2014-12-18

Honglitronic Ready to Mass Produce Automotive Headlights

Sources from the Honglitronic’s securities division indicated the company is set to mass produce automotive headlights targeting mainly oversea market clients, according to a news report from Chinese-language Grand Wisdom Finance.
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2014-12-18

MaxLite’s Puck Lamp is First Enclosed-rated LED Lamp Certified for Use in ENERGY STAR® Luminaires

MaxLite is proud to announce its LED Puck Lamp as the industry’s first GU24-base light source rated for use in fully enclosed luminaires to earn placement on the ENERGY STAR Certified Subcomponent Database (CSD).
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2014-12-17

Power Integrations Launches New Reference Design for High-Power LED-Lighting Applications

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, today announced a new reference design for LED streetlights, high-bay lights and other high-power LED-lighting applications. The new design, RDR-382, describes a constant current, 43 V (nominal), 150 W reference power supply for 90-265 VAC solid-state lighting, utilizing Power Integrations HiperPFS™-2 PFC controller ICs and HiperLCS™ integrated LLC power stage ICs.
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2014-12-17

Town of East Hartford Receives LED Streetlights and Outdoor Lighting Upgrade

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today that it is working with the Town of East Hartford to develop and implement an LED street light and exterior lighting upgrade project at select locations. Under a $2 million Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) including more than $480,000 in incentives, new street lights are being installed throughout town, and the Public Safety Complex, Community Cultural Center, Town Hall Offices, Terry Pool Park, Town Green Alumni Park and Firehouse #5 will benefit from exterior lighting upgrades resulting in more than 1.6 million kWh in annual electric savings. Further leveraging the resulting energy savings, East Hartford has engaged Ameresco for the duration of the contract to provide on-going maintenance of the new LED fixtures in the case of outages, repair, or damage ensuring the benefits will continue for East Hartford.
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2014-12-17

DOE Publishes GATEWAY Report on High-Luminous-Flux LED Lighting in a High-Temperature Environment

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a GATEWAY report on a trial demonstration in which the incumbent quartz metal halide (QMH) area lighting was replaced with LED at three pole locations along a 7.2-mile stretch of the Yuma (Arizona) Sector Border Patrol Area. This high-luminous-flux and high-temperature application is not unique, and similar applications can benefit from the findings of this installation – including correctional facilities, military bases, and, more generally, street and area lighting.
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2014-12-16

GPI Acquires Large Orders from Samsung

Genesis Photonics Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of the Chicony Group, recently announced at an investors’ conference that the company received big flip chips order from Samsung, and flip chips will account for 25% of the company’s 2015 overall revenue, according to an Economic Daily News report.
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2014-12-16

Russian market introduction and trend analysis

In recent years, the LED lighting market has blossomed in emerging countries, and manufacturers’ development strategies in these markets have become increasingly important. This is mainly because in mature markets, such as Europe and Japan, global traditional luminaire brands still have the greatest market share. While in highly competitive countries, such as China where it appears profitable, many manufacturers have been unable to reap profits.
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2014-12-16

An Introduction to Russian LED Market

Will Russia become the next Pure Land for the LED industry? Or is it a market full of unknown risks? Could it be a paradise for foreign manufacturers? Or is it market full of threats? Out of potential emerging markets, LEDinside analysts have chosen the Russian market for “further studies”. Why not Southeast Asia, Middle East, or South America? What is so special about Russia that the LED lighting industry “should not” miss out?
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2014-12-16

Surround Your Home in Cozy Comfort with GE LED Lamps

Particularly during the wintertime in colder climates, there's nothing like the warm, snuggly comforts of home. Whether it's holiday entertaining or just kicking back and relaxing, you can create a tranquil, cozy mood with these lighting and décor tips.
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2014-12-16

Philips's LyteProfile Defines LED Commercial Downlights

Philips Lightolier defines the commercial downlighting product category with the LyteProfile LED. It utilizes state of the art mid-flux LED technology to provide a highly efficient family of downlighting luminaires that provide a smooth source of illumination. Cutting edge technology employs the latest in thermal management and significantly reduces the size and physical material employed in the luminaire. Our new consistent and easy-to-use part numbering logic means that you can quickly select the downlight you need, and ultimately complete projects faster.
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2014-12-16

Denver International Airport Unveils Experimental Customer Experience

Denver International Airport (DIA) today unveiled “Open Windows”, an experimental digital customer experience on the B Concourse.
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2014-12-15

India Andhra Pradesh State Distributes 820,000 LED Bulbs at US$ 0.16 Price

India Andhra Pradesh state government implements DSM (Demand Side Management) based efficient lighting program (DELP) for domestic households in hope to save energy to the tune of 500 MW daily, according to a Business Standard report.
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2014-12-12

NVC Works with Authorities to Crackdown on Fake Lighting Gangs

NVC Lighting collaborated with police forces and Industry and Commerce Bureau to arrest fake lighting gangs and caught a couple of them in Shenzhen, Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Shanghai and other places, according to a Weibo entry written by NVC Lighting Sichuan Regional Manager. 
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2014-12-12

LUCIS Technologies Introduces NuBryte Smart Residential Lighting

LUCIS Technologies today unveiled a cloud-based smart home lighting and safety console, NuBryte, for all of a household’s connected needs such as automated lighting, home safety, and energy management. Users simply need a screw driver and basic wiring skills to replace any light switch with the NuBryte console, immediately transforming their home into a smart home. When installed, people can control and protect their home via a touch screen control pad, or the free NuBryte iPhone app. The standalone system also provides easy-to-understand energy reporting, which helps people reduce energy usage and save money.
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2014-12-12

FX Luminaire Introduces MO LED Wall Light

FX Luminaire proudly announces the release of the new MO, a LED wall fixture that complements both commercial and residential landscapes.
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2014-12-11

Everlight Plans for Lighting Market Expansion in LED Off-season

LED manufacturer Everlight plans to expand in the lighting market as the company’s revenue for November was down due to LED backlight slack season.
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2014-12-11

Australia’s Turtle-friendly Red Streetlight Causes Visibility Issues

New turtle-friendly red streetlight at Rifle Range and Windermere Rds roundabout has causes safety concern as the red light lowers visibility, according to a report from News Mail.
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2014-12-10

Lumo Launches Styling Cycling Apparel on Kickstarter

Tired of not really having a nice looking attires with enough safety features?
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2014-12-09

“Patent Trolls” Rampant in China’s LED Lighting Industry

Recently, 16 luminaire manufacturers in Zhongshan City in Guangdong Province were sued over patent infringements.Patent trolls have been rampant in the modern LED luminaire industry, affecting many manufacturers, and highlighting the Chinese LED industry’s lack of intellectual property rights awareness and other shortcomings. Patent trolls strange conduct has confused many manufacturers, and made them victims.
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2014-12-09

Infineon Announces Two Shields for Arduino

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced two shields for the Arduino design community. The shields target two important applications: RGB lighting and motor control.
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2014-12-08

Hamilton City to Upgrade LED Streetlights Before Dec. 2015

Hamilton city plans to replace 10,000 outdated streetlights with energy saving LED bulbs using provincial incentives before Dec. 31, 2015, according to a report from The Spectator.
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2014-12-08

Philips sponsors centrepiece of Lyon’s Festival of Lights

Royal Philips the global leader in lighting has teamed up with a celebrated French artist, Severine Fontaine, to create a lightshow the size of a football pitch as the centrepiece of the world famous Lyon Festival of Lights in Lyon, France. From 5 to 8 December 2014, the installation will transform the banks of the River Rhône with an 80 metre long art installation powered by Philips Colour Kinetics LED connected lighting technology.
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2014-12-05

TILS 2015: Typotec Introduces Mobile LED Lighting Tape

Typotec Co., Ltd. introduces wearable lighting tape, emergency lighting fixtures, low wattage luminaries, warning light, eco-friendly lights and other products to make its appearance at Taiwan International Lighting Show (TILS) 2015.
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2014-12-05

TILS 2015: Sancity Explosion Proof Lighting Product Portfolio

Sanctity Corp. from design to production, our company always adheres to the excelsior and pursue outstanding for aim. Today, we are Taiwan’s leading manufacturer of explosion-proof lightings, flameproof devices, fire-fighting equipment and so on. With advanced facility and approved quality management, we are committed to providing the most reliable electrical products for use in hazardous and industrial locations.
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2014-12-05

TILS 2015: Taiwan Tang Hua Company Profile

Taiwan Tang Hau Co., Ltd. was founded in 1989; we are a quality supplier with complete assembly line of packaging, mold development, to marketing.
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2014-12-04

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

In need of a heaping dose of holiday cheer? The dazzling holiday light display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden will certainly make your nights merry and bright. A stroll through the garden is a wonderful way to begin the festive season.
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2014-12-01

Rohinni Prints Ultra-Thin LED Lights

Rohinni, an Idaho-based company is introducing the world’s thinnest LED lighting, the Lighpaper. Lightpaper is billed as an innovative way to print lighting and apply it to any surface, in any shape and for any situation.
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2014-11-28

Grow Your Garden Indoor with ROOT?

Ohneka Farms, a New York-based design studio focus on organic foods, launched a fund-raising campaign on Indiegogo to raise US $75,000 on an experimental hydroponics vitrine, the ROOT.
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2014-11-28

ALT Orion series Recessed Lights Evolves to High CRI

Aeon Lighting Technology, a Taiwanese high power LED manufacturer, has enhanced its Orion series by increasing CRI and brightness. In addition, it also allows customized patterns on panel lights, which can make commonplace panel lights more creative and appealing. All these new features not only can greatly boost the brightness, but also can render the colors of objects more naturally and faithfully. And they can even further have positive influence physically and psychically to users.
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2014-11-27

LED Grow Lights for Agriculture Market 2014 to 2020 Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

Worldwide Grow Lights for Agriculture markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the food supply for the world starts to adopt automated process. Grow lights have become more sophisticated and less expensive to run as solar and wind energy are adopted by greenhouses and plant factories. LED grow lights offer quality for growing, homogenous light distribution at precisely the right wavelengths.
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