The company continues to expand its range of Hue products controllable by Bluetooth, which it added last June to eliminate the cost and hassle of installing a bridge.
Partnering with Signify, the company will provide Bluetooth, VLC, and data operations through Hubbell Integrated Solutions, not Hubbell Lighting.
The US DOE has tested LED drivers in a stressed environment for as long as 7500 hours; and while there have been failures, the accelerated stress testing is said by the researchers to demonstrate improving driver reliability in the SSL sector.
Feedback on our previous PoE blog has shown a range from compliments to concerns with regard to the technology.
Rather than shoot the moon on complex controls, Wavelength Lighting’s MICHAEL HENNESSY prescribes a simpler, modular approach to connected lighting.
From packaged LEDs to light engines to luminaires, better light quality was the clear trend at LightFair International, reports MAURY WRIGHT, and the march toward connected lighting and numerous specialty applications remains a strong backup story.
University Medical Center Utrecht is outfitting luminaires with network-connected chips and sensors that keep track of all the equipment that goes astray at hospitals. The same technology should provide a number of other benefits, MARK HALPER discovers
LUCA MENEGHETTI of Khatod and MAURY WRIGHT examine the ongoing advancements in secondary optics for LED-based luminaires, including material options and innovation in design that deliver optimal optical performance.
Sapphire Awards entries are now open. Consider the message you're sending to the judges with your impact statement or essay on your innovations.
In breaking news, suddenly ams is interested again, upping the bid made by Bain and Carlyle last month.
The company’s largest shareholder pillories the offer by Bain and Carlyle for its “knock-down” price, and a second key group is also not impressed.
The question of the day is what exactly defines innovation as we move into the realms of quality of light and experience.
As Bain and Carlyle try to complete their takeover, Osram itself continues reshaping itself as a high-tech outfit, taking a venture stake in Silicon Valley startup Recogni.
Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ikea, Target, and Walmart are targeted by the University of California at Santa Barbara for selling patent-infringing LED filament lamps.
Seoul SunLike LEDs boost lettuce mass and increase antioxidant content, while LumiGrow has new luminaires for cannabis growers and a smart sensor for pathogen detection.
