LEDs UV Tech Insights - Oct 13th, 2022
 
 
News & views on ultraviolet technology and applications - disinfection, safety, LED developments, and more
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October 13, 2022

Welcome to LEDs Magazine’s UV Tech Insights for Oct. 13, 2022. We’ve got some product developments for you today addressing multiple UV wavelengths – but not all of the devices are tackling high-profile disinfection applications.

Our coverage often reminds me that although we may focus on some highly visible topics (pardon the wording), like germicidal UV, architectural lighting, and connected lighting and controls, use cases such as sensing/detection, communications, and more continue to emerge for LED technology. It’s what makes this market so engaging.

Speaking of which, we have rolled out a fantastic resource for continuing education at your own speed and on your own time, in our Lighting Learning Lab platform. Our team continues to add courses to meet the needs of a variety of LED and lighting professionals, including those beginning to dip into UV technology.

Please stay in touch about content we publish and to propose contributed articles.

Carrie Meadows, [email protected]

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