BSPA and LUX-TSI create new test centre

Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) and LUX-TSI are to create a new test centre for energy efficient lighting and photonics products.

LUX-OPC will be an accredited test and measurement operation for energy efficient lighting and photonics products, and will be one of two testing laboratories to be run by LUX-TSI.

Its existing Bridgend-facility focuses on energy-efficient lighting, electrical performance and safety testing, while the Birmingham testing laboratory will specialise in the optical performance aspects of new lighting and photonics technology.

LUX-TSI will manage both facilities with BSPA taking an equity stake in the business.

CEO of Birmingham Science Park Aston, Dr David Hardman said, “A key driver for this agreement was the opportunities that LUX-TSI’s ‘Preferred Partner’ status with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) will generate for Birmingham. UL is the world’s largest safety testing company, and since 2010 LUX-TSI has tested the performance of a vast array of consumer electronics and new energy efficient lighting products. The Bridgend facility is currently developing testing solutions with UL, suitable for products in the EU and also for export to the US and Asia. The aim going forwards is for the combined Bridgend and Birmingham operation to become the leading testing centre in Europe.”

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