As the adoption of more energy-efficient light sources becomes more widespread in the coming years, the resulting energy savings naturally will increase. “LEDS are semiconductor light sources that produce directional light. Thus, the light is delivered precisely where it is needed so much less light is wasted as scattered light, and light pollution is reduced,” said Dr. Berit Wessler, Head of Innovation Management for OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Regensburg,Germany). “LED light sources already consume much less electricity than most other conventional light sources.”
Light-emitting diodes have considerable potential for increases in brightness and efficiency, and can deliver even more potential energy savings than traditional light sources. Development work is ongoing and light-emitting diodes already are penetrating the general illumination sector.
The Imaging Source (Charlotte, N.C.) announces a new series of cost-effective LED lighting modules, which seamlessly integrate with The Imaging Source USB, FireWire and GigE cameras. Features include: very bright LEDs; direct connection to the camera; all parameters can be set via the shipped software, IC Capture and IC Imaging Control or by custom-built software; compatible with The Imaging Source USB, CCD, FireWire and GigE cameras. All cameras manufactured by The Imaging Source ship with IC Capture and IC Imaging Control.
As a result of CoolLED’s (Andover, Hampshire, U.K.) continuous development program, the company is pleased to announce the latest release of new LED wavelengths for its fluorescence excitation products. The new wavelengths are at 365, 380, 440, 470, 550, 615, 700 and 770 nm. These wavelengths are provided on LAMs (LED Array Modules) that can be interchanged within CoolLED’s modular fluorescence excitation sources and systems.The additions expand the wavelength range into the UV and IR regions. CoolLED offers its LED technology for wide-ranging applications. A total of 18 wavelengths now are available. CoolLED’s LAMs are arrays of LEDs that are actively cooled for the highest stability and intensity. Lifetime is measured in tens of thousands of “on” hours with no warm-up or cool-down periods required. There is very little reduction in intensity over lifetime. Switching is almost instantaneous.LED technology does not use hazardous materials.