Industry News
More LED Chip Manufacturers Producing Laser Diodes
A few LED chip manufacturers have produced laser diodes for some time, including: Nichia, Ushio, and the Soraa Inc spin out SLD Laser that was later acquired by Kyocera and…
E Ink Display Trends That Could Impact Lighting
There are a several E Ink trends in the display industry that could have implications for lighting: Smart Surfaces Sustainable Product Development and Environmental Impact Incorporation of signage into…
Coastal Source “Launches” Impressive Products At Kennedy Space Center
Coastal Source may be an unfamiliar brand to many people in the general lighting industry. LightNOW is pleased to be among the first lighting publications to get an inside…
Illinois Legislature Introduces Outdoor Lighting Control Act SB3501
On February 9th, 2024, a bill was introduced into the Illinois legislature, the “Outdoor Lighting Control Act”, SB3501. The bill includes legislative findings, defines terms, and provides that all…
Changes Coming for Product Packaging
By Michael Weems, VP of Public Policy, American Lighting Association (ALA) The following is reprinted with the permission of ALA. The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws originated out of the…
Researchers Find Red Lights Outdoors For Wildlife Protection Comes With Potential Risks
Research was published January 20, 2024, in the journal Lighting Research & Technology, about the potential benefits and risks of using red lights outdoors at night to reduce light pollution…
A Summary Of WELL Building Standard Version 2.0 Lighting Requirements
Here is a summary of the WELL Building Standard Version 2.0 Lighting Requirements: Feature L01: Light Exposure – Provide indoor light exposure through daylight and electric light strategies. Option 1:…
Louisiana Approves First State-Wide Energy Efficiency Program In Southeast
Louisiana’s utility regulators, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, voted in late January to approve creation of the first state-wide, independent, energy efficiency program in the Southeast U.S. The program will…
IR Lasers Link 9,000 Starlink Satellites And Move 42 Million GB Per Day
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation now has over 9,000 communications satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The satellites form an enormous mesh network utilizing infrared lasers that share information across…
Wi-Fi HaLow Is Ready For Low-Power IoT
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced that Wi-Fi HaLow is ready for smart home and commercial IoT deployments across a range of verticals and use cases. Wi-Fi HaLow…
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