LED Lighting

What do you think is the coolest light? The answer would be smart light. This kind of light should be intelligent enough to be powered up or off via only a set of apps. Today, I'm going to introduce a new lighting equipment, Notti. It is a new type of smart lamp which can emit light of different colors. Notti will show one color when the clock alarms, while shines another if receiving new message. Notti Smart Light Notti smart lamp was designed by Hong Kong design company, Witti Design, which also launched another smart light Dotti recently. Notti function almost the same as Dotti, but its exterior design is more "strange" somehow. Notti look like a strange polygons, or a giant ice crystals. When it's dark, Dotti lights white. It has up to 16 million kinds of different colors for choice. Do not worry excessively high power consumption of such smart light for it only need a power for light up a 3W LED lamp. Smart Notti Notti can be connected through...

Philips, smart LED bulb manufacturer, recently announced, they're going to design a new function, which helps to control Philips smart LED bulbs Hue series, to iOS 8. Smartphone Controlled Philips Hue Smart LED Bulbs Although the picture released on Philips' Twitter is only a concept one, it shows that the company is going to develop a new widget for future iOS 8 mobile operation system. The picture also shows 4 buttons for LED bulb control, including "All off" and 3 lighting choices, "Sunset""Deep sea""Kathy". iOS 8 widget for smart LED bulb control This smart function helps with a quick switch on or off light, or color-changing for people who own advanced illumination system at home. You don't have to download a specific APP, or unlock your cellphone for this operation. Philips Smart LED Bulb Hue Series Customization is the key part of iOS 8 update. Last week at WWDC for iOS 8 release, Apple revealed 2 widge...

You might encounter the same situation as I do. When there's a power failure, you could not find the right key or keyhole in darkness; and it's really inconvenient to get yourself slippers at the door. Any solutions? Yes. Designer Kun-hee Kim invented LED flashlight door handle for emergency lighting or night light purpose. LED flashlight door handle This LED door handle would switch on or off automatically upon the change of light intensity. It will light up at night, and function as a nightlight. LED door handle with emergency led flashlight Moreover, this design of LED door handle can be separated from the door and function as a flashlight for emergency use. LED door handle LED door handle for emergency lighting purpose Recommended News: " New Car Design Concept: LED Engine Hood " Philips Smart LED Bulb Supports iOS 8 " " NI LED Parasol: No Darkness at Beach Night Any Longer " " Creative 3D LED Wall Li...

Check the picture below and tell me your idea about it? Is this a real basketball smashed into wall accidentally? No. It's from a designer's new idea, 3D LED wall lights, for home decoration lighting. 3D basketball LED wall light This 3D basketball LED light is specifically designed for home nightlight system. It's not only for home lighting but also for artistic decoration. This 3D light is equipped with high-efficiency energy-saving LED lighting source. The unique design achieves a warm and nice night lighting environment. 3D led basketbal lamp 3D wall art nightlight The LED wall lamp's height is 11cm, and the diameter is 22cm. Except the basketball design, the designer also releases other types of 3D lamps, like 3D Spider Man mask wall lamp, and Iron Man mask wall lamp. There're also 3D crack stickers and screws along with the lamps for sale. led basketball light 3D Spider Man Mask Wall Lamps Iron Man wall lamps R...

Here are 5 unique LED inventions you would never miss. Google Smart LED Contact Lens; Google is working on a smart LED contact lens which is capable of measuring a diabetic's blood sugar levels with tiny sensors. This smart contact lens transmits the information to a smartphone with antenna the width of a human hair. Diabetics will not have to check blood sugar with traditional ways in future. Google Smart Contact Lenses “We're testing prototypes that can generate a reading once per second,” Google said, “We’re also investigating the potential for this to serve as an early warning for the wearer, so we’re exploring integrating tiny LED lights that could light up to indicate that glucose levels have crossed above or below certain thresholds.” Inside Google Smart Contact Lens Google LED Contact Lens Structure The smart LED contact lens is still under research and development. We might buy it after Google's future 5-year improvement. Text-display L...

Times Magazine reported last January, people now undergo a more serious sleeplessness problem than ever before. The annual sleep-related cost increases 8.8% every year since 2008; and it has been up to $32 billion USD in 2012. 73% American netizen searched online for health information, and 43% looked for sleep remedy. According to National Sleep Foundation, only 56% people in U.S. could sleep well on weekdays. Therefore, Saffron launched new smart LED bulb " Drift Light " on May 7th, claiming that the bulb could gradually dim off like sunset to promote people's sleep. Saffron Drift Light Gizmodo and CNET reported, Drift Light bulb is designed with a built-in "Midnight Mode". Double press the switch, the bulb will mimics evening sunset and slowly extinguished within 37 minutes. This LED bulb is designed to help people go back to the time when there is no invention of artificial light, and find the body's natural sleep patterns. The company said...

CREE announced on May 6th that they will start selling TW Series LED bulbs in U.S. Home Depots. The company claims that this series of LED bulbs have 25 times service life than that of incandescent bulbs, and the CRI is up to 93. The higher the CRI, the more real and brighter the object color(closer to that under sunlight). Light source with over 90 CRI is usually the favorite of photographers, designers, and art lovers. Cree LED Lighting Bulb for Home Illumination Ceiling Lighting with 3 Cree TW Series Bulbs There're 2 types of Cree TW Series LED bulbs, 40W and 60W. The price is $13.97, and $15.97 respectively. Despite it's more expensive than incandescent bulbs, the company emphasized that TW series LED bulbs can save up to 78% energy, and work well for 10 years. New Cree TW Series LED Bulb Cree released "SmartCast technology" at March this year. Smart LED bulbs, compared with the traditional energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, save more than...

Now China LED lights, cheap in price but nice in quality, enjoy a hot-selling in many South Korea's shopping malls and supermarkets. This situation triggers concerns of many Korean LED companies. Director from one LED lighting fixture company(Gyeonggi-do, Korea) said, the selling price of LED lights from small or medium manufacturers is about 7,000 won(about 42 RMB), while it costs less than 5,000 won to buy China LED lights in most giant supermarkets, like EMART and LOTTART. It's really hard for Korea small and medium companies to compete with such a low price. South Korea Lighting Show It's reported that some China LED lights in Korea market are now 50% off for promotions. In this situation, many Korea domestic lighting products will probably be withdrew if they could not get out of this dilemma. South Korea Festival Lighting Show Besides, some Korea supermarkets even undersell China LED lights with their own labels. It not only increases the profit o...

Holland lighting giant Philips is closing its lighting fixture plant, Philip Canlyte in Cornwall. This plant, established in 1987, originates from Canlyte, brand of Canada lighting fixture company, Genlyte. After the acquisition of Philips in 2008, the plant's name was changed to Philips Canlyte. Philps Canlyte will be officially closed in 2015, before which the plant will gradually stop production of incandescent lights, and LED light line will be handed over to other North America Plants. Cornwall Philips Canlyte Plant It's said that about 190 Canlyte employees will lose their jobs. Philip's spokesman, Santina Giuliano, said employees were receiving details of their termination arrangements. Philips Canlyte Plant Now more and more companies involve in LED fixture production. Philips said, the changing of market needs is the main reason they close the plant. Recommended News: Philips Smart LED Bulb Supports iOS 8 " " NI LED Parasol: ...

Recently, Britain's leading photographer, Caleb Charland, launched his new work "Back to Light", using fruits and vegetables as batteries to power up LED light. The photographs are amazing, demonstrating basic scientific principles with most common things around us. "Back to Light" is inspired by a classic school test, potato battery. "By inserting a galvanized nail into one side of a potato and a copper wire in the other side a small electrical current is generated. The utter simplicity of this electrical phenomenon is endlessly fascinating for me." Charland said.  The experimental subjects are not only potatoes, but also other kinds of fruits or vegetables. He once made a temporary battery with a lime, or supplied power via a pile of apples, or even powered up LED light by just an orange. Orange to Power up LED Light Lime Battery Lime Battery for Lighting Apple Battery to Power up LED Light Fruit battery in the picture is ac...

Have you ever thought of having sunbath at home anytime of day or night? It's absolutely possible now. Paolo di Trapani, from Ys Boulia University, Italy, developed this new technology, "artificial daylight". This technology uses LED panel, and the light emits through transparent plastic panels. The major breakthrough is titania nanoparticles, which is invisible to eyes, are applied for this design. These particles are used for scattering light, which is similar to the principle of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. Some people might think it's "unnecessary" to do so; but this process is simulated Reylight scattering, thus make the light appears more "real". In fact, "natural light" helps relieve depression and reduce stress. But people seldom access to it. Therefore, this technology helps you to enjoy daylight at home anytime of day or night. Although currently there is no related products for sale, Paolo di...

From wireless intelligent lighting system "hue" to the two well-known 3D-printed lighting products, Philips has been leading the lighting industry from traditional lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting. On Apr. 22nd, 2014, Philips announced its first quarter(from January to March ) earnings report. The report shows that Philips' first quarter revenue reduced by 4.8% to 5.02 billion euros, EBITA reduced by 21.9% to €314 million, and net profit was down 15% to 137 million euros. Sales of Philips Lighting sector in the first quarter reduced by 4.2% to 1.892 billion euros; EBITA slipped 6.1% to 138 million euros. LED product sales, increasing by 37%, accounts for 33% of Philips Lighting sector's sales, which is higher than last year, 23%. "Our first-quarter financial results reflect a challenging start to the year. Looking ahead, we remain very confident of achieving our 2016 mid-term financial targets." Frans van Houten, CEO said. ...

After the earthquake, Japan faces a rise of electricity bills because of power shortages. It puts a great emphasis on "energy saving" of its new energy strategy, and promotes energy-efficient products and energy-saving technologies. LED lighting is now the mainstream lighting in Japan due to "energy saving". Japan totally banned the use of incandescent in 2012. According to the data released by Japan JLMA, LED lighting accounted for 40% of lighting products in Japan market in 2012. In 2015, LED home lighting will take a great market share in Japan. Panasonic is going to adopt LED to all its residential lighting products in 2015. In 2013, 80% of Panasonic residential lighting products were LED lighting, and that of Toshiba's reached 70%. Recommended News: " Fruit Batteries to Power up LED Light " " LED Traffic Baton Able to Display Text Information " " LED Bulb Price Drops in March, 2014 " " UAE Women...