"LED is the last light source we'll see for point lighting. There's nothing after the LEDs".

Dr. Walter Werner, CEO - Werner Management Services
(Full article in LpR #44)
"Color consistency and color stability over time will be the key success factors in the future on which luminaire manufacturers will focus their attention to meet the market demands and to give more confidence to the lighting designer".

Danilo Paleari, Professor of LED technology at Master in Lighting Design of Politecnico di Milano
(Full commentary in LpR #44)

 

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Dear  ,

Welcome!

Summer is here and with it the summer holidays.  Vacation time is often quiet time and could be a good period to relax and catch up on your reading.

Nevertheless, autumn is just around the corner and it brings a lot of very interesting events that you might want to save the dates for.

The first date I want to talk about is the 11th to the 13th of November.  This is when electronica in Munich will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.  This year Luger Research e.U., publisher of LED professional, is the exclusive, premium media partner in the lighting area of the electronica.  As part of our activities, we will be offering a half-day lighting forum on November 12th.

The second date you should note is September 30th to October 2nd.  This is when the 4th LED professional Symposium +Expo in Bregenz will take place.  It's the place to be for anyone focusing on the design and engineering of future LED lighting systems.  With over 60 lectures, an expected 100 exhibitors and 1,300 visitors, this event offers an ideal platform for discussing lighting insights and preparing for the International Year of Light 2015 (see www.LpS2014.com).

The entire LED professional team is looking forward to meeting you at one or both of these events. But for now, relax and enjoy the summer!

 I wish you all the best,

Siegfried Luger
CEO, Luger Research e.U.
Publisher, LED professional

PS: Below, among other things, you can find the technology and business news from the past two weeks.

Technologies, White Papers, etc. 
Technology | Material Science | Jul 04, 2014

Novel Nanoparticle Production Method Could Lead to Better LED Lights, Lenses and Solar Cells

Sandia National Laboratories researchers Dale Huber, left, and Todd Monson have come up with an inexpensive way to synthesize titanium-dioxide nanoparticles, which could be used in everything from solar cells to light-emitting diodes. (Photo by Randy Montoya) Sandia National Laboratories has come up with an inexpensive way to synthesize titanium-dioxide nanoparticles and is seeking partners who can demonstrate the process at industrial scale for everything from solar cells to LEDs. Titanium-dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles show great promise as fillers to tune the refractive index of anti-reflective coatings on signs and optical encapsulants for LEDs, solar cells and other optical devices. Read more »

Featured

Products | Optics

Luminit DTF (Direction Turning Film)

Luminit's DTF is a non-symmetrical linear micro prismatic that imparts a 20 degree shift in the angle of a semi-collimated light source. The DTF works well with LED light sources that utilize secondary optics.  Some applications include recessed can lights to allow more wall washing, pathway/stairway lighting and pool lighting.

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Products | LEDs

XLamp® XM-L2 EasyWhite LED: Smallest LED to Enable Color-Consistent 50W Halogen Performance

The Cree® XLamp® XM-L2 EasyWhite® LED delivers more than 1,100 lumens of color-consistent light from a 5mm x 5mm package. Optimized to replace halogen technology, the XM-L2 EasyWhite is a drop-in upgrade for the first-generation XM-L EasyWhite LED with a 38 percent gain in light output and efficacy.


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Products | Testing Equipment 

LIGHTING PASSPORT: World's First Smart Light Spectrometer

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Technologies, Components

Products | White High Power Array-LED | Jul 08, 2014

Philips Lumileds Introduces Luxeon CoB with CrispWhite Technology

Philips Lumilads added a second blue peak in the spectrum (~410nm) of the Luxeon CrispWhite CoB - patent pending - to keep the high CRI and enhance the white perception Today Philips Lumileds launches its proprietary CrispWhite Technology, yet another quality of light breakthrough in its portfolio, making whites appear vivid and bright while colors appear saturated. Luxeon CoB arrays with CrispWhite Technology are game-changing for retail downlights and spotlights, resulting in more inviting and attractive displays. Read more »

Products | Resins | Jul 04, 2014

Low Viscosity, Two Component Epoxy is Optically Clear with Non-Yellowing Properties

Master Bond EP112LS is a two part epoxy that is well suited for a multitude of applications, especially in aerospace and optoelectronics Master Bond EP112LS is a two part epoxy that is well suited for impregnation, potting, encapsulation, sealing and coating applications, particularly in the aerospace and optoelectronics industries. Read more »

Products | Resins | Jul 07, 2014

Electrolube Improve LED Operator Ssafety with Isocyanate-Free Resin

Electrolubes isocyanate-free PE7500 resin has especially been created to satisfy the needs of the LED industry Electrolube, the global manufacturer at the forefront of electro-chemicals technology, has developed a clear polyester resin for the LED industry that delivers the high performance of a polyurethane resin without the use of hazardous isocyanates. The flexible encapsulation resin, PE7500, completely eliminates any health risk from isocyanate exposure, proven to cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. PE7500 carries no health warnings and provides a vastly safer environment ... Read more »

Products | Thermal Management | Jul 10, 2014

Carbodeon Nanodiamond Additive Enables 20% Increase in Polymer Thermal Filler Conductivity

Nanodiamond enhanced polymeric heat sinks for LEDs - Improved materials and processes enable nanodiamond cost reductions of up to 70 percent for electronics and LED applications Carbodeon, a Finnish-based producer of functionalised nanodiamond materials, can now achieve a 20 percent increase in polymer thermal performance by using as little as 0.03 wt.% nanodiamond material at 45 percent thermal filler loading, enabling increased performance at a lower cost than with traditional fillers. Read more »

Products | Test Equipments | Jul 03, 2014

Quantum Efficient Measurement System

QE-2000 with implementation of a new re-excitation eliminating function The QE-2000 by Photal Otsuka Electronics is the latest generation of quantum efficiency (yield) measurement tools, which allow the user to determine QE of powders, liquids, solids and films. An optically optimized geometry using an integrating hemisphere and low stray light array spectrometer (wavelength range 250 nm - 1100 nm) enable world class measurements in applications like LED and OLED materials, thin film state sample, quantum dot, fluorescent probe, biotechnology, clathrate, dye ... Read more »

Systems, Luminaires, Lamps, Modules   

Products | Lamps | Jul 04, 2014

GE Announces "Link", a ZigBee LightLink Based Smart Replacement Bulb

GE's Link bulb offers lowest price point for consumers to remotely control lighting from anywhere, anytime through new Wink app GE unveiled Link, a new and affordable connected LED bulb that lets consumers remotely control their home lighting from anywhere in the world and sync with other connected devices. Enabled by the new Wink app, Link eliminates the need for expensive add-ons typically associated with connected devices, making it an easy and cost-effective way for consumers to light up their smart homes. Read more »

Products | LED Driver Modules | Jul 04, 2014

LCM-25(DA) Constant Current LED Drivers for Low-Wattage Intelligent Lighting Systems

Mean Well's new 25 W multiple-stage constant current output LED power supplies offer intelligent LED lighting control opportunities After releasing the 40 W LCM-40(DA) and the 60 W LCM-60(DA) series, Mean Well extends downward to the new 25 W multiple-stage constant current output LED power supply, LCM-25(DA), to meet the demands of intelligent LED lighting control and to provide the lower wattage power solution for project style lighting design. Read more »

Products | LED Light Controller | Jul 07, 2014

Dynamic Dimming and Tunable White for LED Lighting

Telco Automation's latest LED lighting controller offers both wireless and wired connectivity Dynamic is the new wireless master receiver for LED lighting by Teleco Automation. It is perfectly suitable for adapting color temperature by mix warm and cool white light, brightness control, and managing program scenes. Read more »

Products | Lamps | Jul 02, 2014

Megaman's Incanda-LED Family Puts the Sparkle in LEDs

Megaman's latest candle-type LED bulbs are efficient while offering the the sparking light effect of an incandescent lamp Megaman has launched the new Incanda-LED range, a breakthrough in LED technology as it provides a brilliant sparkling light effect with a unique lamp design that resembles a point light source and the sparking light effect of an incandescent lamp. Read more »

Products | LED Fixtures | Jul 09, 2014

Verbatim Broadens LED Portfolio with High Quality Downlight and Batten Luminaires

Verbatim's three latest luminaire series that broaden their product range Verbatim announces the expansion of its LED range with a family of new easy-to-install luminaires for a broad range of professional lighting applications spanning hotels and restaurants to offices, retail stores and warehouses. Ideal for new lighting installations or upgrade projects, Verbatim's attractive light fixtures offer fast and easy fitting with compact housing dimensions and external power supply. Customers also benefit from improved thermal management and higher lumen output compared ... Read more »

General News, Business News    

Event News | Jul 15, 2014

electronica 2014: Top-Class Program for 50th Anniversary

For the past 50 years, international exhibitors have been presenting the future of the electronics industry at electronica in Munich. From November 11 to 14, 2014, electronica will open its gates once again. Visitors can gather information from the product and service portfolios in the electronic industry: from components and systems to electronic applications and services. This year's international trade fair revolves around automotive, embedded systems, medical electronics and lighting, as ... Read more »  

News-Spot | Business | Distributor News | Jul 11, 2014

CODICO Distributes Plessey Semiconductors' GaN-on-Si LEDs

CODICO is happy to announce having a new LED supplier on board. Together with Plessey Semiconductors new areas in the LED market are boarded. As the first company worldwide Plessey Semiconductors has brought the GaN-on-Silicon based technology for the production of LED chips to mass production. Read more »

Business | Affiliation News | News-Spot | Jul 11, 2014

Nuventix Acquired By Aavid Thermalloy

Nuventix is excited to announce that we have been acquired by Aavid Thermalloy. In joining the growing Aavid Thermalloy family, Nuventix's deep experience with SynJet technology will be scaled and leveraged to enable broader adoption by the Lighting Industry, as well as enabling a large scale rollout to other electronics cooling vertical markets. This combination of forces promises impressive new developments for thermal management of electronics, LEDs, telecommunications components, and ... Read more »

Business | Affiliation News | News-Spot | Jul 09, 2014

Fraunhofer Pools Forces and Knowledge with Merger of Fraunhofer COMEDD and Fraunhofer FEP

Dr. Nicolas Schiller, Prof. Dr. Volker Kirchhoff, Dr. Uwe Vogel (v.l.n.r.) © Jürgen Lösel / Fraunhofer FEP July has been lately bearing a special meaning for the scientists of COMEDD (Center for Organic Materials and Electronic Devices Dresden): Right on that day two years ago the distinct Fraunhofer institution for research in the area of organic processes and electronics, under the name of Fraunhofer COMEDD, had been established. Now, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft decided to merge Fraunhofer COMEDD and Fraunhofer FEP with an aim to pool knowledge at one location. Read more »

Business | Affiliation News | News-Spot | Jul 09, 2014

Nanotechnology Merger - temicon and holotools Join Forces

The two German high-tech companies temicon GmbH and holotools GmbH join forces to expand their product portfolio in the area of micro and nanotechnologies. In the future they are going to operate under the corporate roof of temicon, continuing the well established brand "holotools" as their trademark for laser interference lithography. Both companies have been working together successfully over many years using complementary technologies in the production chain of high-tech components for ... Read more »

  

 
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