A networked control system and 1600 BaroLED fixtures from Schréder highlight the renowned architecture of the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium while also delivering the savings in energy and maintenance costs desired by the city (see page 9).
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CONFERENCE PREVIEW
SIL 2013 will celebrate 50 years of LEDs and chronicle SSL proliferation
The 14th annual Strategies in Light conference will be held February 12-14, 2013 in Santa Clara, CA and Ella Shum writes that the 50th year of LED technology will be a prime theme although the future development of SSL will pervade most presentations.
LIGHTING
LED market spurs transformation in Europe's professional lighting industry
As the European market continues to adopt and embrace LED-based lighting systems, further changes will be required of both traditional lighting-industry players and LED component suppliers, as Annetta Kelso explains.
MANUFACTURING
China will develop a global leader in the LED manufacturing space
Despite what some judge as a failing effort for China in the LED manufacturing segment thus far, Ella Shum of Strategies Unlimited believes that China will deliver a top-ten player.
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COMMENTARY
SSL 2012: The year in review
NEWS + VIEWS
- Schréder RGB LED floodlights highlight Grand Place architecture
- Sharp debuts tunable COB array
- Philips HUE lamp offers tunable color
- DOE Gateway report indicates LED post-top lighting performed efficiently in New York’s Central Park
- Zhaga publishes specification for LED spotlight modules
- Chinese LED maker plans major investment in Taiwanese chip company
- DOE awards SBIR grants to Applied Nanotech and Universal Display for SSL research
- Taiwan government plans LED lamp subsidy