Specialty and Architectural Lighting

One common question we get is whether a UVC HVAC system can help with allergies. And with spring returning to much of the Northern Hemisphere, seasonal allergies are a large concern for people, with nearly a quarter of US adults being affected. In general, a UVC air purifier installed in a home HVAC system can help with seasonal allergies, but it may not be as effective on its own compared to other air purification methods...

Mercury short arc light bulbs, often referred to as mercury vapor lamps, are a type of electric discharge light source that utilizes mercury vapor to produce light. These lamps are known for their ability to produce a bright, intense light with a characteristic blue-white hue. Mercury short arc lamps are used in a variety of applications including fiberoptic illumination, microscopes, laboratory analysis equipment, microlithography (semiconductor industry), UV curing, solar simulation and other specialized applications. Construction...

Over the years, we've written a lot on the banning of incandescent (and now halogen) light bulbs for general service use. CFL bulbs never really caught on with consumers, but LEDs are more energy efficient than ever and can offer similar color rendering to incandescents. But despite being "banned," the regular old 60 watt incandescent lamp is nearly as popular and available as ever, for those who know where to look. This is because they're...

Screen printing is a printing technique used to transfer designs onto a variety of surfaces, including fabric, paper, wood, and metal. The process involves creating a stencil, referred to as a "screen," and using it to apply layers of ink onto the printing surface. Screen printing is widely used for making T-shirts, posters, and signs because it allows for vibrant colors and durability. It is also efficient for producing large quantities of prints at once....

A light guide for ultraviolet curing is a component of the curing system that helps direct and distribute UV light efficiently to a specific area for curing or hardening of materials. In UV curing, ultraviolet light is used to initiate photochemical reactions in inks, coatings, adhesives, or resins, causing them to solidify or cure quickly. The light guide consists of materials designed to transmit UV light effectively. Its functions are to transmit light from the...

Ultraviolet curing is a process that uses UV light to cure or harden coatings, adhesives, and inks in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. This technology is particularly beneficial for sectors such as medical device manufacturing, fiber optics, electronics, and lens production, where precise, fast, and solvent-free curing solutions are crucial. How Does UV Curing Work? UV curing is a process that employs ultraviolet light to quickly cure or harden a material, typically...

With the transition from incandescent and halogen bulbs to CFL and LED, creating lighting experiences with accurate color rendering has become more difficult. While older light bulbs have a CRI close to 100, new bulbs can range from 80 to 95+, with variations in different colors. For the food industry, accurate colors can enhance or detract from a customer's experience in ways that they aren't even aware of, due to how our eye perceives light...

Ultraviolet water purifiers are effective in disinfecting water by neutralizing harmful microorganisms. There are two primary types — whole-house and point-of-use (POU). Each type has various pros and cons depending on the installation and usage needs. Whole-House UV Water Purifiers A whole-house water purifier treats all water entering the home, providing purified water for all faucets, appliances, and water-based systems (e.g., showers, dishwashers). Even before water gets to the hot water heater, it is disinfected...

Ultraviolet (UV) water purifiers and sediment filters can be utilized in an integrated system to provide a comprehensive approach to water purification by addressing different types of contaminants. Sediment Filters Remove Large Particles Sediment filters are designed to remove larger particles from the water. These particles can include dirt, sand, rust, silt, and other debris that may be suspended in the water. The filters typically consist of a porous material, such as spun polyester, carbon,...

Ceramic xenon light bulbs provide enhanced precision for specialty applications. These bulbs are designed for applications such as endoscopy, video projection, microscopy, spectroscopy, solar simulation and machine vision. With their unique construction and powerful illumination, ceramic xenon bulbs play a pivotal role in improving the quality and efficiency of tasks that require high-intensity, focused light. What are Ceramic Xenon Light Bulbs? Xenon is a noble gas that, when ionized, produces a bright, intense light. In...

One of the distinct advantages LED bulbs have over CFL is their better performance in winter and in cooler environments. A big complaint of older compact fluorescent lamps was that they took an excessively long time to warm up to usable brightness in the winter, making them impractical for outdoor or garage lighting. While LEDs can struggle when the weather is hot, they perform best when temperatures are cool. This is for several reasons. Less...

For many business and homeowners, the frustration of not having sufficient light in the office, living room, or any other space can be aggravating. This is a common problem for many people, but you can easily solve it without spending a lot of money in the process. If this is the situation you are facing, you can turn things around and make your room or other space brighter and improve the quality of light. Let's...

With the cost of employing people orders of magnitude more expensive than the cost of operating a lighting system, it is important to strike the right balance between energy efficient lighting and the productivity of employees. It is no secret that light affects people in a multitude of ways. Some ways are more obvious than others. If there is not enough light on a work surface, eye strain becomes a problem and less work gets...

Now that both incandescent and halogen bulbs are disappearing from the market, many people want to replace their current household lighting with the LED light bulbs. This is a great option for many because the price of LED bulb keeps decreasing and lighting companies become more efficient and the cost of manufacturing comes down. However, you need to learn how you can find the best LED replacement bulbs for your home. There are some important...

There are different types of light bulbs with a variety of shapes, bases, wattages, voltage, and more. Some of the best quality bulbs are MR light bulbs. MR is an abbreviation for "multifaceted reflector." These light bulbs are most often low voltage halogen MR reflectors which come in different shapes which include MR16, MR11, and MR8. The same lamp shapes also come in a line voltage type, using a GU10 base, although overall options are...