Industry News
Lighting Controls Association Publishes Construction Forecast
The Lighting Controls Association has published a new whitepaper by this blogger summarizing construction forecasts for 2012. This construction outlook reviews the year’s top line construction numbers, shows where leading…
Product Monday: Direct/Indirect Suspended Series 52 DIP by Neo-Ray
Available with one or two T5/T5HO or T8 lamping options and lengths from 3-10 ft. for design flexibility, the new direct/indirect suspended Series 52 DIP by Neo-Ray boasts 92+% efficiency.…
Electroindustry Business Confidence Index for Current North American Conditions Edges Up in January
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions edged higher in January, rising to 54.2 from December’s reading of 52. It was the fourth straight month in…
CLTC to Host Benya Seminar, “A Perfect Circadian Day” on February 22, 2012
The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at UC Davis will host James R. Benya and Deborah Burnett to share their fast-paced multimedia presentation, “A Perfect Circadian Day.” Benya and Burnett…
DOE Report Characterizes Lighting Market
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report detailing the characteristics of the U.S. lighting market by technology and sector. The 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization provides comprehensive…
Mercury Vapor Lamps Continue Their Decline
NEMA’s shipment index for sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps increased 7.1% and 2% on a quarterly and year-over-year basis, respectively, during Q3 2011. However, metal halide lamps decreased…
Product Monday: Photopia 3.2 by LTI Optics
Containing the expanded Parametric Refractor Design Tools, Photopia 3.2 by LTI Optics is an optical design and analysis tool allowing the creation of smooth lofted surfaces used in LED roadway…
LEDucation 6 Returning to New York City March 21, 2012
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) has announced the return of LEDucation VI March 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.…
IES Announces Research Symposium on Lighting for Seniors March 6-7, 2012
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) is presenting a symposium on the role and effects of lighting on older adults to be held in Washington, DC, March 6-7,…
WAC LIGHTING Receives ISO–14001 Certification for Effective Environmental Management
WAC Lighting has received an ISO–14001 Certification for its effective environmental management system of designing and producing luminaires and components. The company operates a clean, wholly owned manufacturing campus with…
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