Lighting - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The Power of Real-Time Weather Forecasts
The integration of real-time weather forecasting is just one example of how technology can be used to create a more harmonious relationship between industry and nature, ultimately leading to a more sustainable world.
6 Steps to Design A Sustainable Greenhouse
Designing a sustainable greenhouse involves incorporating energy-efficient systems, using eco-friendly materials, and considering long-term environmental impacts. By focusing on sustainability, you can reduce the environmental footprint of your greenhouse.
Maximizing Yields with Under Canopy Lighting: How ILUMINAR Helps Commercial Growers
One of the most powerful tools in modern grow operations is under canopy lighting—a technique that ensures plants receive balanced light at every level, promoting uniform growth and increased bud production.
Revolutionizing Cultivation with Flexible Spectrum
The high-tech greenhouse Agrotopia is equipped with the latest cutting-edge cultivation techniques, including the first installation of the MITRA X FLEX. The MITRA X FLEX solution offers a flexible far-red spectrum, providing three spectra in one without losing power.
Redefining PAR: The Impact of Far-Red Photons on Photosynthesis and Horticultural Lighting
The effectiveness of far-red photons in driving photosynthesis means that technologies utilizing these photons, such as downshifting luminescent materials and fixtures that include far-red, should be reevaluated for their effectiveness as plant growth spectrum providers.
How the Latest Innovations in Switched-Mode Power Conversion Boosts Efficiency, Flexibility and Reliability in Today’s Power Systems
Power system designers today face intense pressure to raise conversion efficiency and save energy as they strive to deliver sustainably improved performance. One key to reaching greater efficiency is switched-mode power conversion.
Great Lakes Greenhouses Enhances Cucumber Production with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and GrowWise Control Systems
Dimmable Philips LED toplighting fixtures support maximum efficiency and better use of energy. Cucumber production enhanced through use of customized zonal lighting strategies powered by Philips GrowWise Control System.
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Worth to Reach $168.7 Bn by 2032
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The industry value from the aquaponics segment will hit a lucrative growth rate through 2032. Aquaponics stands out for its sustainability, operating on a closed-loop principle. Fish excrement nourishes the plants, and in return, the plants purify the water for the fish.
How to grow food without light
The goal is to eventually engineer plants that can fully rely on acetate as fuel, which could lead to a massive reduction in agricultural land use — land that can instead be put toward conservation and decarbonization.
GLASE Launches E-GROW Certification to Cultivate Youth Interest in AgTech and CEA
In partnership with seven project collaborators and ten middle and high schools across four U.S. states, E-GROW will launch a certificate program, preparing the next generation for careers in the rapidly evolving field of CEA.
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Heliospectra Launches new Dynamic Multi-Channel LED Solution for Precision Crop Growth and Efficacy
Featuring advanced 3-channel and 4-channel configurations, the new lighting systems bring unmatched precision and customization in combination with the new Spectrum Design Tool and Dynamic Zoning, allowing growers to optimize crop growth, quality, and operational efficiency.
FOLIAJ FARMS SELECTS SOLLUM'S DYNAMIC LED SOLUTION TO SUPPORT DIVERSE CROP PRODUCTION IN INDIANA WAREHOUSE
HARNESSING FLEXIBILITY AND PRECISION TO GROW LEAFY GREENS AND HERBS YEAR-ROUND
Fluence Returns to MJBizCon, Releases Ninth Annual Cannabis Business Times "State of the Cannabis Lighting Market" Report
Industry leader in cannabis lighting to showcase latest top light, multi-tier and supplemental lighting solutions at 2024 MJBizCon
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XLamp® XP-L Photo Red LEDs - Top Tier Efficiency for Next-Gen Luminaires
XLamp® XP-L Photo Red LEDs - Top Tier Efficiency for Next-Gen Luminaires
XLamp® XP-L Photo Red LEDs deliver a higher class of efficiency for horticulture luminaires. At 83.5% typical WPE at 700 mA, 25°C, the XP-L Photo Red LEDs offer 6% greater efficiency than XLamp XP-G3 Photo Red LEDs. Featuring S Line technology, XP-L Photo Red LEDs offer the best system reliability through switching and dimming cycles with excellent corrosion resistance.
Lighting - Featured Company
INO
INO is the largest center of expertise in optics and photonics in Canada and is among the best industrial innovation centres in the world. For the past 35 years, it has created and developed innovative and valuable solutions to meet the needs of businesses. INO's optical technologies are helping to ensure responsible resource use through advanced detection, imaging and analysis. INO develops systems for agricultural soil and plant sample analysis to help those in the agricultural sector collect accurate data on crops, soil and environmental conditions. In addition, INO also is present in the agrifood and agriculture industry, providing solutions to optimize harvesting and production processes, automate sorting, packaging tasks, reduce costs and human error, address skilled labour challenges and produce more sustainably and efficiently. INO works with equipment providers in various industries to successfully navigate the digital transformation and industry 4.0 goals of their clients by harnessing the power of optical sensors, 3D scanners, smart cameras and vision systems to improve their productivity, efficiency and profitability. INO supports automation equipment providers to enhance production quality and reduce costs of their clients thanks to technologies such as digital vision, artificial intelligence, terahertz imaging, hyperspectral imaging and optical coherent tomography (OCT).
