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Pleasanton Library Cuts Energy Use By 46% With Adura Technologies Wireless Lighting Controls

Dec 6, 2011 Adura® Technologies, a leading provider of wireless lighting controls and energy management systems, has added the Pleasanton Public Library in Pleasanton, California to the list of public and commercial buildings benefiting from its wireless lighting control system. The Adura system and the fixture retrofit combined have reduced the library’s lighting energy use by 46 percent while enhancing user comfort and safety. The installation was completed as part of a retrofit project supported by the Energy Technology Assistance Program (ETAP), which is part of the statewide Energy Upgrade California™ program.

Forepi Selects AIXTRON´s New 19x4-inch CRIUS II-XL

Dec 6, 2011 AIXTRON SE today announced that Taiwan’s Forepi Ltd will install a CRIUS II-XL reactor in a 19x4-inch configuration. The order came in the third quarter of 2011, initially for the CRIUS II-L version, and was immediately converted into AIXTRON´s brand new XL-configuration right after its launch. Delivery of the new reactor will take place in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Future Lighting Solutions Wins 2011 Best LED Service Provider Award

Dec 6, 2011 Future Lighting Solutions was recognized as the Best LED Service Provider for 2011, at the 8th annual LED Technology and Market Summit held at the Ritz-Carlton in Shenzhen on November 18, 2011.

Leica Microsystems Presented Its Latest Range of Innovative LED Illumination Modules for Microscopy

Dec 6, 2011 The LED illumination series LED3000 and LED5000 from Leica Microsystems have proved their worth in numerous industrial applications for rapidly and accurately identifying the finest structures, faults, scratches or dust particles on surfaces. The LED5000 series has been especially designed for Leica's high-end stereo microscopes, whereas the LED3000 series integrates perfectly into routine stereo microscope systems. Both series have now been complemented by the new spotlight, ring light and multi-contrast illumination modules, so that users can choose the most suitable illumination solution for every stereomicroscopic task.

Xicato Introduced 3000lm and 4000lm XLM LED Modules

Dec 6, 2011 Recognized by the IESNA's recent 2011 Progress Report, Xicato's new 3000lm and 4000lm XLM LED modules provide light levels that replace inefficient high wattage halogen and metal halide lamps which have color stability and controllability issues.

A.C. Lighting Inc Appointed LedGo North American Distributor

Dec 6, 2011 A.C. Lighting Inc. has been appointed as the North American distributor for LedGo’s range of modular video solutions, recently unveiling the partnership and innovative product range on the company’s stand at LDI 2011 and WFX 2011.

Electronics Weekly Publishes Interview with Adrian Rawlinson, Marl International

Dec 5, 2011 Electronicsweekly.com has published interview with Adrian Rawlinson, managing director at Marl International answering questions on architectural LED lighting.

New ENCELIUM White Paper Examines How Addressable Dimming Controls Help Buildings Earn LEED Points

Dec 5, 2011 With today’s broad awareness that green buildings offer lower operating costs, increased value and improved ROI, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification has become the framework of choice for achieving sustainability at commercial properties. And lighting, which accounts for 30 percent of energy use in office buildings, often dominates the opportunity for energy savings among all electrical systems. Studies by Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s lighting team and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show that advanced lighting controls, in conjunction with various energy management strategies, can typically yield a combined lighting energy savings of 40 to 80 percent in office buildings.

Implementation of a proper control system for lighting is pivotal for a building to earn LEED certification, as energy performance is the largest driver of the points needed to qualify. It is also important to note that more accurate monitoring and control of energy-intensive systems like HVAC and lighting help keep energy costs in check. The use of addressable dimming lighting controls, in particular, can help a building achieve points toward LEED certification.

i-Pix Satellite Mk II LED Fixtures Launched in September 2011 Gain Immediate Popularity

Dec 5, 2011 UK based specialist LED manufacturer i-Pix launched the new Satellite Mk II LED ‘brick’ lightsource at the 2011 PLASA Light & Sound exhibition in September. This was five years after the launch of the original Satellite, which was the then new company’s debut product, and rapidly became a trend-setting massive best seller worldwide. Buckinghamshire, UK based Universal Event Productions (UEP) has recently invested in a batch of the new i-Pix Satellite MkII LED fixtures as well as i-Pix’ popular BB4 LED wash lights to service its busy on-going schedule of corporate and live events.

Lumenpulse Unveiled Corporate Headquarters with "Evolution of Light" Event in Montreal, Canada

Dec 5, 2011 Lumenpulse Inc. (www.lumenpulse.com), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, has unveiled its completed Corporate Headquarters located in Montreal, Canada.

Anolis Deliveres LED Architectural Lighting Solutions in South Africa

Dec 5, 2011 Anolis has announced successful installation of its architectural LED lighting at the Protea Court, the newly opened extension to South Africa’s most desirable and glamorous retail destination – Sandton City in Johannesburg.

Lighting Science Group's New 60-Watt Equivalent LED World Bulb Receives Consumer Electronics Show Best of Innovations Award

Dec 2, 2011 Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), one of the world's leading LED lighting manufacturers, announced today that its new low cost World Bulb™ – an omnidirectional 60-watt equivalent A19 LED bulb – has been selected as a 2012 International CES Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree. The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA)® International CES Innovations Awards recognize outstanding design and engineering advancements across 32 consumer electronics product groupings – Lighting Science Group's product was honored in the Eco-Design & Sustainable Technologies category. The World Bulb is planned for launch in early 2012 in India and will roll out to other countries throughout the remainder of the year.

Jim H. McClung Lighting Research Foundation Announced Funding of Research Projects

Dec 2, 2011 The Jim H. McClung Lighting Research Foundation ("McClung Foundation") announced that it is funding work on two new research projects which will have far-reaching impacts on both users of light as well as lighting designers and the lighting industry.

Magnalight.com Introduced New Explosion Proof Handheld LED

Dec 2, 2011 Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced the addition of the EXP-LED-RL-FX5R explosion proof rechargeable LED handheld light to its extensive line of portable explosion proof lighting solutions.

SDG&E LED Holiday Light Exchange Brings Energy Savings to Balboa Park, Chula Vista and Escondido

Dec 2, 2011 This weekend marks the final weekend of the year for San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) customers to exchange old incandescent holiday light strands for complimentary light-emitting diode bulbs (LED) strands at SDG&E's LED holiday lighting exchanges throughout San Diego County. The final exchanges of the 2011 holiday season will take place in Balboa Park (Friday and Saturday), Chula Vista (Saturday) and Escondido (Sunday).

ZENARO Presents New Louver Luminaires with T5 LED Tubes

Dec 1, 2011 LED lighting specialist Zenaro Lighting offers three different recessed light fixtures for recessed ceiling mount to challenge conventional fluorescent troffer products.

Arima Changzhi Ramps Up HB LED Capacity with AIXTRON G4 MOCVD Systems

Dec 1, 2011 AIXTRON SE today announced that Arima Changzhi, a JV LED manufacturing company involving Changzhi High Tech Industry Investment Co., China, and Arima Optoelectronics from Taiwan, placed an order for three 42x2-inch wafer configuration AIX 2800G4 HT MOCVD systems as well as three 11x4-inch wafer configuration AIX 2800G4 HT MOCVD systems.

CSA's State-of-the-Art LED Lighting Laboratory Opened in Atlanta

Dec 1, 2011 To address the growing demand for energy-efficient lighting products and new 2012 lighting standards, CSA today unveiled a new 30,000 square-foot testing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The laboratory provides testing and certification of LED and lighting products to more than 75 different standards as well as required third-party ENERGY STAR® testing.

Chroma-Q™ Launched Three New LED Luminaires

Nov 30, 2011 Chroma-Q announced launch of three new products:

Color Force Compact - Powerful Workhorse Fixture

Color Block 2 Plus - Improved Brightness, Same Innovative Design

Color Charge Plus - Improved Brightness, Battery Powered LED Fixture

Cree Introduced the New LMH2 LED Module Family

Nov 30, 2011 Today, Cree introduced the new LMH2 LED module family, designed to speed time-to-market for high-quality LED luminaires. The LMH2 is the only LED module delivering 80-lumens-per-watt system efficacy combined with CRI greater than 90. Featuring Cree TrueWhite® Technology, the module delivers high efficiency with beautiful light characteristics and color accuracy while maintaining color consistency over the life of the product.