What are the latest trends in the world of professional lighting

Published : 01/30/2024 09:30:00

LED lighting has reached a considerable degree of maturity within professional and residential lighting projects. The use of this technology is now ubiquitous thanks to the countless advantageous features, including high energy efficiency, long life, versatility and the possibility of creating customized lighting effects.

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Le ultime tendenze nel mondo dell’illuminazione professionale

What are the technological innovations required in the lighting sector?

High energy efficiency compliant with the new Ecodesign regulation

Energy saving, the market trend has been present for years and is aimed towards highly energy-efficient lighting fixtures compliant with Ecodesign legislation to reduce energy consumption, improving the environmental impact.

Thanks to the European Ecodesign directive, a series of technical and commercial parameters have been defined that regulate the entire LED lighting sector and in general all light sources capable of emitting light. The objective is clearly to standardize the technical parameters in the LED Lighting market by ensuring the distribution of high-performance certified products.

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Quality of light - Color Rendering Index

Two of the main aspects that are often considered in evaluating the quality of light are the Color Rendering Index (CRI) and the MacAdam color selection.

As regards the Colour Rendering Index, until a few years ago the most widespread standard referred to CRI 80; current interest has instead shifted towards better visual color rendering (quality of light), shifting research towards products with CRI >90.

The difference between CRI80, CRI90 and CRI95 lies in the precision with which these light sources reproduce colors compared to natural light, which is why it is important to choose the CRI level based on the specific needs of the application and the priority given to the chromatic fidelity.

Light quality - MacAdams color selection step 2

Another factor that must be taken into consideration is the size of the MacAdams ellipse, which defines the uniformity of the color. The selection of the MacAdams steps becomes a key factor in those applications in which the color temperature must be uniform and repeatable. This is because even using different batches on similar installations, such as offices, workspaces, street lighting and architectural lighting, the visual effect of the color will have to be uniform.

For the human eye, the color variations within the 3rd step of the MacAdam ellipse are imperceptible. Therefore in applications, where the light sources are visible, this phenomenon should be taken into consideration as the 3rd step provides, for example, a lower variation than the 5th step.

Flexibility and reduction of production waste

The reduction of production waste in the lighting sector is an important objective for the environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness of the entire sector. Waste can be generated at different stages of the production process, from product design to manufacturing, distribution and consumption.

From this point of view, flexibility can be evaluated in terms of offer, with the possibility of obtaining tailor-made LED strips. Among the market trends there is the increasingly widespread need to be able to have increasingly shorter and customizable cuts, with the enormous advantage of being able to reduce costs and installation times.

Linear lighting with continuous line effect

The elimination of the unsightly stippling effect and the possibility of obtaining a uniform lighting effect are fundamental aspects of modern lighting. Through this effect not only does the aesthetics and visual comfort improve, but a positive impact can be achieved regarding the functionality of the spaces and the user experience. This aspect is therefore particularly interesting within projects and applications where attention to detail and aesthetics are fundamental.

Miniaturization

The reduction in the size of components dedicated to LED lighting is a trend that has been underway for several years and brings with it a series of consequences and objectives that are anything but obvious. Smaller LEDs require less power, making them more energy efficient. Smaller LEDs are also less susceptible to mechanical damage, which translates into longer product life. By using more compact LEDs, design flexibility can also benefit greatly, designing more minimal and elegant final solutions.

The reduction in the size of the light strips therefore offers multiple advantages, including greater adaptability, improved aesthetics and greater versatility in lighting applications. This trend is particularly relevant across a wide range of industries, from architectural to residential and commercial lighting.

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