Products + Technology

The U.S. DOE Lighting R&D Program has two open funding opportunities: The SBIR Program is looking to fund development of Advanced Lighting Fixtures, horticultural lighting, and germicidal UV solutions. Letters of intent for the SBIR are due Jan. 3. The DOE also has the BENEFIT FOA with concept papers due 12/18/23. SBIR link. The BENEFIT FOA [...]

  Clothing retailer, Banana Republic, expanded into the home textiles market in March of 2023 with its new brand, BR Home. The home textile brand features patterns and richly textured fabrics, such as intricately hand-knotted rugs and luxurious bedding in linen, sateen, and a cotton-cashmere-silk blend. In September 2023, BR Home expanded their collection to [...]

  Optique Lighting has announced the release of their Orbita Collection of Nano Linear Architectural Luminaires, including two sconces and a wall mount luminaire. The modular designs allow customization of lengths and configurations to meet specific project specifications. The luminaires allow adjustable 360-degree rotation for fine-tuning of the light distribution onsite. The Nano Linear Light [...]

  Li-Fi utilizes light (typically infrared), instead of WiFi radio waves, to provide blazing fast, secure, wireless connectivity. There has been some Li-Fi adoption by military organizations around the world, but generally, overall adoption has been very slow. That may be about to change. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been writing about a new [...]

  Industville, a UK-based artisanal lighting manufacturer, recently expanded their table lamp collection, which now includes Ornate, Pillar Geometric, Wooden Geometric, and Marble Table Lamps. The lamps are ideal for commercial spaces, including hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces. The expanded collection offers a diverse selection of styles, materials, and finishes. Customers can choose from a range of [...]

Radiant Blinds LLC, a Texas-based manufacturer of window treatments, recently announced the launch of Lumina Shutters, the world’s first light-producing window shutters, designed to enhance the ambiance of any work or living environment. With integrated light-producing louvers, these shutters create an interplay of light and shadow, transforming residential and work settings into dynamic, inviting spaces. The [...]

  Some LightNOW readers are likely familiar with the existing white light laser approach of a blue laser diode (LD) pumping a phosphor to make safe, high intensity, white light. The challenges with blue LD + phosphor are: low CRI for phosphors that can withstand the intensity and heat, only high CCTs for these phosphors, [...]

  By Maria Bragina, General Manager, Sundrax Electronics Street lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing urban safety and aesthetics. The methods used to control street lighting have evolved significantly over time, from manual systems to sophisticated electronic control mechanisms. In this article, we will delve into the historical evolution of street lighting control, focusing [...]

By: Kevin Green, Global Commercial Director, BrightView Technologies There is a fundamental demand uniting lighting objectives across outdoor and indoor architectural environments. Whether it’s spotlighting specific design features or illuminating a room with unique light patterns, precision is the name of the game in bringing innovative concepts to life. As architectural demands have grown more [...]