Industry News
Delivery Of New Freighters Could Reduce Shipping Costs & Disruptions
I’ve recently written about how dual crises in the Suez Canal / Red Sea and the Panama Canal have created chaos, rising cargo prices, and delaying supply chains. More on…
Lighted Mirrors A Major Trend At January Lightovation
One of the big trends at January Lightovation, reported by multiple sources, was lighted mirrors. While lighted mirrors go back to the days of linear fluorescent lamps, the variety,…
Delivering 5G Cellular Service Indoors By Beaming Wireless Power & LiFi Through Window Glass
As someone who suffers with poor quality, rural, cellular internet at my home-office, I’m unusually aware of the limitations of cell service to deliver data services indoors. And for all…
More LED Chip Manufacturers Producing Laser Diodes
A few LED chip manufacturers have produced laser diodes for some time, including: Nichia, Ushio, and the Soraa Inc spin out SLD Laser that was later acquired by Kyocera and…
E Ink Display Trends That Could Impact Lighting
There are a several E Ink trends in the display industry that could have implications for lighting: Smart Surfaces Sustainable Product Development and Environmental Impact Incorporation of signage into…
Coastal Source “Launches” Impressive Products At Kennedy Space Center
Coastal Source may be an unfamiliar brand to many people in the general lighting industry. LightNOW is pleased to be among the first lighting publications to get an inside…
Illinois Legislature Introduces Outdoor Lighting Control Act SB3501
On February 9th, 2024, a bill was introduced into the Illinois legislature, the “Outdoor Lighting Control Act”, SB3501. The bill includes legislative findings, defines terms, and provides that all…
Changes Coming for Product Packaging
By Michael Weems, VP of Public Policy, American Lighting Association (ALA) The following is reprinted with the permission of ALA. The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws originated out of the…
Researchers Find Red Lights Outdoors For Wildlife Protection Comes With Potential Risks
Research was published January 20, 2024, in the journal Lighting Research & Technology, about the potential benefits and risks of using red lights outdoors at night to reduce light pollution…
A Summary Of WELL Building Standard Version 2.0 Lighting Requirements
Here is a summary of the WELL Building Standard Version 2.0 Lighting Requirements: Feature L01: Light Exposure – Provide indoor light exposure through daylight and electric light strategies. Option 1:…
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