Message From The Editor
The breakdown of borders and markets
Health, science, and technological developments at the forefront and projects that make our creators shine are just two aspects of lighting discussed in this issue. Competitions are multiplying, trade shows are not only more and more numerous, but are reaching unimaginable dimensions compared to the time when lamps and ballasts were the main components of lighting systems. Industry players have changed the manufacturing side with the multiplication of mergers and sales, and are even sometimes difficult to recognize by the extent of the technologies involved, the Internet of Things being one. Good reading!
Line Goyette, Managing Editor
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
- Fundamentals of Lighting Course: Registration Open in Vancouver and Victoria
Fundamentals of Lighting (FOL) is a seven-module investigation of light and lighting, intended to provide basic knowledge for any interested individual…
- Standard Appoints New Account Manager in Western Canada
With a Lighting Certification as well as 18 plus years of experience in the lighting industry, Nicola Rueschmann brings invaluable knowledge and expertise to her sales team…
- Stanpro Is Now an AIA CES Approved Provider
Stanpro can now offer various AIA CES Registered courses that can be recorded as one learning unit hour while allowing architects, engineers and designers to obtain a certificate to maintain their credits…
- Signify's Canadian and U.S. Operations Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Signify has been working to reduce carbon emissions in Canada and the U.S. for nearly 10 years, implementing energy-efficiency improvements in its factories, utilizing office space more efficiently and increasing the use of renewable electricity to 100% in 2016…
- Industry Leaders Chart Path Forward for the Future of Lighting at LRC Annual Conference
To understand and address new technologies and business models, the Lighting Research Center brought together industry leaders, policy makers, and business development experts for its annual partners event on September 5-6…
- Liteline's Luna Series Recognized in 2018 IES Progress Report
The Luna series is the industry's first wet-location, gimbal fixture that sits between a premium integrated LED luminaire and a budget retrofit…
- Trump's New Tariffs Include Chinese Lighting Products
These new tariffs, in the amount of 10%, took effect on September 24. Starting January 1, 2019, the level of the additional tariffs will increase to 25%...
- Emergency Lighting Market to Be Worth US$6.68 Billion by 2022
Demand for emergency lighting is rising because of several factors such as technological advancements in the lighting industry, declining average selling price of LEDs, and increased infrastructure growth…
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Award-winning Projects
13 Canadian Projects Earn IES 2018 Awards
Illumination projects across Canada have earned 2 IES awards of excellence and 11 awards of merit. These awards provide a unique opportunity for public recognition of professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based upon the individual merit of each entry judged against specific criteria. The two awards of excellence were earned in the categories of outdoor lighting design, and energy and environmental lighting design.
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Codes & Standards
IEEE Task Force Works on Standard for Light Communications
By Kathy Pretz
Soon enough, experts say, we'll be getting secure, high-speed Internet access from our LED bulbs: in desk lamps, ceiling fixtures, streetlights, and vehicle taillights. The light-communications systems, relying on nanometer waves in the infrared and visible-light portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, are expected to transmit data generated by a microchip fitted into each LED bulb. But a few issues must be resolved. One is…
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Peers & Profiles
Robert Karlicek Talks Internet of Things
By Craig DiLouie
I recently had the opportunity to interview Robert Karlicek, Jr., Ph.D., professor and director, Center for Lighting Enabled Systems and Applications (LESA), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The topic? The future for lighting and the Internet of Things. First question: on a big picture level, where do you see adoption of the IoT right now and in the next three years?
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Science
Hospital Research Project Integrates Circadian Lighting with Functional Lighting, Noise Masking and More
A unique solution at a hospital's neuro intensive care unit integrates circadian lighting and functional lighting, noise masking, music intervention, individual info monitors and camera observation. The staff are thrilled with the new initiative. "We have to develop and document the new knowledge about the stimulating patient environment, and ensure that this knowledge becomes implemented and used to optimize the patient environments of the future," say nurses who work at unit.
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New Products and Solutions
Lumenpulse Launches Lumenquad Luminaire
The Lumenquad is a rectilinear projector for both outdoor and indoor environments. With a thin 3-inch (76 mm) profile, no visible wiring or hardware, and clean mounting options, the Lumenquad seamlessly integrates with any architecture or space.
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Ovaali from Lumca
Lumca's Ovaali family of ultramodern architectural lighting solutions features futuristic designs that bring together clean lines and a timeless elegance. With their distinctive look, they blend harmoniously into any environment.
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The Ultimate in Lighting Flexibility: SGI's LED Flex Lights
Because of its flexible design, SGi's LED Flex Light brightens even the most challenging locations. Commonly known as ribbon or tape light, these LED lights are often used to achieve uniform display lighting or discreet under cabinet lighting, or to accent curved edges. LED Flex lights offer an energy efficient solution that is easy to install.
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