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Message From The Editor
Human centric lighting a new component in industrial and commercial design
A new and core component of lighting design is human centric lighting. It means putting people at the center of lighting design. Human centric lighting considers both visual and non-visual effects of light from a physiological and psychological perspective and extends the scope of lighting beyond the traditional architectural design approach, which focuses on aesthetics, visibility and safety. Tunable white (TW) is the enabling technology for human centric lighting applications. More in this issue. Also related to human centric lighting, read about a converted industrial office offering large common areas and a café. Learn more on space optimization with networked lighting control. Good reading!
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Changing Scene
- Eureka Introduces New Quickship Program
Eureka announced that it is launching a new Quickship program. The program will enable architects, lighting designers and interior designers to choose LED lighting products that will ship within ten business days, avoiding long lead times for fast-track projects. The program includes fourteen distinctive products…
- pureLiFi Raises $18M to Deliver LiFi Components
pureLiFi has completed a $18M Series B fundraise to provide LiFi technology to mass-market mobile device and lighting manufacturers. The investment will allow the company to further develop Gigabit LiFi components and make them available in form factors ready for mobile device integration…
- New Research: C&I Lighting Lifetime and Peak Demand Analysis
Limitations of state efficiency policies routinely result in understated energy savings potential of lighting systems, and particularly advanced lighting control technologies, inadvertently leaving substantial savings on the table, according to a new study released…
- Luminus Specifies Melanopic/Photopic Ratios for New Human Centric Lighting LEDs
Luminus Devices has expanded its illumination portfolio with the introduction of the Salud line of 3030 mid-power LEDs. Salud LEDs are the first with datasheet specified melanopic ratios (MRs) in addition to CRI, R9, CCT, and Flux. By enhancing the spectrum with cyan for melatonin suppression and enriching the 660nm emission for natural skin tones and excellent red-rendering…
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- ams Has Entered into Business Combination Agreement with OSRAM
ams has once again entered into an agreement with Osram in support of its all-cash takeover for 100% of the share capital of the company at a price of EUR 41.00 per share. In particular, ams recognizes the shared views surrounding the strategic logic of the combination and the financial attractiveness of the offer. Furthermore, ams is pleased that members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board of OSRAM have stated to tender their shares into the Offer…
- IES 2019 Progress Report
The IES Progress Committee's mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance is based on an impartial judging process used by the committee to evaluate each submission on its uniqueness, innovation and significance to the lighting industry…
- Jeff Beck Joins Universal Lighting
Universal Lighting Technologies, a member of the Panasonic family of companies, has announced the addition of industry veteran, Jeff Beck, as the Director of OEM Sales for the Midwest US and Eastern Canada regions. Bringing more than a decade of experience in LED lighting component and controls sales, Beck will support Universal's OEM partners...
- ASHRAE Releases 2019 Energy Standard
Lighting power allowances for the Space-by-Space Method and the Building Area Method were modified. The model is more representative of real-world conditions with the inclusion of updated IES recommendations. A new simplified method for lighting (new Section 9.2) was added. Lighting control requirements for parking garages were updated. Daylight-responsive requirements and side-lighting requirements were updated…
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Lighting Controls
Steve Mesh on Space Optimization with Networked Lighting Control
By Steve Mesh
Saving energy is a huge benefit when you use a networked lighting control system. Fixtures can be turned off when not needed. Or they can be dimmed in response to available daylight or other input. Saving energy is a great reason to deploy a networked lighting control system, but it's not the only one. There are quite a few other "non-energy benefits" (or NEBs). "Space utilization" and "indoor positioning" are two such non-energy benefits. On the surface, these may sound esoteric. However, rest assured that they can provide additional value in a project, beyond simple energy savings...
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LED Technology - White paper
How to Get Precision Tunable White Lighting
Human centric lighting puts people at the center of lighting design. It considers both the visual and non-visual effects of light from a physiological and psychological perspective and extends the scope of lighting beyond the traditional architectural design approach, which focuses on aesthetics, visibility and safety. Tunable white (TW) is the enabling technology for human centric lighting applications. Studies have shown that the benefits to people when they have access to nature's 24-hour daylight cycle include better focus, better sleep and increased general feelings of wellness. Today, however, most people spend up to 90% of their time indoors so it is often hard to reap the benefits of natural light. TW technology creates artificial light that mimics natural daylight and its daily warm to cool cycle by adjusting the color temperature of a luminaire's white light output. This adjustment to artificial light is important to those that spend many hours indoors...
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Case Study
Lighting Makes a Statement in Converted Industrial Office
When eSentire moved to its new corporate headquarters in Factory Square (Waterloo, Ontario), it took over two units of an existing industrial facility with tall ceilings and concrete floors.The fast-growing cybersecurity firm hired DFY Studio to transform the 65,000 sq.ft. expanse into an office building with large common areas and a café. DFY Studio worked with the concept of a cyber highway and its interconnectivity to create a dynamic space with visual connections. These visual connections were achieved by highlighting elements in the open ceilings, exposed conduit to the lighting, and graphic wayfinding throughout the space...
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New Products and Solutions
LYTSwitch-6 LED Drivers from Power Integrations Use PowiGaN Technology to Deliver Improved Power Density and Efficiency
Power Integrations announced new high-power-density members of its LYTSwitch™-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart-lighting applications. The new ICs with PowiGaN™ technology enable designs that deliver up to 110 W with 94% conversion efficiency using a simple, flexible flyback topology…
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The adorne Furniture Power Center Now Available in Graphite
The adorne Collection has expanded their line of designer switches and outlets to now come in the stylish dark graphite color, and the Furniture Power Center is now ready for order. Their new graphite devices add a touch of elegance and class to any room and pair beautifully with any adorne wall plate. From contemporary to traditional, graphite Furniture Power Centers fit perfectly with any style—especially in high-end hotels…
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Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces WRS-232 to Dialog Lighting Controls Systems Family
Douglas Lighting Controls, a member of the Panasonic family of companies, recently introduced the WRS-232 component to its family of Dialog control systems. Designed for complete facilitation for large multi-building applications, the new technology allows integration of third-party systems, in addition to BACnet IP, into Douglas Lighting Controls centralized lighting control system via RS-232 commands…
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ALK-L Area Light from Standard Stanpro
The ALK-L series delivers exceptional performance in a slim modern design. With an assortment of mounting options available, it can be used in multiple applications. A simple rotation of the lens allows to direct your light in three different directions. The ALK-L includes an easy-to-access driver compartment door: maintenance has never been so efficient! This high-end area light is a great addition to any commercial or industrial area lighting…
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