Ever since humankind learned to tame fire, light has played an active part in the human enterprise. From the continuously burning bonfires of prehistoric tribes to handheld torches of ancient peoples, wax candles, incandescent bulbs, and finally light-emitting diodes (LEDs), humans have changed light over the millennia as per their needs. LEDs are lights’ most recent and evolved incarnation. How Were LEDs Invented? LEDs are semiconductor devices that emit light when electric current flows through them. The first LED to emit visible light was invented in the early 1960s. This first LED could on ..read more

Signify, the world leader in lighting, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Philips Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) website, a groundbreaking initiative that promises to revolutionize the way customers experience lighting. With an extensive selection of over 1000 consumer products across various categories, Signify India’s new platform, In.shop.lighting.philips.com, is designed to provide unmatched ease, convenience, and accessibility for its valued customers. Here’s what you can expect from the website: Comprehensive Product Range: You’ll find Signify’s innovative lighting solutions on the webs ..read more

Lighting is undoubtedly the most important element of interior design. Even if your space is decorated with the best artwork or high-end furniture, it won’t look spectacular without the right lighting. We’ve come a long way from relying on natural light to control our sleep and work schedules to incorporating cutting-edge lighting technologies into minute details in each room. Thoughtful home lighting can work magic in a dim space, enhance interiors, highlight corners, and conjure up a warm atmosphere. As homeowners concentrate on other aspects of the home’s décor, lighting requirements freque ..read more

A 132-square-metre LED wall from Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED screens, has been selected as the centrepiece for PLAZAMEDIA’s new hybrid studio near Munich to broadcast all the FIFA World Cup matches from Qatar. The TV set will use camera tracking and multi-camera systems from Mo-Sys, also the Alfalite LED wall supplier for this installation. PLAZAMEDIA GmbH is a top live entertainment and sporting events producer and established provider of intelligent digital content solutions in Germany. They have chosen an Alfalite Modularpix Pro VP XR 1.9 ORIM® 33-meter-wide and 3.5-mete ..read more

Supported by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and chief industry associations, Light + LED Expo India turned out to be a highly-lucrative business event for Indian lighting industry. With most versatile display of lighting products as well as a strong line-up of “Made in India” products, the exhibition converged 13,617 trade visitors from India and various parts of the world. India’s largest and most-anticipated b2b lighting exhibition, Light + LED Expo India, organised by Messe Frankfurt India and ELCOMA proved to be a phenomenal sourcing and networking event f ..read more

Energy use in commercial buildings accounts for nearly one-fifth of the total energy used in the U.S. Furthermore, commercial buildings are estimated to be responsible for 40% of the electricity used for lighting in the country. With smart lighting solutions and connected devices, you can optimize your lighting usage as well as leverage digitalization to increase the collaboration and productivity of your team members. Smart lighting also offers other benefits such as better security, less risk of fire, and a reduction in maintenance costs. With smarter technologies, businesses can reduce thei ..read more

Light + LED Expo India is priming for its highly-anticipated opening on 3 November 2022 in New Delhi. The trade fair will display over 1000 lighting products and technologies, including a strong line-up of ‘Make in India’ products – the organisers confirmed, during Diwali. Light + LED Expo India is all geared up for its grand opening at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 3 – 5 November 2022. The trade fair, poised to be India’s biggest lighting exhibition, will display an expansive range of lighting technology and solutions from more than 200 exhibitors on board. Jointly organised by Messe Fr ..read more

The return of LED Expo Thailand + SMARTECH ASEAN 2022 opened the doors to Thailand & ASEAN region’s LED & Smart Lighting markets. After a hiatus of 2 years due to the pandemic, this show was an accurate move in Thailand’s LED market. As Thailand and its surrounding ASEAN region continue to cease travel restrictions, LED Expo Thailand + SMARTECH ASEAN 2022 – the region’s key exhibition platform bringing together “Energy Efficiency and Digitalization for SMART Lighting” – returned with its face-to-face market setting, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 21st to 23rd Sep ..read more

• The SpaceSense feature from Signify offers a new way to automate your lights using Wi-Fi sensing technology for the WiZ lighting system • WiZ also comes with new luminaires, a control accessory and a range of new features for the new WiZ app V2 Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, introduces a new app, features and products for its WiZ smart lighting system to enhance users’ daily convenience. The new offerings include SpaceSense, a motion detection technology for your lighting system that doesn’t require any sensor to be installed. The new WiZ app V2 and the SpaceSense f ..read more

New Delhi, India – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has expanded its 3D-printed lighting range with the launch of the Philips GreenPerform Perfectfit downlight, India’s first 3D-printed downlight for professional customers. This unique product is available in six size options to fit any existing ceiling cut-out, thereby offering a perfect fit and eliminating the need for any additional accessories or expensive renovation. The new downlight is more sustainable and has a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional downlights, as it is manufactured with recyclable polyc ..read more