David Shiller

  Lighting is moving from a finishing touch to a defining element of kitchen design, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2027 Kitchen Trends Report. For lighting manufacturers, distributors and specifiers, the findings point toward opportunities in cabinet-integrated illumination, layered lighting and connected controls—supported by closer collaboration with kitchen designers. Released October 14, [...]

  Call For Speakers: ArchLIGHT Summit opened its 2027 Call For Speakers. The June 22-23 architectural lighting event in Dallas is seeking submissions from thought leaders under the theme “From Design Intent to Real-World Application,” focusing on case studies and how lighting ideas move from concept and specification through collaboration, installation, commissioning and into successful, [...]

  Rapid investment in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing is straining the printed circuit board supply chain, pushing upstream suppliers to plan capacity expansions through 2029–2030. For lighting manufacturers, the report raises questions about future materials availability and procurement costs, likely impacting LED, driver, and control boards. Demand for higher-layer-count, denser PCBs using higher-performance materials [...]

  I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Primous, EVP Sales & Marketing at LiteTrace about recent brand expansions and where he sees lighting control technology evolving. Shiller: Earlier this year, a LiteTrace email newsletter indicated LiteTrace has launched a new emergency lighting control brand as well as a new architectural lighting control brand. Can [...]

  Lighting Manufacturer M&A Transactions in the United States, Canada, Europe, and China   Month Seller Country Description Buyer Details July Filix Lighting Croatia Architectural underwater lighting Luminii Source July GENLED USA Architectural / Signage Principal Industries Source July Consolite Technology UK Defense Lighting Glamox Source July LMPG Canada Architectural Lighting Platinum Equity Source August [...]

  Fractional work is growing rapidly, especially for senior “fractional executives” (CFO, CMO, CTO/CAIO, etc.). It has moved from a niche consulting model into a measurable segment of the senior labor market, though estimates of market size vary because definitions and data sources differ. What Is A Fractional Executive A fractional executive is typically an experienced senior [...]

  Mosslab’s Moss Hexa brings biophilic design into decorative lighting through a modular wall system combining living moss, integrated LED illumination and wood accents. Launched on Kickstarter October 13, 2026, the product allows users to assemble hexagonal panels into customizable compositions, positioning greenery and ambient lighting as elements of the same interior feature rather than [...]

  The number of new AI business tools is endless. I recently used an AI app called Embra (in France) to create a free audit tool that allows any lighting manufacturers to quickly self-assess their growth-readiness. The quick audit assesses go-to-market strategy, channel reach & expansion, marketing engine, and sales execution. It’s just 8 questions [...]

  European researchers report the first demonstration of imaging dominated by an artificial, laser-driven muon beam. Conducted at Romania’s Extreme Light Infrastructure–Nuclear Physics facility, the experiment used laser-accelerated electrons to generate high-energy muons, characterize their spatial distribution, and image a dense lead object. The results establish a proof of concept for controlled muography, a non-invasive [...]