Wednesday 30 January 2013

CLE RGB LED Module


Compact RGB Light Engine optimised for colour mixing.



Luminous Flux- R=338lm, G=343lm, B=421lm
Wattage      -20
Controller/Driver-20W DMX PST Smart Controller or select from our driver list*
*Thermaloc is only available when the PST smart Controller is used.
  • 3 Channel RGB
  • High Luminous flux up to 750lm (+/- 10% @ 25oC Ambient)
  • Intelligent thermal protection with integrated temperature sensors (If used with PST RGB controller (DMX))
  • Pre-mix colour mixing optimised for spot reflectors
  • Compatible with PhotonStar LEDsmart controls (If used with PST RGB controller (DMX))
The video below displays the colour abilities of the RGB module:

     



Monday 21 January 2013

Fireflies inspire brighter LEDs

Researchers from Belgium, France and Canada have drawn inspiration from nature by mimicking the design of the bioluminescent firefly, which they say can help maximise the glow on LEDs by up to 55 per cent.


A recent study by the University of Namur in Belgium into the structure of the Photuris firefly found that the serrated scales of its abdomen enhance the glow emitted from it. It does this by minimising internal reflections, meaning more light is expelled. For fireflies, this extra light intensity proves useful when it comes to attracting a mate.


Scientists recreated the firefly’s serrated surface in the form of an LED overlayer, which increased light extraction considerably. It is hoped the overlayer can be applied to existing diodes to reduce the amount of light that gets lost to internal reflections.


Researchers at the University of Namur studied the fireflies using scanning electron microscopes and found structures such as nanoscale ribs and larger, misfit scales on the fireflies’ cuticles, a part of the insect’s exoskeleton. The researchers then used computer simulations to model how the structures affected light transmission and found that these misfit shapes let out the most light.


Nicolas AndrĂ©, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sherbrooke in Canada, created a jagged overlayer on a standard gallium nitrate LED. He deposited a layer of light-sensitive material on top of the LEDs and then exposed sections with a laser to create a triangular profile. The LEDs were made from a material that slowed light more than the fireflies’ cuticle, so AndrĂ© adjusted the dimensions accordingly to a height and width of five micrometers to maximise the light extraction.


The researchers say there is no need for a new LED to be created for this process. Instead, it is hoped that existing diodes can be easily coated and laser patterned.


Annick Bay, PhD student at the University of Namur, said: “The most important aspect of this work is that is shows how much we can learn by carefully observing nature. The Photuris fireflies are very effective light emitters but I am sure that there are other species that are even more effective. This work is not over.”


This research has been published in two papers in the Optical Society’s (OSA) open-access journal Optics Express.






Wednesday 16 January 2013

CSR Lighting Demonstration at CES


PhotonStar LED Group plc, the British designer and manufacturer of smart LED lighting solutions, continues to work with CSR plc in the development of its Bluetooth Smart home lighting products. These demonstrations are shown on the CSR booth at CES International 2013 in Las Vegas, a major global consumer electronics show. 

As part of this process, PhotonStar worked closely with CSR to create a joint LED lighting demonstration at CES 2013, showing how Bluetooth low energy wireless technology can enable smartphones, tablets and other connected devices to control systems such as lighting throughout the home. 

Photonstar’s existing LED lighting system is fully colour tuneable and dimmable, and the addition of CSR’s Bluetooth low energy technology increases its flexibility and intelligence. Lights can be controlled individually or in groups using an app creating one-touch buttons to adjust the lighting in a room for different uses such as reading, dining or watching movies. James Mckenzie, CEO of PhotonStar LED Group PLC, commented “Our work with CSR on the wireless connectivity for our lighting systems has produced some exciting results, as demonstrated at CES 2013. 

There is great potential for our lighting solutions to work with everyday technology, creating optimal lighting for the connected home or business as part of the future ‘internet of things’ vision.” PhotonStar LED Group PLC (“PhotonStar” or the “Group”) is a British designer and manufacturer of smart LED lighting solutions. 

The Group’s proprietary technology seamlessly integrates LEDs, sensors and controls to provide intelligent lighting for commercial and architectural applications which benefit from greater CO2 reduction, lower cost of ownership & improved functionality compared to other available light sources. 

Photonstar’s lighting products have won numerous awards for performance, innovation and reliability, and are unique in the industry for the use of recycled, and recyclable materials, which means they have 90% less embodied CO2 than equivalent products providing the same levels of illumination.PhotonStar comprises two divisions: LED Lighting Fixtures which works with lighting designers, architects, house builders, facilities management companies and sustainability consultants to provide intelligent, high-end LED lighting solutions for the commercial and architectural market, and LED Light Engines which provides LED lighting solutions for specialist applications such as film & television production lighting, UV curing and medical applications.










Monday 7 January 2013

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Wednesday 2 January 2013

Something Different for Christmas from PhotonStar...



PhotonStar has chosen not to send out paper Christmas cards this year as part of our sustainability policy. We chose, along with other local companies and volunteers, to give a Christmas “gift” to a local family instead. Sustainability is, we believe, also about supporting the local community that you live in. Whilst we continue to create more and more UK based jobs, at this “time of goodwill to all men” the money that we would have spent sending on cards was spent on helping a very deserving family in Fareham at Christmas time.

So here is your own Christmas “gift” with best wishes and holiday greetings from all at PhotonStar:

We donated LED luminaires for the renovation of the family’s home, a project which is part of the BBC one series ‘DIY SOS’; the DIY show which takes on ambitious builds to help truly deserving families. This particular family, based just 20 minutes away from our Hampshire office, was chosen because of their inspiring yet unfortunate situation. Haanagh and Mike Smith bought their modest two bedroom house in 2003, when they were expecting their first child and were both fully employed. Six years later they were delighted to learn that five year old Harry would soon have a sibling and, whilst they knew space in the house was limited, they were confident about the future of their growing family.

The pregnancy scan revealed not just one baby but twins, who were born prematurely after seven months with many complications. Reuben sadly suffered a brain hemorrhage and was consequently diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, while Zachary is now severely deaf following two bouts of Meningitis. The twins survived despite their life-threatening disabilities and are both happy and adventurous two year olds; however both live with mobility, speech and learning problems.

After two redundancies their father Mike is now a self-employed contractor and regularly works away from home, leaving Haanagh to care full time for all three children in a very small house that is unequipped to support disabled children like Zachary and Reuben. The family found themselves trapped, unable to upgrade to a more spacious home due to financial constraints. They were keen to remain in the Fareham area because they have a lot of friends and a strong support network but the house was far from comfortable, with the twins sharing their parent’s bedroom and nowhere to store bulky disability equipment.

DIY SOS recognized the family’s cry for a more accessible and suitable home and, whilst they couldn't provide the masses of extra space that we’d all like to give them, ‘The Big Build’ was able to adapt and renovate the house accordingly. During the build, PhotonStar donated EcoStar 500 luminaires for the whole house, which were installed by local volunteer electricians. These will help to lower Mike and Haanagh’s energy bills significantly as they use just a fifth of the electricity that halogen lamps do.
The ground floor was opened up and a single-storey extension was added to provide an open-plan spacious kitchen and dining room with easy entry to the garden. A large awning was erected in the garden to create a beautiful extra room for the family without being completely outside. A new wheelchair friendly bedroom with a wet room was added to the ground floor for Reuben, and the DIY SOS volunteers created a fun and inviting room upstairs for Harry and Zach to share, giving their parents back the space they deserve.
Many local companies and individuals volunteered to provide products and services for the project and we are proud to have been able to help and take part in changing the family’s lives. We are confident that you will agree with our decision to support the local family and share their inspiring story instead of sending Christmas cards.



We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.



PhotonStar LED Ltd. Fund Raising


PhotonStar LED Group PLC  the British designer and manufacturer of  smart LED lighting solutions, has raised approximately £1.57m through a placing  with institutional investors to finance the next stage of its growth and specifically to fund a new wireless circadian lighting product range using the Group’s ChromaWhite technology.


Highlights


  • £1.57m raised
  • 13,085,833 new ordinary shares (“the Placing”) through a placing by finnCap
  • Funds being raised at 12p, a premium to the mid-price on 18 December 2012, the date prior to the announcement of the Placing

Use of Proceeds


The proceeds will be used to invest further in the opportunity the Group is seeing in circadian lighting, which simulates the lighting levels of natural daylight, with positive effects on human health and productivity. This uses the Group’s ChromaWhite technology launched earlier this year. The range will include retro fit lamps for industry standard lighting systems.


Trading Update


The Group expects revenues for the year to 31 December 2012 to be broadly in line with market forecasts and EBITDA for the year, before share based payments, is anticipated to be close to breakeven. 


James Mckenzie, CEO of PhotonStar, commented:


“This additional funding will support our growth and enable us to develop more innovative and exciting products more quickly. The placing exceeded our initial target and is a great endorsement of our technology and the opportunities we are seeing for our smart LED lighting solutions."

"We have already made substantial progress this year with the launch of our ChromaWhite product in industry standard module formats. We look forward to being able to expand this into the growing area of circadian lighting.”


Details of the Placing


The Group will raise approximately £1.57 million (gross) pursuant to the Placing through the issue of 13,805,833 new ordinary shares (“the Placing Shares”) at the placing price of 12p.The Placing Shares will represent approximately 11.5% of the Company’s issued Share Capital immediately following Admission. Under the Placing Agreement, finnCap has conditionally agreed to place, with institutional investors, the Placing Shares at the Placing Price. 

The Placing is conditional on Admission of the Placing Shares to trading on AIM.  Admission and Settlement Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for 13,805,833 Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM. Admission is expected to take place at 8.00 a.m. on 20 December 2012.

On Admission, the total number of ordinary shares in issue will be 111,843,544. The total number of voting rights will therefore be  111,843,544.   The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FSA's Disclosures and Transparency Rules. 


Enquiries:


PhotonStar LED Group plc (www.photonstarled.com):

James Mckenzie – Group Chief Executive 02381 230381
David Holloway – Group Chief Financial Officer 01495 713077

finnCap:

Geoff Nash/Charlotte Stranner/Brian Patient (Broking) +44 (0)20 7600 1658

College Hill:

Adrian Duffield/Rozi Morris +44 (0)20 7457 2020


About PhotonStar LED Group PLC 


PhotonStar LED Group PLC (“PhotonStar” or the “Group”) is a British designer and manufacturer of smart LED lighting solutions.  The Group’s proprietary technology seamlessly integrates LEDs, sensors and controls to provide intelligent lighting for commercial and architectural applications which benefit from greater CO2 reduction, lower cost of ownership & improved functionality compared to other available light sources.  PhotonStar’s lighting products have won numerous awards for performance, innovation and reliability, and are unique in the industry for the use of recycled, and recyclable materials, which means they have 90% less embodied CO2 than equivalent products providing the same levels of illumination. PhotonStar comprises two divisions: LED Lighting Fixtures which works with lighting designers, architects, house builders, facilities management companies and sustainability consultants to provide intelligent, high-end LED lighting solutions for the commercial and architectural market, and LED Light Engines which provides LED lighting solutions for specialist applications such as film & television production lighting, UV curing and medical applications. PhotonStar is based in Romsey, Hampshire with manufacturing in Wales. The Group was admitted to AIM in December 2010.