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Product Monday: Seoul Semi’s WICOP 3 Raises Many Questions
LED + SSL, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Seoul Semi’s WICOP 3 Raises Many Questions

Nov 02, 2026

This article is based on publicly available information, as of 10/30/26. Seoul Semiconductor’s WICOP 3 product release announcement, late last week, raises a fundamental question: how does it make white…

RYSE Expands Retrofit Window Automation, Distribution & Funding
Daylighting, Products + Technology

RYSE Expands Retrofit Window Automation, Distribution & Funding

Oct 30, 2026

  Motorization Without Replacement RYSE’s consumer product platform includes SmartShade, which attaches to compatible beaded-chain window coverings, and SmartCurtain, which motorizes curtains on existing rods or tracks. MOTORYSE brings the…

NKBA’s 2027 Kitchen Forecast Spotlights Integrated Lighting
Lighting Design

NKBA’s 2027 Kitchen Forecast Spotlights Integrated Lighting

Oct 29, 2026

  Lighting is moving from a finishing touch to a defining element of kitchen design, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2027 Kitchen Trends Report. For lighting manufacturers,…

A Call For Speakers, An Award, & A Registration Announcement
Awards, Events

A Call For Speakers, An Award, & A Registration Announcement

Oct 28, 2026

  Call For Speakers: ArchLIGHT Summit opened its 2027 Call For Speakers. The June 22-23 architectural lighting event in Dallas is seeking submissions from thought leaders under the theme “From…

AI Infrastructure Boom Strains PCB Materials Supply Chain
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry

AI Infrastructure Boom Strains PCB Materials Supply Chain

Oct 27, 2026

  Rapid investment in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing is straining the printed circuit board supply chain, pushing upstream suppliers to plan capacity expansions through 2029–2030. For lighting manufacturers, the…

Interview: Chris Primous On New LiteTrace Brands & More
Controls, Interviews + Opinion

Interview: Chris Primous On New LiteTrace Brands & More

Oct 26, 2026

  I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Primous, EVP Sales & Marketing at LiteTrace about recent brand expansions and where he sees lighting control technology evolving. Shiller: Earlier this…

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Registration Opens for Light + Intelligent Building North America 2027

Mark McClear Named President of US LED, Ltd.

“Baucore for Agencies” Automates Processing Of Email Quote Requests For Manufacturers, Distributors, and Reps

ArchLIGHT Summit Announces a Move to June For Its 2027 Dates

Past Press Releases
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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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