LED News Thread

[vukman]

Hi all......I figure we might need something like this for us to keep 'up to date' on the latest goings on with the world of LEDs.....

Here.. I'll start it off by posting this link where they have a 400W LED to replace 100W HID outdoor lighting.. Read it....sounds interesting.........and may I say........promising for 'our needs'...heheh

http://ledsmagazine.com/products/37105


Also...let me know what you think about this new thread idea as well..

thank you

 

[justanotherbozo]

...so folks don't have to go offsite.

bozo


Zhihai released 400W LED floodlight for professional 1000W HID retrofit

Date Announced: 04 Dec 2012
Xi’an Zhihai Power Technology Co., Ltd. released the Genius series, which is one of the most professional and cutting edge LED lighting products in market.

The Genius series is designed for multi-function purpose, with different combination of lens and bracket, it can be used for street lighting, floodlighting and pendent lighting, covers most of the industrial and commercial lighting applications.

Our LED lights are manufactured to very high standard, it is TUV certificated and UL pending, new LEDs chip that output 120 lm/w system efficiency, and the driver are with build-in surge and temperature protection, we made the products strong and reliable.

The Genius LED Light is from 30W to 400W, the 400W LED light can replace the traditional 1000W metal halide lamps with even higher lighting intensity, and supported by our patent heat dissipation design, they can stay more than 80% lumen output in 50,000hours. It can be used in many professional applications where the LED light would be an ideal solution for not only the energy saving but also reducing the maintenance labor cost.

And we are offering industrial leading 5 years warranty, for more details and specifications, please check our website: www.zh-lighting.com

Xi’an Zhihai Power Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1998 and a German-invested company which specializes in the development, manufacture, sale and service of LED illumination, we acquired and worked to ISO 9001 quality standard since 2001.

We hold the one and only "LED Lighting Engineering Laboratory" which is authorized and supported by China National Development and Reform Commission. And we hold the one and only "LED Lighting Technology and Research Center" which is authorized and supported by China National Science and Technology Ministry.

Our employees are highly educated, we have more than 10 professors and doctors in our company and more than 30% of our employees have bachelor degrees, and more than 15% of employees have master degrees.

We have 125 patents till now and more than 80 patents are pending, the patents include the LED chips packaging, power supply controlling and design of lamp housing. Our products attained TUV, UL, CE and RoHS certificate.

Contact
Jason Hu
Vice President / Marketing Manager
Xi’an Zhihai Power Technology Co., Ltd.
Block A, West Electronic Community, Xi'an, 710061, China
T: +86-29-88258603
F: +86-29-88245866

E-mail: Jason@zh-lighting.comWeb Site: www.zh-lighting.com

 

[hempfield]

LED News sound like a very good idea, but I think we must stay on the "growing lights" niche. I don't mean just the LED lights designed especially for plant growing, but every LED light that can be used to grow something green.

I use to post in a thread on Romanian section news about different types of LED lights, to help other LED enthusiastic growers learn more about this type of light.

 

[Husky Jackal]

This is a very good idea, Vukman...
Very helpful, especially for newbie LED enthusiasts.
Peace, HJ.

 

[vukman]

Cree announces XM-L2 single-die LED for directional applications
11 Dec 2012
The next generation member of the XLamp XM-L LED family is a single-die component that delivers 186 lm/W at 350-mA drive current and 25°C operating temperature.

More about that story here

 

[guvoo]

Philips Lumileds introduces LUXEON® T

and more
http://www.led-professional.com/products/leds_led_modules

 

[LeeROI]

Seems like a good thread idea to me.

From the link in the first post:

 

[vukman]

thank you for your props and for your participation.....

 

[miron555]

yes this thread (i think) will be very useful. every knowledge makes us be closer to our goal. our led, green, efficient, frugal, productive goal.

 

[hempfield]

Cree announces XM-L2 single-die LED for directional applications
11 Dec 2012
The next generation member of the XLamp XM-L LED family is a single-die component that delivers 186 lm/W at 350-mA drive current and 25°C operating temperature.

More about that story here

Should we expect to a price drop of actual XM-L LED family ? This sound encouraging for DIY LED enthusiasts.

 

[vukman]

LED EYE SAFETY

LED EYE SAFETY

Hi Everyone:

I thought that this might be an interesting read due to the fact that it deals with eye safety with LEDs and also has a listing of risks associated with various wavelengths on the last page of the .pdf.

THIS IS A .PDF SO SOME SORT OF READER IS NECESSARY.....

http://www.cree.com/~/media/Files/C...p/XLamp Application Notes/XLamp_EyeSafety.pdf

Thank you and please take care when working or dealing with LEDs....

 

[Iffy]

LED Eye safety

LED Eye safety

Hi Everyone:

I thought that this might be an interesting read due to the fact that it deals with eye safety with LEDs and also has a listing of risks associated with various wavelengths on the last page of the .pdf.

THIS IS A .PDF SO SOME SORT OF READER IS NECESSARY.....

http://www.cree.com/~/media/Files/C...p/XLamp Application Notes/XLamp_EyeSafety.pdf

Thank you and please take care when working or dealing with LEDs....

Great Link Vukman,
I wouldn't have known.

 

[vukman]

Cree announces 4-die packaged LED for directional application
18 Dec 2012
The Cree XLamp MK-R LED offers up to 1600 lm at typical operating temperature matching the capabilities of many COB SSL arrays while featuring a smaller optical source for superior beam control.

http://ledsmagazine.com/news/9/12/22

LEDs Magazine top 20 stories of 2012: Retrofit lamps stay on top18 Dec 2012Retrofit lamp stories were the most popular according to LEDs Magazine web readership statistics, followed by financial stories, technology stories, and then new product releases.
http://ledsmagazine.com/news/9/12/21

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Sorry about the font,,, it was a copy and paste job..

 

[BrownThumb]

Hi Everyone:

I thought that this might be an interesting read due to the fact that it deals with eye safety with LEDs....

Thank you for the info., Vukman! I was wondering why things look so strange after I stare at the underside of my light...LOL. Kidding of course, but I think everyone with LED's probably spaces out here and there and inadvertently get's an eyeful upon occasion. Mine is actually uncomfortably bright, so it kind of hints to you not to stare...besides it being impolite and all...

Don't look at the blue, gentlepeople!

 

[WeedIsGod]

http://www.intematix.com/products/phosphors/led-phosphors

Blue LED's are more efficient than other LED's. Not only that, but Blue photons carry more energy than longer wavelengths of light. Remote phosphors allow you to use only Blue LED's, yet create virtually any color you want which equates to high efficiency.

Download their brochure for more info, or browse Google.

 

[vukman]

Future Electronics and Philips Lumileds restructure distribution agreement, no longer exclusive
20 Dec 2012
The distribution agreement between Philips Lumileds and Future Lighting Solutions has been restructured, so now Philips Lumileds LEDs can be sold through additional partners, and Future Lighting Solutions may distribute other suppliers’ solid-state lighting (SSL) products.

http://ledsmagazine.com/news/9/12/23

 

[vukman]

Copy and Paste:

Philips Lumileds Reinforces its Commitment to Greater China with New Distributor Relationships
Following the recent restructuring of its distribution channel, Philips Lumileds announced today that it has added new distributors for the first time in nearly two decades. These new strategic partnerships will help serve the needs of a rapidly growing customer base and allow the continued, widespread distribution of Philips Lumileds products and solutions into new markets.

The new distribution partners are the Avnet Memec, WT Microelectronics and Yosun Group.

End Paste..........................

http://www.led-professional.com/bus...ater-china-with-new-distributor-relationships

 

[Granger2]

LEDopers,
I have to think that some of the major lighting players are working hard on their own LED's. Surely, Hydrofarm, Lumitek, et al are not going to wait to be left in the dust. They've got $, staff, facilities, distribution, etc. in place and if they enter the market with break thru quality lights, they'll force the price down, or kill the small fry. Or they may buy out some of them.

I think at that point LED's will get a lot more affordable. I'm forced to wait till then. Has anyone heard any such news? Thanks. -granger

 

[hempfield]

LEDopers,
I have to think that some of the major lighting players are working hard on their own LED's. Surely, Hydrofarm, Lumitek, et al are not going to wait to be left in the dust. They've got $, staff, facilities, distribution, etc. in place and if they enter the market with break thru quality lights, they'll force the price down, or kill the small fry. Or they may buy out some of them.

I think at that point LED's will get a lot more affordable. I'm forced to wait till then. Has anyone heard any such news? Thanks. -granger

I don't think that LED light producers will invest to much in LED research, because the technology will be applied not only on plant grow but especially on SSL (solid state lightning ).

They should invest their money in spectrum composition, to find the best 'blend' for their products and to promote lighting schedule targeted to strains (if possible).

It would be nice to have something like a 'Lucas Formula' for light

 

[medmaker420]

sweet thread idea vukman!

you need to do a weekly led report on your youtube channel and get some video updates a rollin.

have you sitting there looking like a news anchor, smoking a bowl and spreading some knowledge to the world.

that would ROCK or I am high as hell right now or both hmnnn.