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Blue LED Lighting for the Win!
This is video from NASA mission control as Perseverance lands on Mars. Notice the blue lighting, EPL advised on this to improve alertness, productivity and mood. The light suppresses melatonin which battles fatigue. You don’t have to be NASA to
Which Solution Is Best: LED Lamps, Retrofit Kits, or New Fixtures?
Troffer fixtures have been in the crosshairs ever since LEDs became cost-effective enough to replace fluorescent lighting technology. The recessed troffers—1x4, 2x2, and 2x4’s—in our ceilings have been ripe for an efficiency upgrade for nearly a decade. With the
How Light Can Trigger (or Worsen) Migraine Headaches
If you find that you're experiencing migraines after spending time indoors—such as at work, at school or even at the grocery store—the lighting could be to blame. Light itself can cause or trigger migraines based on the brightness, intensity,
Manufacturing & Industrial Lighting: Choosing the Best Facility Solution
Manufacturing and industrial facilities use massive amounts of energy. Consequently, it should come as no surprise that these buildings are also expensive to operate. A significant part of your facilities’ cost of operation is a result of keeping the
Healthcare Spotlight: Preventing Legionnaires’ with Ultraviolet Light
There are growing concerns within the healthcare industry about hospital-acquired infections. Among these infections, Legionnaires’ disease is often specifically concentrated to building water systems. Since the illness first struck the US more than 40 years ago, it’s begun making
In-Depth Lighting Guide to TLED Retrofits
The benefits of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) lead many facility managers to consider swapping their linear fluorescent fixtures to LED. Retrofitting linear fluorescent fixtures with tubular LED lamps (TLEDs) can provide several energy-efficient advantages. TLED units also cost less