New CFO for Philips Lighting
26 July, 2016Philips Lighting has announced the appointment of Stéphane Rougeot as chief financial officer, effective 1 September 2016. Rougeot succeeds Rene van Schooten, business group leader Lamps, who, in addition to his current role, has held the position on an interim basis for nine months.
The future is flexible
19 July, 2016A European Union-funded project that has created flexible lighting foils produced in a roll-to-roll method holds potential for the large-scale production of low-cost LED lighting panels and solar cells.
ERCO Quintessence Downlight IP65
12 July, 2016The ERCO Quintessence Downlight IP65 features innovative digital photometrics to produce an extrawide batwing light distribution with a 90° emission angle and 40° cut-off for optimal uniformity. This means the luminaires can be spaced a further 50% apart, minimising hardware investment, installation and operating costs.
Lighting phase-out gets thumbs up
05 July, 2016Lighting Council Australia (LCA) has welcomed the government's announcement to make lighting a priority focus under the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program.
Handheld worklight recalled
01 July, 2016Arlec Australia has advised that the company's rechargeable Handheld Worklight 150 Lumen 15 LED product may contain materials that do not comply with the flammability requirements of AS/NZS 60335.1.1
Wolf SP-600 ATEX LED Inspection Leadlamp
29 June, 2016Wolf has released the SP-600 ATEX LED Leadlamp, which is a cable-powered, handheld light suitable for inspection and work activities in hazardous areas.
Lithium batteries — the new hope
28 June, 2016With recent advancements in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, combined with some clever engineering design, the issues around high maintenance costs can be a thing of the past for building owners and facilities managers.
Chalmit Eclipse II LED well glass lamp
28 June, 2016The Chalmit Eclipse II lamp is an LED well glass/high-bay luminaire that can be retrofitted onto a traditional Eclipse base, enabling an easy and low-cost conversion from high-pressure sodium lamps to LED technology.
ERCO Castor bollard luminaire
09 June, 2016The Castor bollard luminaire from ERCO Lighting is suitable for illuminating open areas and pathways. The LED fitting is available with 360° radial beam for open areas or with a light aperture designed to spread the light 180° in a semicircle onto pathways.
LED replacement risks
07 June, 2016A simple replacement of fluorescent tubes with LED tubes is one of the lowest cost options for energy-efficient lighting retrofits, but it can come with significant performance and safety risks, according to this information from lighting specialist enLighten.
Brightgreen D550 SHX Curve downlight and T550 H Curve track light
23 May, 2016Brightgreen has added more fittings to its Surface Series range of interior lights. The D550 SHX Curve downlight and T550 H Curve track light expand upon the range of surface-mounted LEDs, providing flexible track and surface-mounted luminaires for areas that require precision lighting.
R.STAHL 6002 and 6402 series LED lighting
18 May, 2016Control Logic has released the 6002 and 6402 series of LED lighting from R.STAHL that is suitable for nearly any environment. Explosion proof and energy efficient, the fittings are suitable for general lighting such as ceiling installation, pendant lights or pole lighting in zones 1, 21, 2 and 22.
ERCO Cantax recessed LED luminaire
17 May, 2016ERCO has added to its range of track spotlights with the Cantax recessed LED luminaire, which is suitable for commercial spaces and available as a spotlight, floodlight and lens wallwasher.
Osram in control of Eurovision
12 May, 2016This year's Eurovision Song Contest has given viewers the power to light up landmarks and living rooms in colours that indicate what they think of the current song.
A master work
03 May, 2016Antoine Bourdelle — along with Auguste Rodin — is one of the pioneers of 20th-century monumental sculpture. The Musée Bourdelle in Paris has recently been given a lighting update with LED technology using ERCO's photometric precision to enhance the dynamic style of Bourdelle's sculptures for optimised three-dimensionality.
