Products + Technology

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 [...]

  AUTHOR’S NOTE, 10/8/24: It has been brought to my attention that there are IP claims and ongoing legal actions occurring around CCT selectability switches. Before adding CCT selectability switches, fully review the IP landscape, claims, and ongoing litigation around this feature.  One of the strongest trends in commercial lighting has been the onslaught of [...]

While basic ERP and CRM systems have been around a long time, there are more and more software programs designed specifically for the lighting and electrical markets. Here’s a look at some that I’ve been hearing about and some that I’ve researched online. This is not intended as endorsements for any of them, but rather [...]

LED Video Walls are typically a combination of modular LED display panels that integrate to create a single, large wall digital display. They can be used in retail, entertainment, hospitality, corporate buildings, transportation centers, sports arenas, education, museums, and other applications seeking dramatic visual experiences, in a seamless design. Some of the recent trends in [...]

  EmeryAllen is best known as a manufacturer of higher performing LED specialty lamps for the decorative lighting industry. Think JA8 lamps for CA Title 24, dim-to-warm lamps, multicolored MR16s, E12 base, E17 base, G9 base, GU10 base, etc. So it is notable that their latest two products are professional-grade landscape luminaires, the Ranger Pro [...]

  APPRIME Lighting launched its business in early 2024, and has focused on creating more sustainable luminaires designed for circularity at end of life. Their first two products are an LED troffer and an LED troffer retrofit. Installed, they look similar to most troffers, but inside, both products are designed with a tool-less, replaceable light [...]