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In the office of the future, the luminaires won’t just provide light, they’ll also provide your internet connection.
In the office of the future, the luminaires won’t just provide light, they’ll also provide your internet connection.
Solar power has the potential to transform the lives of millions of Africans. But there's a big problem: disease-carrying bugs. Mark Booth, senior lecturer in epidemiology at Durham University, reports.
John Cullen Lighting has signed a partnership agreement with Gooee, the creator of a platform that allows lighting manufacturers to tap into the Internet of Things.
Los Angeles is the world’s first city to deploy Philips’ SmartPole streetlighting with built-in 4G LTE wireless technology from Ericsson. The move will see 100 SmartPoles used to improve network performance in dense urban areas.
In an about face, the lighting giant follows Osram's lead from early this year, and acknowledges that halogens are not energy efficient by today's standards.
Buildings change. Open-plan offices become cellular or a new tenant wants to change the office layout and lighting. Controls can be used to get the most out of the lighting in a building throughout its life.
Lux catches up with Nick Farraway in his first month in the newly-created post of vice president and general manager for Cree Lighting in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Expect new products as Cree sets sights on expansion beyond US.
The IoT (Internet of Things) is the next mega trend in technology and lighting won't escape its reach. What will this mean for you and your business.
Furniture shops and other out-of-town retail outlets are large spaces, often with high ceilings, sometimes with roof lights. Conventional spotlights or under-shelf lighting just won’t do because they don’t have sufficient light output. The challenge is to light a large space, to a decent level of illumination, and still make it attractive.
There’s still time for budding entrepreneurs to steal the limelight at the ever-popular Dragons’ Den sessions at LuxLive. Think you can impress our Dragons?
The panel discussions at LuxLive are always one of the highlights of the show. This year is no exception, with top experts on hand to thrash out the big issues of the day. Don’t miss out, register to attend LuxLive at luxlive.co.uk/register - it's FREE!
New rules in the WEEE Regulations are causing confusion among the lighting industry. The Environment Agency has written to lamp producers, insisting that recycling data is correctly reported.
LightingEurope and its member trade associations are consulting on a proposed new industry-driven market surveillance programme for luminaires.
Once again, LuxLive is bringing the best in energy-saving lighting solutions and expertise to London in November. Don’t miss out!
Fagerhult is predicting a growing interest in human-centric lighting in Australia, as research into the effects of lighting on the body’s circadian rhythms and biodynamics becomes more widespread.
Introducing some of our most exciting speakers at this year’s free event – including top lighting buyers and experts.