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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has officially confirmed that the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will be held from October 27 to 30, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. The four-day event, open exclusively to trade buyers, will run alongside the Hong Kong International … Read more
Against the backdrop of surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, U.S.-based lighting solutions provider Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on August 5, 2026, revealing that the company had successfully returned to profitability, with quarterly net income reaching $2 million and … Read more
High-contrast layered lighting is becoming a defining trend in architectural and interior lighting design, with designers moving away from uniformly illuminated spaces in favor of compositions that combine light and shadow to create depth, atmosphere, and visual interest. Rather than relying on high ambient light levels, contemporary lighting schemes increasingly use multiple layers of illumination … Read more
Artificial intelligence is helping indoor farming operators reduce energy consumption by optimizing lighting in real time, improving crop production while lowering electricity costs. New AI-powered lighting control systems are increasingly being adopted in vertical farms and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), where lighting is one of the largest operating expenses. Unlike conventional lighting schedules that operate at … Read more
Signify has expanded its Philips Hue smart lighting portfolio with a new range of entertainment-focused products designed to deliver more immersive lighting experiences for movies, gaming, and music. The latest additions include the Hue Play Table Lamp, Hue Play Floor Lamp Compact, and Hue Play Floor Lamp Large, extending the company’s Play lineup beyond light … Read more
ERCO has become the official lighting partner of Art Basel, starting with the Basel edition in June 2026. The German architectural lighting specialist will provide lighting infrastructure for the international art fair, with the system planned for use at other Art Basel shows in the future. The lighting solution was developed with Expomobilia, Art Basel’s … Read more
LED lamp manufacturing is making a measured return to the United States as several lighting companies expand domestic production in response to supply chain resilience, government procurement requirements, and growing demand for locally manufactured products. While much of the global LED lamp supply chain remains centered in Asia, manufacturers are increasingly investing in U.S.-based assembly … Read more
Belgium-based outdoor lighting specialist Schréder has acquired Australian technology company EdgeMachines, strengthening its capabilities in smart city infrastructure through advanced urban sensing and edge artificial intelligence (AI). The acquisition follows more than a year of collaboration between the two companies on intelligent lighting and sensor deployments in cities around the world. EdgeMachines specializes in low-power … Read more
The Zumtobel Group has been awarded its first EcoVadis Platinum rating, marking the highest level of recognition from the global sustainability assessment platform. The achievement places the Austria-based lighting manufacturer among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies evaluated worldwide for environmental, social, ethical, and procurement performance. The company has participated in EcoVadis assessments … Read more
