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Product Monday: Touchless Switches With Microban Surface
Light + Health, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Touchless Switches With Microban Surface

Jul 02, 2023

Legrand now offers touchless Wave Switches to reduce the spread of germs. Wave Switches allow users to turn lights (or small motors) on and off with a simple wave of…

PE Firms Acquiring More Lighting Manufacturers Than Other Acquirer Types
Lighting Industry

PE Firms Acquiring More Lighting Manufacturers Than Other Acquirer Types

Jun 30, 2023

    Over the past five and a half years, private equity (PE) firms have acquired more lighting manufacturers in the US & Canada than either publicly traded companies or…

A Review Of New Construction Metrics
Construction + Economy

A Review Of New Construction Metrics

Jun 29, 2023

  Recently released new construction metrics show mixed monthly results, variations by sectors, and positive projections through 2023 and 2024. DMI The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction…

6 Ways AI Is Changing E-Comm Lighting Product Photography
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

6 Ways AI Is Changing E-Comm Lighting Product Photography

Jun 28, 2023

By Connor Moriarty, Studio Manager and David Shiller, Publisher In recent years, AI has started to make significant impacts in the world of lighting product photography. As businesses increasingly rely…

ArchLIGHT Summit Announcements
Events

ArchLIGHT Summit Announcements

Jun 27, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit is a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, architects and other…

China’s Share Of U.S. Imports Dropping Sharply
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry

China’s Share Of U.S. Imports Dropping Sharply

Jun 26, 2023

  China’s share of U.S. imports has been declining sharply over the past six years. The all time high was 21.6% in 2017. The first four months of 2023 fell…

LEDucation 2024 Opens Call For Speakers
Events, Lighting Industry

LEDucation 2024 Opens Call For Speakers

Jun 23, 2023

  LEDucation has put out a call-for-speakers for the 2024 conference. They are currently accepting speaking proposals through September 1, 2023, for the 2024 educational program. The 2024 Trade Show…

Shape-Projecting Headlights From Hyundai Mobis
Products + Technology

Shape-Projecting Headlights From Hyundai Mobis

Jun 22, 2023

    Several headlight manufacturers have demonstrated shape-projecting headlights. The latest to do so is Hyundai Mobis, a parts provider controlled by Hyundai. The goal is to improve nighttime driving…

The Emergence Of AC COB Tape Light
Products + Technology

The Emergence Of AC COB Tape Light

Jun 21, 2023

  Chinese factories have begun producing line voltage (120VAC) COB tape light after a couple years of promises that it was coming. AC COB tape light has all of the…

The Evolution Of CEA Crops
Agriculture

The Evolution Of CEA Crops

Jun 20, 2023

  The types of crops grown indoors are evolving as agricultural technology advances and the demand for local food increases across North America. Crops typically grown in Controlled Environment Agriculture…

Events

International Landscape Lighting Institute 2025 Reunion and Symposium

Nashville, TN

May 16 & 17, 2025

Lightovation – Dallas Market Center

Dallas, TX

June 18 - 21, 2024

IES25 – The Lighting Conference

Anaheim, CA

August 21 - 23, 2025

American Lighting Association Annual Conference

Louisville, KY

September 7 - 9, 2025

ArchLIGHT Summit

Dallas, TX

September 16 - 17, 2025

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