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Message From The Editor
New Technologies - New Challenges
LED technology has changed the way we see and light the world. Almost all iconic locations are now illuminated. This time we could say connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified, and approved. Developers sought to stay true to the designs of the original architects. While the interior units were renovated to modern-day standards, how do we focus on restoring building exteriors, including brickwork and limestone pillars, to their former glory? Another new challenge with connectivity is cybersecurity. More in this issue. Good reading!
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Changing Scene
- Leviton Acquires Canada-Based Viscor
Leviton has announced the acquisition of Viscor, Canada's largest independent lighting manufacturer, which specializes in lighting for architectural, commercial, medical, institutional and industrial applications. This latest acquisition reiterates Leviton's commitment to strategically expand its lighting and controls product offering…
- Lightfair Reimagines Attendee Experience for 2020
Lighting designers, specifiers, architects and engineers from around the world will discover an interactive, inspirational and efficient conference and tradeshow when they converge for LightFair 2020, May 3-7, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. New programming and amenities plus a reimagined tradeshow layout and streamlined conference invigorate…
- DLC and Alliance to Save Energy Report Finds Network Lighting Controls Could Increase LED Efficiency 22%
New research from the Alliance to Save Energy and the DLC indicates that state efficiency policies routinely understate energy savings potential of lighting systems, leaving substantial savings on the table. Key recommendations of the report include shifting energy efficiency programs toward incentive strategies that promote LED lighting and networked lighting controls (NLC) as a system…
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- Vodafone and Signify Collaborating to Explore Combination of 5G and LiFi for Faster Connectivity
Vodafone Deutschland and Signify are joining forces to interlink the two communication technologies 5G and LiFi, providing their customers with more speed and better mobile broadband connectivity. The collaboration aims to develop applications, use cases and solutions that deliver secure and reliable two-way wireless communication at speeds well beyond traditional wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth…
- Cree Concludes Divestiture of Lighting Business, Reports LED Product Revenues Down 22%
LED Products revenues were $115.1 million, down 22% on a year-over-year basis and accounted for 47% of total revenues. Weakness in worldwide trade uncertainties affected segmental revenues. Cree had concluded the divestiture of Lighting Products business unit (Cree Lighting) to IDEAL INDUSTRIES…
- ALW Acquires v2 Lighting Group
ALW announced that it has acquired v2 Lighting Group to further strengthen their position as a manufacturer of specification-grade architectural and decorative LED luminaires. v2 Lighting Group manufactures high-performance and highly configurable cylinders, pendants, and sconces, making their product lines complementary to ALW's linear, MoonRing, and bespoke designs…
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Lighting Conference
Over 59,000 Buyers Visit Twin Hong Kong Lighting Fairs and Eco Expo Asia
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 21st Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the fourth Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and the 14th Eco Expo Asia concluded with more than 59,000 buyers from 135 countries and regions visiting the three fairs. HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said: "Despite the recent public incidents in Hong Kong and the current external economic uncertainties, all three fairs and their events were staged successfully. The HKTDC will continue to provide additional supporting services at upcoming events, including strengthening business matching to foster connections between exhibitors and buyers; organising buying missions to encourage buyers from mature and emerging markets to source in Hong Kong; and providing more special offers to lower the travel costs for buyers and raise their interest in travelling to Hong Kong to do business...
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LED Technology and Security
IoT Security and Connected LED Lighting Networks: The Good News, The Bad News and the Way Forward
A little over a decade ago, the introduction of LED lighting seemed to transform commercial lighting overnight. Now we're seeing it happen again. This time, connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified and approved. Suddenly everyone is talking and writing about connected lighting, networked lighting, smart lighting controls and the Internet of Things (IoT).As more companies explore networkable lighting and connected smart controls, a new player will be sitting at the table: the corporate IT department. And they're going to be asking a lot of serious questions about cybersecurity...
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Case Study
New Lighting and Wireless Controls Cut Warehouse's Lighting Energy Costs by 75%
By Ray Sizer & Mark Milligan
Veeco Services, a leading, full-service logistics provider, boasts a 615,000 square foot warehouse in North Bergen, NJ. More than 14 football fields in size, Veeco's warehouse is equipped with 117 dock doors and 34,000+ pallet locations, and the operation is unrivalled in speed and accuracy. The sheer amount of space and the company's commitment to efficiency make Veeco's lighting and lighting controls critical to employee safety and profitability...
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Peers and Profiles
Company Snapshot: DALS Lighting
DALS Lighting is a manufacturer of LED lighting products focusing on innovative and emerging technologies. Their lighting systems are displayed and stocked at several lighting showrooms, electrical distributors, and retailers. In addition, their products are also sold on projects across North America through an extensive network of agents working with architects, engineers, contractors and distributors. DALS strives for excellent service, superior to market lead times, environmental innovation and product quality. DALS Lighting was founded in 2008 and quickly grew to become a leader in Accent Lighting by launching an innovative LED product line. In 2010, DALS launched its Architectural product line by acquiring the assets of Diversified Architectural Lighting, which had previously been operating since 1967. From 2011 to 2014, DALS continued its steady growth by shifting all of its product lines to LED light sources while continuing to focus on best in class service...
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New Products and Solutions
Lightweight and Energy Efficient Sylvania ValueLED UFO High Bay
The SYLVANIA ValueLED UFO High Bay is a DLC Premium LED fixture that has a lightweight, impact resistant design and offers up to 78% energy savings compared to traditional luminaires. With various wattage, color temperature, mounting, optics and sensor options, it offers the flexibility to meet the specific needs of warehouses, gymnasiums and other industrial application projects…
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Beacon Products Introduces Drive Edge-Lit Family of Parking Garage Luminaires
Beacon Products' new Drive Edge-Lit series of luminaires has been designed to provide a seamless blend of visual comfort, performance, integrated controls and accessory options in an elegant and low-profile form factor that is easy to install. Drive Edge-Lit provides a balance of visual comfort and photometric performance in two sleek housing sizes with a wide range of lumen outputs and photometric distributions…
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Lumenwerx Introduces New Drop Lens Options for Via Family
Lumenwerx has introduced new drop lens options across their Via family of products. This option is now available for all sizes: 1.5″, 2″, 3″, 4″, and 5″. The drop lens provides interesting side glow onto the ultra-clean Via profile. Visible at a distance, drop lenses enliven general work spaces, in addition to conference rooms, circulation areas, cafeterias and lobbies…
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Betacalco Introduces Tray for High-End Architectural Applications
Tray portrays a picture frame design. The intention was to evoke the idea of empty picture frames, characterized by a similar concave design, for use in high-end architectural environments. Tray is a fresh contemporary alternative to traditional lightbox style fixtures. With sloped back and side surfaces, Tray creates a floating effect when mounted on ceilings…
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