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PMC Lighting Offers Tunable White Lighting

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Jul 21, 2016 9:23:59 AM

One of the most exciting new LED lighting technologies today is tunable lighting. PMC Lighting currently offers tunable lighting with its Aura Product Family of downlight products.

PMC Lighting is introducing this technology to the lighting community and is demonstrating how white light color tuning allows a flexible illumination of different environments, can mimic circadian rhythm, or in the case of color tuning - add drama to a space simply by allowing the user to choose different levels of saturation or hue.

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Products in the PMC tunable lighting family include Nelio LEDSilea LED, Pallo LED, Peri-mittari LED and Alumiini LED.

"The Aura Product Line offers the lighting designer the flexibility to add varying levels of white light in order to achieve desired levels of warm or cool temperature." says Larry Crystal, President of PMC Lighting.
 
Aura LED Technology is perfect for lighting designers looking for:
 
  • Perfectly Natural Light
  • Dimming from 100% to 1%
  • Industry Leading color rendering (Ra) greater than 90, throughout the tuning range
  • Consistent color over the life of the module
  • Wired or Wireless Control
  • Accuracy and Consistency
  • Connectivity for Groups and Scenes
  • Improve health benefits in an environment by replicating circadian rhythm

 

 

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Topics: LED, New Products, PMC Lighting

Liteline Cylinder Series: The Light You Never Knew You Needed

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Jul 19, 2016 4:08:44 PM

litleline.jpegThe Liteline Cylinder Series is here. Available as a surface-mount or pendant, these LED cylinders are the perfect way to create high-impact lighting. Install the Liteline cylinder in spaces with high ceilings, down hallways, or on a porch. These lights are perfect for general and accent lighting. 

Available in 15 or 30 watt LED configurations, the ASF and APF models have a round, heavy duty extruded aluminum housing with a textured finish in black, white, or silver and are guaranteed to last 35,000 hours. See the detailed specs below:



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15W LED Surface Mount Cylinder - Dimming capacity, this 15.5W LED cylinder light is perfect for accent and general lighting.  

  • Available in black, silver or white
  • 785 lumens
  • Available in 2700°K, 3000°K and 4000°K nominal colour temperature
  • 40° beam angle

 

30W LED Surface Mount Cylinder - Offering the same extraordinary 35,000 hours and 100-10% dimming capacity, this is a 30.2W LED cylinder light.

  • Available in black, silver or white
  • 1160 lumens
  • Available in 2700°K, 3000°K and 4000°K nominal colour temperature
  • 40° beam angle

 

pendantcylinder.jpg15W LED Pendant Cylinder - Add layers to your lighting design with this dimmable 15.5W pendant configuration. 

  • Heavy duty extruded aluminum
  • Available in black, silver or white
  • 785 lumens
  • Available in 2700°K, 3000°K and 4000°K nominal colour temperature
  • 40° beam angle

 

30W LED Pendant Cylinder - Integrate this 30.2W pendant into your scheme to lift the room with 35,000 hours of light.

  • Heavy duty extruded aluminum
  • Available in black, silver or white
  • 1160 lumens
  • Available in 2700°K, 3000°K and 4000°K nominal colour temperature
  • 40° beam angle

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Topics: LED, New Products, Liteline, Cylinder Lighting

Better Light Changes Everything with Cree

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Jul 7, 2016 1:17:33 PM

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LED lighting, with its high quality, long life and low energy consumption has improved our world and ended the century old era of traditional light. But for Cree, this is just the beginning. LED technology will go beyond creating good light sources to deliver vastly improved and entirely new light experiences. At Cree, they call this ‘better light’ and they believe it’s your right.
 
Better light improves your work, makes a more relaxed life at home, and adapts to your environment automatically. It has the ability to save energy and last longer, which are capabilities that weren't possible before. Better light improves the environment around you and it continues to become better in design. 
 
Most traditional lighting companies are focused on convincing you that what you have for your lighting needs is good enough, but Cree believes that LED lighting can do so much more. They focus on designing and innovating a light that provides a better experience no matter where you are. 
 
Cree creates steps in their development process so people can embrace and use this new technology to understand the value of it. Then they can adapt to it. The LED lighting that Cree produces has a technological platform that works on all core technology. They see it as the beginning of a progressional time for LED lighting. 
 
Cree and their dedicated research team have a personal commitment to bring better products to the lighting market. At the end of the day, Cree believes that better light is someones right to experience.  
 
 
 Watch the video below to learn more about Cree LED Lighting:
 
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Topics: cree, LED lighting, New Products, better light changes everything

You Won't Sacrifice Value for Performance with Essentia by Cree

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Jun 28, 2016 10:49:28 AM

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You no longer have to sacrifice value for performance. Essentia by Cree expands your choices for an essential mix—giving you more choices and a greater ability to customize and control your ROI. Now every selection is a smart investment.
 
Essentia by Cree Products
 
The Essentia by Cree Flat Panel product family provides lighting customers with quality LED flat panel solutions for use in recessed and suspended commercial applications, all backed by the industry leader in LED lighting technology - Cree. The fully luminous flat panel with an optically-efficient, edge-lit design transforms any space with soft, low-glare illumination while providing exceptional application flexibility, performance, and return on investment.
 
  • Limited Warranty: 5 years
  • Efficacy: up to 100 LPW
  • Lumen Maintenance: Consult Spec Sheet
  • Lumen Output: 3400 - 5000 L
  • Wattage: 34 - 50 W

The Essentia by Cree Track Lighting portfolio delivers a complete line of products backed by Cree. Well-designed and well-made to deliver exceptional track lighting, the portfolio offers more options, flexibility, energy efficiency and better lighting quality.

  • Limited Warranty: 3 Years 
  • Efficacy: up to 80
  • Lumen Maintenance: Consult Spec Sheet
  • Lumen Output: 500-2500
  • Wattage: 8-36 W
Essentia by Cree LED Downlights offer exceptional quality and lighting performance above industry standard — and they’re backed by Cree. Expect uniform quality, performance and appearance across your lighting projects with Essentia by Cree downlights.
 
  • Limited Warranty: 5 years
  • Efficacy: up to 91 LPW
  • Lumen Maintenance: Consult Spec Sheet
  • Lumen Output: 890 - 6790 L
  • Wattage: 12 - 84 W

 

You don’t have to settle for anything less than a better lighting experience, and you deserve options that you feel good about. Essentia accepts the challenge and delivers LED solutions that improve visual comfort, color quality and efficiency. It gives you the assurance of a highly reliable choice backed by a trusting leader. Now you can choose with confidence because no one understands the fundamentals of LED lighting like the company that invented LED. 

 Below are the Sales Sheets for the products above:

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Need more information? Contact your local sales representive!

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Topics: cree, New Products, Essentia

Vive by Lutron Creates Simple and Scalable Lighting Control

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Jun 2, 2016 10:15:25 AM

Vive-banner-background-vector-1.pngLutron has repeatedly created products that make your life simplier and more efficient when it comes to your lighting needs. Lutron's next new product, called Vive, is ideal for lighting solutions mainly within commerical buildings. 
 
Vive provides the flexibility you need to design your building. You can build your system from a full suite of products - specify a simple occupancy sensor solution, or design a fully integrated lighting management system using the same suite of products. Vive allows you to combine individual fixture control and area control. Its wireless solutions do not limit your options by easily matching controls to the fixture package. Expanding the system at any time is very simple as you can add control options, add new areas, and easily upgrade software to add new features. 
 
Vive wireless solutions allow you to easily monitor, adjust, and manage your system from any smart device. It allows you to adjust the lighting control to accommodate building churn, improve occupant comfort, enhanced energy-efficiency. With simple integration, you can connect with other building systems using BACnet protocol at the time of initial installation, or whenever you expand the system. Vive wireless solutions offers a completely wireless, multi-strategy approach, that accommodates your budget and performance needs now and for the future of your building.
 
 
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Whether you are responsible for design, installation, or maintenance, Vive gives you the right solution. Vive makes your life and job easier and more profitable.
 
All Lutron wireless products utilize Lutron patented Clear Connect wireless technology which operates in an uncongested radio frequency band. The result is ultra-reliable communication and smooth dimming performance with no flicker or delay. Best of all, other devices will not interfere with the Lutron lighting control system.  
 
 
CLICK HERE to download the Vive Brochure! 
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Topics: lutron, New Products, Vive

Less is More with the HE Williams AX Series

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

May 12, 2016 9:00:00 AM

HE Williams has created two products that are made to improve the way you light any commercial building. With a simplier design and, once again, an architectural impact, the way you look at these lights will be with interest.
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The AX2 Series sleek, linear design incorporates clean lines and slim styling. It has slightly wrapped lens that create glowing edges and smooth illumination. It is an attractive source of direct or indirect lighting for use in offices, hallways, conference rooms and medical facilities. Sometimes less is more, a fitting statement for the AX2 series, as it has a slender 2” width and three configurations. The AX2 is a versatile, unobtrusive source of light. 
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The AXA Series possesses contoured housing and the end caps and louver provide an attractive source of direct lighting. The design elements on the side panels add interest while producing subtle uplight. The AXA also comes with moveable mounting hardware that easily slides along the length of the fixture providing variable mounting points.

To HE Williams, quality means providing customers with superior lighting products, like the AX2 and AXA Series. They strive to have competitive prices, the shortest industry lead times, and the best service. HE Williams continuously meets and exceeds customer expectations because anything less is unacceptable.
 
 
 
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Check out other HE Williams articles we have posted on the AT and LT Troffers and the LX4!
 
 
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Topics: AXA Series, AX2 Series, New Products

HE Williams Troffers Make an Architectural Impact

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

May 9, 2016 10:00:00 AM

When a top manufacturer like HE Williams is known in the commercial lighting industry for designing and manufacturing superior commercial lighting products, it comes as no surprise that the new products they continuously create are superior and one of a kind. 
 
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Two new products that will change the way you look at those bulky ceiling lights, are the AT Troffer and the LT Troffer. The sleek design of these troffers are much different than the ones you are used to seeing in office buildings or even classrooms. The AT Troffer offers a back-lit curved lens and distinct center detail available in three styles. It has a hinged door frame with optical assembly swings down to allow easy access from room side of fixture. The AT Troffer is quiet while dispersing smooth illumination without the humming sounds, all for visual comfort. 
 
The LT Troffer has an average efficacy of 100+ lm/W. It has matte white paint and the frosted lens provide pleasing architectural aesthetics with non-glare reflective surfaces. It is available in integral occupancy and daylight sensors. These troffers are not only designed to save energy, but they are designed to make an architectural impact. Now you can actually enjoy the look of your ceiling lights and know that are dependable with an impeccable design. 
 
HE Williams is committed to producing superior products like the AT and LT Troffers. Through sustainable practices by continually looking for ways to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and recycle materials throughout their manufacturing process. By doing so, they are able to continue making the highest quality products at competitive prices while conserving natural resources.
 
 
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Check out another HE Williams article we have posted on the LX4!
 
 
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Topics: LT Troffers, New Products, AT Troffers

Elegant and Modern Lighting with the LX4

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

May 3, 2016 10:54:36 AM

HE Williams has created a lighting system that surpasses many other modern lighting options with its sleek, linear design. They have committed to making a visible difference by designing and manufacturing superior commercial lighting products like the LX4. 
 
The LX4 is made to display clean lines that can connect to create different shapes. The slim styling and continuous row of lighting brings five unique styles to life as you can customize patterns for any type of job. These styles include surface, suspended, wall, corner, and recessed lighting. Clean lines of glare-free light, in stand-alone, continuous, and pattern configurations make the LX4 a versatile light for any application. 
 
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The LX4 has a seamless design, with no wires or mounting hooks showing after installation is complete. The moveable mounting hardware easily slides along the length of the fixture providing variable mounting points. This feature makes it easy for you to incorporate the LX4 into any ongoing project or existing design by creating patterns and making statements with fully-lit horizontal corners and vertical transitions. Highlighting architectural details, while also being able to create task light is one of the LX4's best features. From wall to ceiling, wall to wall, or suspended to wall, the possibilities are endless.
 
HE Williams is committed to producing superior products like the LX4. Through sustainable practices by continually looking for ways to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and recycle materials throughout their manufacturing process. By doing so, they are able to continue making the highest quality products at competitive prices while conserving natural resources.
 
 
Click Here to download more information about the LX4
 
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Topics: LX4, New Products, HE Williams

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