Legrand® has announced the launch of the Wattstopper Graphic Switch Touchscreen. The Graphic Switch Touchscreen brings simplicity and sophistication to spaces with a sleek, durable, 5.7” high resolution color touch screen with edge-to-edge glass face that redefines control. As a native Digital Lighting Management (DLM) wired device, it delivers intuitive whole-room control over lights, shades, and scenes….
Safety has never looked so good with the new CUBESIGN II LED safety luminaire from Zumtobel. Marking escape routes, the CUBESIGN II LED safety luminaire combines maximum visibility, reliable operation and flexible use in a range of different surroundings. Thanks to its optimized form factor, the rectangular luminaire with an aspect ratio of 1:2 blends into any…
Building upon the success of the recent 400-watt Aero moving light fixture, elektraLite announces the brand new introduction of its smaller sibling, the Aero Mini. This compact and lightweight pro-grade fixture utilizes a single 100-watt, 9000K white COB LED on a liquid-cooled system for optimum temperature control and near-silent operation, perfect for use in quiet…
Eureka®, part of Acuity Brands, has released its Tulip luminaires, a new family of fixtures that include chandeliers, pendants and surface mount units. The heart of the Tulip family is a bouquet-inspired arrangement that offers a contemporary take on a classic chandelier. The luminaire is constructed of aluminum tubes and acrylic diffusers. They are stem-mounted,…
Axis Lighting is launching Thread, a minimalist, highly configurable track lighting system ideal for upscale commercial and high-end residential projects. This compact lighting solution – a mere one-inch high x one-inch wide – combines aesthetics and functionality for modern architectural spaces. Offering a sleek, refined design that complements and elevates spaces, Thread accommodates a range…
ELCO Lighting has launched its Poplar™ System, a modular LED lighting system designed for performance, versatility, and ease of installation. The Poplar System allows users to have more than 650 options with fewer than 50 SKUs. Available in a variety of sizes and styles for new construction and remodeling, the module easily twists-on into a…
ETC has developed a groundbreaking centralized LED driver system that redefines how architectural and commercial lighting installations are powered and maintained. Designed for maximum versatility, the F-Drive RX can drive a wide range of LED fixtures using standard Cat6 cable — eliminating the need for high-voltage conduit and dramatically simplifying installation and maintenance. The F-Drive RX is…
A-Light®, part of Acuity Brands, has announced updates to its Lino family, a minimalist linear fixture. Lino may now be selected in a recessed mount, either with a trimless or trim flange. All luminaires are now available in RGBW as well as static white. Full color tuning enables architects and lighting designers to utilize colored…
The AMP® SECURE™ Decorative Barn Light, from AMP® Lighting, seamlessly blends classical vintage aesthetics with contemporary functionality, making it a perfect dusk-to-dawn lighting solution for both residential and commercial settings. This versatile barn light offers a choice of 18 different configurations from its built-in selectable lumens switch and color temperature switch, and three arm options. The three…
DMF Lighting has announced the launch of a collection of sleek Decorative Pendants with Shades. The newest additions to the company’s 3-inch aperture X Series and 4-inch aperture M Series cylinder collections include 15 decorative pendants offered in Narrow, Medium and Wide shade distributions and in multiple lengths. Providing the same high-output execution as all the company’s cylinders, the decorative pendants with…
Tucson, Ariz.-based DarkSky International, a global authority on light pollution, has launched a new certification program to bring responsible lighting to industrial-scale ports. The DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program is designed to significantly reduce light pollution, safeguarding sensitive coastal ecosystems and nearby communities, while enhancing safe and efficient working conditions. Initiated in 2023…
According to an announcement the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) made on August 19 – citing a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau – single-family housing starts experienced a modest gain last month. Before you break out the champagne flutes, there are other factors you…
In the evolution of lighting trends, offering smaller apertures and form factors for a truly unobtrusive appearance are among the industry’s most popular trends — and it wouldn’t be possible without advances in LED. Award-winning LED lighting manufacturer USAI Lighting recently unveiled several innovations across its product families, including ultra-narrow beams for precision highlighting;…
The Light and Health Research Center’s (LHRC) is offering two online professional certificate courses for 2025. These interactive educational offerings will be led by LHRC faculty and staff who are the foremost experts in their fields. Courses begin in September, and registration for the classes will close soon. Dan Frering, the LHRC’s Education Program director…
As of September 1, ELA + Synergy will represent Lutron Electronics in the New York Metro, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey markets across the electrical distribution, lighting showroom, commercial integrator, and commercial window systems sales channels. For the past 31 years, the brand was represented by Thea & Schoen of Clifton, N.J. According to…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has appointed Charlie Bradburn as President of Viking Electric, a Sonepar company serving customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago. Viking Electric operates 23 branch locations and employs over 900 associates, providing exceptional services and logistical solutions to residential and commercial electrical contractors, as well as the industrial market. Bradburn joins Viking Electric…