Industry News
3D Printing Material Revolutionizes Product Development
By Todd Louthain, Owner/Business Development, Coex 3D 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing the way products are designed, developed, and ultimately brought…
Researchers Determine “Shape” Of A Single Photon
Physicists at the University of Birmingham have created the first direct visualization of a photon’s shape. This groundbreaking achievement provides new insights into the fundamental nature of light and…
Nichia Releases GigaWhite White Laser SMD
Nichia has launched GigaWhite, an ultra-bright SMD white laser diode surface mount device (SMD) created by combining a blue laser diode (LD) and phosphor. It was developed for automotive…
Brazil Eliminated Daylight Savings Time; Now Reconsidering
Brazil is reconsidering its decision to eliminate daylight saving time (DST) due to climate change-related energy challenges. In 2019, former President Jair Bolsonaro ended the practice, promising a “permanent”…
Update On 2025 Lighting Industry Events & Awards
Here is a quick update on six industry events and five awards. EVENTS: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: IES25 The Lighting Conference Deadline: January 23 for Hands-On Workshops and Speaker Sessions Deadline:…
Interview: Carrie Meadows On LEDs Magazine Shut Down
Endeavor Business Media recently announced plans to shut down LEDs Magazine, which has been one of the leading trade publications in the LED lighting industry. Carrie has been Editor in…
Product Monday: LG Smart Lamps Grow Plants Indoors
LG plans to unveil two smart lamps that double as indoor gardening systems at CES 2025, this week. These new products combine lighting and plant-growing capabilities, offering a solution for…
NYC Large Buildings Cut Energy Use for Fifth Straight Year
New York City’s efforts to promote greener buildings are yielding significant results, particularly among large buildings over 25,000 square feet. According to recent research by the Urban Green Council, these…
Z-Wave Long Range Enables 1.5 Mile Wireless Connectivity
Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) offers significant benefits for the lighting industry, particularly in extending the reach and capabilities of smart lighting systems: Extended Coverage: ZWLR provides a maximum wireless…
Industrial Smart Building Market To Nearly Double By 2026
The global industrial smart building market is set for significant growth, with deployments expected to reach $14 billion by 2026, a 95% increase from $7 billion in 2024. This growth…
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