Products + Technology

  IBM has unveiled groundbreaking research in optics technology that could revolutionize how data centers train and run generative AI models, using light instead of electricity. The company’s co-packaged optics (CPO) innovation aims to replace electrical interconnects in data centers, offering significant improvements in speed and energy efficiency for AI and other computing applications. IBM [...]

The LED revolution has given us micro-luminaires, micro-LEDs, and smaller drivers. Everything can be miniaturized, so why not louvers? That’s what QTL (formerly Q-Tran) has done with their new VERS-NANO-LOUVER (11). The product features a co-extruded lens with integrated louvers that provide 35° viewing angles, delivering exceptional glare control ideal for direct view applications. The [...]

I previously wrote about the potential of liquid cooling for high power LED luminaires, here. Liquid cooling is becoming increasingly popular for AI servers in advanced data centers, the charging cables for high-powered Level 3 EV chargers, and even next gen EV batteries. Traditional air-cooling methods can no longer meet thermal dissipation requirements for these [...]

It’s that time of year to do business planning for 2025. There are so many changes occurring in the lighting industry, how can you stay on top of them all? LightNOW is here to help. We’ve published our 25 Lighting Industry Trends For 2025, sponsored by the good people at naturaLED. This white paper is [...]

Liquid cooling is taking off as a critical thermal management technology for the booming AI data center industry. Liquid cooling protects AI servers from damaging heat, and also reduces energy consumption for cooling AI data centers. Can liquid cooling help with LED luminaire thermal management? In the early days of LED technology, LEDs were inefficient [...]

Mojo Vision, a California-based company, has been developing smart augmented reality (AR) contact lenses since 2015. In June 2022, they successfully demonstrated a functioning prototype of their “Mojo Lens,” marking a significant milestone in the development of AR contact lens technology. The Mojo Lens features an impressive array of miniaturized components: A Micro LED display [...]

  The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its forecast for the 2024 winter holiday shopping season, projecting steady growth in consumer spending. According to the NRF, holiday spending is expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% compared to 2023, reaching a total of $979.5 billion to $989 billion in November and December. NRF attributes [...]

There are indications that high output LED filament lamps are gaining in popularity as HID lamp replacements, as well as LED corn cob replacements. More manufacturers are offering them, and the performance levels and features are improving significantly. An interesting example is one of the naturaLED High Lumen Filament lamps. It is 3-wattage selectable (85W/68W/60W) [...]

LED neon signs are growing in popularity and versatility in interior design. Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Designs Custom LED neon signs are becoming increasingly popular due to their eco-friendly energy efficiency. Unlike traditional neon signs, LED neon signs consume less energy and have a longer lifespan, making them a sustainable choice for businesses and homeowners. Minimalist [...]