Issue 17 of 2024 brought to you by
Naturaled

LIGHTING INDUSTRY

Small Market Research Projects For
Better Business Decisions

David Shiller shares three examples of targeted market research that assisted companies in making decisions on new product development, entering new verticals and expanding service offerings. Check it out at LightNOW. 

LIGHTING DESIGN

Olympic Cauldron’s “Fire” Created With
LEDs & Water Vapor

The 2024 Olympic cauldron was the first in history to fly and the first to not use real fire. In fact, its faux flame was a combination of LED lights and water vapor. Read more at LightNOW. 

CONTROLS // ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Utilizing NLC For Demand Response

EVENTS

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Plans
Two Major Events for Autumn 2024

For 2024, the HKTDC promises that their lighting fair and outdoor and tech light expo will showcase the latest advancements that “seamlessly integrate light and life,” the Connected Lighting Zone is a key highlight to display and demonstrate this integration. More on LightNOW. 

EVENTS

Experiences & Educational Sessions Announced for ArchLIGHT Summit

PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY

Edison Lighting Group Reinvents Gridded Ceiling Lighting

Edison Lighting Group’s ED LINE 2+, 3+, and 4+ are a new line of architectural dark optic recessed luminaires for non-insulated gridded ceilings or drywall. Learn more about this new product line at LightNOW. 

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT // PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY

Electric Ford F-150 Trucks Help Power Homes In Baltimore

Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) is the first utility in the country using EV batteries to help power homes. Details at LightNOW. 

PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY // SUSTAINABILITY

Fungus Mycelium Lamp Shades Look Like Concrete

MushLume Lighting biofabricates sustainable lamp shades from hemp and fungus mycelium (the root structure of fungi). The mycelium shades give the appearance of concrete. Learn more at LightNOW. 

LIGHT & HEALTH // RESEARCH

What Is The Science Of Optogenetics & What Can It Do?

Optogenetics is a scientific field and set of tools that shines light on genetically modified cells to activate channels within the cells to make them more or less active. The light is often introduced with surgically implanted optical fibers through which laser light is passed into highly targeted regions containing the genetically modified cells. Learn more at LightNOW.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT // PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY

Product Monday: iLamp Self-Powered
Smart Streetlight & Pole

iLamp is a self-powered, feature-packed, smart streetlight and pole, manufactured by Conflow Power Group. Learn more at LightNOW.