Industry News
Researchers Develop Translucent Aerogel Bricks For Loadbearing Walls
Glass blocks have been utilized for many decades to create translucent walls or wall sections. However, glass block is not able to create loadbearing walls and is not a…
What Is Design For Disassembly (DfD)?
Designing for disassembly (DfD) refers to the practice of designing products or systems in a way that makes it easy to take them apart at the end of their useful…
What The Lighting Industry Should Know About Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are a technology that allows retailers to remotely update product prices and information displayed on shelves in real-time. ESLs have the potential to revolutionize the way…
State Spending On Highway, Street, & Bridge Construction Up 10% In FY23
States are increasing their spending on highways, streets, and bridge construction by 10% in fiscal year 2023. Four out of five states expect to increase this type of infrastructure spending…
U.S. Evolving And Escalating Trade War With China
The United States government and some allies are evolving and escalating the trade war with China. During the Trump administration, the trade war was characterized by increasing trade tariffs, most…
Product Monday: Aquafire Makes “Fire” With Water Vapor + LEDs
Aquafire by Lumina Products gives a new meaning to “lighting a fire!” The company has perfected water vapor flames illuminated by colored LEDs. Aquafire generates a water vapor mist…
Sustainable Lighting And Green Aluminum
Those of us with gray hair remember that luminaire housings were primarily made of steel until the LED revolution. Aluminum became the predominant luminaire housing material because of its…
How Light Pollution Disrupts Plants
A lot of research and attention has been given to how light pollution negatively impacts birds, bats, other animals, and insects. Less well known are the negative impacts of…
Matter-Compatible Smart Lighting Products Hitting The Market
There are many Matter-compatible smart lighting products beginning to hit the market. Matter is a smart home standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (formerly the Zigbee Alliance) in collaboration…
Interview: Steven Parker, Partner At Lighting Group Network A Decorative Lighting Company
I had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Parker, Partner at Lighting Group Network, a new lighting company selling ten overseas decorative lighting brands, in North America. They’re not your typical lighting…
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