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Current by GE Announces Its Broadest Portfolio of New Product ReleasesCurrent, powered by GE (NYSE: GE) is unveiling a series of new products at LIGHTFAIR International in Chicago that significantly expand the company's portfolio of retrofit, connected and specialized LED and controls offerings. The business is displaying several proprietary technologies that spotlight its continued focus on the digital transformation of lighting infrastructure. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180508005512/en/ Current by GE horticulture lights in use at Local By Atta Farm (Photo: Business Wire) "We continue investing in cutting-edge lighting technology because it helps our customers solve problems while making their spaces more vibrant, inviting and productive," said Melissa Wesorick, General Manager of LED Products & Technology for Current by GE. "The depth and breadth of our new products reflect our industry's shift toward a more connected future across a wider diversity of applications." Current by GE is showcasing more than 25 new products and solution enhancements at the trade event. Notably more than 75 percent of the new indoor and outdoor products are digitally enabled, so customers can continue adding new sensors and apps that will help transform their buildings into intelligent environments.
New Integrated Indoor Solutions Lumination recessed fixtures are also now available for the first time with integrated sensors that utilize one of three Daintree wireless control networks for either standalone, distributed or centralized lighting control. Customers now have wireless choices from Current by GE to match their smart building application needs today or in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, if all U.S. lighting systems were converted to LEDs and configured with connected lighting controls, the resulting annual energy cost savings would be approximately $44 billion.
Specialty Lighting: New Patented Disinfection Technology & Greenhouse
Controls In response to growing demand in the horticulture market segment, Current has expanded the Arize* product line to optimize growth and control flowering for indoor vertical farming, growth chambers/rooms, greenhouses and hydroponic or aeroponic operations. The Arize TopLight, LED Tube and Greenhouse Pro bulb with photoperiod control are the most recent additions and allow growers and operators to manage vegetative growth or rapid flowering so plants are market-ready throughout the year.
Flexible Control Systems Increase Customer Options
Outdoor Solutions Focus on Optics and Flexibility For commercial outdoor, the new Evolve Canopy LED Soffit (ECLS) is designed for enclosed canopy and soffit applications. With a symmetric round optic, multiple mounting options, and easy-to-install lightweight housing, the product is suitable for retrofit or new construction applications. "Our lighting customers want technology that delivers measurable business outcomes," Wesorick said. "We will always challenge ourselves to offer more options and flexibility so everyone can be prepared for the connected future."
About Current, powered by GE: 1 Gohil SK, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2015;doi:10.1093/cid/civ539. 2 Memoori Report: The Internet of Things in Smart Commercial Buildings 2016 to 2021 * Trademark and/or Service Mark of General Electric Company View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180508005512/en/ |