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NAILD Postpones April Conference
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NAILD Postpones April Conference

Mar 17, 2020

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has announced that it will postpone its NAILD Innovation-2020 Vision Conference scheduled for April 2020 due to public health concerns related to…

New Manufacturer Nadarra Focuses on OLED
Lighting Industry

New Manufacturer Nadarra Focuses on OLED

Mar 17, 2020

Based in Rochester, NY, Nadarra Lighting is a new manufacturer dedicated to developing decorative luminaires based on OLED light panels. Founded by Bill McDonnell, the company designs and manufactures specification-grade,…

Product Monday: Circular, Open-Center High-Bay Pendant by Luminis
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Circular, Open-Center High-Bay Pendant by Luminis

Mar 16, 2020

The Hollowcore luminaire by Luminis offers a fresh, modern take on a classic shape, suitable for both traditional high-bay applications and more contemporary spaces. With a unique circular LED light…

LIGHTFAIR 2020 Postponed
Events

LIGHTFAIR 2020 Postponed

Mar 13, 2020

LIGHTFAIR today announced postponement of its 2020 trade show and conference due to growing concerns around COVID-19. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in…

Interview with LEDVANCE’s Sally Lee on TM-30
Interviews + Opinion

Interview with LEDVANCE’s Sally Lee on TM-30

Mar 13, 2020

I recently had the opportunity to interview Sally Lee, LC, Business Development & Special Projects, LEDVANCE, LLC on the topic of light + color, specifically looking at developments with TM-30.…

Experience Hands-on Learning at the LRC Photometry Institute
Education + Resources, Events

Experience Hands-on Learning at the LRC Photometry Institute

Mar 12, 2020

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold its next Photometry Institute on May 19-20, 2020 in Troy, NY. The Photometry Institute is a two-day immersive course…

NRDC Sues Over DOE’s Refusal to Update Light Bulb Energy-Saving Standards
Legislation + Regulation

NRDC Sues Over DOE’s Refusal to Update Light Bulb Energy-Saving Standards

Mar 11, 2020

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently asked a federal court to force the U.S. Department of Energy to implement updated energy-saving standards for general-service lamps. The Energy Independence and…

LEDucation 2020 Cancels March Event and Reschedules to August 18–19, 2020
Events

LEDucation 2020 Cancels March Event and Reschedules to August 18–19, 2020

Mar 09, 2020

Today, the Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announced the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will be cancelled based on the growing concerns of COVID-19…

Product Monday: Architectural Pendant with 2-in. Downlight by Visa
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Architectural Pendant with 2-in. Downlight by Visa

Mar 09, 2020

Visa Lighting’s Sequence Mini fits a functional, comfortable downlight into a luminous architectural pendant that’s only 2” in diameter. Inspired by the original Sequence line of luminous cylinders, Visa Lighting’s…

IES Extends Deadline for 2030 Visionary Challenge
Lighting Industry

IES Extends Deadline for 2030 Visionary Challenge

Mar 06, 2020

The Illuminating Engineering Society has extended the deadline to submit papers for The IES Visionary Challenge: Beyond 2030: What Do You See? to March 15, 2020. Beyond 2030: What Do…

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