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Products + Technology

How LiFi Works

May 24, 2017

Harald Haas, who has been credited with inventing LiFiThe IEEE recently published an article explaining LiFi, or light-based communication, which is now being commercialized. Check it out here. Some of…

Construction + Economy

Architecture Billings Index Strengthens

May 23, 2017

The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Programmable Workhorse LED Drivers by Fulham

May 22, 2017

Fulham Co., Inc.’s line of WorkHorse LED Extreme XP programmable outdoor drivers with integrated wireless controls offer simplified field installation and customization. Available in 40W, 60W, 100W, 150W and 200W…

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Design

Hubbell’s Andy Miles on Outdoor Lighting Trends

May 19, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Miles, Director of Product Marketing, Outdoor Lighting for Hubbell Lighting. The topic: trends in outdoor area lighting. I’m happy to share her…

Events

Register for the IES Annual Conference

May 19, 2017

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Awards, Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

IES Accepting Submissions for Next Progress Report

May 18, 2017

The Illuminating Engineering Society recently announced it is accepting submissions for the next IES Progress Report. The deadline is May 29, 2017. Learn more and submit your product here.

Awards, Lighting Design

Eaton Announces Winners of the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards Lighting Design Competition

May 17, 2017

Eaton has announced the winners of the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards lighting design competition. The winners were recognized on Monday, May 8 at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Six…

Awards, Products + Technology

Vode Lighting’s ZipThree 707 Wall Mount Named Most Innovative Product of the Year

May 16, 2017

Vode Lighting’s ZipThree 707 Wall Mount was recognized as the Most Innovative Product of the Year at this year’s LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards. The ultra-thin (0.27-in. x 3.78-in.) product features independently…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Strip LED Luminaires by Green Creative

May 15, 2017

Green Creative’s STRIP 4’ 38.5W and STRIP 4’ 22.5W linear luminaires, part of the company’s new QWIKLINK Series, feature a special connection system enabling quick and seamless connection of up…

Legislation + Regulation

NEMA Calls on Secretary of Energy to Complete Rulemaking for General Service Lamps

May 12, 2017

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has formally requested that the Secretary of Energy complete a rulemaking for general service lamps that Congress required in the Energy Independence and Security…

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DLC Summit 2026

Los Angeles, CA

October 26-27, 2026

IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

Phoenix, AZ

November 8-11, 2026

Light Expo London

London, UK

November 18 - 19, 2026

Canada Light Expo 2026

Toronto, Canada

November 18-19, 2026

Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

Dallas, TX

January 6-9, 2027

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