s highest output and efficacy; it furthers the ability for lighting manufacturers to standardize their designs around a common footprint and proves that meaningful LED efficacy gains are still possible. LUXEON HL4X is designed specifically for outdoor and industrial applications such as stadium lights, streetlights, an...

New XLamp® Horticulture LEDs reduce height between lighting and plants to provide more uniform lighting and lower costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Since these systems are designed to maximize yields for plants and animals, they require different metrics than lighting products designed around the human visual system. New XLamp® Horizon LEDs feature two horticulture beam angles to enable luminaires to be mounted up to 40% closer to the plant canopy ...