Friday, October 30, 2015

Daintree Enterprise Internet of Things (E-IoT) Discussion



Join Daintree Networks for a peer group discussion that will provide insights on the Enterprise Internet of Things™ (E-IoT™) and the actions you can take now that will future proof your efforts. You'll hear what building energy management and E-IoT experts have to say and share issues, thoughts, experiences and lessons learned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLHCDeuJ4GA

GE to develop lights that detect gun shots

GE to develop lights that detect gun shots

GE Lighting has teamed up with a specialist firm to bring gunshot detection to light fixtures. The arrangement will add gunshot detection sensors and software to GE’s intelligent LED streetlights.

Credit: LuxReview.com
http://luxreview.com/article/2015/10/ge-to-develop-lights-that-detect-gun-shots?cmpid=LUXproducts10292015

GE Lighting disappears in radical restructure

GE Lighting disappears in radical restructure

Looks like a streetlight, acts like a computer: GE LED streetlights in San Diego, where intelligent, connected lighting could monitor things like traffic and crime. The new 'Current' services group embraces CEO Jeff Immelt's industrial internet strategy, treating LEDs as computers that route information. The conventional lighting group -no longer called GE Lighting- keeps the old stuff. It's possibly for sale.

CREDIT: LuxReview.com  http://luxreview.com/article/2015/10/will-the-breakup-of-ge-lighting-work-

ConTech 2A 2" LED Adjustable Downlight



ConTech 2A 2" LED Adjustable Downlight series is now available with eldoLED drivers and with a Crisp White LED! eldoLED drivers capable of dimming down to 0.1%;  0-10V and DALI protocal options. ECOdrive dimming to 1% and SOLOdrive dimming to 0.1%. At 3000K, the Philips Crisp White LED delivers 90+ color rendering with additional violet wavelengths that enhance white visibility. More information on this product can be found here.

ConTech Lighting - LED Stealth Wall Lighter


ConTech Lighting is proud to introduce our new  LED Stealth Wall Lighter! The Stealth Track Fixture family delivers industry leading performance with best-in-class output and efficacy. At 5,951 delivered lumens, the 57W Stealth LED fixture delivers over 1400 more lumens than the next closest competitor while consuming less watts. With an efficiently designed optical system, the Stealth LED provides best-in-class uniformity and delivers up to 47% more foot-candles on the wall surface in a traditional wall lighting application.

Available in four (4) wattage/lumen packages, four (4) color temperatures and two CRI options, the Stealth Wall Lighter utilizes a high output COB LED array with a custom designed reflector, which provides a wide, smooth, uniform beam.

Acuity Brands - LED Lighting Part 3, Customers and Applications


LED Customers and Applications -- Identifies customers and applications that benefit most from LED technology

YouTube: Eaton - Lumark Prevail LED



The Lumark Prevail LED luminaire delivers a new level of versatility in a low profile design that delivers significant installation and energy savings. A versatile mount arm makes retrofit installation simple, resulting in additional labor savings.

YouTube: Eaton - Metalux SWLED Commercial Light Fixture with Integrated Sensor


With the latest in solid state LEDs, optional integrated sensor and electronic driver technologies, the Metalux SWLED maximizes your energy savings while reducing overall maintenance cost.

Eaton Acquires Ephesus Lighting


“We were pleased to acquire Ephesus Lighting in late October,” said Cutler. “Ephesus is a leader in LED lighting for stadiums and other high lumen outdoor and industrial applications. Its sales over the last twelve months were $22 million.”


Thursday, October 29, 2015

ACUITY BRANDS TO ACQUIRE JUNO LIGHTING GROUP

 
 
ATLANTA, October 29, 2015 - Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (“Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the equity interests of Juno Lighting LLC (“Juno Lighting Group”), a leading provider of downlighting and track lighting fixtures for both residential and commercial applications. Juno Lighting Group, a unit of Schneider Electric, serves customers throughout North America, including electrical distributors, lighting showrooms, homecenters, contractors, architects, engineers, lighting designers and commercial facilities. Juno Lighting Group operates manufacturing facilities in Des Plaines, Illinois, and Fishers, Indiana, and generates current annual revenues of approximately $250 million. 

Toshiba Kisses Goodbye to White LED Business


Toshiba confirmed in a company statement on Wednesday that it will be withdrawing from white LED production by late March 2016, according to reports from Nikkei and other Japanese media.


GE Launches C-Sleep, Color Changing Lamp. No Hub Required!

Introducing C by GE

GE wants to make it easy for consumers to use smart LED lighting, while ensuring interoperability and a positive user experience. GE announced its first connected LEDs designed for sleep and everyday illumination – called C by GE and - that can be controlled without using a smart hub.