LEDs are up to 80 percent more energy-efficient than normal light bulbs and last around five times as long as energy-saving light bulbs. As a result they are being used more and more frequently as a source of light. Nevertheless, white LEDs ...
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A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) have strong antibacterial effect on major foodborne pathogens, and are most effective when in cold temperatures (between ...
Source: FollowTheseInstructions Getting the right lighting is crucial for older people, according to charity researchers. Sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust and Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (Rica) suggest focussing ...
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Most households in Europe are now buying energy saving lamps, according to a survey by the Energy Saving Trust. In a survey of 5,000 consumers in 12 different countries in Europe, Italy came out on top with 96 per cent of consumers always ...
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3M introduced one of the first LED A19 lamps approved for enclosed fixtures in commercial applications. 3M manufactures the LED A19 lamps in the U.S. with U.S. and globally sourced components. Lighting professionals and facilities ...
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GlacialLight, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer, GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce that its environmentally friendly LED lighting products are being used in many applications around the world and providing users ...
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Comcast, a global media and technology company, and OSRAM SYLVANIA, a leader in lighting solutions and services, announced today the companies have entered into an agreement to offer energy efficient light bulbs that can be controlled ...
Epistar chairman Biing-Jye Lee, said that global shipments of LED light bulbs in 2013 may reach up to 600 million units which is three times as much as that in 2012. The growth rate will surge to 300%. However, Lee thought that this figure ...
According to Biing-Jye Lee, chairman of Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Epistar, global shipments of LED light bulbs in 2013 are likely to reach 600 million units compared to 200 million units in 2012, showing an on-year growth of 300%. ...
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Apart from gradually replacing traditional lighting, LED lighting is targeting the high-end market with more value-added products. In addition, commercialization of OLED lighting has also started. LED lighting prices were four times as ...
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The global LED light bulb pricing has been falling in 2013 because some large-size industry leading brands have introduced low-price products. Market observers believe demand in the residential LED lighting market is expected to grow and ...
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Are Incandescent Light Bulbs Really Illegal? Both of our kids like to sleep with multiple sources of light: a bright incandescent light bulb from a half-open closet, the dim glow of a flower-shaped silicone night light, and the occasional ...
Gallium nitride has been described as “the most important semiconductor since silicon” and is used in energy-saving LED lighting. A new £1million (or US$1,530,700) growth facility will allow University of Cambridge ...
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LED lighting products are the EU Safety Directive – Low Voltage Directive (LVD Directive) jurisdiction, on entering the EU market, identifies the CE mark, you must consider the relevant standards under the LVD directive. ...
LED lighting could become the most popular way of illuminating homes and businesses in just a few years' time as more people recognise the benefits it offers. Speaking to the New York Times, Home Depot merchant Brad Paulsen said he is ...
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