The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education Fund, a trust established to provide a continuing scholarship program for the advancement of education in illuminating engineering disciplines, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. This year, the Besal Fund has awarded 17 scholarships, totaling $114,500, to students from participating schools.

This article by David Shiller at LightNOW digs into the Light Solutions Application Guide from Autani-LiteTrace and provides a quick overview of the company’s system’s approach and capabilities.

Wireless smart lighting control company Casambi is now taking orders for its new Salvador Series. Initially unveiled in March 2024, the Salvador Series marked Casambi’s strategic entry into the wired lighting control market with a cutting-edge line of DALI controllers. The firm is now ready to take orders for this product series.

IR-TEC America’s MRD-124S is a miniature SmartDALI sensor packed with multiple occupancy and vacancy sensing control capabilities for commercial lighting control.

Leviton’s new Smart Ceiling Mount Room Controllers (SRC) and Sensors (CMS) deliver an all-in-one lighting control solution for code compliance.

The nLight® rPOD Micro by Acuity Brands is a wireless, battery-powered wall switch that is available either as a WallPod or Remote switch.

Keilton+Autani Long-Range luminaire controllers and sensors offer increased communication distances between devices of up to 600 meters. They improve exterior and interior applications by extending wireless coverage and improving integration of network sensors in areas with environmental or obstructions between devices.

mwConnect’s sleek Wireless Fixture Controllers combine qualified Bluetooth mesh communication with a long-range integral antenna, an industry-standard quick connector, and DALI D4i connectivity for versatile and effective wireless lighting control outdoors. The integral long-range antenna offers Bluetooth range of up to 900 feet to ensure robust communication in applications like parking lots, sports fields and auto dealerships.

The Keilton+Autani system is a scalable control platform spanning simple Bluetooth room-based lighting to complete building automation.

Leviton recently expanded its popular Smart Wallbox Sensor line with multi-technology models that combine PIR and microphonics sensing technology with switching and dimming for easy energy savings and code compliance.

The nLight® AIR System Input Device (rSI) by Acuity Brands is a wireless system interface device that enables third-party integration with fire alarms, pillow switches, specialized switches for harsh environments, and many other interfaces to an nLight networked lighting control system.

LiteTrace’s PPA102S Series Bluetooth Fixture Controllers are designed for seamless lighting control integration with the Keilton+Autani system.

Simplify lighting and load schedules with an ETW Series 365-Day Programmable Wi-Fi Timer from Intermatic.

LiteTrace recently announced a partnership with Streamer and Helpower to integrate the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology into their emergency battery backup drivers. The new drivers will enable luminaires to connect to the Keilton+Autani mesh network for wireless control of emergency lighting.

IR-TEC America’s PPU-109DA is a power pack and controller designed to provide standalone or network based smart lighting control with the connection of IR TEC’s SmartDALI sensor.

Legrand’s Wired DLM Standard Switches are designed to be flexible, reliable, and easy to use. They offer customizable buttons and LED status indicators for manual on/off, dimming, and scene control of one or more loads from one or more locations.

LiteTrace recently announced the launch of the company’s upgradeable tiers for scalable and futureproof IoT solutions.

The sleek Wireless Fixture Controllers recently introduced by mwConnect (formerly McWong International) combine qualified Bluetooth mesh communication with a long-range integral antenna, an industry-standard quick connector, and DALI D4i connectivity for versatile and effective wireless lighting control outdoors.

LiteTrace recently announced the launch of a new scheduled auto-calibration feature for daylight harvesting within the Keilton+Autani mobile app. This new feature for maintaining luminaire light levels allows users to set a target ambient light level without influence from external light like daylight.

Leviton has announced the expansion of the Smart Sensor line with Smart Ceiling Mount Room Controllers (SRC) and Smart Ceiling Mount Sensors (CMS). The line simplifies advanced lighting controls by integrating several control strategies into a self-contained, cost-effective, and easy-to-install device. By requiring just two devices instead of the industry’s standard four for code compliance requirements, the solutions streamline installation.

MaxLite recently announced the launch of c-Max Network Partners, featuring advanced network lighting controls proposition that seamlessly combines MaxLite’s broad c-Max controls-ready luminaires with other industry-leading technology partners’ control systems.

Casambi recently announced the winners of the 2024 Casambi Awards. Linfa Desk Light and Ca’ d’Oro were celebrated as Casambi Product and Project of the Year.

LiteTrace recently announced the launch of two new sensor lenses for high bay lighting applications.

Intermatic’s new PANELGUARD®+ Surge Protective Devices are customizable, high-performance devices providing maximum protection in heavy-duty industrial applications.

The Autonomy Sensor by JDRF Electromag provides a self-commissioning lighting control solution. Autonomy Sensors automatically provision a secure wireless mesh network, establish room/area membership, and configure motion, daylight, and wall mounted control zones/groups with no human involvement before, during, or after installation.

Casambi recently announced the appointment of Mark Needham as Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region.

Cooper Lighting Solutions’ new CAT devices are the latest expansion of the company’s WaveLinx system. They include a full range of wired devices connected by “Cat 5” cable that seamlessly integrate with the WaveLinx PRO wireless solution.

SENSORWORX recently introduced the Wireless PowerPack (SWX-950-D1) & Fixture Controller (SWX-951-D1) with Class 1 Dimming.

Casambi recently launched Salvador, a new series of DALI controllers, at the Light + Building tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. The resulting company’s range aims to enhance flexibility in lighting control by providing wireless, wired, and hybrid options.

McWong International, an innovator in wireless mesh technology, is rebranding itself as mwConnect.

The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers in this year’s annual product guide. Check them out!

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced that its former Unplanned Renovations (UPR) sales team has been rebranded as the Energy Solutions (ES) sales team focused on the retrofit, relight, and energy solutions market segment.

Lutron Electronics recently introduced the Lutron hospitality solution, featuring myRoom XC, an enhanced guestroom system. The cloud-connected hospitality solution allows integrated management of all areas of the property – guestrooms, public areas, event spaces, and private residences – via a single dashboard.

Leviton has expanded its Smart Wallbox Sensor line with four new multi-technology models featuring PIR and digital microphonics.

Casambi has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Casambi Awards. Now in their fourth year, the Casambi Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in architectural lighting projects and products that showcase the seamless integration of Casambi technology.

Global smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed Mark McClear as its new Chief Executive Officer. McClear takes over from Kari Mettälä, who, following five years of dynamic leadership, has stepped down to pursue other strategic priorities.

McWong International recently announced that its Bluetooth® mesh wireless lighting control solution has been awarded the Prototype Phase Lighting Prize (L-Prize) by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award was announced on October 25, 2023.

Leviton, in partnership with Autani Insights, was recently named a winner of phase two of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition in the connected systems track category.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced six winners in Phase Two of the DOE Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, including Lighting Controls Association members Leviton and McWong.