Category Archives: LEDs in the news

LIGHTFAIR 2013 Recap

Posted on May 1, 2013 by LED Waves

LED Waves has a lot of exciting news to share, which we’ll spread out in the next few posts. We still have to settle in and catch up after LIGHTFAIR International, which took place in Philadelphia last week. The LFI … Continue reading →

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Our LED Lights Featured in Zen Garage

Posted on April 24, 2013 by LED Waves

We’ve added a new LED lighting project to our gallery! Custom garage builder GarageMahals made spectacular use of our American-made LED recessed lights, as well as our brightest LED light strip, in creating Zen Garage: a tranquil 900 square foot … Continue reading →

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LED Lights and the Swarmageddon

Posted on April 5, 2013 by LED Waves

Cicada season is soon to hit the east coast, and Radiolab has posted these neat instructions for a DIY Cicada tracker. These buzzers have spent the past seventeen years sleeping and snacking in soil throughout the southern United States. Once … Continue reading →

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This Week in LED Bulb News

Posted on March 22, 2013 by LED Waves

Things have been a little hectic here at LED Waves as we wrapped up three weeks of back-to-back of trade shows – the last which was LEDucation. As we settle back down, here are some recent solid state lighting news … Continue reading →

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An LED Light-Hearted Performance at GCT

Posted on February 12, 2013 by LED Waves

Grand Central Terminal had a grand centennial last week as it was treated to an LED light show by Improv Everywhere! 135 participants took over three floors of catwalks lining the west wall of the concourse. Clad in black, with … Continue reading →

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State of the Art LED Lights Protect the State of Fine Art

Posted on January 29, 2013 by LED Waves

Last year a widely circulated study erroneously pointed to LED lighting as the cause of degrading artwork in museums. A group of researchers at Belgium’s University of Antwerp measured changes in color in yellow lead/chrome-based paint used by Vincent van … Continue reading →

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Breakthroughs in White LED Light Consistency

Posted on January 23, 2013 by LED Waves

Researchers at the University of Georgia are improving consistency in general-purpose LED lights using single-phosphor LEDs. In the current issue of Light: Science & Applications, they’ve published a promising new recipe to produce white light. The list of ingredients: A … Continue reading →

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Sale Price on the MA LED AR111

Posted on January 8, 2013 by LED Waves

It’s only been a week, but there is a lot of buzz around our new LED AR111 bulb! The Massachusetts (MA) is the second low-volt light bulb (and first with a G53 base) from our exclusive Made in USA collection. … Continue reading →

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Tax Deductions for Energy Upgraded Buildings

Posted on November 20, 2012 by LED Waves

Here’s something for business owners and facility managers to be thankful for in 2012: Under the 2005 Energy Policy Act, Section 179D, the DOE is offering tax credits to businesses that have installed LED lighting, upgraded HVAC, or other such … Continue reading →

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Londoners Glimpse a Glyph of LED Light Strips

Posted on November 13, 2012 by LED Waves

Last week London spectators saw a giant glyph of pulsing orange LED light strips in the sky. The bright symbol whizzed around in the night, making special appearances over the Thames River and other London landmarks. The cryptic light show … Continue reading →