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Industrial Lights and Factory Lamps: A Guide for Appropriate Industrial Illumination

Factory Lamps & Industrial Lights: How to Determine Appropriate Lighting Factory lamps and industrial lights are unique forms of commercial lighting. These elements provide an enhanced illumination profile that focuses on manufacturing, sorting, and picking functions. Industrial illumination is typically seen in factories and warehouses, but it could be appropriate in other settings. What Are…

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Ceiling Fan Manufacturer Advocates for Temporary Tax Credit to Ease Tariff Burden, Rallies Industry to Support Initiative

This week, Nathan Frampton, CEO of Fanimation, released a public memo to the lighting and ceiling fan community, calling for industry support on a proposal for a temporary tax credit to counteract the recently imposed tariffs on China. Frampton’s interest is rooted in the fact that nearly all residential ceiling fans sold in the U.S….

Sound Off Series: LEDucation’s Revolution — and What It May Signal About the Future of Lighting Shows
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Sound Off Series: LEDucation’s Revolution — and What It May Signal About the Future of Lighting Shows

By David LaVigna – dlightworks.co What once felt like a boutique lighting expo focused on the early days of LED innovation has now evolved into a heavyweight contender on the North American trade show circuit. Over the past five years, LEDucation has gone from niche to necessary, and if you were in New York this…

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Understanding the Bespoke Design Process: An Interview With DesignPlusLight founder Sanjit Bahra

In this Q&A interview, DesignPlusLight founder and principal designer Sanjit Bahra explains the benefits of offering bespoke product design and what support this gives to lighting manufacturers. Q. What is your inspiration behind product design? A: Product design is very much about fulfilling a need. I have built on the skills and experiences gained throughout…

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Sound Off Series: Why North America Got Trapped Into Using Inferior Dimming Technology

By Michael “MJ” Johnson, founding partner, Global Lighting & Controls | Sales and Marketing If you’ve been in the lighting industry in North America for any length of time, you’ve probably heard people discussing (or arguing) why, in the U.S., 0-10V is our de facto dimming technology instead of DALI, as it is in Europe….

LEDucation Speaker Series: AI Lights the Way — Insights on the Future of Product Selection and Procurement

LEDucation Speaker Series: AI Lights the Way — Insights on the Future of Product Selection and Procurement

The LEDucation 2025 Virtual Conference featured an insightful presentation by Dr. Forest Flager, CEO and Co-Founder of Parspec, titled “AI Lights the Way: The Future of Product Selection and Procurement.” The session explored the role of artificial intelligence in the lighting industry, highlighting its current applications, challenges, and potential. Understanding AI’s Role in Lighting Specification…

Smart Home Living Remains Poised for Growth in Multifamily — If Nothing Else Changes

Smart Home Living Remains Poised for Growth in Multifamily — If Nothing Else Changes

While some analysts report that rent prices in the multifamily sector have been flat, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For example, Nareit (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) recently reported that Multifamily REITs performed well in 2024, outpacing the broader REIT market. The supply side has now pretty much caught up with demand…

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Lighting Control Systems: Why They Matter & How Contractors Can Choose the Right One

By Emily Lai, LC Lighting control systems are becoming an essential component of modern commercial and residential construction projects. With energy codes growing increasingly stringent and clients demanding smarter, more sustainable buildings, contractors are being tasked with not just installing lighting but also ensuring the controls meet both performance expectations and code compliance. This article…

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Lighting the Way to Sustainability: Tips on Fixture Specification

By Matthew Fracassini,  MIES, LEED AP BD+CAssociate | Sustainability Leader at The Lighting Practice Lighting designers have a responsibility to implement sustainable practices into their work. These can take the form of attention to lighting power density, advanced lighting controls, and use of long-life sources. However, since the major green building ratings systems, like LEED, do…