The Nuckolls Fund Announces Grant Award Recipients 2024
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The Nuckolls Fund Announces Grant Award Recipients 2024

March 19, 2024 The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is pleased to announce two important developments. At its January meeting the board welcomed five new board members and voted $130,000 in new grants. Named in honor of lighting designer and educator, James Nuckolls, the Fund supports lighting education through annual grants to college-level lighting programs,…

Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting
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Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting

March 19, 2024 Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. As one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, Sterling Vineyards was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the region into the premier winemaking appellation we know…

The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha Gets a Makeover and Lighting Facelift
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The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha Gets a Makeover and Lighting Facelift

March 19, 2024 Like so many waterfront cities, Omaha was looking for ways to revitalize its downtown parkland in an effort to create an aesthetically pleasing destination point. The city’s vision was to transform its three underutilized parks into a beautiful, entertaining recreational hotspot along the scenic Missouri River. What became known as the Omaha…

Part 1: How Many Studies Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?
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Part 1: How Many Studies Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?

March 18, 2024 How studies in vision inform lighting standards at night By Noah Sabatier Changing a light bulb in our home is perhaps the most simple task in which we can still credit ourselves for performing household maintenance. The amount of thought such an operation receives rarely extends beyond looking for the most efficient…

Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence
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Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced plans to invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations and create about 750 new manufacturing jobs across the country in 2024. The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000-sq.-ft. building in Mt….

USAI Lighting Introduces the LittleTwos™ High-Performance Lighting Solutions
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USAI Lighting Introduces the LittleTwos™ High-Performance Lighting Solutions

Joining the sister lines of the LittleOnes® and the LittleOnes® Micro Doubles, the new LittleTwos™ expansive collection of 2” aperture Pinholes and 2” diameter Cylinders offers high-performance design in a small but mighty package. The line from USAI Lighting delivers up to 2000 lumens with advanced glare control. They are available in a wide range of options, including trim…

Above All Lighting Launches Selectable Magic Cylinder Light
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Above All Lighting Launches Selectable Magic Cylinder Light

This architectural Magic Cylinder Light is designed for accent lighting and features a state-of-the-art detachable tool-less modular design. The modular luminaire can be used as commercial pendant light, surface mounted light, monopoint spotlight and track light.  The anti-glare design allows for ideal control of visual comfort. It is widely used in shops and other commercial applications….

Proluxe Lighting Develops Alternative to Neon Lighting
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Proluxe Lighting Develops Alternative to Neon Lighting

Proluxe Lighting introduces the Neonflex Pro-Dual, a static white dual bend neon lighting alternative that provides seamless lines of direct view lighting for architectural-grade interior and exterior applications. Neonflex Pro-Dual features bend technology for vertical and lateral directional bending with 3000K CCT and a high 90+ CRI that delivers up to 223 lumens per foot,…

Meteor Lighting’s Indirect Luminaire  Shines for Natatorium Environments
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Meteor Lighting’s Indirect Luminaire Shines for Natatorium Environments

Meteor Lighting has developed the natatorium-rated Bolt Nova Series indirect luminaire that redefines the landscape of indirect applications. Meticulously crafted to excel in challenging natatorium environments, the Bolt Nova shines with a commitment to reliable performance. Its innovative heat dissipation features ensure consistency as it illuminates spaces with a remarkable lumen range from 43,750 up…

MTA Plans for Safety Upgrade to Brighter LED Lighting in Every Subway Station
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MTA Plans for Safety Upgrade to Brighter LED Lighting in Every Subway Station

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a plan to convert all 150,000 fluorescent light fixtures across the subway system to LED lighting by the middle of 2026. This project will brighten every subway platform and mezzanine, increasing safety system-wide and enhancing the customer experience. The new LED light fixtures will also enhance illumination for…

Luminis Develops Versatile Jaki Family of Luminaires
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Luminis Develops Versatile Jaki Family of Luminaires

Luminis introduces its Jaki family of interior and exterior luminaires. A versatile range of wall, surface, and ceiling mounts, Jaki creates a cohesive and polished look throughout a project. Jaki luminaires are designed to illuminate building facades, stairwells, corridors, or hallways across a wide range of applications. Jaki is well-suited for schools and university campuses,…

Liteline’s 3″ HELIOS Adjustable LED Fixture Offers Superior Customization
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Liteline’s 3″ HELIOS Adjustable LED Fixture Offers Superior Customization

HELIOS allows one to take ultimate control over the optical performance of the fixture. Including onsite hot and cold aiming, horizontal light source adjustment, vertical height adjustment of light source, 360-degree rotation, changeable optics and layeringof media. Get precise with tight beam angles down to 20 degrees. A perfect wall wash optic and goof-proof trimless options…

HLW: Renovating the Lighting at the Hampton House in Montclair, NJ, and Maintaining the Existing Natural Lighting
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HLW: Renovating the Lighting at the Hampton House in Montclair, NJ, and Maintaining the Existing Natural Lighting

HLW’s design scheme incorporates the building’s historic character while adding contemporary touches to meet the needs of a modern functional workspace. Bad lighting in the workplace can also be a recipe for disaster for the employee’s mental health and sleep habits. Strategic, thoughtful lighting design demonstrates positive effects on both the functional and emotional aspects of…

Radiant® LED Advanced Dimmer from Legrand Offers Seamless LED Dimming
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Radiant® LED Advanced Dimmer from Legrand Offers Seamless LED Dimming

Legrand® has introduced its latest advanced LED dimmer in the radiant® Collection. Offering the widest dimming range possible, the dimmer boasts advanced circuitry to precisely control light levels, eliminate common dimming issues and ensure a superior lighting control experience. Optimized to work right out of the box, it is widely compatible with LED bulbs and fixtures…