amBX partner, Molex, is leading the smart lighting industry with the latest in light sanitisation technology
A ground-breaking technology collaboration has recently been announced. Nextsense’s patented Biovitae® technology and Molex CoreSync smart building platform have joined forces. This pioneering solution is a UV-free antimicrobial LED lighting technology.
The Molex CoreSync platform creates smart buildings, integrating disparate building functions with standard building management systems while powering and controlling low-voltage devices and lighting.
amBX SmartCore technology powers the CoreSync solution. The addition of Biovitae’s UV free, antimicrobial LED lighting technology creates a revolutionary solution for Molex that helps meet the need for a safe return to public spaces and workplaces.
The white light emitted not only provides excellent illumination it also sanitises surfaces and the environment from all existing bacteria and viruses.
Tests carried out by the Scientific Department of the Celio Military Polyclinic in Rome, and the military laboratories of Germany and Sweden suggest that the multi-frequency peak of Biovitae killed 99.8% of SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19).
“Unlike UV light, Biovitae is a continuous sanitisation LED system that operates safely in the presence of people, so there is no need to wait until the area is unoccupied before starting sanitation. Biovitae breaks down the structure of the exposed microorganisms meaning they cannot survive”.
Stated Giovanni Frezza, Director of Digital Enterprise and IoT Solutions at Molex.
David Eves, CEO at amBX, affirmed that “demand for disinfecting technology has dramatically increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. Ultraviolet-C (UVC) lighting has been around for many years; and has been associated with the wavelengths of 240 and 260 nm. Many companies are selling this solution as an effective and efficient way to sanitise environments such as schools, hospitals and offices. However, the major drawback of this solution is that prolonged exposure to UV light can cause skin cancers. Therefore, the solution can only be activated when there is no one present”.
But, in recent times, it has been discovered that the visible light spectrum at 405 nm and the broader lengths in the 400-420 nm region have the ability to kill a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses.
This exciting innovation and partnership allow spaces to be sanitised without putting anyone at risk.
Coupled with the existing benefits of Molex CoreSync, which include data aggregation, advanced connectivity, energy management, complete control and improved occupant wellbeing, Molex and all companies involved are setting a new standard for smart lighting and building control.
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