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Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of a new high-efficacy family of 3030 Mid-Power LEDs designed for high-performance general lighting and horticulture applications. These new MP-3030-120H ultra high-performance LEDs provide low thermal resistance, up to 226 lumens/Watt, high PPF/W, and CRI options of 80, 90, and 95 minimum. In addition, they are compatible with standard SMT reflow solder process and are RoHs and REACH compliant. New high-volume orders Customers...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its EZI-Set series of ultra-compact LED drivers (non-dimmable) that offer superior performance with four form factors. The constant current output is configurable via dip-switches to maximize application flexibility, ease of use, and simplified inventory management for manufacturers and installers. These drivers are ideal for small form factor directional lighting applications using COBs, including downlights, spotlights and track lights. Three different...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of dynamic COB modules with the addition of RGBW tunable LED spot modules. The CTM-9 & 14 RGBW modules feature four-channel red, green, blue, and warm white MP-1616 XNOVA Cube LEDs on metal PC boards. With all four channels using the same InGaN blue die inside, the phosphor-converted red, green, and white LEDs create consistent InGaN performance and uniformity over wide temperature, current, and time ranges creating smooth spectrums and uniform lu...

Dutch energy supplier - Essent NV and Belgian energy company - Luminus entered into an agreement regarding the sale of Essent’s Belgian commodity supply business. The two parties involved in the transaction - Essent NV and Luminus have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Sale of Essent’s Belgian commodity supply business The transaction is subject to the approval of the European Commission (EC) and is expected to close during the Summer of 2021. Essent is currently sup...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of ultra-high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with a new product line that addresses the rapid expansion of life sciences, medical, machine vision, and industrial applications. The Luminus CBM-90-IRD LEDs come in three peak wavelengths – 780nm, 850nm, and 940nm – and deliver unmatched radiometric power in a compact package platform that is well-suited for fiber-coupled applications. Optical light engine These newly-introduced IR products are b...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of ultra-high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with a new product line that addresses the rapid expansion of life sciences, medical, machine vision, and industrial applications. The Luminus CBM-90-IRD LEDs come in three peak wavelengths – 780 nm, 850 nm, and 940 nm – and deliver unmatched radiometric power in a compact package platform that is well-suited for fiber-coupled applications.  These newly introduced IR products are based on dual-jun...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its Universal Quad Mode Driver ideal for both residential and commercial applications. This is the industry’s first universal driver that can dim by all 4 commonly used dimming methods: phase-cut leading edge or trailing edge, 0-10V, or PWM. This deep-dimming (<1%) driver is being sold in three different constant current outputs: 350, 500, and 700 mA. With multiple international certifications, an ultra-compact size, and plastic and metal housing...

Luminus Devices introduced its new Hospitality COB Series. With LES sizes ranging from 6 mm to 22 mm, and lumen output from 500 to 5000 lumens, the Luminus Hospitality COB series is the smart choice for beautiful, warm light with excellent color rendering and precise two-step SDCM color control standards.  As LEDs have been adopted into indoor illumination applications over the past decade, the industry has reached impressive cost and energy efficiency goals, but for Luminus, the focus has...

NewEnergy, LLC and Luminus, Inc. have recently introduced new linear modules built with Salud MP3030 LEDs. Salud LEDs are engineered to achieve specific melanopic/photopic ratios in addition to providing light that is both comfortable and renders true colors. NewEnergy’s Salud linears deliver light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive and is available in 3000 K, 4000 K, and 5000 K. These linear modules are ideal for indoor applications including offices, schools, nursing home...

Luminus Devices introduced its new XFM-5050 UVC LED series that sets new benchmarks for output, and lowers the $/mW another 20% compared to previous Luminus UVC LEDs. The series offers 2, 3, and 4 chip options with nominal power levels of 120, 180, and 240 mW of disinfection power. Powerful LED Innovation With the industry rapidly transitioning from mercury lamps to LEDs and new applications emerging that require higher power from smaller LEDs, XFM-5050 can deliver more than 400 mW at maximum...

Luminus Devices introduced its new XFM-5050 UVC LED series that sets new benchmarks for output, and lowers the $/mW another 20% compared to previous Luminus UVC LEDs. The series offers 2, 3, and 4 chip options with nominal power levels of 120, 180, and 240 mW of disinfection power. With the industry rapidly transitioning from mercury lamps to LEDs and new applications emerging that require higher power from smaller LEDs, XFM-5050 can deliver more than 400 mW at maximum drive current from a 5 m...

Luminus Devices new horticulture calculator offers system engineers the opportunity to choose from over 30 of Luminus horticulture LEDs and create their own ‘recipe’ for specific luminaires and to save and output a complete LED bill of materials. System designers can select multiple LEDs and establish operating conditions, including current and junction temperature, and calculate for photosynthetic photon flux (PPF), optical power, and electrical power. Custom LED Solutions Engine...

Luminus Devices new horticulture calculator offers system engineers the opportunity to choose from over 30 of Luminus horticulture LEDs and create their own ‘recipe’ for specific luminaires and to save and output a complete LED bill of materials. System designers can select multiple LEDs and establish operating conditions, including current and junction temperature, and calculate for photosynthetic photon flux (PPF), optical power, and electrical power. Engineers can test virtually...

NewEnergy and Luminus have recently introduced to the industry new linear dim-to-warm modules that simplify system design and ensure color and tone consistency between linear and spot luminaires. Each module has an onboard IC that enables dynamic CCT control from a single-channel LED driver and a standard dimmer switch.  Zhaga footprints The initial linear modules have industry-standard Zhaga footprints Using the same LEDs and IC as the Luminus CDM modules, which are commonly used in sp...

NewEnergy and Luminus have recently introduced to the industry new linear dim-to-warm modules that simplify system design and ensure color and tone consistency between linear and spot luminaires. Each module has an on-board IC that enables dynamic CCT control from a single channel LED driver and a standard dimmer switch. Unified Lighting Quality Using the same LEDs and IC as the Luminus CDM modules, which are commonly used in spot applications, ensures that the quality, and tone of the light,...

Luminus Devices announces the immediate availability of its newest UVC LED, the XBT-3535, with performance ranging from 50 mW to 80 mW in the 275-285 nm range. With the global need for disinfection and sterilization devices increasing, the price-performance combination of the XBT-3535 will allow companies to quickly bring novel and affordable solutions to market. Pathogen Control Breakthrough The germicidal effectiveness of UVC LEDs against E-coli, MRSA and a variety of pathogens has been wel...

Luminus Devices announces the immediate availability of its newest UVC LED, the XBT-3535, with performance ranging from 50 mW to 80 mW in the 275-285 nm range. UVC LEDs With the global need for disinfection and sterilization devices increasing, the price-performance combination of the XBT-3535 will allow companies to quickly bring novel and affordable solutions to market.  The germicidal effectiveness of UVC LEDs against E-coli, MRSA, and a variety of pathogens has been well documented....

Luminus Devices expands its illumination portfolio with the introduction of the Salud line of 3030 mid-power LEDs. Salud LEDs are the first with datasheet specified melanopic ratios in addition to CRI, R9, CCT, and Flux. By enhancing the spectrum with cyan for melatonin suppression and enriching the 660nm emission for natural skin tones and excellent red-rendering, Luminus Salud LEDs can deliver warmer, more comfortable light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive. Lighting and Produ...

Luminus Devices expands its illumination portfolio with the introduction of the Salud line of 3030 mid-power LEDs. Salud LEDs are the first with datasheet-specified melanopic ratios (MRs) in addition to CRI, R9, CCT, and Flux. By enhancing the spectrum with cyan for melatonin suppression and enriching the 660 nm emission for natural skin tones and excellent red-rendering, Luminus Salud LEDs can deliver warmer, more comfortable light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive.  Stan...

Luminus Devices is expanding its Gen4 LED COB portfolio with two new Pico-COBs with high-output and very small light-emitting surfaces (LES) that enable spotlights with compact form factors, narrow beam angles, and high center beam candle power. Small, 6mm LES COBs are typically limited to approximately 9-degree viewing angles. Luminus’ new Pico-COBs enable fixtures with viewing angles as narrow as 3 to 5 degrees and produce high flux density, or punch, that is so important for high qual...

Luminus Devices has significantly expanded its portfolio of high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with eleven emitters designed to address the rapid expansion of automotive, consumer, machine vision, medical, and security applications. The Luminus IR SST LEDs are now offered in three wavelengths – 810 nm, 850 nm, and 940 nm – and six beam angle options ranging from 40° to 130°. The high radiometric power output and low thermal resistance allow system designers to reduce the number...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has released its fourth-generation chip-on-board LED technology (Gen 4) that will open new opportunities in retail lighting, as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Luminus Gen 4 COB technology combines significant improvements in efficacy, flux density, high maximum drive current, and high temperature capability to enable breakthrough changes in form factor for luminaire makers, for example, it is possible for an LED to deliver the output and...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has released its fourth generation chip-on-board LED technology (Gen 4) that will open new opportunities in retail lighting as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Gen 4 COB technology It is possible for an LED to deliver the output and punch of a 70 Watt ceramic metal halide lamp Luminus Gen 4 COB technology combines significant improvements in efficacy, flux density, high maximum drive current, and high-temperature capability to enable brea...

Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has released its Horticulture COBs with spectrums targeted for cannabis production. The new devices are available with 14mm and 22mm light emitting surfaces (LES) and provide best in class PPF and PPF/W performance. With operating power from 25W to 125W, the PPF range extends from 45µmol/s to over 150µmol/s with the larger 22mm LES. COB Lighting Revolution Though the color of the C...

Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has released its Horticulture COBs with spectrums targeted for cannabis production. The new devices are available with 14mm and 22mm light emitting surfaces (LES) and provide best-in-class PPF and PPF/W performance. With operating power from 25W to 125W, the PPF range extends from 45µmol/s to over 150µmol/s with the larger 22mm LES. high PPF output "Horticulture COBs are perfectly...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has released its third proprietary spectral technology, PerfectWhite, which closely replicates the visual characteristics of halogen lamps (3000K). When compared to halogen, PerfectWhite was preferred by lighting designers in testing at both Light + Building and Lightfair. Halogen Reinvented Though the spectrums are a virtual match – Luminus filled the cyan gap – PerfectWhite’s color point is slightly below the black body locus and as a result, there&rs...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has released its third proprietary spectral technology, PerfectWhite™, which closely replicates the visual characteristics of halogen lamps (3000K). When compared to halogen, PerfectWhite was preferred by lighting designers in testing at both Light + Building and Lightfair. PerfectWhite PerfectWhite delivers without infra-red, green/yellow tint, and ultraviolet radiation Though the spectrums are a virtual match – Luminus filled the cyan gap – PerfectWh...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has expanded its ultraviolet (UV) LED portfolio with two new 280 nm devices intended for the medical and health and well-being product segments. The standard footprint 3535 surface mount emitter is a 350 mA device with peak output up to 60 mW. Compact Disinfection Tech The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall; it delivers 3 mW at 20 mA and peak output of 11 mW at...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has expanded its ultraviolet (UV) LED portfolio with two new 280 nm devices intended for the medical health and well-being product segments. The standard footprint 3535 surface mount emitter is a 350 mA device with a peak output up to 60 mW. The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall; it delivers 3 mW at 20 mA and a peak output of 11 mW at 100 mA.  1313 UV-C LED "Air, surface, and water disinfection markets will see a significant numb...

Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of highperformance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has expanded its horticulture LED portfolio with new SST-20 series white LEDs to complement the extensive range of discrete wavelengths from UVA (365nm) to Far Red (730nm). Incorporating white light in horticulture fixtures provide illumination in the greenhouse and make it easier to observe crops for signs of disease and, in many cases, white LEDs can replace blue LEDs as they provide similar PP...