Lightfair International, described as the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, takes place on May 5-7, 2009 in New York.
LEDs Magazine brings you daily news reports, press releases and other happenings from the event. View Seminars and Workshops at the bottom of this page.
Lightfair Daily updates:
• Lightfair Daily - Thursday, May 7
• Lightfair Daily - Wednesday, May 6
• Lightfair Daily - Tuesday, May 5
• Lightfair Daily - Monday, May 4
Press releases and news:
General news:
* Lightfair Innovation Awards: Lightfair Innovation Awards honor excellence in lighting
* Lightfair: LightFair International celebrates 20 years, honors 20-year exhibitors
Business news:
* Bridgelux launches Lighting Services Group
* Color Kinetics co-founder George Mueller launches EcoSense Lighting at Lightfair 2009
* EMerge Alliance displays application of proposed DC power standard at Lightfair
* Industry leaders launch standards initiative for Smart Lighting Systems
* IST and Lighting Science Group announce strategic affiliation
* Leviton and Molex partner to offer integrated, modular LED solutions for lighting fixtures
* Philips Lighting CEO addresses industry transformation at Light Fair
Products:
* Albeo Adds Emergency Battery Pack and Power Factor Correction to Award Winning C-Series
* Carmanah Showcases Most Powerful Solar-LED Area Light to Date at New York LightFair 2009
* Color Kinetics showcases high-performance LED lighting solutions at Lightfair
* eldoLED launches ECOdrive, POWERdrive and LINEARdrive at Lightfair
* Enfis, North Star introduce latest Enfis Sentinel LED lighting control technology
* Evident to Display New Lighting Products at LIGHTFAIR International 2009
* Foresight’s ‘One Board Fits All’ LED Fixtures Lit by Future Lighting Solutions
* Hadco’s post top fixtures get LED makeover with Future Lighting Solutions
* Hilux introduces LED lighting for streets, parking structures and parking lots at LightFair
* Leds America, Inc. launches the greenest light bulb
* Lighting Science introduces LED replacement for standard incandescent lamps
* Molex launches Solid State Lighting business unit, introduces new products
* National and Nuventix introduce new reference design for LED bulbs
* Nuventix launches compact SynJet cooler for Philips Fortimo and Lexel LED downlight module
* Philips unveils industry-changing lighting transformations
* Philips Lighting unveils 600 lumen dimmable A-shape LED bulb for incandescent replacement
* Renaissance Lighting debuts white LED downlights with 2.5 X greater efficacy
* Toshiba to bring wide range of lighting products to LightFair 2009
Featured exhibitors at Lightfair 2009:
Seoul Semiconductor
Booth number: 2209
Seoul Semiconductor, a world leading LED manufacturer. The growth potential of the company is widely recognized as it was selected as ‘one of the most promising companies in Asia’ by Forbes and Business Week in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Over 5,000 patents filed or registered and the company runs 25 overseas operations, including 3 subsidiaries, and 114 worldwide distributors.
Color Stars
Booth number: 3343
Color Stars’ core technology involves digital controls and drivers for ultra-bright white and RGB LEDs. Products include color-changing lighting systems, rope/strip lighting, street lights, ceiling panels, T5s, retrofit lamps (E14, E17, E26, E27, GU10, MR16, PAR30, PAR38, AR-111), luminaires, channel letters, underwater pool lighting and wall washers.
TerraLUXBooth number: 2282 TerraLUX offers OEM Solid State Lighting solutions to the general and architectural lighting markets. These solutions are based on patented TerraLUX LED Light Engine(R) technology developed in the US and manufactured in the US plus offshore factories for high volume. Choose TerraLUX InSide for SSL you can trust.
Seesmart LED
Booth number: 3063
Seesmart LED is a clean tech company that manufactures ETL-certified LED lighting products for commercial and residential applications. Our products are engineered to install into existing infrastructure and make the transition from fluorescents or incandescents to LEDs simple and cost-effective.
LIGHTFAIR Institute® Workshops (view full list):
A Lighting Specifier's survival guide to LED technology
Sunday 3 May, 2-5 pm
SSL (LED) Technology: New Standards, Effectiveness Benchmarks, and Performance Data for a Rapidly Emerging Industry
Monday 4 May, 9-12 am
LED Technology and Luminaire Design
Monday 4 May, 2-5 pm
Seminars (view full list):
LED Roadway Lighting Case Study
Tuesday 5 May, 4.30-6 pm
100,000 Hours of Life & Other LED Fairy Tales
Tuesday 5 May, 2-3.30 pm