February 7, 2024 Current has chosen FRM Lighting + Controls as its representative for South Carolina for the HLI and GLI luminaire and controls brand portfolios effective March 1, 2024. In addition, FRM Lighting + Controls acquired Affiliated Lighting + Controls and effective immediately will represent Current’s GLI luminaire and controls portfolio in North Carolina…
February 7, 2024 Available in five color temperatures, the new easy-to-install UL direct wire linear Type A/B LED T8 Retrofit eliminates the ballast for maximum energy savings EarthTronics introduces its new 48”, 15-watt direct wire linear LED T8 with a flexible design that allows for single- or double-end operation on 120-277V for maximum energy savings. This…
February 6, 2024 Introducing the world’s first LCoS light engine with adaptive LED illumination. Spotlight™ from Avegant display technology delivers up to 90% illumination power savings and 10x local contrast compared to conventional LCoS. Avegant announces Spotlight™ display technology – the world’s first adaptive LED illumination architecture for LCoS. By dynamically illuminating regions of a LCoS…
February 6, 2024 As part of the six-day events at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, the IALD is honored to join Women In Lighting (WIL) in celebration of International Women’s Day and recognition of their fifth anniversary. On 7 March, the IALD is hosting a full day of content on the Design Plaza stage in Hall 3.1 B…
February 6, 2024 Popular for their space-saving, stacked design, Lutron Maestro dual controls now offer expanded LED compatibility with the same intuitive installation. Lutron Electronics announces the launch of new Maestro dual controls with built-in LED+ advanced dimming technology. Available in dimmer/switch and dimmer/timer models, the 2-in-1 devices provide professional installers with superior dimming performance…
February 6, 2024 By Bettymaya Foott My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about their growing astrotourism industry. ¡Dios mío! It turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life! As the director of engagement for Dark Sky International, I…
February 6, 2024 Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky Park in New Zealand by DarkSky International. The recognition stems from the community’s dedication to promoting practical lighting policies, conducting outreach and education on the benefits of better lighting, and gaining local support to reduce light…
February 5, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne In the vast world of lighting, where brightness and ambiance play crucial roles, there exists a fascinating phenomenon known as directional lighting. Unlike its counterpart, diffused lighting, which disperses light in various directions, directional lighting focuses its luminance in one specific direction, akin to a laser beam cutting through…
February 5, 2024 With just a few weeks to go before the doors open, Light + Building can boast yet another increase in exhibitor numbers. So far, over 2,130 companies have registered to present their innovative solutions and trends at the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main from…
February 5, 2024 Connected EXPERTISE LLC announced the debut of its new online platform, connectedexpertise.com, a groundbreaking solution to address challenges faced by today’s lighting companies in search of outside expertise. The innovative Connected EXPERTISE platform offers a state-of-the-art digital interface to facilitate a fast, sustainable way to find subject matter experts who can execute…
Houston-based architectural accent lighting manufacturer LED Inspirations (LEDI), has appointed Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager, effective February 5th, 2024. Utilizing his extensive background of leadership and development roles, Ripkowski is committed to driving growth in the states of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi in both the residential and commercial channels. “I’m on…
The Pico line-powered wireless control from Lutron Electronics is designed for commercial projects that require a battery-free option. The new line-powered device is connected to line-voltage power and communicates wirelessly via RF to Vive wireless load-control devices including dimmers, switches, fixture controllers, and receptacle controllers. Like all Vive system components, the Pico line-powered wireless control…
Chicago-based PureEdge Lighting has been awarded four Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) Platinum 2024 Awards. TruArch, Pure Smart Architectural Lighting, TruColor RGBTW LED Strip and TruTrack Trim Magnetic are each recognized for their innovation, form, function and contribution to the architecture and interior design industries. “We are honored to receive four ADEX awards,” expressed Gregory…
Amerlux is now taking orders for its latest engineering marvel: a designer’s collection of 1″ interior and exterior cylinders, each offering easy light engine replacement and up to 1500 lumens, with the launch of an interior square and round downlight expansion soon to follow. The FINCH lighting collection offers exceptional output in several configurations, resulting in soft, discreet…
Connecticut-based Axolight USA, a division of the Italian architectural lighting manufacturer Axolight, has appointed design veteran Mariya Reva as VP/Sales. Coming from an architectural and interior design background, in recent years Reva served as the National Dealer Sales Manager at Vibia USA, a division of the Barcelona-based Spanish lighting manufacturer, and is the founder of…
ETi Solid State Lighting Inc. (ETi) has announced its latest collection – a comprehensive line of Outdoor LED lighting products, meticulously crafted to enhance safety, security, and functionality in outdoor spaces. Featuring eight cutting-edge product lines, each engineered with precision and passion, this collection represents a diverse range of outdoor lighting solutions to meet the unique…