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NAILD Announces Conference Program
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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…

2018 Lumen Awards Call for Entries
Awards

2018 Lumen Awards Call for Entries

Dec 14, 2017

The Lumen Awards were established in 1968 by the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) and developed to publicly recognize excellence, professionalism, ingenuity and originality in…

Creative Destruction in Lighting
Craig's Lighting Articles, Lighting Industry

Creative Destruction in Lighting

Dec 13, 2017

At the 2017 Strategies in Light conference, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., spoke about creative destruction in the lighting industry brought on by LED technology and the Internet of things (IoT).…

Randy Burkett Lighting Design Celebrates 30 Years of Professional Practice
Lighting Design, Lighting Industry

Randy Burkett Lighting Design Celebrates 30 Years of Professional Practice

Dec 12, 2017

Randy Burkett Lighting Design recently announced it is beginning its 30th year of professional practice. The company marked the occasion with the launch of a new branding initiative, including a…

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