Luminus enters solid state lighting market

Luminus Devices Inc. announced plans today to enter the solid state lighting market.

The Billerica company specializes in light-emitting diode, or LED, technology, and one of its products can give a high-definition TV set a brighter picture while using less energy.

Luminus Devices said that David Sciabica has joined the company as director of sales for the company's emerging general illumination business.

Before joining Luminus Devices, Sciabica held several sales management positions at Philips Lumileds Lighting Co. of San Jose, Luminus Devices said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)