After more than two years of negotiations, the UK government has yet to ratify a Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union, raising the probability of either a “no deal Brexit” or no withdrawal at all. Because lighting designers often work outside their own countries, a Withdrawal Agreement or no-deal Brexit could have big impacts on their business. The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) recently tackled this complex subject with a blog post outlining the key issues.
Craig DiLouie
David Shiller on the Possibility of China Weaponizing Rare Earth Metals
As previously reported in LightNOW, China has signaled that it may use its near monopoly on rare earths–used in a wide variety of products including fluorescent lamps and LED lighting–as a weapon in its trade war with the United States. David Shiller, President of Lighting Solution Development, argues that while this may be disruptive, there may be a bright side.
Product Monday: Micro Pendant by USAI Lighting
USAI Lighting’s smallest LED downlight form factor now available in a pendant mount configuration, the Micro Pendant reveals the otherwise hidden heat sink fins for a deconstructed industrial appeal.
IALD Announces Winners of 36th Annual International Lighting Design Awards
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) recently announced the winners of the 36th annual International Lighting Design Awards. Twenty-three projects from 12 countries were recognized—including exteriors, interiors, workspaces, museums, hospitality sites and a place of worship.
Architecture Billings Remained Flat in May
Demand for design services in May 2019 remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a recent report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Bain, Carlyle Offers to Buy OSRAM for $3.8 Billion
A bidding consortium composed of Bain Capital and The Carlyle Group has presented to the boards of OSRAM Licht AG a legally binding transaction offer for the public takeover of all the shares of the company.
Product Monday: Nature-Inspired Luminaire by Eureka
Eureka’s Lily is a ceiling-suspended luminaire that offers precise directional adjustability to play a functional role in highlighting artwork, signage, or architectural details.
The IESNYC Recognizes Thirteen Lighting Projects with 2019 Lumen Awards
The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) recently announced the recipients of the 2019 Lumen Awards at the 51st annual Lumen Gala in New York City.
Jennifer Jaques Becomes IES President
Effective July 1, 2019, Jennifer Jaques assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Antonio Garza the office of Vice President (President-Elect).
Signify Launches Trulifi
Signify recently announced it has launched a new range of LiFi systems, branded Trulifi, which leverages existing and future professional luminaires. Instead of using radio signals (such as WiFi, 4G/5G, Bluetooth, etc.), Trulifi uses light waves to enable reliable and secure two-way wireless communications at speeds far above most conventional workplace wireless technologies.
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