Industry News
Molecular Jackhammers & Near-IR Light Kill Cancer Cells
Researchers have identified a new cancer treatment approach using molecules dubbed molecular jackhammers (MJHs), which are aminocyanines capable of mechanically disrupting cancer cell membranes through vibronic-driven action (VDA) when…
Circadian Lighting Reduced Hospital Patient Falls by 50%
Circadian lighting in hospital wards was found to significantly reduce falls among patients, by 50%, according to a retrospective observational study published in Healthcare (Basel), in July 2025. Study…
California 2025 Nonresidential Energy Code Changes
The following lighting and electrical changes were made to the California 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Nonresidential Buildings: Adds requirements for manual controls to be in same space…
Smart Lighting Strategies for Neurodivergent Patients
By Christa Belasco, PE, IALD, LC, Senior Lighting Designer, HGA For individuals with neurological conditions such as autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, or Sensory Processing Disorders, a simple visit to the doctor can…
Interview: Signify On Commercial Indoor Lighting Trends
Craig DiLouie interviewed two Signify executives about commercial indoor lighting trends, Steve Baronoff, National Distribution Leader at Genlyte Solutions, a Signify Business and Lisette Ditters, Indoor Segment Leader at Genlyte…
Laser Headlights Are Abandoned
Laser headlights technology and development are being abandoned by carmakers due to US automotive regulations and rapid advancements in LED technology, making lasers unnecessary and less practical for automakers.…
ESCO Performance Contracting Projected To Grow 70% By 2034
The rapidly growing market for energy service companies (ESCOs) and their performance contracts are projected to expand from $15.9 billion to nearly $27 billion by 2034, with a compound…
New Lighting Product Award Program Launched – Lumy Awards
The Lumy Awards is a new industry awards program dedicated exclusively to honoring exceptional innovation, design, and distinction in lighting products. Launched last week, the Lumy Awards aims to fill…
Mexico Reorganizes Telecom & EMI Regulatory Agencies
Mexico is undergoing one of the most significant overhauls of its telecommunications regulatory framework in decades. The recently enacted EMI Laws and reforms to the Federal Law on Telecommunications…
Commerce Dept Adds 407 Product Codes To Metal Tariff List
The U.S. Department of Commerce has implemented a major expansion of Section 232 tariffs, raising the duty rate to 50% on a broad spectrum of steel and aluminum products,…
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