Nuventix, Inc. announced it is seeing significant adoption of its SynJet technology across Europe, most notably in store installations of the region’s largest retailer. SynJet LED coolers maximize lumen output and extend the life of LEDs in the stores of Carrefour’s new hypermarket concept, Planet Carrefour. By delivering targeted pulses of air directly to the LED system's heat … [Read more...]
Philips Sharpens Focus on LED lighting
Philips Electronics India is expanding its portfolio of lighting solutions by launching energy-efficient products specifically designed and made in India. The company has introduced LED lamps (light emitting diodes) targeted at the local market for street lighting, offices and retail outlets. According to industry estimates, lighting consumes close to 17 percent of power in … [Read more...]
Commercial Lighting Survey Reveals Interest in LEDs
The OSRAM SYLVANIA Commercial Lighting Survey, released Sept. 21, revealed the priorities and experiences of more than 350 facilities decision-makers and lighting designers across the education, healthcare, hospitality, office and retail sectors. The survey sheds light on the current and emerging needs of building professionals and defines how highly efficient LEDs are shaping … [Read more...]
City of Chicago Testing New Borealis LED Streetlights
The City of Chicago has installed new Borealis LED streetlights as part of a test pilot program, according to PolyBrite International, Inc., developer of the Borealis® brand Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Systems. The City of Chicago will monitor the LED streetlights, weighed against their current lighting solution for streets and alleyways. The goal is for a safer, … [Read more...]
Thermal Management Printed Circuit Board for LED Cooling Applications
SinkPAD Corporation is a thermal management company addressing thermal challenges facing the solid state lighting industry specifically in aluminum PCB (LED PCB) applications. IMS PCBs with efficient through plane thermal conductivities are important for high heat generating LEDs. Although high thermally conductive metals are used, IMS PCB performance is dependent upon the … [Read more...]