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Lighting Agents

Lighting agents. Those two words conjure a range of emotions and business observations for many in the industry, and especially for electrical and lighting distributor…

 

 

 

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Avoiding and Resolving Issues with Products That Don’t Dim as Expected
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Avoiding and Resolving Issues with Products That Don’t Dim as Expected

With the right combination of dimmer and solid-state driver for LED products, dimming performance can achieve excellent results from 100% all the way to dark, smoothly and predictably…

 

 

 

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The Speed of Light: Li-Fi’s Bright Future in the Aircraft Cabin
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The Speed of Light: Li-Fi’s Bright Future in the Aircraft Cabin

Short for “light fidelity,” Li-Fi technology uses visible light from LED bulbs to transmit data, compared to Wi-Fi which uses radio waves…

 

 

 

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The Road Behind Us Was Lit with a Different Light, Part 1
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The Road Behind Us Was Lit with a Different Light, Part 1

Like most historical records we are left with two primary methods to understand the past…

 

 

 

 

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Safe at Sea — The History of Lighthouses
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Safe at Sea — The History of Lighthouses

Dotted along rugged coastlines and harbor entrances around the world, lighthouses have long prevented disasters and saved lives at sea…

 

 

 

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Study Explores How Museum Lighting Affects Perception
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Study Explores How Museum Lighting Affects Perception

Museums are increasingly positioning themselves as participative institutions, social spaces that represent a cultural focal point and meeting place, and urban landmarks…

 

 

 

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View of “Or Approved Equal” Products
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View of “Or Approved Equal” Products

From our view of the Canadian electrical industry and as a member of the industry that understands how our readers buy, specify, install and maintain electrical equipment nationally, we want to enter into “the approved or equal” debate that seems to be happening more often than not of late…

 

 

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Transforming the Electrical Industry in a New Digital Age
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Transforming the Electrical Industry in a New Digital Age

Digitalization is set to take a strong hold of all business models, transforming how companies access, monitor, engage with and service customers…

 

 

 

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Lighting Intervention Improves Sleep and Mood for Alzheimer’s Patients
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Lighting Intervention Improves Sleep and Mood for Alzheimer’s Patients

A tailored lighting intervention in nursing homes can positively impact sleep, mood and behaviour for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to preliminary findings from a new study…

 

 

 

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David Gordon
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Q2 2018 Pulse of Lighting Report

Earlier this year we launched our quarterly Pulse of Lighting study in conjunction with William Blair, a leading investment analyst firm…

 

 

 

 

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What Do Your Customers Really Know About Light?
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What Do Your Customers Really Know About Light?

In honour of the International Day of Light, LEDVANCE has released the results of a recent international consumer study exploring their understanding of lighting technologies…

 

 

 

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Best Practices for Using PIR Sensors
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Best Practices for Using PIR Sensors

This is the second of a 2-part introductory series on passive infrared (PIR) sensors…

 

 

 

 

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David Gordon
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Price and Lighting… Changing Competition and Changes for Reps

Over the past couple of years two major market forces have been roiling the industry. These changes create opportunity for some, channel challenges for others. The areas are price and LEDs…

 

 

 

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LightFair International 2018 — A Glimpse into the Future
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LightFair International 2018 — A Glimpse into the Future

The Future. Illuminated. Under this theme participants, visitors, presenters and exhibitors gathered at LightFair International (LFI) from May 6 to 10, 2018 at McCormick Place in Chicago…

 

 

 

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What Are PIR Sensors and Why Do I Need Them?
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What Are PIR Sensors and Why Do I Need Them?

Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are widely used in smart lighting systems and save money by dramatically reducing lighting usage and energy consumption…

 

 

 

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10 Key Questions to Ask Lighting Suppliers
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10 Key Questions to Ask Lighting Suppliers

Here in this third and final article are essential questions that Eaton recommends any potential purchaser pose to suppliers…

 

 

 

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