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LumProtect: Revolutionizing the Future of Lighting with Innovative Lamination Technology for IP67 waterproof LEDs

LumProtect represents a groundbreaking advancement in LED lighting technology, offering an innovative lamination process that enhances the durability and flexibility of LED modules. This cutting-edge technology applies multiple polymer layers onto electronic assemblies, combining heat and high pressure to create a product that withstands environmental challenges without sacrificing flexibility. Key features include enhanced durability against environmental factors like humidity and UV rays, high transparency with minimal color shifts, and significant mechanical strength. The versatility of LumProtect extends to various applications, from outdoor flexible lighting solutions to aesthetically pleasing LED wallpapers for indoor spaces, demonstrating its adaptability in both residential and commercial settings.

The technology behind LumProtect involves a meticulous lamination process that maintains the flexibility of LED modules while increasing their resistance to physical and environmental stress. With technical specifications focusing on mechanical and optical parameters, LumProtect meets the highest standards of durability and visual quality. This article delves deep into the nuances of LumProtect, exploring its myriad applications, sustainability aspects, and the potential it holds for revolutionizing lighting design. For a comprehensive understanding of how LumProtect is setting new benchmarks in the world of lighting, we invite you to read the full article and discover the future of lighting technology.

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30th Anniversary of the High Brightness Blue LED: Revolutionizing the Lighting Industry

The 3-in-1 LED that lead to the Birth of White LEDs

In this blog post, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the high brightness blue LED, a pivotal innovation in lighting technology by Nichia Corporation. This remarkable journey began with a modest announcement in November 1993 by Nichia, a then-obscure chemical company based in rural Tokushima, Japan. Eschewing grandiose launch events, Nichia chose a simple interview with a local newspaper to introduce their groundbreaking blue LED, the NLPB500. The post explores the early applications of blue LEDs in traffic signals, displays, and scanners, and the subsequent development of the 3-in-1 LED for high-resolution indoor displays.

This led to the revolutionary creation of white LEDs, combining blue LED technology with YAG phosphor. The impact of this innovation extends far beyond lighting, influencing industries and contributing to environmental conservation. The post also discusses the future prospects of LED technology, including ongoing research in areas like Li-Fi and the potential of emerging technologies like OLEDs and quantum dots. To learn more about this fascinating journey of innovation and its far-reaching implications, we invite you to read the full article and join us in celebrating this significant milestone.

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The Art of Dimming LED Lights: Navigating Through Choices

Navigating through the intricate world of LED lighting, this article provides a comprehensive guide on LED dimming, delving into varied dimming methods and exploring their applications and advantages. It emphasizes the role of transformers and the importance of compatible dimming options, shedding light on how LED technology interacts with different dimming technologies, including wireless dimming solutions like Bluetooth and Zigbee, and wired systems like DALI and KNX.

The article is a reservoir of knowledge, ideal for those keen to understand the nuances of dimming LED lights and how modern technology has enhanced the way we control light. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to revamp your lighting system or a professional seeking detailed insights, this article offers valuable information. Dive into the full article to illuminate your understanding of LED dimming solutions and to explore which technology aligns best with your needs.

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Revolutionizing Human Centric Lighting Design with Casambi Control System and SunLike Technology

Revolutionizing Human Centric Lighting Design with Casambi Control System and SunLike Technology

SunLike Human Centric lighting via Casambi app

Casambi, a pioneer in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless lighting control, has teamed up with LED technology specialist Seoul Semiconductor to offer lighting designers precise control of LED strips, modules and luminaires that use the new SunLike technology that matches the spectrum of sunlight. For the first time, this development puts true human-centered lighting in the hands of designers.

Users can use Casambi's Bluetooth-based wireless control system and app with products that include SunLike series LEDs to precisely adjust the light level, knowing that the spectrum reflects real sunlight, a key ingredient for Human-centric lighting

Human-centric lighting describes lighting designed to work with the natural rhythms of the human body. It is based on the well-known fact that the human eye recognizes the presence of a certain wavelength of blue light in the spectrum of sunlight and derives the time of day from this. In this way, light helps to regulate our sleep-wake cycles and other physical rhythms and has a significant impact on our mood and well-being.

Human-centered lighting takes advantage of this effect by adjusting its brightness and color temperature during the day to mimic natural light.

With Casambi you can now set the color temperature at specific hours of the dayCasambi allows control of the lights through a timer or a variety of presence/movement sensors and daylight sensors. It can control lights that change colour temperature over a very wide range, and designers have the freedom to configure dimming and create scenes or animations for the application.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Color Temperature for LED Lighting

White LED light color temperature can be from 2000K to 10000K

Natural light is a beautiful and dynamic source of white light, with its tone and brightness changing throughout the day and the seasons. The tone of white light is called color temperature, which is measured in degrees Kelvin (K). The color temperature of natural light changes during the day, from a warm orange-red hue of about 2000K at sunrise and sunset to a cooler blue-white hue of about 5500-6500K at noon. In the shade, the color temperature can even reach up to 8000-10000K, which is an extremely cool blue-white hue.

Artificial light sources are available with all relevant color temperatures of sunlight. Some traditional light sources, such as incandescent lamps, can only be manufactured with a fixed color temperature of 2700K. However, with the advancements in LED lighting technology, we now have access to LED light sources that can be produced with a wide range of color temperatures, from 2000K to 10000K, with the most common color temperatures falling within the 2700K to 6500K range.

One of the key benefits of LED lighting is the ability to produce light at a specific color temperature, which can help create the desired mood or atmosphere in a space. LED lights with warm color temperatures, such as 2700K, can provide a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, making them great for use in living rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces where a sense of comfort is desired. Cooler white LED lights, with color temperatures in the 5000K to 6500K range, can help create a more energizing and focused atmosphere, making them ideal for use in offices, factories, and other workspaces.

An important factor to consider when selecting LED lighting color temperatures is the psychological and physiological effects of light on people. The color temperature of light can affect mood, energy levels, and even sleep patterns. Warm white light with a color temperature of 2700K to 3000K can have a calming effect on the body, making it a great option for spaces where relaxation is a priority, such as bedrooms or living rooms. Cooler white light with a color temperature of 5000K to 6500K can have an energizing effect, making it ideal for workspaces, such as offices or factories.

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Linear light fixture with LED strips lighting guide

Linear light fixture with LED strips lighting guide

Lines of light are a new trend for interior lighting, especially because of the possibility to build a personalized installation. The iluminated lines can be place on walls or ceiling, in the form of recessed, surface or suspended lighting fixtures.

These lighting fixtures are made with an LED strip inside an aluminum profile that has a translucent white cover, can be many meters long, installed in patters or geometric shapes. 

These lighting fixtures are made with an LED strip inside an aluminum profile that has a translucent white cover

 

Compared with indirect cove lighting, also a popular trend in lighting design, lines of light are more energy efficient but can have greatly increased glare. For this reason direct lighting with lines of light should be designed with care and almost always be dimmable. 

Let's see how we can achieve the best results with lines of light.

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Cove lighting guide with LED strips

Cove lighting with LED strips

Cove lighting with LED strips has become increasingly popular in recent years as it offers a subtle and sophisticated lighting approach that can transform the mood and ambiance of a space. By utilizing LED strips hidden within a cove in the wall or ceiling, a seamless line of light can be created that illuminates surrounding surfaces and reflects into the room, creating a soft and gentle glow similar to natural light from a hidden window. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and techniques of using LED cove lights in lighting design.

 

Covelighing examples with LED strips

Advantages of LED Cove Lighting

LED cove lights are a versatile and energy-efficient lighting solution suitable for a wide range of interior spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, lobbies, restaurants, and retail spaces. The flexibility in design is one of the significant benefits of LED cove lights, as they can be installed in various shapes, sizes, and colors. This allows for endless possibilities in creating unique and captivating lighting designs that can be customized to meet individual preferences. LED cove lights also come with dimming capabilities, which allow for greater control over the intensity and mood of the light.

Another significant advantage of LED cove lights is their energy efficiency. Compared to traditional lighting sources such as incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, LED lights consume less energy and have a longer lifespan. This not only reduces energy costs but also lowers the environmental impact of the lighting system.

Factors to Consider for Cove Lighting Installation

Several factors need to be considered when installing LED cove lights, such as the location of the cove, the type of LED strips to use, and the color temperature of the light. Working with a professional lighting designer or electrician can ensure that the installation is done correctly and efficiently

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Revolutionizing Lighting with Nichia's 2 in 1, Color Tunable LEDs

Nichia's 2-1 Tunable White LEDs offer amazing new design posibilities

The new Color Tunable Series from Nichia are game-changing single surface, tunable white LEDs that allow the user to smoothly transition color temperature from warm white to cold white.

The series are ideal for many applications, such as commercial, retail spot lights and residential downlights. Retail stores can change the light color based on their display or objects in it. Families will be able to change the color temperature of their home to best suit their natural biological rhythms.

Nichia’s color tunable LEDs are available in the standard 757 package and chip-on-board (COB).

Nichia 2-1 Tunable White 757 LED 2700-6500K

The game changing NF2W757G-MT in the standard 757 package use a new patented technology to allow smoothly transition from warm white 2700K to cold white 6500K. The significant innovation is its ability to accomplish color tuning under a small, single light emitting surface (LES), thus achieving superb color uniformity with high color quality, up to 90 CRI. The 2-in-1 tunable white 757 enables thinner, sleeker optical designs, eliminating the need for bulky mixing chambers.

Nichia 2-1 Tunable White COB LEDs 2700-5000K

The Nichia COB 2-1 Tunable White Series are available in two sizes, 24x19mm (NVCWJ024Z-V1MT) and 19x16mm (NJCWL024Z-V1MT), and make posible to build lighting fixtures with adjustable color temperature from warm white 2700K to pure white 5000K.,Nichia's color tunable COB provides a smaller light emitting surface and better color mixing than other options on the market. 

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New Nichia NCSU434C High Radiant Flux & Density UV-C LED with 110mW

The NCSU434C is a high-performance UV-C SMD LED with a typical radiant power of 110mW and 280nm wavelength. Its small size, 3.5mm x 3.5mm, and high radiant flux make it an excellent choice for smaller and more dense designs, and its 120-degree viewing angle and dimensions make it ideal for disinfection and sterilization applications.

One of the significant advantages of Nichia's UV-C LED technology is its germicidal efficacy, capable of deactivating a wide range of pathogens in the UV-C band (100–280 nm), including the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This makes it an ideal choice for use in water, near-surface, and air disinfection systems. Nichia also prioritizes both radiant flux and lifetime in the development of its LEDs, ensuring effective germicidal dosage over time. The company guarantees a minimum 10,000-hour reliability at L70 and realistic high temperatures for its UV-C LEDs, ensuring long-lasting and dependable performance.

In addition to its exceptional performance levels, the NCSU434C is also an environmentally friendly option. Its innovative design, coupled with Nichia's commitment to sustainability, makes it an ideal choice for customers seeking to replace traditional mercury lamps with energy-efficient LED systems. Nichia promises to continue to develop not only deep-ultraviolet LEDs but also higher-power ultraviolet LEDs with improved performance to help solve various social issues and assist in achieving a mercury-free and carbon-free society through energy conservation.

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Achieving Effective Germicidal Action with UVC Radiation: A Comprehensive Guide

Fluence (UV Dose) Required for up to 99% disinfection from Viruses, Bacteria

The information below is extracted from the research paper: "Fluence (UV Dose) Required for up to 99% disinfection from Viruses, Bacteria, Protozoa and Algae"  that can be downloaded also on our website at the links below:

PDF: Fluence (UV Dose) Required to Achieve Incremental Log Inactivation of Bacteria, Protozoa, Viruses and Algae

Germicidal action of UV radiation

The effectiveness of sterilization or disinfection with UV light depends on the exposuretimewavelength and irradiance.

  • Exposure or fluence (sometimes called dose) is measured in mJ/cm2 (where 1 mJ/cm2 = 10 J/m2)
  • Exposure time is measured in seconds (s), minutes (m) or hours (h)
  • Irradiance is the flux of radiant energy per unit area, in other words how much of the UV radiation power (measured in W = 1000 “miliwatts” mW = 1.000.000,00 “microwatts” μW ) reaches the surface. Irradiance is measured in mW/cmor W/m2 (1 mW/cm2 = 10 W/m2) and is dependent on the radiant power, distance and dispersion of the radiation emitted by the lamp source.

Many studies that show the effectiveness of UV light in disinfection or sterilization present in their findings the inactivation of virus or bacteria for a given Exposure in an amount of time, for a given UV wavelength. However, it is difficult to centralize or build a database with so many variables. The most common solution to this problem is to present the fluence required to achieve a log reduction from 1 to 5.

 Log reduction explained

"Log reduction" is a mathematical term (as is "log increase") used to show the relative number of live microbes eliminated from a surface by disinfecting.  For example, a "5-log reduction" means lowering the number of microorganisms by 100,000-fold, that is, if a surface has 100,000 pathogenic microbes on it, a 5-log reduction would reduce the number of microorganisms to one, equal to 99.999% kill rate.

Log Reductions from 1 to 5 are the most common in research papers about UV light disinfection. Their meaning:
  • 1 log reduction means the number of germs is 10 times smaller (101)
  • 2 log reduction means the number of germs is 100 times smaller (102)
  • 3 log reduction means the number of germs is 1000 times smaller(103)
  • 4 log reduction means the number of germs is 10,000 times smaller(104)
  • 5 log reduction means the number of germs is 100,000 times smaller(105)

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