Access Lighting Education at the IES Annual Conference

June 21, 2021

The 2021 IES Annual Conference provides you with the opportunity to expand your lighting knowledge and learn about the very latest in the industry – all in a virtual format. Register for the Annual Conference today and gain access to:

Over a dozen educational sessions, including two keynote presentations
43 subject matter experts in the lighting industry
Special workshops for IES Emerging Professionals and Section Leaders
Approximately 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

In addition to all the cutting-edge education, attendees will also discover the brightest individuals in the industry at the IES Illumination Awards presentation.

Go HERE to register

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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Direct Replacement LED Tube Lamps

The following is a notification from UL that the Direct Replacement LED Tube lamp identified below bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada and may pose a fire hazard.

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Premise LED Inc. is a Canadian based lighting manufacturer and market leader dedicated to supplying the highest quality energy efficient lighting products coupled with an unparalleled level of customer service.

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Acuity Brands & Sensity Systems Team Up to Accelerate the Internet of Things

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Commercial IoT Lighting Solutions to Reach US$4.5 Billion by 2026

Expect global market revenue for IoT lighting in commercial buildings to grow from US$651.1 million in 2017 to US$4.5 billion in 2026, says a new report from Navigant Research…

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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Direct Replacement LED Tube Lamps

The following is a notification from UL that the Direct Replacement LED Tube lamp identified below bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada and may pose a fire hazard.

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Luminis Wins LIT Design Award

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Selux Corporation Integrates BIOS SkyBlue Technology

Selux Corporation and BIOS Lighting have partnered to combine BIOS SkyBlue Technology with Selux luminaires.

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EiKO Global, LLC Announces Expansion Through the Acquisition of Premise LED

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Acuity Brands & Sensity Systems Team Up to Accelerate the Internet of Things

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Commercial IoT Lighting Solutions to Reach US$4.5 Billion by 2026

Expect global market revenue for IoT lighting in commercial buildings to grow from US$651.1 million in 2017 to US$4.5 billion in 2026, says a new report from Navigant Research…

Changing Scene

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Direct Replacement LED Tube Lamps

The following is a notification from UL that the Direct Replacement LED Tube lamp identified below bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada and may pose a fire hazard.

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Luminis Wins LIT Design Award

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Selux Corporation Integrates BIOS SkyBlue Technology

Selux Corporation and BIOS Lighting have partnered to combine BIOS SkyBlue Technology with Selux luminaires.

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EiKO Global, LLC Announces Expansion Through the Acquisition of Premise LED

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Acuity Brands & Sensity Systems Team Up to Accelerate the Internet of Things

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Design

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New Products

Axis Lighting: MikroLite Sketch 2 Surface Lighting System

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