Industry News
OLED Li-Fi Gets A Boost
Researchers from the University of St Andrews and the University of Cambridge have achieved a breakthrough in wireless optical communications by using OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes)—commonly found in smartphone…
Tariffs Drive Metal Theft And Further Spur Solar Luminaires
There is a rapidly escalating crisis in metal thefts across the United States, with a strong increase in copper theft driven by international trade policies and increasing industrial demand.…
Wireless Controls Are The Backbone Of Commercial Upgrades
By Tom Shearer, Commercial Business Development Manager, Lutron Electronics New commercial construction projects easily capture our interest and attention. For many lighting professionals, the bigger opportunity lies in the…
DLC SSL Draft 2 Drops ENERGY STAR Product Categories
On July 28th, the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) released the second draft of its SSL V6.0 & Luna V2.0 Technical Requirements for LED Lighting. A notable change from the first…
How Display Makers Are Pursuing Eye-Comfortable Displays
I was impressed to read about the lengths to which display makers were going to improve eye comfort for users. Let’s look at the new TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus 11”…
Implications Of The OBBBA For The Lighting Industry
The Trump administration has created sweeping changes and accelerated phase-outs to energy efficiency and clean energy tax credits through the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Key implications of…
Making Cleanability A Design Priority, Not An Afterthought
By Adam Reeder, President at LightArt & VP at 3form When designers think about lighting, the first question they typically ask themselves is, “How does it look?” and, “How does…
Interview: Chris Wolgamott On LLLC-HVAC Integration
One of the most interesting conversations that I had at LightFair, this year, was discussing lighting-HVAC integration with Chris Wolgamott, Principal Product Manager, Technology & Product Management, at the…
DARPA Sends Wireless Power A Record Distance
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program is bringing futuristic visions closer to reality by achieving record-setting results in long-distance, wirelessly beamed power.…
Video Podcast About Fluorescent Lamp Bans
I recently had the pleasure of appearing on the The Project Advantage video podcast with Neil Peterson, CEO of LED Lighting Supply. The episode is titled, Fluorescent Light Ban:…
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