5 Things to Know: June 14
5 Things to Know: June 14
Top researcher challenges the notion that engineering is apolitical. Plus, how much royalty does Signify earn from each licensed product sold?
Top researcher challenges the notion that engineering is apolitical. Plus, how much royalty does Signify earn from each licensed product sold?
Signify Bets on LightSpec in Michigan Expansion
Signify Bets on LightSpec in Michigan Expansion
Surprise move involves Pro Tech acquisition, reshaping Michigan’s lighting agency landscape
Surprise move involves Pro Tech acquisition, reshaping Michigan’s lighting agency landscape
B-K Lighting Strikes Deal to End ESOP Lawsuit
B-K Lighting Strikes Deal to End ESOP Lawsuit
Unlike most civil cases, key settlement details are expected to be publicly disclosed
Unlike most civil cases, key settlement details are expected to be publicly disclosed
Two Lighting Bankruptcies Expose a Broader Crisis
Two Lighting Bankruptcies Expose a Broader Crisis
Residential and commercial firms collapse amid tariffs, vendor debt and political uncertainty
Residential and commercial firms collapse amid tariffs, vendor debt and political uncertainty
NEMA Confidence Index Climbs to 57.7 Amid Renewed Stability
NEMA Confidence Index Climbs to 57.7 Amid Renewed Stability
After two months of pessimism, manufacturer sentiment rebounds sharply
After two months of pessimism, manufacturer sentiment rebounds sharply
$37 Million in Color Kinetics Fixtures Hit Auction Block
$37 Million in Color Kinetics Fixtures Hit Auction Block
Dynamic RGBW fixtures now available at steep, government-subsidized discounts
Dynamic RGBW fixtures now available at steep, government-subsidized discounts
Rebelle Architectural Lighting Closes After 45-Year Run
Rebelle Architectural Lighting Closes After 45-Year Run
Canadian manufacturer begins wind-down, citing U.S. political landscape as a factor
Canadian manufacturer begins wind-down, citing U.S. political landscape as a factor
Originally $34M, Lutron’s Patent Damages Land at $5.34M
Originally $34M, Lutron’s Patent Damages Land at $5.34M
Judge enhances damages after jury retrial, ending a years-long legal saga
Judge enhances damages after jury retrial, ending a years-long legal saga
New Bill Pushes to End Incandescent Light Bulb Ban
New Bill Pushes to End Incandescent Light Bulb Ban
Even if the ban lifts, would incandescent and halogen production lines even come back?
Even if the ban lifts, would incandescent and halogen production lines even come back?
5 Things to Know: June 7
5 Things to Know: June 7
A new Signify product leaks ahead of launch. Plus, DarkSky casts shade on lighting’s impact on reducing crime.
A new Signify product leaks ahead of launch. Plus, DarkSky casts shade on lighting’s impact on reducing crime.
Lutron Recalls LED Power Interfaces
Lutron Recalls LED Power Interfaces
Voluntary recall of nearly 2,000 units follows risk of electric shock in rare conditions
Voluntary recall of nearly 2,000 units follows risk of electric shock in rare conditions
U.S. Doubles Metal Tariffs, Raising Costs for Manufacturers
U.S. Doubles Metal Tariffs, Raising Costs for Manufacturers
Light poles, housings, brackets and other assemblies face increased price pressure
Light poles, housings, brackets and other assemblies face increased price pressure