Two major brands announced their entry into the UV LED field, and competition in market segments will become increasingly intense.read count [177] release time：2020-03-19 20:33:00
Current, a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), and Hubble of the United States illumination (Hubbell Lighting) launched a product based on LED Continuous disinfection technology for UV LED There are undoubtedly new players joining this narrow field.
Hubble Lighting said it signed a licensing agreement with the University of Strathclyde for its continuous disinfection technology. The continuous disinfection technology announced by Current, a subsidiary of GE, is based on luminescence in the ultraviolet range under the visible spectrum and has intellectual property rights.
The concept of continuous disinfection targets pathogens lurking in spaces such as athletic locker rooms, food and beverage areas, and healthcare facilities.
UV-C kills most pathogens almost instantly, but its spectral range of 100-280 nanometers also kills healthy cells and is dangerous to the human eye and other organs. Longer wavelength light takes longer to kill bacteria, but can be used together when there are people on site.
Hubbell Lighting
John DiNardi, general manager and vice president of Hubble's lighting components business, said the company will target applications such as locker rooms and calls the technology high-intensity narrow-spectrum (HINS) lighting.
After licensing the technology, Hubble Illumination's components team will develop light engines and other components based on the intellectual property, such as linear light engines.
Initially, the technology will come to market through the Hubbell Lighting brand in a variety of luminaires. It's also possible that Hubble Illumination will eventually provide supporting technology to other lighting manufacturers.
Current
Current is currently the first company planning to use UV for continuous disinfection. The company says the method relies on UV-A luminescence. Typically, UV-A means wavelengths of 315-400nm. The upper limit of the UV-A range is just below the purple 405nm region in visible light products. Current says its product will emit light in the 300-380nm range.
Current appears to be focusing UV-A technology on medical-focused applications.
The company says healthcare-associated infections account for 28% of all readmissions, and it hopes continuous disinfection technology can positively impact this trend. Companies can apply this technology in many forms.
