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| Energy Star update: specs for Lamps and Luminaires 31 Mar |
| After changing the requirement for LED lamps to 120Hz, EPA is poised to introduce its new proposed Luminaires specification covering all types of fixtures. |
| Daintree Networks gets funding for smart commercial lighting 31 Mar |
| Lend Lease provides $8 million that Daintree will utilize to develop wireless network technology and intelligent commissioning software for commercial lighting. |
| People News; Bob Steele, Shuji Nakmura, Zumtobel CEO, and more 30 Mar |
| Strategies Unlimited's Bob Steele has announced his retirement, Shuji Nakamura will act as a consultant for Seoul Semiconductor and Zumtobel has appointed a new CEO. |
| iGuzzini designs Osram LEDs into highly efficient streetlamps 29 Mar |
| Several hundred iGuzzini LED streetlights have already been installed in northern Italian cities. |
| Surge in LED demand prompts new chip fab plans 28 Mar |
| TSMC breaks ground in Taiwan, SemiLEDs lays foundation in China, and De Core Nanosemiconductors plans fab in India. |
| Bridgelux and Molex partner on Helieon LED light module and socket 24 Mar |
| Modular approach to LED fixtures will allow lighting manufacturers to adopt SSL with a flexible forward path and at a low price point. |
| Zumtobel provides five-year luminaire guarantee, including LEDs 23 Mar |
| Claiming that its luminaires are distinguished by outstanding design and superior quality, Zumtobel has extended its product guarantee, including LED luminaires, to five years. |
| Luminus and Forepi announce licensing agreement (update) 22 Mar |
| Forepi will manufacture small form-factor LEDs based on Luminus Devices’ PhlatLight technology.
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| Energy Star webinar will discuss lighting program changes 19 Mar |
| The next stage of the Energy Star program reorganization will take place soon with a series of webinars, including one specifically on lighting on April 6. |
| Barco takes over Element Labs 18 Mar |
| Belgium-based Barco says that the acquisition of Element Labs will expand its portfolio of mid-range LED solutions. |
| Toshiba ends production of general-use incandescent lamps 17 Mar |
| Coming a year ahead of its original plan, this move will allow Toshiba to direct its attention to further promoting LED lighting. |
| Osram unveils LED modules and slim downlights 17 Mar |
| The PrevaLED downlight is described as a future-proof platform for LED illumination, while the QOD is suitable for constrained spaces, such as cabinets, shelves or wardrobes. |
| Digital Lumens promises 90% energy savings via networked LED lighting 16 Mar |
| Start-up company will target industrial environments such as warehouses and rely on network control and efficient LED fixtures to achieve savings. |
| MOCVD system supplier Aixtron reports strong 2009 growth 11 Mar |
| With a strong order book going into 2010, Aixtron believes it can double its 2009 revenue figure of EUR 302.9m. |
| Pittsburgh streetlight research touts LEDs despite manufacturing environmental concerns 11 Mar |
| Study by the University of Pittsburgh looks beyond energy savings of competing streetlight technologies and provides a life-cycle assessment that starts at manufacturing. |
| Standards group publishes report on flicker and LED lighting
10 Mar |
| An IEEE standards working group has produced a report looking at the health effects of flicker in LED lighting. |
| Citizen unveils narrow binning scheme for LEDs 10 Mar |
| Citizen is to introduce LED packages with a chromaticity control standard based around 3-step MacAdam ellipses. |
| Lemnis Lighting raises $35.7 million in series D financing 10 Mar |
| Part of the financing round for the replacement LED lamp maker has come from new investors in Africa. |
| APEC papers examine DC distribution to LED fixtures and PLC 09 Mar |
| LED lighting can potentially offer greater efficiency when driven from a DC distribution system, and Power Line Control can add remote management. |
| Redwood Systems brings network-powered approach to LED office lighting 08 Mar |
| A shared power source and luminaire connectivity and control hold the promise of energy savings in new or remodeled office environments. |
| Mitsubishi Chemical and Pioneer form OLED alliance 05 Mar |
| Mitsubishi Chemical plans to release OLED lighting products through its Verbatim brand in 2011. |
| Instrument Systems buys the Light Measurement Division of X-Rite 03 Mar |
| Instrument System forms Berlin based Optronik subsidiary to integrate X-Rite's Optronik-branded light measurement product portfolio. |
| Analyst questions LED backlight technology but still sees growth market 02 Mar |
| Steve Ohr discussed LED TV backlighting in an APEC Consumer session questioning the price and advantages of the technology while stating that even a bearish outlook promises growth. |
| Everlight LED fixtures illuminate Boston parking lot 01 Mar |
| Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood experiments with energy-saving LED street-light technology and realizes better light coverage. |
| LSG and Senergy aim to help municipalities adopt LED lighting 01 Mar |
| Lighting Science Group has entered a nationwide marketing and supply agreement with Senergy USA to offer LED lighting to municipalities. |
| TridonicAtco and Lumitech collaborate to promote PI-LED technology 01 Mar |
| TridonicAtco plans to launch a range of lighting products incorporating control that allows reproducible control of LED color temperature. |
