Our Chairman Jan Denneman wrote the commentary of LED professional Review #116. This issue is focussing on the good light. In his commentary he explores why good light could become the next major growth story for the lighting industry. After decades of innovation focused on energy efficiency, LEDs, digital controls and intelligent lighting systems, the industry is entering a new phase. Increasing scientific evidence shows that light affects much more than our ability to see:

If you've searched for ways to improve your sleep, you've almost certainly come across blue-light-blocking glasses. They come in all shapes and colours, from almost clear lenses to bright orange or deep red ones, all promising better sleep, less eye strain and improved wellbeing.But do they really work?The answer is more nuanced than many advertisements suggest. Photo by nacer eddine on Unsplash Why light colour matters Our eyes do much more than allow us to see. They also c

Have you ever noticed how different the world looks at sunrise compared to midday or sunset? In the early morning, daylight has a warm, golden glow. Around noon, it appears bright and crisp. As evening approaches, the light becomes soft, orange and eventually fades into darkness. Photo by Sasha Freemind on Unsplash These changes are more than beautiful scenery. They are powerful biological signals that have shaped human physiology for millions of years throughout our evoluti

Most people think our eyes exist for one purpose: to help us see. In reality, our eyes have another equally important job. Besides creating vision, they constantly measure the light around us to help regulate our biological clock, hormones, alertness, mood and sleep. To do this, the retina contains three different types of light-sensitive cells. Two are responsible for vision: rods and cones. The third type, known scientifically as intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglio

When shopping for a light bulb or reading about good light, you've probably come across the terms lumens and lux. They sound similar, but they describe two very different things. Understanding the difference is essential, especially when it comes to lighting for health and wellbeing. Jan Sleepman What are lumens? Lumens (lm) measure the total amount of light a lamp produces. Think of lumens as the light output of the source itself. The higher the lumen value, the more light t