Hayes Cumming Architects showcases
LumaStream LED lighting solutions
To meet the high market demand for green, energy efficient lighting, Hayes Cumming Architects has partnered with LumaStream, a St. Petersburg company that provides industry-leading LED lighting solutions.
The upscale contemporary style of the office inspires the imagination to contemplate how new technology can enhance any residential or commercial space. These innovations support LEED building standards.
New Technologies offer new opportunities
for Electrical Contractors
At one point there was a clear distinction between what was considered electrical work and what was considered low voltage work. The lines continue to blur, and most electrical contractors are now realizing this.
Today's buildings cannot function with a power system alone. Other intelligent systems are increasingly important to the building's functions.
Steve Crimi, Chairman, Published
Insights Magazine, Sept/Oct 2011 Issue
We are witnessing changes today that will impact the future of the electrical contracting business in a big way. One can either resist the changes or embrace them.
Today, entire buildings are being wired with MC Cable. This is just one of the many innovations that will have profound implications to the electrical trade, and how future electricians are trained. After all, conduit as we know it will not be extensively utilized in the future.
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LumaStream Featured in "Products in Practice"
Illuminating Engineering Society, August 2011
Blue and white LEDs grace the granite wall at the Tampa Police Memorial, honoring Tampa's fallen officers with new lighting that represents the "thin blue line". St. Petersburg based luminaire design-build company, LumaStream LLC, designed the memorial lighting and manufactured the LED luminaires.
The LumaStream Lighting Designer, used subtly color-changing LEDs to create visually compelling, yet still situation appropriate lighting. The down lights gradually transition from blue to white and back to blue again, "to generate visual interest".
Steve Crimi, CEO Published
Insights Magazine, July 2011 Issue
There is an interesting dynamic today that may be a first for the electrical industry. Although we are seeing developments that may threaten traditional "pipe and wire", electrical firms willing to embrace technology, re-structure their business models and properly train their workforce may realize future growth, and more importantly – future profits.
As electrical contractors, it is prudent to be cautiously optimistic about new technology; however, it is becoming increasingly unwise to resist it. The industry will face more change in the next ten years than it has in the last 50 years. Photo-Voltaic, D.C. Distribution, Solid-State Lighting, Fuel cells and EV charging stations are all becoming familiar terms in the industry.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2011
LumaStream LLC Acquires Power Vector
LumaStream, LLC, announced the acquisition of Power Vector, a division of E Craftsmen. They formed a new subsidiary company, LumaStream Canada, ULC. The Power Vector brand will be marketed by both LumaStream Canada and LumaStream LLC.
LumaStream, located in Saint Petersburg Florida, is one of the fastest growing solid-state lighting solutions providers in the United States. LumaStream offers turnkey LED lighting systems utilizing low voltage DC distribution that optimizes both longevity and efficiency. The company delivers engineered lighting solutions, including custom and standard LED fixtures, for restaurants, retail displays, stages, hotels, landscapes, and residential architectural applications. They were recently featured in a St. Pete Times article about fast growing "green" companies. "Green Could Mean Go For Creating Jobs"
LumaStream Canada (formerly Power Vector), located in Waterloo Ontario, Canada, has developed unique Intellectual Property for driving and dimming high brightness LEDs. These are installed for interior and exterior illumination applications. LSC products typically feature a '3-in-1' approach that combines power, a dimming interface, and LED current drivers into one cohesive system for low voltage DC power distribution. Agency approvals include UL Listed and CE. A diverse company with eleven employees, LSC offers years of experience in engineering and state of the art, patented product development. (Read More)
TAMPA BAY NEWS RELEASE: March 25, 2011
Tampa Police Memorial "The Thin Blue Line"
Tampa Police unveiled a new memorial for fallen officers tonight. After dark, an LED blue laser beam shot up into the sky, honoring the 31 Tampa police officers killed in the line of duty since 1895.It's called the 'Blue Line Project,' and it will be located above the current mon ument on Franklin Street every night.
The laser stretches approximately 400 feet from police headquarters to the top of the 36-story BB&T building on North Franklin Street. The memorial will be illuminated nightly from sunset to midnight with blue LED.
"I want the light to remind the families of the fallen that they won't be forgotten," Officer Shane Gadoury said. "It's a reminder to the community that the officers are putting themselves at risk to make sure they are safe."
St. Petersburg-based LumaStream provided the LED lighting; One Stop Laser Shop in Clearwater supplied the laser. Susan and John Sykes offered a money contribution.
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March 18, 2011
LED board with pin and socket connector increases LED efficiency
Saint Petersburg FL (March 18, 2011) LumaStream,LLC www.LumaStream.com, announced today it has co-developed a pin and socket LED light board with Raled,LLC www.raled.com. Steven Crimi, CEO of LumaStream stated, "By utilizing Raled's patented LTHERM® technology, we can remove heat from our light boards very effectively. Heat is the killer of LEDs. LumaStream® integral light fixtures combine the heat sink with the actual fixture housing insuring a very effective path for removing heat. With our new LTHERM® based pin and socket light board we will have a total solution with the flexibility to easily install or remove the light board. This will allow the lighting designer to choose the color temperature and optical pattern best suited for the application even after they are installed."
"There are virtually no restrictions on the design of a LED driver or light engine utilizing LTHERM® PCB Technology. LTHERM® is the designer's choice for LED thermal management," stated Kurt Storey, founder of Raled.
Mr. Crimi also stated "We are keeping a close eye on the progress of the Zhaga consortium and their efforts to adopt a standard socket for a light board. Our solution will address the need for a socket type platform for smaller solid-state luminaries that will eventually replace fixtures currently utilizing MR16, R-20, R-30, Par-20, Par-30 and GU-10 based lamps. This may very well be adopted as the industry standard."
If you would like more information or to schedule an interview with Steve Crimi please call Theo Prodromitis Renaud at 727. 827. 2805 or email theo.renaud@lumastream.com
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March 8, 2011
Low Voltage DC distribution for Intelligent LED Lighting Systems
LumaStream, announced today it has entered into an agreement with Power Vector, to co-develop the next generation of Power Vector's Trinity platform. Along with a state of the art bi-directional communication module the LumaStream system will include an entire wire management system for (plug and play) distribution for a Class 2 Low Voltage Constant Current platform. The new products will be marketed under the LumaStream Brand and will utilize unique technology developed by Power Vector for solid-state lighting applications.
Steve Crimi, CEO of LumaStream, has incorporated low voltage DC power distribution as a key element in LumaStream's system approach. " By utilizing our constant current wire management with Power Vector's remote driver technology and unique IP, we can substantially reduce the component count in the overall system." Mr. Crimi added that isolating the driver from the fixture removes heat; the primary cause of fixture failure. "This approach allows us to offer a turnkey LED lighting system that is durable, highly efficient and at a price point that will make it easy for customers to transition to LEDs."
"LumaStream is an ideal partner for Power Vector" said Tom Richards, President of Power Vector. "They have a unique combination of understanding the technology, the market and the art of lighting." Richards added that LumaStream really appreciates the disruptive potential of low voltage DC distribution on solid-state lighting.
LumaStream, located in Saint Petersburg Florida, provides intelligent lighting systems utilizing low voltage DC distribution to optimize both longevity and efficiency. The company has delivered innovative lighting systems, including custom and standard LED fixtures, for restaurants, retail displays, stages, hotels, landscapes, and residential architectural applications.
Power Vector, located in Waterloo Ontario, Canada, has developed unique IP for driving and dimming high brightness LEDs for interior and exterior illumination applications. Their products typically feature a '3-in-1' approach that combines power, a dimming interface and LED current drivers into one cohesive system for low voltage DC power distribution. Agency approvals include UL Listed and CE.
LumaStream anticipates limited production for field testing by Q3 of 2011.
Electrical Contractor Magazine: Guiding Light
by Joseph M. Kelly, February 2011
Electrical contractors have seen the bright lights of opportunity borne by involvement in lighting specification and installation. Over time, market forces have drawn ECs further into the fold, allowing them to increasingly influence brands and make specification decisions and, ultimately, become very vital decisionmakers when it comes to lighting-related projects. To highlight the latest developments in the lighting industry, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR conducted a survey of more than 700 readers.
According to respondants, LED trends are something to keep an eye on. One-third of electrical contractors say that LEDs are poised to replace incandescent lamps, compared with 23 percent thinking LEDs are currently ready to replace compact fluorescents and another 19 percent suggesting LEDs are ready to replace fluorescent lamps. An additional one-third of those surveyed think that LEDs will be ready to replace each of these lamp types within the next one or two years. The remaining survey respondents see LEDs becoming more viable later, or they "don't know" when viability will occur. READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Released: February 2011
Steve Crimi, LumaStream CEO is Interviewed on LED TV
The lighting industry is evolving at a fast pace and energy efficiency is a hot topic these days. LED lighting spokesperson, Lindsay Hassett showcases how LED technology is more efficient, saves money, and is an ideal light source for now and the future.
Using wit and humor LEDTV highlights the benefits of non-toxic LED's compared to mercury filled flourescents. Guest on this show, Steve Crimi, CEO of Lumastream, educates audiences about the benefits of LED, the low power usage and wide range of light choices available. LEDTV the source for cutting edge information on a lighting industry's evolution towards LED's.
Released: October 15, 2010
LumaStream is an IEC Bronze Industry Partner
The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) has welcomed LumaStream to its family of Bronze Industry Partners. LumaStream is a leading brand for intelligent lighting systems in the emerging solid-state lighting (SSL) industry, and will be unveiling its IPC (Intelligent power supply) and sharing its unique business distribution model at the national IEC conference in Phoenix.
"I am pleased to welcome LumaStream as a bronze industry partner," said Larry Mullins, IEC National Executive Vice President. "LumaStream will bring innovative high quality lighting systems to IEC members."
"Our mission is to provide the highest quality SSL lighting to our customers, enhancing their lives while saving our natural resources," said Steve Crimi, LumaStream's CEO. "By streamlining the supply chain our clients will enjoy the full benefit of 21st century, state-of-the-art, lighting at reasonable prices."
Released: June 15, 2010
Chihuly Collection gets LED Color Change Window
LumaStream, in conjunction with the Morean Arts Center, recently completed the installation of six LumaView light boxes at the new Chihuly Collection Gallery in St. Petersburg.
Utilizing four-channel Starbar Intelligent Lighting System, designers have the ability to custom program up to 64 dynamic color changing scenes.