Products + Technology

Researchers at Oregon State University have claimed advances in quantum dot technology may lead to LED lighting that generates better light quality with less toxic materials and low-cost manufacturing. Lightingindustry.einnews.com has the story here.

Researchers at Dartmouth College have come up with a method of controlling all lights in a home with simple hand movements. Called LiSense, it uses visible light communication. BizLED has the story. Check it out here.

Waldmann Lighting’s ViVAA offers flexibility and minimalist design for interior spaces, notably medical facilities. Depending on ceiling height and lighting preference, one can choose the size, pendant length and color temperature for the luminaire. The balanced shade is finished with a canopy cover and light ring made of polished stainless steel. The luminaire is available [...]

Hubbell Lighting’ Alera Lighting has launched two new linear lighting solutions—the Plank 7” LED (LP7) and the Curv Radial Lens LED, a new addition to the Curv Radial family. The Plank 7” LED fixture has a classic rectangular form that is easily integrated into many different design styles. The product can be used for uplight, [...]

Prudential recently designed a new cofiguration of the P4000, one of the company’s bestselling luminaires: a new doughnut shape called O, available in 14 premium colors with no set-up fee. The ring of light can be surface-mounted or suspended by straight aircraft cables with top-swivel stems. Click here to learn more.

Scope, Sass and Passage are LED outdoor luminaires designed to complement modern and transitional architecture from mounting over window mullions to glass facades. The luminaires are built from recyclable materials and designed with LED sources ranging from 3000K to 4000K and dimmable down to 10%. IP65 rating, made in the USA, 5-year warranty. Click here [...]

BEGA’s BOOM Collection is a selection of hand-crafted luminaires constructed using traditional methods and fine materials including copper, cast bronze, brass, cast aluminum and hand-blown glass. These stylish luminaires combine high-quality materials and workmanship with modern lighting technology. Click here to learn more.

JESCO’s DL-FLEX-HD and DL-FLEX-CTA are architectural-grade, low-wattage, dimmable, flexible linear LED lighting systems. DL-FLEX-HD offers “high LED density” comprised of 66 LEDs/410 lumens per foot with uniform, tight beam patterns eliminating typical light “dots.” DL-FLEX-CTA provides users the ability to select specific white color temperatures, from 2400K to 7000K, using a radio frequency remote or [...]

BizLED recently published an interesting story about a solid-state lighting technology that could become efficient enough to take on the LED: nanowires. I’ve theorized that given LED’s efficiency and performance, it may well be the last major light source for the foreseeable future. There will continue to be a great deal of innovation for many [...]