2015-05-06

Orion Energy Systems Showcases Full Range of LED Commercial and Industrial Retrofit Solutions at LIGHTFAIR® International 2015

Orion Energy Systems, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, today announced that the Company will be displaying its full line of LED lighting products at LIGHTFAIR® International 2015 (“LIGHTFAIR”) (www.lightfair.com), an annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY from May 5 – 7, 2015.
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2015-05-06

Eaton to Offer Exclusive Preview of New ReSource Center at LIGHTFAIR International

Power management company Eaton, a 2015 ENERGY STAR®Partner of the Year, will provide a sneak peek of its new ReSource Center at LIGHTFAIR® International, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, held May 4-7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visitors to Eaton’s booth (#1157) can get an exclusive inside look at the lighting innovator’s complimentary 24/7 online hub launching later this year that will provide designers, architects, builders, students and more with lighting ideas and tools to move projects from inspiration to execution.
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2015-05-05

WeMo Brings IFTTT Compatibility to WeMo Smart LED Bulbs

WeMo® today announced an updated version of its award-winning WeMo App, which brings IFTTT support to the WeMo LED bulbs and WeMo-enabled LED lighting solutions from OSRAM SYLVANIA. WeMo also announced new, lower pricing for its WeMo LED Starter Set and WeMo Smart LED Bulbs, making it easier and more affordable for consumers to try connected lighting via the WeMo experience.
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2015-05-05

LeDiamond Opto Expands Double Side Emitting LED Module

LeDiamond Opto, a leading double side emitting LED manufacturer from Taiwan, has announced its new Tesla 1010 module today.
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2015-05-05

LUX Introduces the First Dimmable, UL Certified, LED Filament Bulbs

LUX Technology Group (www.luxtg.com), introduces the first line of dimmable filament LED Edison light bulbs—the perfect energy efficient replacements for 25W, 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs. With its beautiful all-glass design, it looks stunning and emits the same warm light as an incandescent bulb with the long life and high efficiency benefits of LED lighting. The filament LEDs offer 90% energy savings and excellent efficacy of over 135 lumens per watt, eliminating the need to sacrifice design for efficiency in restaurant, hospitality and residential spaces.
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2015-05-05

Samsung Electronics Introduces New Flip Chip LED Package with Wide Range of Operating Currents

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced components, today introduced the LM301A, a flip-chip-based mid-power LED package that can operate at anywhere from 0.2 watts to 1 watt — providing a wide range of current options, resulting in much improved light efficacy. The package was announced at a press conference, in conjunction with LIGHTFAIR International 2015, being held in New York, May 5-7.
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2015-05-04

LIFX Demos Smart LED Bulbs at Microsoft Build Conference

The LIFX LED smart bulb range now includes A19, A21 and GU10 Downlight form factors, all with LIFX's signature hassle-free Wi-Fi connectivity - no hub required.
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2015-05-04

Dow Corning to Unveil Two New Products at LightFair International 2015

As Dow Corning Corporation launches two new lighting products at LightFair International 2015, it is stressing something larger: A new way of thinking of silicones throughout the luminaire design process.
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2015-04-30

Everlight to Exhibit LED Products for Lighting and Automotive Applications at LIGHTFAIR 2015

Everlight Electronics, a leading player in the global LED and optoelectronics industry, will be demonstrating its comprehensive portfolio of LED components for lighting and automotive applications at LIGHTFAIR International, May 5-7, at Booth #1329. Highlights at the EVERLIGHT Booth #1329 include the High Efficiency LED EAHE 5630 (0.2W) and the Ultra Warm White LED EAHP 3030 (1.0W) and color choice LED solutions for general lighting as well as existing popular packages available in all colors for horticulture lighting.
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2015-04-30

Philips Launches ‘Plug and Play’ LED Streetlight Connector Nodes

Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting, has launched a new technology enabling city authorities to retrofit existing LED street lights with the first of its kind Philips CityTouch connector node, a ‘plug &play’ system that uses the cellular network to connect LED street lights from any manufacturer for remote management by Philips CityTouch software.
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2015-04-30

Soraa’s Full Visible Spectrum LED Lamps Go Wireless

Soraa's wirelessly controlled PAR30L LED lamp provides users a variety of customizable remote functions including dimming, control of lamps in user-defined groups, and user-designed preset lighting scenes.
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2015-04-30

Osram Opto Expands LED Chips for Projector Applications

Osram Opto Semiconductors presents P2W 01, a particularly reliable addition to its familiar Osram Ostar Projection series. This new LED contains four chips which can be controlled in two separate groups. The LED therefore represents an integrated solution which in the event of emergencies offers trouble-free operation in safety-related and security-related applications such as control room monitors.
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2015-04-30

Citizen Launches LED Packages for Lighting

Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. President: Yoshihiro Gohta) has developed LED packages for lighting (207 models in total), ‘COB *1 Series, Version 4,’ that provide the world’s highest level of luminous efficacy.  The products will be exhibited during the ‘LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL 2015’ in New York, U.S. from May 5, 2015.
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2015-04-30

Welch Allyn Launches Single Use LED Specula

Welch Allyn, a leading medical diagnostic device company that delivers pragmatic innovation at the point of care, will debut its KleenSpec® Single Use LED Specula next week at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, CA. The new device, designed for hospital emergency departments, labor and delivery rooms, urgent care centers, ambulatory care surgery centers, clinics and treatment centers, features an integrated LED light source that provides enhanced visualization of the exam area by supplying uniform white light through the handle—safely sealed away from the patient.
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2015-04-29

Cree Launches Cutting-Edge LED Luminaire Technology

Cree ushers in a new era of LED lighting with the introduction of Cree WaveMax™ Technology, an optical breakthrough that enables next-generation light experiences. Challenging the possibilities of today’s lighting, the waveguide platform features a revolutionary combination of control, uniformity and efficiency to deliver a superior visual experience in new form factors that are intelligent in both design and function – achieved only through Cree® LED technology. 
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2015-04-29

CAO Lighting Releases Patented Omni LED Lamp Series

CAO Lighting, independent offspring of CAO Group, releases its patented Dynasty ® Omni LED lamp series for direct replacement of high‑wattage lamps including Metal Halide, HID, High‑Pressure Sodium, and Mercury Vapor types.
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2015-04-29

DK LED Replaceable Driver System (RDS) Tubes are now DLC Listed

DK LED USA announces today that the groundbreaking DK LED Replaceable Driver System (RDS) Tube Series is now on the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Qualified Product List (QPL).  The tubes are listed on DLC (www.designlights.org/QPL) under "DKLED" and include the 12 watt, 15 watt, and 18 watt tubes at three color temperatures:  3000K, 4000K, and 5000K.
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2015-04-28

Lumileds Expands LUXEON CoB Compact Range LED for Lamps and Spotlights

Lumileds launches its most cost effective line of chip-on-board (CoB) LED arrays with industry-leading punch and efficacy. The LUXEON CoB Compact Range further strengthens Lumileds’ lead in the CoB category enabling the most cost competitive solutions for PAR, GU10 and MR16 lamps. This line of arrays is also distinct in that the same optic can be used for both a 35W equivalent and a 50W equivalent GU10 or MR16 lamp, thereby reducing system cost and development effort to the manufacturer.
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2015-04-28

Kim Lighting Launches the First Outdoor Luminaire

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, launched today the first fully customizable light distribution outdoor LED luminaires—Kim Lighting’s breakthrough ArcheType X™ series. Available in a flood, wall or site/area luminaires, the ArcheType X™ has independently adjustable LED emitters—providing limitless lighting distributions and possibilities from one product family.
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2015-04-28

LEDtronics Releases Omnidirectional UL-Listed LED Lamps

LEDtronics announces its newest series of UL-listed, omni-directional LED corn bulbs. The bulbs put out an impressive amount of light in all directions for their compact size, compared to the old-technology post tops that are larger and only illuminate 360 degrees around. They come in many different sizes, offering great versatility and an ideal solution for almost any lighting requirement.
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2015-04-24

Cree Introduces Fully Luminous LR22 Architectural Troffer

Cree delivers a new level of illumination to the more than 867 million linear fixtures installed in the United States by introducing the new LR22™ LED troffer. A fully luminous, highly diffused architectural fixture, the new LR22 troffer incorporates a recessed flat panel design that creates an appealing and quiet aesthetic to seamlessly blend into any ceiling. Featuring Cree TrueWhite®Technology, the new LED troffers offer the perfect combination of even light distribution and low glare lighting for commercial applications looking for superior color quality and sustainable economics with increased energy efficiency and rapid payback*.
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2015-04-24

ATG Electronics Launches DLC Certified Surface Mount Fixture for Gas Station Applications

ATG Electronics (ATG) is proud to introduce the DesignLights® Consortium (DLC)-qualified Lucent™ Nebula LED Gas Station Canopy, a low-profile surface mount retrofit fixture for fuel service applications. The slim three-inch profile enables versatile mounting and easy retrofit installation into existing single- or double-skin canopies.
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2015-04-24

ZEISS Launches Camera Lenses with OLED Display

The ZEISS Batis 2/25 and ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 are the first full-frame autofocus lenses for Sony's E-mount cameras to be exclusively developed and distributed by ZEISS. This new family of lenses is particularly suited for the use with Sony's alpha range of mirrorless full-frame system cameras. The two new lenses will be available for purchase now and starts shipping in July 2015.
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2015-04-23

Osram Launches IR LED for Camera Applications

With the new SFH 4715AS and SFH 4716AS Osram Opto Semiconductors has increased the output of its IR Oslon Black family – for the second time in six months. This has been achieved by combining the latest chip design with an optimized package and the Nanostack technology, in which each chip has two emission centers. Depending on the type of external optics and the particular application, the infrared light emitting diodes (IREDs) can provide illumination over a distance of more than 100 meters, which make them even better light sources for many camera-based applications.
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2015-04-23

Samsung Display Details AMOLED Smartphone Displays

Samsung Display, the largest producer of OLED and LCD electronic display panels in the world, released key details about its new Flexible AMOLED display— the most advanced in the mobile industry – now being used on Galaxy S®6 edge smartphones. A technical backgrounder immediately follows.
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2015-04-22

Osram Expands Automotive LED Chip Portfolio

The efficient LED light sources of the Synios P 2720 family from Osram Opto Semiconductors are based on compact dimensions and a scalable package concept, opening up new design options, particularly for car headlights. They have been optimized for injecting light into light guides, and can be used as daytime running lights, position lights, and in tail light clusters. From the outside, the 15 LED versions can hardly be distinguished from each other, with all of them having the same solder pad design and package dimensions. On the inside, however, various chip sizes with an edge length between 500 µm and 1 mm, different levels of brightness, and a broad range of colors make the LEDs extremely variable.
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2015-04-22

Philips Launches 60-Watt LED under $5 for Limited Time

Philips, the global leader in lighting, has once again partnered with The Home Depot to set the standard for LED bulb affordability with the new Philips LED family of products. The Philips LED A19 product line will be introduced with a 60-watt LED equivalent bulb that costs just $4.97 without utility rebates, making it the most affordable 60-watt LED bulb on the market. The Philips LED bulb uses just 8.5 watts of power and as an added bonus for consumers, the bulb will be introduced at The Home Depot at the beginning of May in a two-for-one pack for the first 90 days, or while supplies last, and is available online now at www.homedepot.com.
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2015-04-21

Luxonic Launches High Bay LED Luminaires

A new product to hit the industrial scene from Luxonic is the new Hi-Max® LED luminaire. The die-cast high-bay luminaire is designed for all high level open area applications, including warehouses, factories and sports halls.
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2015-04-20

Schott Releases Flexible LED Aircraft Illumination Solution

The inside cabin of a passenger aircraft contains a number of components that play an important role in passenger comfort, and in turn, brand loyalty. For example, seats are considered to be a key element in differentiating airline brands, and for that reason, the design, comfort, and functionality of the seats are given top priority. Seat lighting also plays a particularly important role because it performs both functional and emotional tasks. The lighting expert SCHOTT offers a wide variety of different lighting concepts, based on both fiber optic and LED solutions, for airplanes, and will present these products at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (Booth 6B31) in Hamburg, Germany from April 14 to 16, 2015.
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2015-04-17

Hubbell Lighting and Totus Solution Launch LED Integrated Surveillance Camera

Hubbell Lighting and TOTUS Solutions, a provider of outdoor lighting based security platforms, have introduced Spaulding Lighting’s award-winning Cimarron LED fixture  now available with integrated surveillance, communication and control.
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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 flash... READ MORE

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 effica... READ MORE