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Germany Unveils Li-Fi Classroom
Products + Technology

Germany Unveils Li-Fi Classroom

Dec 29, 2017

The world’s first Li-Fi-enabled classroom has opened in Germany. The system uses LED luminaires broadcasting data carried in modulated light to photoreceptive receivers. LUX has the story here.

DOE Posts 2017 SSL Technology R&D Workshop Presentations for Free Download
LED + SSL

DOE Posts 2017 SSL Technology R&D Workshop Presentations for Free Download

Dec 28, 2017

The Department of Energy recently posted the workshop presentations and materials from its 2017 Solid-State Lighting Technology R&D Workshop, held November 8 in Portland, OR. A diverse group of attendees…

GE’s Eric Meadows on LED High-Bay Lighting
Interviews + Opinion

GE’s Eric Meadows on LED High-Bay Lighting

Dec 27, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Meadows, Global Product Manager Industrial LED, Current by GE, for an article about LED high-bay lighting I wrote for the February 2018…

NAILD Announces Conference Program
Events

NAILD Announces Conference Program

Dec 26, 2017

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) recently announced its 2018 conference program. NAILD Innovation 2018, “Unlocking the Future of Lighting,” will be held Feb. 13-16, 2018 at the…

Product Monday: Trimless Pull-Down Adjustable Accent Light by Nora
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Trimless Pull-Down Adjustable Accent Light by Nora

Dec 25, 2017

Nora Lighting’s Multiple Lighting System series now features the new MLS Pull-Down LED Adjustable, which allows greater flexibility when illuminating retail or commercial displays. The trimless, recessed unit is suited…

NLB Hosts Panel on Color Metrics at Annual Lighting Forum
Interviews + Opinion

NLB Hosts Panel on Color Metrics at Annual Lighting Forum

Dec 22, 2017

The National Lighting Bureau recently presented a panel on color metrics at its Annual Lighting Forum, focusing on the proposed IES method TM-30 and available for viewing online. Moderated by…

Light + Art

Houston to Host Neon and Plasma Art Installation

Dec 21, 2017

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) (4848 Main Street, Houston) will present “Light Charmer: Neon and Plasma in Action,” a group show curated by Kathryn Hall and featuring artists who…

CLTC Evaluates Linear LED Lamps in Report
Products + Technology, Research

CLTC Evaluates Linear LED Lamps in Report

Dec 19, 2017

CLTC recently collaborated with the Emerging Technologies group at Pacific Gas & Electric Company to evaluate linear LED lamps in a variety of luminaire applications, as well as identify cross-compatibility…

Product Monday: Impact Bollard by BEGA
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Impact Bollard by BEGA

Dec 18, 2017

BEGA’s Impact Bollard provides pedestrian path lighting along with security against vehicular intrusion. Available shielded, partially shielded, and unshielded for different applications. Click here to learn more. Click here to…

Acuity’s Scott Roos on What’s New in Downlighting
Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Industry

Acuity’s Scott Roos on What’s New in Downlighting

Dec 15, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Roos, VP Design, Downlight, Accent and Trac Products, Acuity Brands Lighting. The topic: trends in LED downlights. I’m happy to share his…

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