Products + Technology

  The SNAPS Collection by Hubbardton Forge is unusual in many ways. Leather straps contain hidden flexible electrical conductors, combined with alabaster diffusers housing LED engines and numerous mounting options. The possible combinations and configurations of these elements are endless. The leather segments easily snap together, hence the family name. Custom leather finishes are available, [...]

In commercial and industrial LED lighting, drivers historically were isolated using transformers to step-down voltage, however there is increasing use of non-isolated drivers. Understanding Isolated Drivers An isolated driver is an electrical device that employs a transformer to step down high voltage to a lower one, which is then rectified into DC output. The term [...]

  FlashNet is a novel optical signal-based wireless device control technology developed by LiteTrace for managing commercial lighting systems. This patent-pending technology enables wireless control of Keilton+autani daylight harvesting sensors through precision light signals, allowing users to interact with their lighting devices from up to 50 feet away. How FlashNet Works A specially coded flashing [...]

  Entertainment laser light shows are nothing new, but increasingly the laser projector technology developed for entertainment lighting is being adopted in architectural lighting. There are two fundamental ways of making white laser light sources. The first is combining at least three colored lasers, such as red, green, and blue. This is analogous to RGB [...]

    iGuzzini’s Trick em is a compact luminaire that creates dynamic, chasing lighting effects, including blades of light, radial light, and wall washing. See the video loops directly above and below. The stripes of light produced reveal architectural curves, textures, and other details. The product is offered with three different bases enabling axial rotation and [...]

I’ve previously written about predictions for color-mixed white LED’s (CM-LEDs) to eventually surpass phosphor-converted LEDs (PC-LEDs) in both efficacy and spectral tuning capabilities. More on this is available here. But what is it going to take to bring about all of the advantages of CM-LEDs for general lighting? The primary technical barrier is the very [...]

Wireless portable lamps are becoming increasingly popular, offering flexibility and convenience in home lighting. These battery-operated lamps eliminate the hassle of cords, making them ideal for various settings, both indoors and outdoors. Examples: Visual Comfort & Co.: They have expanded their offering to include nearly 20 rechargeable lamp designs, showcasing diverse materials and styles. Their [...]

By Nam Cho, Director of Advanced Development at Cooper Lighting Solutions Traditionally, lighting design could be considered a tedious process, often involving physical mockups, time-consuming calculations, and static renderings using multiple software tools. With advancing technology, these traditional methods are giving way to more sophisticated tools that enhance precision, speed, and visualization. On the downside, [...]

  Candiac, Quebec, Canada now boasts the first “smart” crosswalk in North America with lights embedded into the road surface, to improve pedestrian safety. Before pedestrians enter the crosswalk, sensors are triggered that turn on the lights to increase visibility for drivers to stop. The Candiac crosswalk is outside an elementary school to increase the [...]