The worlds of design, technology, controls and systems integration converge in an incomparable presentation of innovation and education—all in the global celebration of lighting advancement that is LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) 2015 May 3-7 in New York’s Javits Center. The 26th staging of the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference will…
Acute or chronic sleep deprivation resulting in increased feelings of fatigue is one of the leading causes of workplace incidents and related injuries. More incidents and performance failures, such as automobile accidents, occur in the mid-afternoon hours known as the “post-lunch dip.” The post-lunch dip typically occurs from 2-4 p.m., or about 16-18 hours after…
Market researchers forecast a threefold increase up to almost 13 billion Euros by 2012 for lightemitting diodes (LEDs) and organic LEDs (OLEDs). These technologies offer a particularly small size, a long lifetime and top levels of energy-efficiency, thus opening up new applications and new markets. As Osram CEO Martin Goetzeler proclaimed: “We are shaping the…
Millerbernd Lighting announces the completion of the Post-Top LED Retrofit Solution for the city of Fargo, North Dakota. “The solution met our expectations in appearance, performance and ease of installation,” explained Dave Helland, street lighting coordinator for city of Fargo. “By retrofitting our existing acorn fixtures we have been able to maintain existing look and…
Research on the non-visual effects of light is playing an increasingly important consideration in the practice of lighting. Recent discoveries indicate that the non-visual effects of light are mediated by a newly discovered photoreceptor in the eye that is distinct from the classical rods and cones for vision. These findings, presented in this webcast, will…
The city of Austin, Texas USA , the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, has reportedly joined in Cree’s LED City initiative. Austin is the fourth-largest city in Texas with a population of 1.5 million and is among the fastest growing cities in the United States. Cree, Inc., announced that the City of Austin…
Cooper Industries Ltd. acquired safety grate manufacturer GS Metals and Clarity Lighting, a manufacturer of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products, for a combined total of $49 million. The Houston-based diversified manufacturer said it has completed 10 acquisitions and joint ventures this year, aimed at enhancing its core businesses, responding to customer needs and growing its…