David Shiller

  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 [...]

  HBSD’s Golden Hammer Awards Hardware & Building Supply Dealer has opened nominations for its annual Golden Hammer Awards, recognizing outstanding new products in hardware, home improvement, and building materials. The program highlights products that advance industry standards while delivering benefits to professional contractors and retail customers. Entries will be judged on three criteria: innovation, [...]

  LiteTrace Brands, a USA company headquartered in Maryland, announced that its Keilton+autani networked lighting controls system is listed on the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Networked Lighting Controls Qualified Products List under Technical Requirements V5.2 with an NLC-integrated thermostat. Autani, a LiteTrace Brands business, is the first and only NLC-integrated thermostat manufacturer on the V5.2 list, [...]

  One of the most searched topics on the LightNOW website is “sources for reflectances.” This article is intended as an introduction on where to locate light reflectance values (LRVs) for different building materials / surfaces. Room-surface reflectance should be based first on the specified product—not a generic “ceiling/wall/floor” default. The most defensible sources are [...]