Copyright © 2008 4 Square Media http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:39:00 GMT Lighting on www.smarthouse.com.au newsfeed.sichbo.ca http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/G9P8T6J7 Lutron Electronics has announced a major upgrade to their GRAFIK Eye lighting control system with a more advanced user interface that delivers automatic control of motorised shades and curtains, enabling daylight sensing and corresponding energy savings. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:39:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/G9P8T6J7 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200809031042429ac19.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/N9W6N6N3 Ingram Micro the world’s largest distributor of technology products has moved into the “pet” robot business in a move that will see them selling a new robotic dinosaur designed to emulate the appearance and behaviour of a week-old baby Camarasaurus. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:09:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/N9W6N6N3 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200807020914465c076.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/A7F4T7U7 ChamSys offer a full range of Consoles that utilise the MagicQ operating system enabling shows to be programmed and played back on any MagicQ Console. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/A7F4T7U7 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080423050304a8c7f.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/C8S6W7S4 The CLS LED Par 56 is designed for bands, schools, mobile DJ’s, rental companies and installation applications. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:23:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/C8S6W7S4 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080421052426a29b2.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/H8K7F7P6 The fibre optic chandelier is designed to be completely maintenance free and can be powered by several different types of lamps including, metal halide, halogen or LED sources. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:46:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/H8K7F7P6 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080415014754afd34.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/M9D3D5K6 Lifespan in LEDs, especially in White LEDs, is a very misunderstood concept. This is mainly because of the two ideas behind a LEDs true lifespan: Lumen Depreciation and Useful Life. Lumen Depreciation is the decrease in lumen output that occurs as a lamp operates. Whether for incandescents, halogen, fluorescents or LEDs this measures the decrease in the amount of light they emit over time. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:23:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/M9D3D5K6 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080411022635a6d74.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/T9T8L9E6 While struggling in the consumer electronics market, Philips is reporting record revenues from light bulbs as consumer and business look to save energy. Philips has also benefited from the sale of assets such as its chip division. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:32:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/T9T8L9E6 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008012306353409be5.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/A7R2C8J7 Philips Electronics has moved to expand their presence in the custom lighting market with the purchase US based lighting manufacturer Genlyte for $2.7 billion in cash, with an expected closing in Q1 2008. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:51:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/A7R2C8J7 AP Wire Service http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20071128125335fd8db.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/Q8K5U4Q7 COMMENT: The automation market is changing. It is now being driven by new technology, new players and consumers who are demanding more than an entry level system. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:17:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/Q8K5U4Q7 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20070618061937ed41c.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/X5F4S2S7 A new wireless lighting dimmer has been announced in Australia by Control4. The device allows lights to be controlled from any location without having to get up to a switch. Tue, 22 May 2007 08:34:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/Lighting/X5F4S2S7 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20070522064642ecc0b.jpg