Now there’s a bright idea! Chinese scientists invent world’s first wifi-emitting lightbulb. A group of scientists in China have invented the world’s first lightbulb that emits its own wifi signal. Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, have developed a prototype for the new technology, which they have aptly named Li-Fi. Experts claim the micro-chipped LED bulb works […]
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Some Q&A with one of the top interior designers in South Florida Louis Shuster of Shuster Design. Shuster Design Associates collaborates with the client, architect and developer to reflect a harmonious blend. Shuster Design Associates’ installations are recognized on countless covers of the country’s most respected periodicals. Led by world-class designer, Louis Shuster, the firm has
Did you know that Light can make some people sneeze? Between 18% and 35% of the human population is estimated to be affected by a so-called “photic sneeze reflex,” a heritable condition that results in sneezing when the person is exposed to bright light. The exact cause of the reflex is poorly understood, but people have
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There is a light bulb in Livermore California that has been burning since 1901. The Shelby Electric Company made the bulb. It was hand blown and then outfitted with a carbon filament. It has about 4 watts of light. The fire department claims that the bulb is at least 108 years old and has only been
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Edison did not invent the first electric light bulb, but instead invented the first commercially practical incandescent light. Many earlier inventors had previously devised incandescent lamps, including Alessandro Volta’s demonstration of a glowing wire in 1800 and inventions by Henry Woodward and Mathew Evans. Others who developed early and commercially impractical incandescent electric lamps included
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Extended Height Occupancy Sensor Allows More Facilities To Benefit From Digital Control Solutions July 19, 2013 WattStopper has released a new Digital Lighting Management (DLM) extended height passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor that gives specifiers more flexibility when designing control solutions for spaces with 20’ to 40’ ceiling heights. The new LMPC-100-5 supports customer requests
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Interior designers have many tools at their disposal when it comes to creating interior design schemes. One of these tools, however, is quite often overlooked as people don’t realize the potential that it has to transform a space. This tool is lighting and it has the power to make or break an interior scheme. Lighting
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Q: What’s new with Casablanca? A: At Casablanca, there are a lot of great things available for 2014. First we have launched a whole new blade system and control platform, two integral parts to our “Custom Casablanca create your own fan” program. When it comes to blades for example, we now have 18 different styles
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PULASKI, TN – The future appears bright for Magneti Marelli, as the 94-year-old global supplier expects to accelerate a recent growth binge that saw its global lighting sales swell 13% to €2.1 billion ($2.7 billion) last year. The latest evidence of its growth curve comes in September, when a newly minted lighting production plant here
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Kemp, Texas (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 The LEDLB-40X2ET-IR LED Light Bar from Larson Electronics is designed for use in extreme environments and provides operators with a compact fixture capable of producing an infrared beam of light reaching over 1300 feet in length, making it ideal for demanding military and off road vehicle applications where night vision devices
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