Current by GE Announces Its Broadest Portfolio of New Product Releases
May 08 2018 - 6:55AM
Business Wire
- 75 percent of new product releases
feature connected digital capabilities
- Proprietary solutions include patented
disinfection technology for healthcare and LED tubes with
integrated TriGain* technology
- Product lines showcase ease of
installation and future expansion across all categories
Current, 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.
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Current by GE horticulture lights in use
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“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 SolutionsCurrent by GE unveiled the
first LED tubes integrated with GE’s patented TriGain* technology
to enhance both their color rendering index (CRI) and R9, a
saturated red critical to color accuracy. The Lumination LED indoor
fixture collection with TriGain allows retail and commercial
lighting designers to achieve optimal color rendering for
merchandise and architectural detail while improving energy
efficiency.
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 ControlsIn an industry first, Current unveiled
fixtures featuring GE UV-A disinfection technology that allow
patients and medical staff to be present while surfaces are
continuously being disinfected. The new Lumination LBT fixture with
disinfection technology is capable of inactivating or killing up to
90 percent of common pathogens. This technology can be integrated
into a wide array of Current by GE LED fixtures. Infection-related
hospital readmissions, including avoidable health care-associated
infections, accounted for 28 percent of all-cause readmissions.
1
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 OptionsWith
the introduction of Daintree EZ Connect, Current by GE customers
can commission a room-based wireless control system through a
mobile application. The solution is designed to easily upgrade to a
Daintree Enterprise system, which digitizes building assets through
Current’s intelligent environment platform when customers want to
harness the value of data collection. With Daintree Enterprise,
customers can use an open API to build their own smart building
solutions or choose an app from Current’s robust partner ecosystem
to drive digital transformation throughout their organization. The
global market for IoT in buildings is growing by 20.7 percent
annually and is projected to reach $75.5 billion by 2021. 2
Outdoor Solutions Focus on Optics and FlexibilityCurrent
by GE outdoor LED solutions are recognized for highly targeted
reflective optics, flat glass optical enclosures that reduce dirt
depreciation and forward-thinking designs that enable motion
sensing, asset tracking and wireless controllability. New products
for the roadway industry include the new GE Evolve* LED Post Top
Town & Country (EPTT), which is compatible with GE LightGrid*
2.0 and other wireless control systems and provides improved
lighting performance and reduced glare in a classic post top look
and style.
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:Current is the digital
engine for intelligent environments. A first-of-its-kind startup
within the walls of GE (NYSE: GE), Current blends advanced LED
technology with networked sensors and software to make commercial
buildings, retail stores and industrial facilities more energy
efficient & digitally productive. Backed by the power of
Predix*, GE’s platform for the Industrial Internet, and a broad
ecosystem of technology partners, Current is helping businesses and
cities unlock hidden value and realize the potential of their
environments. www.currentbyge.com
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
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