David Shiller

  Flament LED lamps have been around a long time, as have smart, color-changing lamps. What’s new is the combination……smart, color-changing filament lamps! Here are two good examples: SATCO|NUVO’s STARFISH® SMART Color Changing Lamps SATCO|NUVO’s STARFISH® SMART technology color changing lamps feature an eye-catching RGBTW decorative ribbon filament that is showcased through the clear glass [...]

  Eureka’s Lattice line is a ceiling suspended, 3D metal printed family of decorative luminaires that functions as both sculpture and ambient lighting for premium interior spaces. It is a printed-on-demand offering that leverages intricate aluminum lattice structures to deliver a soft, luxurious glow in hospitality, commercial, and high end residential environments. Core concept and [...]

  Power Diamond Systems (PDS), a Japanese startup spun out of Waseda University, is emerging as a pioneer in the use of synthetic diamond for next-generation power semiconductors. At SEMICON Japan 2025, the company made a strong debut by unveiling diamond-based power MOSFETs—metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors—designed for high-voltage and high-temperature applications. Notably, PDS presented its [...]

Zhaga has recently announced the release of two standards: Book 21 (New):   Zhaga’s new Book 21 defines a standardized interface for linear socketable LED modules used in SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) luminaires, aiming to future‑proof product design and support circular economy goals. The specification covers electro‑mechanical, mechanical, electrical, thermal and photometrical interfaces so [...]

President Donald Trump’s December 18th executive order moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a major federal policy shift that expands medical recognition and research access without fully legalizing the drug, and it sets the stage for significant growth and professionalization in cannabis cultivation. This growth is likely to increase demand for high‑performance, [...]

  One of the more serious problems in the residential and light commercial lighting industries is frequent incompatibility between LED lighting and dimmers. One company has a new solution specifically for low-voltage, 24VDC lighting (typically linear). NSL introduced Dim Drive, an all‑in‑one low‑voltage LED lighting solution that integrates a 24VDC constant‑voltage LED driver and a full‑range [...]

  Bluetooth Networked Lighting Control (NLC) has become the leading wireless standard for commercial and industrial lighting control, and the new Bluetooth HVAC Integration NLC Profile extends this platform to HVAC, enabling more responsive, energy-efficient building systems. Leveraging existing dense grids of Bluetooth occupancy sensors for both lighting and HVAC can unlock significant incremental savings [...]

Attendee registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown. The 2026 event marks the 20th anniversary of LEDucation, recognized as one of the most influential and widely attended gatherings in the North American lighting industry. This year’s program will feature more than 400 exhibitors across four [...]

  Electric lighting equipment Producer Price Index (PPI) trends show a steady, inflation-linked trajectory with ongoing cost increases due to tariffs, other input costs, and supply chain shifts. The PPI for lighting has increased almost 30% since the pandemic, and continues to rise quickly. This corresponds to an annual industry inflation rate of nearly 6% [...]