Lightfair Preview

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Attendees at this year’s Lightfair Intl. will get a glimpse of the future of lighting as suppliers bring their best and brightest innovations to the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 9-11, with a pre-conference Lightfair Institute, May 7-8.

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WAC Lighting

The Fugu Quick Connect pendant is named after the Japanese word for the poisonous puffer fish that inspired the pendant’s design. The mouth-blown Italian glass features embedded gold flecks and hand-pulled spikes of clear glass. Includes a socket set, xenon lamp and the Quick Adjust canopy that accommodates a variety of ceiling heights and applications. Booth #1614. www.waclighting.com

Tech Lighting

The Veryon directional LED track head produces over 800 lumens using only 16W of energy. The track fixture also features a machined aluminum housing and an extruded aluminum heat sink. A head that rotates 360 degrees and pivots 90 degrees provides flexibility. Booth #3808. www.techlighting.com

Switch Lighting

Switch LED bulbs use a unique liquid cooling technology to deliver the same warm glow as incandescent bulbs. Each bulb lasts an average of 25,000 hours. Shown here is the 100W equivalent, which produces 1,600 lumens using only 20W, and will be available in late 2012. Booth #4748. www.switchlightingco.com

Besa Lighting

The contemporary Optos sconce has a unique dual lens design with interchangeable optical glass lenses, including clear, frosted and dichroic, in order to offer a range of accent lighting possibilities. The sconce also swivels at the base, offering directional accent lighting capability. Booth #1039. www.besalighting.com

Cal Lighting

The company’s new LED rope light comes in 150-foot rolls and is safe for both indoor and outdoor use. Available in nine colors. Booth #6832. www.calighting.com

Edge Lighting

The Recessed Light Channel LED is perfect for drywall applications. The 61-degree white diffuser lens provides a clean line of light that’s free of LED “dots.” Each foot contains multiple warm white LEDs with high CRI. Booth #3135. www.edgelighting.com

Nora Lighting

The Cori LED track fixture has architecturally styled fins to help dissipate heat and ensure a longer performance life. Available in two models (12W with 1040 lumens and 23W with 1799 lumens), two color temperatures (3000K warm white and 4000K cool white) and three finishes (black, silver and white). Booth #1914. www.noralighting.com

CSL Lighting

The Eco-Downlight is now available in a 5-inch version, which is more suitable for applications with ultra-high ceilings. A 30W high-performance LED delivers 2,200 lumens, and is available with a variety of trims and housings, as well as three interchangeable optics. Booth #2123. www.csllighting.com

Satco Products

Part of David Landis’ innovative Geocentric Series for Satco’s Nuvo Lighting line, the 3Sixty suspended luminaire is a modern take on a traditional chandelier. KolourOne LEDs provide even illumination to the fixture, which is available in both ceiling- and wall-mounted versions. Booth #4724. www.satco.com

Leviton Manufacturing Co.

The Universal Dimmers have been engineered to work with dimmable CFLs and dimmable LEDs, as well as traditional incandescent bulbs. Available in two styles and a variety of colors. Booth #2718. www.leviton.com

Juno Lighting Group

The Generation 3 LED Downlights Series uses Juno’s exclusive WarmDim technology to produce warmer light when dimmed, similar to an incandescent light. A proprietary micro-processor-controlled light engine warms the LED color temperature from 3000K to 2000K while dimming. Available in 4-, 5- and 6-inch sizes as well as with a variety of trims. Booth #2530. www.junolightinggroup.com

Sebco Industries

Sebco’s new Stainless Steel Landscape Transformers fit seamlessly into any application, with products that range from 150W to 600W and outlets for both timers and photocells. Booth #6342. www.sebcoindustries.com

Bulbrite

The ECOHalogen Series includes a full line of EISA-compliant options in a variety of styles including BT15, A19, True Daylight A19, and 3-Way A19 (shown). Booth #2741. www.bulbrite.com

Lutron Electronics Co.

Lutron's Maestro occupancy/vacancy sensing switches use advanced sensing technology to eliminate background interference and detect fine motion. The switches also work with all bulb types and are available in two versions depending on room size. Booth #1625. www.lutron.com

GE Lighting

GE Lighting's Energy Star-qualified BR30 lamp is perfect for recessed can and downlight applications. The 12W lamp offers outstanding energy efficiency, warm color and an L70 rated life of 25,000 hours. Booth #2508. www.gelighting.com

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