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College 2: Where Innovation Meets Education

 

Thorn Lighting proudly unveils College 2, the next-generation luminaire designed to transform educational environments.

 

Building on the legacy of its best-selling predecessor, College 2 is engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern learning spaces, offering exceptional performance, energy efficiency, visual comfort, and flexible installation options.

 

Key Features and Benefits of College 2

 

  • Combines low-glare (UGR <19) diffused light with excellent cylindrical illuminance and 14 % upward light, ensuring optimal lighting for tasks, spaces, and facial visibility
  • Meets IP44 ingress protection standard, suitable for science labs and workshops
  • Easy installation with seven mounting options including surface, wire suspension, continuous-run and BESA box compatibility
  • Designed for fast one-for-one replacement of legacy College fluorescent and early generation LED luminaires
  • DALI-2, Bluetooth, emergency and sensor options for enhanced functionality

 

Ideal Applications

College 2 is purpose-built for educational settings including classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries. Featuring a single LED light engine integrated with a Bi-Lens Primary optic and a Quad Linear prismatic diffuser, the luminaire delivers exceptional lighting quality and a refined illuminated effect. Its versatile design also makes it suitable for offices, meeting rooms, and healthcare environments that demand visual clarity and user comfort.

 

Innovation and Sustainability

Designed and manufactured at Thorn’s Spennymoor facility in north-east England, College 2 reflects Thorn’s commitment to quality and sustainability. The luminaire is engineered for a long service life of 100,000 hours (L80) and features a unique patent-pending hinged gear tray for simplified maintenance. Efficacy up to 145 lm/W ensures energy savings.

 

Lighting the Way Forward

David Williamson, Senior Product Manager for Indoor Luminaires at Thorn Lighting, commented,

“With College 2, Thorn Lighting reaffirms its leadership in delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable lighting solutions. This next-generation luminaire has been completely reimagined with advanced optics and a market-leading specification – designed and developed entirely in-house. It’s a clear reflection of our commitment to enhancing educational spaces and supporting the future of learning.”

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TRILUX Unveils E-Line Pro: A Versatile Upgrade to the Classic Luminaire Series

TRILUX, the renowned lighting specialist, proudly announces the launch of E-Line Pro, the latest evolution in its esteemed E-Line luminaire range. E-Line Pro, recognised with the prestigious IF Design Award 2024, represents a seamless blend of experience and innovation, promising enhanced flexibility, performance, and sustainability across retail, industrial, and office environments.

Experience Meets Evolution

Building upon the success of its predecessor, E-Line Pro introduces a host of groundbreaking features designed to elevate user experience and adaptability. The revamped trunking system allows for effortless positioning of gear trays within a future-proof current routing, streamlining installation and ensuring reliable performance. With a proven modular kit system, E-Line Pro offers unparalleled versatility, efficiently catering to diverse lighting applications.

Unmatched Flexibility

E-Line Pro’s new trunking system boasts continuous power supply options, available in 7- or 13-pole configurations to suit specific requirements. The system can accommodate three circuits, DALI, emergency lighting, and additional functions, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional reliability. Moreover, freely positionable gear trays ensure optimal electrical contact and hassle-free installation, while flexible feed-in options eliminate visible interference points, securing a sleek and professional finish.

 

Exceptional Lighting Quality

While E-Line Pro introduces a redesigned profile, its pioneering lighting technology remains unchanged. Featuring 21 application-specific optical systems, the luminaire delivers superior lighting solutions tailored to a wide range of environments. E-Line Pro promises unparalleled performance and visual comfort with options for high glare control, Ra >90 colour rendering index, ConVision® optic, and variable light colour for human-centric lighting concepts.

Revolutionised Mounting

TRILUX has reimagined the mounting process with E-Line Pro, providing simplicity, versatility, and connectivity at every step. Clear directional markers on the profile guide installation while innovative couplings, inserts, and modules click into place with audible feedback, guaranteeing secure electrical and mechanical connections. The result is a hassle-free mounting experience that underscores TRILUX’s commitment to user-centric design.

Enhanced Design Aesthetics

With a redesigned trunking system and subtly widened profile, E-Line Pro exudes modernity and sophistication. The integration of gear trays within the profile, along with redesigned end caps, ensures a clean and minimalist aesthetic that complements a variety of environments, including retail, office, and educational spaces.

Sustainable Innovation

True to TRILUX’s commitment to sustainability, E-Line Pro embodies eco-conscious design and manufacturing practices. With a focus on material efficiency and resource-friendly packaging and logistics, the luminaire sets new standards for environmental responsibility. Furthermore, its highly efficient luminaires boast up to 207lm/W, guaranteeing reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint during operation, empowering you to make a sustainable choice.

 

Easy Refurbishment and Expansion

For projects requiring refurbishment or expansion, TRILUX offers E-Line Fix as a seamless solution. This allows for easy conversion of outdated systems to LED technology, ensuring a hassle-free transition and maximising the lifespan of existing installations. Additionally, TRILUX continues to provide compatible profiles and modules for expanding existing E-Line projects, ensuring continuity and scalability.

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