Lumenpulse Launches Lumentone LED Lighting Controller

Lumenpulse Inc.,a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced the release and availability of Lumentone, an intuitive LED lighting controller. Developed to simplify control, Lumentone opens the doors for anyone to be able to implement and manage sophisticated lighting shows.
Suitable for either white light or colored light installations, Lumentone is a wall-mounted DMX controller that gives users access to advanced lighting installations, by allowing them to dim, change colors, modulate the color temperature, add effects, or alter the rate of change -- with just a nudge and a turn of the dial."Lumentone will simplify fixture control, enabling anyone to take advantage of LEDs, regardless of their level of expertise or familiarity with the technology," said Francois-Xavier Souvay, Founder, President and CEO of Lumenpulse. "With Lumentone, users can alter the mood of a space simply by pushing and turning the dial. It's as easy as changing tracks on an MP3 player."
Lumentone comes with 13 standard, pre-programmed shows, which can be selected by pressing and turning the dial.Harley-Davidson Website Highlights LED Lighting Products.There are 8 color changing scenes, including 3 that are specifically developed to utilize RGBW technology. These scenes range from static colors to random fades and sparkle effects. There are also 5 scenes dedicated to white light control, including a standard dimming control, comet effects and a Dynamic White option which allows the user to alter the color temperature from a warm 2700K to a cool 6500K -- or any temperature in between.The dial itself provides instant feedback for the user as it illuminates to reflect the lighting effect chosen, further simplifying the lighting management process for the user.
The controller is compatible and easily integrated with all industry standard North American gang boxes and any decora faceplate, and is available in white, black or custom finishes. It is suitable for almost any environment, operating in temperatures as low as -10°C (-14F) and as high as 40°C (104F).Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses.

Revenue from LED Lighting in Asia Pacific Will Total 11 Billion Through 2021

Lighting is a major consumer of electricity within commercial buildings, industrial and government facilities, traffic signals, and signs. The use of light-emitting diode (LED) products to lower energy usage and costs is increasing in many countries, including in the Asia Pacific region, where until recently energy efficient lighting products have been seen as overly expensive. Recent price declines for LED products have changed that market perception dramatically, and LED is now viewed as an affordable and efficient technology with long-term benefits. And in most Asia Pacific markets, governments are committing large amounts of funding to basic infrastructure, creating an abundance of business opportunities. According to a recent report from Pike Research, sales of LED lighting systems will increase rapidly over the next 10 years, accelerating sharply after 2015. Unit shipments, including lamps and luminaires, will rise from 66 million in 2011 to 542 million in 2021 -- an increase of more than 700%.
"Policy makers in Asia Pacific believe that improvements to buildings' lighting can offer the most visible and easiest to achieve energy efficiency gains," says senior analyst Andy Bae. "Most Asia Pacific nations are aware of the benefits of adopting LED products. As a result, they are preparing for or considering policies to accelerate consumer adoption, such as subsidies, promotion programs for enterprises, and establishing industry standards."
Among the frontrunners in energy efficient lighting technology are Japan, which revealed its plans to lead the LED lighting industry through its 21st Century Light Project more than a decade ago, and Taiwan, which has established a Next Generation Light Source Technology Development & Supply Strategy that calls for a greater reliance on LED lighting and material production as a national industry, reducing the traditional focus on the semiconductor industry. From a broad view, the Asia Pacific market is fragmented with myriad market players, each with a particular field of focus: LED chips, LED packages, LED luminaires, or LED bulbs.Pike Research's report, "Energy Efficient Lighting in Asia Pacific," describes the key technology and market trends that are driving the use of LED and other high efficiency lighting in the commercial, industrial and outdoor stationary sectors within the Asia Pacific region. The report analyzes policy issues related to LED and energy efficient lighting, market adoption trends in major countries, technology trends, and the competitive landscape.

Harley-Davidson Website Highlights LED Lighting Products

Harley-Davidso has launched a new website called Own the Night to showcase its wide selection of LED lighting accessories, which includes headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals for almost all late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles.The site offers videos that demonstrate the dramatic difference in lighting performance between Original Equipment incandescent lighting and the LED alternatives. It also gathers all Harley-Davidson LED lighting products together in one place, making it easier for customers to see which LED lights are available for a specific Harley-Davidson model.
Installing LED lighting is the fastest, easiest way to attain superior visibility for night riding, even in the harshest and most challenging conditions. Harley-Davidson LED headlamps and auxiliary lamps are brighter, whiter in color, and provide a superior light pattern over Original Equipment incandescent lamps.The solid-state LEDs are designed for long life, and the shock- and vibration-resistant lamp assembly mounts into existing light housings. Installation is quick and easy, using the factory headlamp wiring.
No external ballast or complicated wire harness is required. Harley-Davidson LED tail lamps and turn signals feature brilliant, fast-acting LED arrays that enhance visibility in all conditions, and also plug into an existing wiring harness for easy installation.Light bulb of the future available for Earth Day.Many of the products come in chrome or black housing color options.While sunflowers are a beautiful addition to any landscaping scene, Karlsson ponders some broader aspects. "I wonder about the nutritional value of food grown under certain lights," she said. "NASA has been looking at this."LED is a completely different technology," Karlsson said. "It's monochromatic light. It may be red or blue, or even orange. There is a peak of light quality and nothing in between. What happens after the plant absorbs these wave lengths of light?" In addition to energy savings, another advantage of LEDs is they don't give off a lot of heat, so they can be placed closer to the plants.When choosing her career, Karlsson decided to go the horticulture route rather than agronomy. She earned a doctorate in horticulture at Michigan State University, where she first became interested in studying the effects of lights on plants."We should do much more," she said. "We have unique conditions in lighting and temperature variations. We can do a lot the rest of the world could learn from. We can be more productive here because we have excellent growing conditions and we don't have to fight many pests and diseases that are devastating to crops in other areas."

Light bulb of the future available for Earth Day

A revolutionary new light bulb being introduced across stores in New York City just in time for Earth Day could be the future of energy efficient lighting, experts say.The Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb uses just 10 watts of energy, has the same color quality as standard incandescent lights and lasts for over a whopping 25 years."I think it's a phenomenal product," said Brad Paulsen, Light Bulb Merchant at The Home Depot. "Truly in my mind, they're the way of the future."Getting the most environmentally friendly light bulb out there will take a chunk of change out of consumer's pockets - it retails for $49.97 - though it does promise savings of more than $6 in energy costs a year and leaves a much smaller carbon footprint than the traditional incandescent bulb.
It also gives off more of a natural-looking light and doesn't contain some of the same dangerous chemicals that the also environmentally friendly CFL bulbs contain."There are really three options: good, better best," Paulsen said, when asked about the CFL bulbs as a cheaper earth-friendly option.Paulsen said the new LED bulb would be available in Manhattan stores for Earth Day while supplies last, but is available online for customers around the country."We've seen sales that have certainly exceeded our expectations," he said.The light bulb brightened on the scene when it was awarded the Department of Energy's Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize (L Prize) competition last year and the company began slowly rolling out the product in stores across the country this year.The DOE estimates that if every 60-watt incandescent bulb in the U.S. was replaced with the L Prize winner, the country would save about $3.9 billion a year in electricity costs and avoid 20 million metric tons of carbon emissions.
ALVA, a manufacturer of LED light fixtures has been awarded the PIA for their Betty LED Wall Sconce. This is ALVA's first product and it has received outstanding customer reception due to the warm, even light and numerous shade options.The Architectural SSL PIA awards program was established to recognize innovative developments in LED lighting. A panel comprised of 24 distinguished designers and lighting specialists reviewed submissions based on industry-leading performance and functionality.Judges' comments: "Essentially, end-users get the best of both worlds, capitalizing on the energy efficiency of LED, while not compromising on the quality or quantity of light."

Solar Suitcase Provides Light, Power During Emergencies

The problem with medical emergencies is you never know when they're going to strike. For those injured during an armed conflict or natural disaster, getting to a hospital is often hampered by a lack of power, light, and proper equipment. Traditional generators for lights and power are heavy, noisy, and sometimes impossible to maneuver into areas where they're needed the most.
What first responders need is an easy-to-use power generation unit that's both portable and reliable. And that's exactly what the folks at We Care Solar seem to have created with their innovative solar suitcase.Dimmable Under Cabinet Lights from Elemental LED Now Available in Sleek Wooden.The suitcase was originally designed to support timely and efficient emergency obstetric care, but it's able to provide health workers with highly efficient medical lighting and power for mobile communication, computers and medical devices when responding to all types of health care emergencies.
The system includes high-efficiency LED medical task lighting, a universal cell phone charger, a battery charger for AAA or AA batteries and outlets for 12V DC devices. The basic system comes with 40 or 80 watts of solar panels, and a 12 amp-hour sealed lead-acid battery. The 15 amp modular system is designed for expansion and can accommodate up to 200 watts of solar panels and a 140 amp-hour sealed battery.But the real beauty of the solar suitcase is its simplicity: There are no fuses to replace, and no regular battery maintenance is required.  Battery replacement is estimated to occur every two years. One switch turns on the system, while another turns on lights and charges devices. The system is plug-and-play and can be installed without need for an experienced solar technician.
Technology like this could especially be useful in very rural clinics as well as developing countries, such as parts of Africa, where power grids are spotty and and often quite unreliable.The benefits of granting BKB Properties' use variance request go beyond environmental preservation and supporting our wounded warriors. Additional benefits would be felt at the local level.Building the facility would temporarily provide jobs for local construction workers and landscapers. This economic boost would help struggling families who rely on development for their living. And for the township, the facility would provide $70,000 in taxes annually. While this is not an impressive amount, it is certainly more than the land currently yields.By allowing the construction of BKB Properties' proposed solar farm, Hamilton residents would be taking one more step toward a sustainable lifestyle. The town might even inspire other parts of the county, the state or even the country to follow suit.

LED Street Lights Shatter Performance and Payback Barriers for Municipalities

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) announces a breakthrough innovation in street lighting with the introduction of the XSP Series LED Street Light – the most affordable and efficient Cree LED street light designed to speed payback to municipalities. Using nearly 50 percent less energy and designed to last over three times longer than wasteful, traditional high-pressure sodium street lighting, the XSP Series can double the lumens per dollar compared to previous generations of Cree LED street lights and is the ideal choice for cities and municipalities looking to save money and resources.
"Cree XSP Series LED Street Lights can help municipalities address budget constraints and provide the best of all worlds – outdoor lighting that lowers energy expenses and reduces maintenance costs," said Jeff Tews, acting director of street lighting, city of Anchorage. "Anchorage has already made the business case work for LED street lighting with more than 5,000 Cree LEDway luminaires installed across the city. The new XSP Series LED Street Lights should make every municipality take notice."
Breakthrough engineering improves optical efficiency 15 percent compared to previous generations of LED street lights and reduces the number of LEDs used by more than half without sacrificing application performance – fewer LEDs enable lower luminaire costs and faster payback for customers. NanoOptic Precision Delivery Grid optic technology efficiently delivers light to the street making communities appear cleaner and safer.
Based on Cree's advanced LED technology, the new XSP Series was designed from the ground up to deliver incredible system efficiency of up to 100 lumens per watt and is designed to provide long L70 lifetime of more than 100,000 hours. The breakthrough street light delivers municipalities up to twice the lumens per dollar compared to previous generations and can pay for itself the first time a city avoids sending a crew and truck to replace a bulb. "Cree XSP Series is a giant leap forward in outdoor lighting and is made possible by innovation in every aspect of the product," said Christopher Ruud, vice president and general manager, Cree lighting. "Capitalizing on innovations in Cree LED chips and components, optic technology and design, and overall luminaire design, the XSP Series exemplifies the best of Cree integrated technology. The result is the best alternative to traditional street lighting with better payback, better performance, and better pricing, allowing municipalities to focus their resources where it matters most."

Dimmable Under Cabinet Lights from Elemental LED Now Available in Sleek Wooden

lemental LED, a San Francisco Bay Area-based LED lighting company, recently released light wood and dark wood finish options on its popular dimmable LED puck light. The under cabinet lighting fixture is now available in 5 finish options: brushed aluminum, copper, black, light wood and dark wood.
Elemental LED released the Dimmable LED Puck Light one and a half years ago in just the brushed aluminum finish. Since then the company has made waves with the under cabinet LED fixture's design and performance. The dimmable puck was designed by Elemental LED engineers to fill the need for a high-end, smoothly dimming LED under cabinet fixture. The key is the fixture's use of pulse width modulation (PWM) technology, which eliminates flickering and squealing, and offers 0-100% smooth dimming.
Each puck light contains 3 Cree LED chips, which are known industry-wide for their superior quality and brightness.New Look's dedication to Little Black Dress shows enduring love for classic piece.The chips are contained in a sturdy aluminum housing. The minimalist design of the LED under cabinet fixture fits in well with contemporary kitchen designs. The puck lights are designed to be just as easily mounted or recessed. The expansion of light wood, dark wood, black and copper finish options means that the dimmable LED puck light blends in with even more color schemes."The dimmable LED puck light is meant to seamlessly integrate into interior designs and color palettes. We want our customers to be as impressed by its looks as they are by its performance, and we certainly don't think the puck's use is limited to just kitchens," says Elemental LED Marketing Manager Charlotte Dick.
The Elemental LED website features the LED puck lights in numerous applications other than kitchens. These include lighting contemporary workstations, low-level theatre lighting, display and bookshelf lighting, interior RV lighting, integration into innovative table lamps, and even lighting inside a dry sauna.In addition to its sleek, contemporary style and high performance, the dimmable LED puck light also boasts major energy-saving features. The inclusion of LED chips means that the fixture uses only 10% of the energy of a traditional halogen or incandescent puck light, and means that the puck light stays relatively cool.
Elemental LED is where style and affordability meet sustainable lighting. Elemental LED offers a wide selection of LED lighting products for home and business owners, including LED strip lights, light bars, puck lights, wall washers, light bulbs, controllers, power supplies and more. Products include color-changing, dimming and waterproof functionality.

Taxi of Tomorrow includes USB ports, an electrical outlet and LED lighting

Using a production model at the 2012 New York International Auto Show this week, Nissan is presenting the "Taxi of Tomorrow" to crowds at the Jacob Gravits Center on the West side of Manhattan. Designed from a Nissan NV200, the passenger area of the taxi includes two USB ports as well as a 12-volt electrical outlet for charging electronic devices such as a smartphone or laptop. Passengers also have access to controls for a dedicated climate control system for hot summers and icy cold winters in addition to a rear touchscreen designed to provide maps and entertainment as well as payment options when the ride comes to an end.Passengers will notice LED lighting at the bottom of the cab that's ideal for spotting the errant smartphone that slips out of a handbag and passengers can communicate with the driver via an intercom system during the trip.
In the front of the cab, the driver has access to one USB port for charging a device, a built-in GPS system for anyone unfamiliar with the city and a back-up camera to avoid hitting other cars while parking or picking up passengers. The roof panel on top of the "Taxi of Tomorrow" is completely transparent to provide views of the city while the car moves around the five boroughs.Designed to be more bike-friendly, the two rear doors on the taxi slide open instead of swinging opening into the street or sidewalk. There's also a large red light in the shape of a pedestrian on the back of the taxi that turns on when the doors are open. This light informs other drivers that passengers are getting in and out of the cab. Nissan has also designed a system that triggers a set of exterior lights when the horn is honked. Nissan claims that this visual cue will help reduce noise pollution within New York City.
Nissan is attempting to combat noxious smells in the "Taxi of Tomorrow" with an active carbon layer behind the headliner in addition to a "grape phenol-coated air filter" that's integrated into the climate control system. Also used to combat odors and messes, the seat upholstery is designed out of a anti-microbial, breathable vinyl material that Nissan claims will be easy to clean. In addition, the six-way adjustable driver's seat uses stitching and material to increase airflow since drivers have to sit for an extended period of time.Models of the "Taxi of Tomorrow" will be built with wheelchair access in mind and include a rear access ramp with straps to hold the wheelchair in place during a trip. Sight impaired individuals will have access to braille writing that identifies the driver's name and hearing impaired people will have access to a hearing loop system. In case of a traffic accident, the taxi has front and rear seat curtain airbags in addition to seat-mounted airbags for the passengers in the front row. New York City residents and tourists will be able to take advantage of the new taxis beginning late 2013.