September 19, 2023 S4i IB Now Integrates with Crestron Electronics to provide Seamless Control of Casambi Technologies Lighting S4i Solutions for Integrators is pleased to announce that the their Integration Broker (IB) now integrates with Crestron (SIMPL) control systems. This integration allows users to seamlessly control Casambi lighting from their Crestron system. Casambi is a wireless lighting control system that uses Bluetooth Low Energy…
August 16, 2023 You may already be aware of a couple new lighting regulations that affect both homeowners and business owners. First, California’s recent ban on CFL light bulbs followed a similar measure that Vermont passed in May. Now, the federal government has put incandescent bulbs on notice with standards for energy efficiency aimed at saving consumers billions of…
August 16, 2023 By Zoe Hipel When it comes to makeup application, the right lighting can make all the difference. That’s why investing in high-quality mirrors, like Eurofase LED mirrors, and understanding the best lighting temperature for makeup application are crucial steps for makeup enthusiasts and professionals alike. Eurofase is a renowned brand known for…
July 12, 2023 Global technology firms pureLiFi and Fraunhofer HHI welcome the release of IEEE 802.11bb as the latest global light communications standard alongside IEEE 802.11 WiFi standards. The bb standard marks a significant milestone for the LiFi market, as it provides a globally recognized framework for deployment of LiFi technology. LiFi is a wireless technology that uses light…
June 14, 2023 Eli Asoyuf’s Guide to Outdoor Lighting: 2023 Summer Edition Summer is just around the corner! And while out raking the yard, wrestling with patio furniture, or setting up that temporary pool for the kids, here are some awesome products to occupy that space in your head from a landscape and outdoor lighting…
June 1, 2023 By Steve Mesh This article on emergency lighting and controls was very much a collaborative effort. Many experts in the field—including Rick Miller, Craig DiLouie, and several manufacturers—provided extremely valuable input in reviewing and fact-checking the content. Egress and emergency lighting are critical elements of building design. During periods of occupancy, a…
LEDs have been in widespread use for more than a decade, lighting everything from traffic signals and cell phones to computers and TVs, due to their extremely low energy use, long life span and high-quality light. While not new, LEDs now offer unique and compelling characteristics for industrial applications. LEDs are more durable, reliable and lack the maintenance requirements (e.g. re-lamping, re-ballasting) associated with traditional lighting.
Since C.W Tang demonstrated the first organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) based on a double-layer structure of organic materials in 1987, flat-panel displays and lighting applications based on OLED technology have grown dramatically because of their attractive features such as simple fabrication process, ultra-thin structure, light weight and flexibility.
Since C.W Tang demonstrated the first organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) based on a double-layer structure of organic materials in 1987, flat-panel displays and lighting applications based on OLED technology have grown dramatically because of their attractive features such as simple fabrication process, ultra-thin structure, light weight and flexibility.
The invention of the LED has left an indelible mark on not only lighting, but also building power systems. Aggressive market adoption of LED lighting and falling prices have enabled greater use of control systems in every lighting market segment. In turn, the integration of control systems with LED lighting has created an upsurge of low voltage devices in the ceiling.
Empa and the University Hospital Zurich have joined forces to develop a sensor that gauges blood sugar through skin contact. And best of all: No blood samples are necessary, not even to calibrate the sensor. “Glucolight” is initially to be used in premature babies to avoid hypoglycemia and subsequent brain damage.
Having lighting as part of the “Internet of Things” is allowing light to be integrated into our lives in totally new ways, says Mike Simpson, Technical and Design Director, Philips UK and Ireland. According to Simpson, the future is limited only by our imaginations. The digital age of lighting and the magic of the Internet have combined to create a whole new world of possibilities. LEDs have created an era of controllability that goes much further than just dimming, changing colour temperatures or the use of colour. Lighting can now alter how people view their surroundings in completely new ways and in some situations even act as a communication tool.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
