Category Archives: LEDs in the news
LIGHTFAIR 2013 Recap
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
Our LED Lights Featured in Zen Garage
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
LED Lights and the Swarmageddon
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
This Week in LED Bulb News
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
An LED Light-Hearted Performance at GCT
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
State of the Art LED Lights Protect the State of Fine Art
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
Sale Price on the MA LED AR111
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
Tax Deductions for Energy Upgraded Buildings
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
Londoners Glimpse a Glyph of LED Light Strips
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