The combination of TIR lenses, a reflecting chamber, and a diffuser-like microlens array deliver greater light output, better beam control, and less glare in SSL street lights according to a team of researchers from Taiwan and Mexico. ...
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Taiwan-based LED packaging house Everlight has own-brand LED lighting products and market observers believe the firm's 2013 LED lighting revenues may reach NT$2-3 billion (US$67-101 million). The firm plans to shift market focus to China in ...
Tags: LED Lighting, LED, Lighting
Amonix Inc of Seal Beach, CA, USA, which makes utility-scale concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems using III-V multi-junction solar cells, says that, during outdoor testing from late February to April, a module showcasing its ...
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One issue with street and outdoor lighting nowadays is the effect that consequent light pollution can have on the environment and local ecosystems. While LEDs are known to produce far more targeted light, thereby limiting the amount of ...
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Three-quarters of residents in a survey have shown their support for plans to install new lighting on Parker's Piece in Cambridge. The area is popular with both tourists and people who live in the region. However, while four-fifths of ...
Summertime is a perfect time to invite friends and family over for a backyard barbeque. Sometimes it's difficult to find enough comfortable seating for all of your guests. Lawn chairs are often too lightweight and will easily tip, which is ...
I don't know about you all, but I find inspiration for girls' bedrooms everywhere. Maybe it's because, with girls, you can always be adding stuff – ruffles, ribbons, buttons, you name it – to easily achieve a fun, feminine look. ...
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The Minnesota National Guard Armory in Pine City, Minn., is using dynamic glass from SAGE to help improve the effectiveness of soldier training in the facility. The 1976-built Armory, home to Troop B, 1st Squadron, 94th Calvary ...
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VF Corporation reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 30, 2013. All per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis. "VF's first quarter performance is a great example of our strong business model, disciplined ...
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MetLife, Inc. recently took out an energy savings policy with GE Lighting (NYSE: GE)—upgrading to Evolve™ LED outdoor lighting in parking lots at 10 office locations and switching to more energy-efficient T8 fluorescent indoor ...
Tags: LED lighting, LED, lighting
A Market research company says that the decline in the price of LED light sources helped to trigger growth in the market. According to the company revenues grew from $7.3 billion in 2011 to $9.4 billion in 2012, a growth of 28%. The company ...
Tags: LED luminaires, LED, luminaires
Seoul Semiconductor(SSC), a global LED manufacturer , announced its qulification for UL WTDP which reduces the time it takes to get the UL Mark for products targeted to overseas markets by allowing the company to perform testing in its own ...
Tags: LED, LED Streetlight Market, LED Streetlight
The volume of packaged LEDs used in signage & professional displays worldwide will grow from 57 billion units in 2012 and will reach 143 billion in 2018, according to a report from market research firm ElectroniCast Consultants. The value ...
Tags: LEDs, Electronics
Any homeowner will know that it takes time, effort and - usually - money to keep houses looking the best they possibly can. Sometimes, jobs around the house can be fairly enjoyable, but at other times they can be a complete pain - and ...
TANATEX Chemicals will be present at TECHTEXTIL 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany from 11-13 June 2013. During the exhibition TANATEX Chemicals will present several innovative solutions to the world of Technical Textiles. Visit TANATEX Chemicals ...
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