Industry News
Why Lighting Rep Line Cards Keep Expanding?
US Lighting Trends recently published an interesting article about why lighting reps keep increasing the number of manufacturers that they represent on their line cards. The article was written…
Interview: Signify’s Tony Costa On 3-D Printed Luminaires
This is an interview Craig DiLouie did with Tony Costa, Product Marketing Manager, 3D Printing at Signify. It will inform DiLouie’ article for the August 2026 issue of ELECTRICAL…
Interview: Colleen Harper On IES & AES Services Agreement
I had the pleasure of interviewing Collen Harper, the CEO and Executive Director of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). SHILLER: IES’s announcement, two weeks ago, that it would provide…
Product Monday: High Temp LED Tape Light By Alloy LED
Alloy LED has introduced ThermaLine™ 3 as an IP67-rated tape light engineered to perform in high-temperature environments that traditional LEDs can’t survive for long. Fully encased in heat-resistant silicone…
How “Cyborg Monday” Could Change E-Commerce
2025’s holiday shopping season will mark a turning point in retail, driven by AI shopping agents. “Cyborg Monday,” a term coined to reflect this AI-infused evolution of Cyber Monday,…
Tin Oxide With IR Light Kills 92% Of Skin Cancer Cells
A major breakthrough in targeted cancer treatment utilizes an innovative therapy of light-activated molecules to destroy malignant cells, while leaving normal skin tissue intact. The study centers on a…
China’s New Rare Earth Export Controls Could Impact Lighting
China’s tightening of rare earth export controls, this month, has intensified global supply chain concerns with specific repercussions for the lighting industry. Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce expanded its rare…
Voters Angry About Rising Electricity Costs & Consequences
Surging electricity prices have shifted voter sentiment in Virginia, New Jersey, and Maine, introducing energy policy as a defining issue in U.S. politics. Electricity rates—up 21 percent in New…
Evolving Aesthetics in Water Feature Illumination
Contemporary water feature lighting merges art and technology to create immersive outdoor and architectural experiences. In 2025, designers are using dynamic lighting systems to enhance fountains, waterfalls, ponds, and…
KPMG Report Shows AI Can Reduce Building Energy Waste By 30%
New research from KPMG reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) systems have the potential to reduce energy waste in buildings by up to 30%, significantly improving energy efficiency and supporting…
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