People
Cornflake appoints strategic board advisor
In his new role as a consultant strategic board advisor, Nate Hagemeier will provide strategic guidance to Cornflake, an AV and home automation integration...
lighting control
People
Avolites appoints senior product specialist for Europe and Latin America
Gonzalo Herranz Gutierrez will be based in Madrid, Spain, and provide support to Avolites customers in Europe and Latin America
Distribution
Legrand announces sales agency for New York metro area
SLS will represent Legrand's residential lighting controls and shading brands, Vantage and Legrand Shading Systems, in the New York metropolitan area
Distribution
ELC appoints ECM S.A. as distributor for Switzerland
Electric Claudio Merlo Lighting Equipment S.A to distribute brand's award-winning ELC brand of DMX control and networking tools in Switzerland
Case Studies
Avolites visual control systems light up Glastonbury 2022
The new Diamond 9 flagship console, launched in January 2021, makes its Glastonbury debut, whilst AI Q3 media servers power areas in The Common
Residential AV
Lighting control showcase
Specialist providers are bringing an expanding range of lighting functionality to the smart home with these control solutions
Technology
InfoComm 2019: Work Pro expands lighting console range
On show at InfoComm 2019, this product from Equipson’s WORK PRO is designed to revolutionise the lighting market
Technology
Lutron opens first European Experience Centre in London
Last month, Installation was among the first group of official visitors to Lutron Electronics’ new European Experience Centre. Located on Finsbury Pavement in the City of...
Technology
Helvar launches energy efficient Bluetooth lighting system
Helvar has announced the launch of the iDim Orbit, a complete room lighting control solution in a single sensor, with a mobile app for...
Technology
Osram Lightify to illuminate Stockholm with interactive Eurovision voting
Eurovision Song Contest viewers will be able to express their opinions of the songs by bathing Stockholm buildings in bright colours, thanks to lighting...
Technology
Lighting control: technology integration
Previously we looked at what has triggered the increase in demand for LED lighting, here we present the other features making LED more attractive...
Technology
Lighting control: making the switch to LED
Early problems with LED lighting control have been overcome as cost and functionality have improved, leading to dramatic growth in LED lighting in commercial...
AV-IT
amBX launches IoT-based PoE LED lighting control system
Lighting control software company amBX has launched SmartCore, which is designed for use with connected lighting systems enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT)....
Technology
Avolites controls lighting for giant Star Wars ‘Lightsaber’ install
The 398ft high ‘Monument of Light’ Spire in Dublin was transformed into a giant ‘Lightsaber’ in December to mark the premiere of Star Wars:...
Technology
National Portrait Gallery overhauls lighting system with Helvar
The National Portrait Gallery has been overhauling its lighting system over the past six years, fitting LEDs and a range of Helvar lighting control...
Technology
Helvar provides lighting control system for concept store
The White Company’s new concept store in Norwich has been fitted with a Helvar 910 router system to control each individual luminaire.
Technology
Helvar controls lighting on board UK’s largest liner
The latest luxury cruise liner to feature a Helvar lighting control system is Britannia, the biggest such vessel ever built specifically for the UK...
Technology
Jands Vista provides control for new pixel mapping show at Legoland
Jands Vista v2 has been specified to provide control for all aspects of the lighting for a new live show, which recently opened at...
Technology
Lighting ‘score’ changes film viewers’ moods
The mood of viewers watching films or other media can be influenced with the use of different background colours, a study has found. The research,...
Technology
CrowdGlow: lighting venues using mobile phones
Start-up CrowdGlow has announced technology that can control the displays of all the mobile phones within a venue to create an interactive lighting experience.
Technology
Lighting control: new applications for wireless
Having previously investigated the growing popularity of wireless control, here Steve Montgomery looks at new application possibilities and also where wireless may not be...
Technology
Lighting control: the rise of wireless
Wireless lighting control is becoming more popular in professional AV installations, from domestic and commercial building installations to large rental and staging events. Steve...
Technology
Harman’s Martin lighting effects employed by Bali nightclub
The Mirror Lounge and Club in Seminyak, Bali has fitted a variety of Harman Martin Professional lighting fixtures with the help of local integration...
Technology
W-DMX controls Griven lighting effects at Sheraton Doha hotel
W-DMX by Wireless Solution and lighting fixtures by Griven have been fitted to the exterior of the Sheraton Doha Hotel and Resort. The upgrade...
Technology
Ex-Or makes light work with LightSpot HD
Ex-Or has launched LightSpot HD, a range of PIR sensors that uses innovative new features to make light work for energy efficiency, comfort, productivity...
Connectivity
RTI integrates with Converging Systems’ LED lighting systems
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) has released a two-way driver that allows users to control LED systems from Converging Systems’ portfolio of lighting solutions via...
Technology
MAZeT controls LEDs with smartphones
The German company has developed wireless control of LEDs from a smartphone or tablet.
Technology
Wandsworth Group combines luxury and intelligence with Tronix lighting controls
Luxury electrical lighting accessories supplier Wandsworth Group has launched the Tronix range of intelligent lighting controls
Technology
CueCore controls lighting on Swedish traffic bridges
The largest traffic interchange in Stockholm has a beautiful new lighting scheme controlled by Visual Productions's CueCore.
Technology
Don’t consider lighting in isolation – Lutron
Guy Simmonds, UK sales director at Lutron, highlights the common pitfalls when installing lighting control systems, and looks to the future of LED lighting.
Technology
amBX lighting control for Phones 4U Arena Manchester
SMG Europe, the largest operator of sports and entertainment venues in the UK and Europe, has selected amBX dynamic lighting control for the Phones...
Technology
Luxury Belgravia duplex goes with Hamilton Litestat
A £7.7million luxury duplex in Belgravia, London, UK, has been outfitted with a Hamilton Litestat lighting solution based on the company’s lighting control system,...
Connectivity
Osram develops Lightify smartphone app
Innovation contains almost everything that light is able to do today, claims company Osram’s Lightify lighting system enables users to exploit a wide range...
Connectivity
Technology trends – control of office lighting
Philips gives workers smartphone control of office lighting with ground-breaking connected lighting system. Philips, the global lighting supplier, has announced a breakthrough connected office...
Technology
Prolight + Sound 2014: Visual Productions launches Cuety iOS lighting control
Visual Productions has launched the Cuety lighting controller for iOS at Prolight + Sound. Cuety is a new lighting controller that turns an iPad...
Technology
Prolight + Sound 2014: new media servers from Avolites Media
As part of what is described as Avolites’ biggest Frankfurt presence to date, Avolites Media will showcase the new S-Series Media Servers, along with...