Issue 20 of 2024 brought to you by HKTDC

LEGISLATION // REGULATION

DOE Changes Course To Require
GSL Lamps Be Certified To CCMS

EVENTS

LightFair 2025 Call For Speaker Deadline Is 10/11/24

LightFair 2025 speaker proposals due soon: Apply by 10/11 to present at the LFI 2025 conference in Las Vegas. Selected speakers enjoy perks including an honorarium and hotel lodging. Learn more at LightNOW.

PRODUCTS // TECHNOLOGY

Field Selectable Wattage & CCT Continues To Expand

LIGHTING DESIGN

Mastering & Reimagining Outdoor Lighting Experiences

Outdoor lighting design evolves: Experts advocate treating exterior spaces like indoor rooms, with tailored lighting for distinct "microclimates." Key trends include lifestyle-driven designs, adaptable fixtures, and seamless transitions between areas. Read more at LightNOW.

LIGHT // HEALTH

ALA Launches Residential Circadian Lighting Program

LIGHTING INDUSTRY // PRODUCTS // TECHNOLOGY

A Look At Software To Boost Lighting Sales

New lighting industry software platforms offer high value insights into lighting sales. Some help agents and distributors streamline product selection, quoting, and submittals to boost productivity, revenue, pipeline visibility, and profitability. Learn more at LightNOW.

LIGHTING DESIGN

Project Spotlight: The ULTIMATE Cave Effect

Innovative lighting design transforms Collepardo Caves: Noctua's eco-friendly approach enhances visitor experience while protecting delicate bat ecosystem and natural formations. Discover the details at LightNOW.

ELECTRIFICATION

Canada Funds 20 Projects Installing 3,000+ EV Chargers

Canada boosts EV adoption: NRCan funds 20 projects to install 3,000+ chargers nationwide, part of $1 billion CAD initiative. Total funded chargers reach 41,799 as of August 2024. Read more at LightNOW.

LIGHTING INDUSTRY

Samsung To Gradually Exit LED Business By 2030

Samsung to phase out LED business by 2030: Company will end production of LED chips for illumination, TV, and automotive sectors, redirecting resources to semiconductor growth. Read more at LightNOW.

CONTROLS // PRODUCTS // TECHNOLOGY

North America’s First Crosswalk With Lights Embedded In Road

North America's first smart crosswalk debuts in Candiac, Quebec: Sensor-triggered lights embedded in the road surface enhance pedestrian safety near an elementary school. Learn more at LightNOW.