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Muon Laser Photographed Object Through 6 Feet Of Concrete
Research

Muon Laser Photographed Object Through 6 Feet Of Concrete

Oct 15, 2026

  European researchers report the first demonstration of imaging dominated by an artificial, laser-driven muon beam. Conducted at Romania’s Extreme Light Infrastructure–Nuclear Physics facility, the experiment used laser-accelerated electrons to…

The Maintenance Record When Cameras Join Lighting Poles
Controls, Lighting Industry

The Maintenance Record When Cameras Join Lighting Poles

Oct 14, 2026

  By Cinn Song, Founder, SOLARTODO LIMITED When a camera is added to a lighting pole, the closeout package should explain how the change affects the lighting asset. A camera…

Three Award Competitions Now Accepting Submissions
Awards, Products + Technology

Three Award Competitions Now Accepting Submissions

Oct 13, 2026

  HBSD’s Golden Hammer Awards Hardware & Building Supply Dealer has opened nominations for its annual Golden Hammer Awards, recognizing outstanding new products in hardware, home improvement, and building materials.…

Product Monday: First DLC NLC V5.2 Listed NLC+Thermostats
Controls, Products + Technology

Product Monday: First DLC NLC V5.2 Listed NLC+Thermostats

Oct 12, 2026

  LiteTrace Brands, a USA company headquartered in Maryland, announced that its Keilton+autani networked lighting controls system is listed on the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Networked Lighting Controls Qualified Products List…

Where To Obtain Light Reflectance Values
Lighting Design, Resources

Where To Obtain Light Reflectance Values

Oct 09, 2026

  One of the most searched topics on the LightNOW website is “sources for reflectances.” This article is intended as an introduction on where to locate light reflectance values (LRVs)…

Global Smart Street Light Installations Growing At 18% CAGR
Controls, Research

Global Smart Street Light Installations Growing At 18% CAGR

Oct 08, 2026

  Smart Street Lighting Enters Its Next Growth Phase The global smart street lighting market is moving beyond isolated pilots and becoming a mainstream element of municipal LED modernization. Berg…

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ArchLIGHT Summit Announces a Move to June For Its 2027 Dates

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Events

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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