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Several years ago the Dutch Government asked LEDExpert Engineering and Consultancy in the Netherlands to conduct a study to see if it was possible using LED technology to provide a more energy efficient tunnel lighting solution, but at the same time improving the light quality and safety of the road users. It was established that this challenging criteria could actually be met by adopting a full linear LED lighting arrangement, but that there were no suitable luminaires available on the market.... [more]
LED (light-emitting diode) technology was developed nearly 50 years ago, but widespread commercial use is quite recent. LEDs are now commonly used for automotive lighting, traffic lights and signals, emergency lighting, visual signal applications, decorative and street lighting.
LEDs are also used in non-visual applications such as remote controls and as movement sensors, i.e. for optical computer mice. They find application in machine vision systems such as barcode scanners and contour illum... [more]
The UK market for electrical cables and systems has an approximate value of £2bn. It is estimated that up to 20% of cable products in the cable systems supply chain are unsafe, non-approved or fake. This is a major concern for the industry – and many manufacturers, installers and end users may not even be aware of the health and safety threat it poses or the legal ramifications for an organisation or individual.
Furthermore, these cables present life threatening risks to the public. Nearly 30... [more]
The IGE+XAO Group has announced new advanced functionalities for its Electrical V5R1, the Intuitive and Versatile CAD Software for all Electrical Design needs. SEE Electrical is the Group's package dedicated to the medium to low range of Electrical CAD software applications. It has become popular worldwide, due to its three levels (Basic, Standard and Advanced) and its upgradeability which allows the software to evolve in line with customers requirements.
In the V5R1 version, many new feature... [more]
Cartledge has successfully completed an exciting and challenging project for the London Borough of Bexley to help revitalise a local community. The brief was to develop a lighting solution to enhance Waterside Gardens in Crayford, to create a welcoming open space and improve residents’ feelings of safety after dark.
The solution, developed by Cartledge in partnership with It Does Ltd, is maintenance friendly and uses the minimal amount of energy, while at the same time creating maximum impact... [more]
Indal WRTL has launched a web site dedicated to their Stela LED street light.
The site has been developed in response to Stela’s success during the past 12 months and provides technical data and calculation tools for lighting engineers, carbon reduction and energy saving information for council officers and answers questions on light pollution, personal and road safety for residents.
The web site also contains local authority case studies, traditional street lighting versus LED comparison ... [more]
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