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Signify | Net Zero Emission | Business | Apr 23, 2024
Signify Introduces Ambitious Net Zero Emissions Reduction Targets, Validated by SBTi
Signify Introduces Ambitious Net Zero Emissions Reduction Targets, Validated by SBTi Signify announced that it is expanding its climate action with ambitious new Net Zero emissions reduction targets. The company has introduced a 2040 net-zero target and a commitment to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% without the use of carbon credits. These targets have been reviewed and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Read more »
DOE | L-Prize | Business | Apr 11, 2024
DOE Launches Final Phase of Its L-Prize Lighting Competition on Manufacturing & Installation
DOE Launches Final Phase of Its L-Prize Lighting Competition on Manufacturing & Installation The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the third and final phase of its Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge designed to spur groundbreaking innovation, local manufacturing, and the benefits of an inclusive, clean-energy economy for next-generation lighting in commercial buildings. Phase 3, called Manufacturing & Installation (M&I), will unfold over 16 months and reward production and installation of products that meet L-Prize technical requirements in real-world buildings. Up to four competitors earning the most points based on technical and design innovation, U.S. content, production, and installation will share an award of $10 million. Read more »
Events | Mar 28, 2024
Launch of the European Lighting Forum
Launch of the European Lighting Forum Join the launch of the new European Lighting Forum. A new Space where members of the lighting value chan are invited to share views, experience and work together on the delivery of better lighting in Europe. Read more »
Delighted Talks | Events
Time Matters – Shining Light on Metabolic Health
Time Matters – Shining Light on Metabolic Health The Good Light Group, together with the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR), the Daylight Academy (DLA), and Luger Research (LR), are organizing and presenting the “deLIGHTed Talks” lectures (7th Edition). Read more »
Events | Light + Building | Mar 15, 2024
Light + Building 2024: Fulminant Innovation Show Provides a Stage for Sustainability and Efficiency in Buildings
Light + Building 2024: Fulminant Innovation Show Provides a Stage for Sustainability and Efficiency in Buildings The modern building is intelligent, connected and as a result saves energy. In combination with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions in the building sector can be drastically reduced. This makes a significant contribution to achieving climate targets. 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024. Over 151,000 visitors travelled to the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology. Read more »
LiFi Conference | ISA | Events | Feb 29, 2024
3rd ISA Global Annual LiFi Conference on March 11-12, 2024
3rd ISA Global Annual LiFi Conference on March 11-12, 2024 In the past two years, the research and development of visible light communication (VLC) has continued to make significant progress. New fields and scene applications have achieved breakthroughs, commercialization prospects are becoming increasingly clear, and the ecosystem of visible light communication is taking shape. Visible light communication represents a tremendous opportunity for the photoelectric and communication industries, and is poised to become an integral component of 6G communication. Read more »
Events | Light + Building | Lightfair | Feb 28, 2024
Messe Frankfurt Expands Portfolio in USA and Acquires Stake in LightFair
Messe Frankfurt Expands Portfolio in USA and Acquires Stake in LightFair Messe Frankfurt is expanding its portfolio in the USA. From now on, LightFair in Las Vegas and New York will be part of the Light + Building brand’s international network. In future, Messe Frankfurt will be organising the five-day trade fair together with an accompanying conference for the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The next edition of the architectural and commercial lighting trade fair is scheduled to take place at Las Vegas Convention Center between 4 and 8 May 2025. Read more »
Nichia | Business | Feb 20, 2024
Nichia Unveils Innovative LED Solutions
Nichia Unveils Innovative LED Solutions At Light + Building 2024, Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and pioneer of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is showcasing several groundbreaking products, including the Nichia Light Cluster™ Type L and a new Cube Direct Mountable Chip which introduces a novel feature of efficient horizontal light distribution. Both solutions provide an unrivalled soft, low-glare quality of light and enable luminaire manufacturers to significantly reduce the thickness and weight of lighting fixture designs. Read more »
Events | Feb 01, 2024
The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance
The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance Whether A for Architecture Day or Z for ZVEI Technology Forum - the range of events, specialist presentations and guided tours at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main is huge. At the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology from March 3 to 8, 2024, the abundance of events will ensure a plus in knowledge transfer and inspiration. Read more »
Business | Kuzco Lighting | Jan 15, 2024
Auroralight Announces Acquisition by Kuzco Lighting
Auroralight Announces Acquisition by Kuzco Lighting Auroralight, the leading estate-quality landscape and architectural lighting manufacturer, has been acquired by Kuzco Group, a leading modern lighting manufacturer in North America. This strategic move reinforces Auroralight and Kuzco Group’s commitment to pioneering design, innovation, and unparalleled quality in the lighting industry. Read more »
Business | Signify | Jan 15, 2024
Signify Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Signify Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the seventh consecutive year. Inclusion in the index is based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, in which Signify achieved an overall score of 80 from a possible 100. This confirms Signify as a leader in sustainability, ranking second among electrical component and equipment companies. Read more »
Business | Hubbell Lighting | Jan 02, 2024
Hubbell News
Hubbell News Hubbell announced sale of Residential Lighting Business and completes acquisition of Systems Control. Read more »
LightingEurope | Business | Dec 20, 2023
All Bark and No Bite
All Bark and No Bite How a lack of enforcement of EU regulations undermines their world-wide credibility, puts consumers at risk and distorts the single market’s level playing field. Read more »
LpR | Business | Nov 27, 2023
Luger Research e.U. Celebrates 100th Edition of LED Professional Review Edition and Hosts Summit
Luger Research e.U. Celebrates 100th Edition of LED Professional Review Edition and Hosts Summit Luger Research e.U. – Institute for Innovation & Technology, a leading media, event, and research company in the lighting sector, is celebrating a significant milestone with the publication of the 100th edition of its specialist authoritative magazine, LED professional Review. In addition, the company is organizing an advantageous lighting event on December 7. Read more »
Infineon | Acquisition | GaN Systems | Business | Oct 25, 2023
Infineon Completes Acquisition of GaN Systems, Becoming a Leading GaN Power House
Infineon Completes Acquisition of GaN Systems, Becoming a Leading GaN Power House Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced the closing of the acquisition of GaN Systems Inc. (“GaN Systems”). The Ottawa-based company brings with it a broad portfolio of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power conversion solutions and leading-edge application know-how. All required regulatory clearances have been obtained and GaN Systems has become part of Infineon effective as of the closing. Read more »
Signify | Douglas Control | Business | Oct 13, 2023
Signify Acquires Douglas Lighting Controls' Assets in a $250K Deal Amidst Universal Douglas Shutdown
Signify Acquires Douglas Lighting Controls' Assets in a $250K Deal Amidst Universal Douglas Shutdown Earlier this year, Universal Douglas and Douglas Lighting Controls decided to halt operations. In light of this, Signify has stepped in to acquire Douglas Lighting Controls' assets, patents, and trademark for a sum of $250,000. This acquisition was officially recorded in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, on September 13. Notably, the asset purchase agreement was finalized earlier on August 4. Read more »
deLIGHTed Talks | HCL | Events | Sep 24, 2023
History of Good Light – Beyond the Visual Spectrum
History of Good Light – Beyond the Visual Spectrum The Good Light Group, together with the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR), the Daylight Academy (DLA), the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and Luger Research (LR), are organizing and presenting the “deLIGHTed Talks” lectures. The webinar explains how different light spectra contributes to health and well-being. Read more »
Business | Cree Lighting | Advanced Lighting Technologies | Sep 12, 2023
Advanced Lighting Technologies Acquires Cree Lighting
Advanced Lighting Technologies Acquires Cree Lighting Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC (“ADLT”) announced that its affiliate, CLNA Holdings LLC, (“CLNA”) has acquired all of the equity interests of CREE LIGHTING USA, CREE LIGHTING CANADA CORP. and E-CONOLIGHT LLC (together “Cree Lighting”) from IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., and IDEAL INDUSTRIES (CANADA), CORP. Read more »
Signify | China | Factory | Business | Sep 01, 2023
Signify Opens New Factory for Light Sources and Luminaires in China, Its Biggest in the World
Signify Opens New Factory for Light Sources and Luminaires in China, Its Biggest in the World Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the opening of its biggest LED lighting manufacturing site in the world in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. The new factory of Signify’s joint venture company Zhejiang Klite Lighting Holdings Co., Ltd (“Klite”) will manufacture high-quality branded LED lighting products, including for the Philips brand, for China and the global market. Read more »
Events | NightScape | Lumileds | Aug 24, 2023
Shedding Light on the Future: Nightscape Technology Pioneers Eco-Friendly Illumination
Shedding Light on the Future: Nightscape Technology Pioneers Eco-Friendly Illumination In a groundbreaking LpS-Digital lecture, Willem Sillevis Smitt, Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing at Lumileds, delves deep into the transformative journey of the lighting industry, introducing the revolutionary Nightscape Technology. This innovation promises to harmonize our lighting needs with the preservation of our natural ecosystem and the dark sky initiatives. Read more »
Events | LpS Digital Summit | LpS Digital Awards | AI | Aug 11, 2023
LpS Digital Summit to Host the Inaugural AI-Curated LpS Digital Awards
LpS Digital Summit to Host the Inaugural AI-Curated LpS Digital Awards The LpS Digital Summit, renowned for its commitment to innovation in the lighting sector, is set to make history with the introduction of the first-ever AI-Curated LpS Digital Awards. This groundbreaking initiative will be a highlight of the LpS Digital Summit 2023, scheduled for December 7. Read more »
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