Industry News
Lighting Controls Association Announces New Troubleshooting Guide for Networked Lighting Control Systems
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has published guidance on troubleshooting networked lighting control systems. Networked lighting controls can reduce lighting energy costs by an average 47 percent, while providing extraordinary…
NAILD Welcomes New President Cory Schneider
Cory Schneider, LC, who is CEO at Lighting Unlimited, Inc. in Scottsdale Arizona, has been named president of the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD). Joining Schneider on the…
Lighting Facts Revived After DoE Cancellation
On April 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced its LED Lighting Facts program would be discontinued, with the website shutting down June 1. It was earlier reported…
What Impact Will Tariffs Have on LED Lighting?
President Trump’s proposed tariffs include LED lighting–both LEDs and LED parts. What does this mean for manufacturers and distributors? LightED, the new lighting website developed by tED Magazine, the official…
Product Monday: Wall Director 2.0 by KIM
KIM Lighting’s Wall Director 2.0 is a modern take on the company’s legacy bestseller, redesigned exclusively for LED and integrating advanced features such as integral and wireless control. Here’s the…
Architecture Billings Remain Positive in March
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has reported that architecture firm billings rose for the sixth consecutive month in March, although the pace of growth slowed modestly from February. Overall,…
Philips Lighting and Razer Ally for Immersive Gaming
Philips Lighting recently announced a partnership for Philips Hue Entertainment with Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers. To provide gamers with a new level of spatial immersion, the companies have…
2018 IES Progress Report Open for Submissions
The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced its 2018 Progress Report is now open to submissions. IES is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools…
UL Forms Task Group to Develop Circadian Lighting Recommended Practice
Mark Rea Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has launched an initiative to develop a recommended practice for the specification, measurement, and application of lighting to support circadian entrainment of individuals in…
Product Monday: Running Magnet Track by FLOS
FLOS Architectural’s Running Magnet 2.0 is a series of magnetic tracks (24V/max 10A) that house movable LED lighting modules, providing a highly flexible recessed indoor luminaire that integrates in plasterboard…
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