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Neo-Neon International Ltd. to participate at Light Middle East 2010
Neo-Neon will broaden its presence and further promote the use of environmentally friendly LED materials in the Middle East by participating in the upcoming Light Middle East trade show, held at the Dubai International Exhibition Center on October 31 to November 02, 2010. The Light Middle East is the region's leading trade show for urban, architectural, theatrical and retail lighting solutions in which Neo-Neon will showcase some of their LED ... [more]
Tridonic launches new ballasts for exterior HID applications
Tridonic has launched new ballasts for exterior HID (High Intensity Discharge) applications. The PCIS Outdoor FOX B011 and PCIS Outdoor DIM B011 ballasts, when used with energy efficient HID lamps, offers an ideal solution for a wide range of applications such as amenity/street lighting where considerable energy savings can be achieved. HID lamps such as metal halide can also provide a brighter, white light that can significantly improve road sa... [more]
Delmatic lighting management system provides networked control toSpiceball Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire
Following a £15 million investment, Spiceball is one of the most up-to-date leisure centres in the country with facilities including two swimming pools, an eight-court sports hall, an Expressions Fitness Suite and dance studios, health spa, sauna and steam rooms, interactive wet play area with fountains and shoots, soft play area, crèche, restaurant and meeting rooms. A Delmatic lighting management system is providing networked control throughout... [more]
Sunpower's high-voltage LED driver family wins UL safety approval
Sunpower’s Power LED PLEC-120SxxxDT driver family has been approved to the UL 8750 safety standard. This international standard underwrites the family’s LED lighting role, as it is specifically written for solid state lighting in a wide range of applications, many in demanding environments. The units have a -35˚C to +65˚C operating temperature range with no output derating. The PLEC-120SxxxDT family comprises a set of 120 W constant... [more]
Traxon Technologies partners with Haver and Boecker to launch IMAGIC WEAVE
Traxon Technologies and Haver & Boecker have joined in a strategic alliance to launch IMAGIC WEAVE, a fusion of stainless steel wire mesh and state-of-the-art LED technology. The two industry experts combine knowledge and experience to develop the perfect scalable solution for various dimensions of media façade installations at airports, stadiums, shopping malls, skyscrapers, car parks, and other large buildings in any environment. The new transp... [more]
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Hydro One control centre hums
Hydro One's $120 million control centre in Barrie keeps transmission lines humming
Speed Control DC Thrusters suit marine applications.
Side-Power SEP Series thrusters allow boaters to select power required based on weather and sea conditions. Units include power control unit and dual proportional control panel with backlit LCD display. Main components are linked together via CANbus-based S-Link Control Bus that carries control signals and system status information. Suited for 35-70 ft boats and available in 12 and 24 V models ...
Businesses see advantage in green buildings
The Subway sandwich shop on Chicago's State Street may look like any other new restaurant, but its tile, crown molding and most wall coverings are made from recycled materials. In the bathroom, sensors control water flow, timers manage lights, and the toilet has a low-flow option. A smart air-conditioning system normalizes temperature between the bread ovens and the eating area.
Cypress Adds New Programmable Peripherals for PSoC® 3 and PSoC 5 Architectures With Latest Release of PSoC Creator ...
SAN JOSE, Calif.----Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced new features for its revolutionary PSoC Creator™ Integrated Development Environment for the PSoC® 3 and PSoC 5 programmable system-on-chip families.
San Diego State University Selects Acuity Brands Lithonia Lighting RTLED Luminaire for First LED Lighting Project
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acuity Brands, a market leader in innovative energy efficient lighting and control solutions, is proud to support San Diego State University’s first LED lighting project. The centerpiece of this installation is a new 215-person lecture hall equipped with the Lithonia Lighting® RTLED™ luminaire, the LED version of its highly successful RT5 products. This integrated LED ...
Indies Improve Refrigeration Efficiency
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Two independent grocers – Kingma’s Market here and Naifeh’s Food Markets, a two-store operator based in Covington, Tenn. — are making use of LED lighting and other energy-saving enhancements provided by Vantaura Energy Services here.
The New Mercedes-Benz Viano
STUTTGART, GERMANY – September 3, 2010: The Mercedes-Benz Viano leads its class, defining the new benchmark for large-capacity vehicles. New engines and new transmissions reduce emissions and fuel consumption while enhancing performance.
Research and Markets: China Smart Lighting Market Report, 2010
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c5ba41/china_smart_lighti) has announced the addition of the "China Smart Lighting Market Report, 2010" report to their offering. The overseas manufacturers of smart lighting systems have started to invest in building factories in China since 1990s. In recent years, the Chinese ...
Cars: The next hacking frontier?
Efforts to make autos safer and more energy efficient with embedded computers and wireless technologies are also increasing security risks, experts say.
Budget woes continue for schools
The DeKalb County Board of Education held a preliminary hearing Thursday on the system’s projected budget for the upcoming 2011 fiscal year. The prediction is grim.
