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Sollum Expands Its Family Of Dynamic LED Grow Lights: SF-ONE™, SF-PRO™ AND SF-MAX™

Sollum Technologies is pleased to expand its lighting family, which now features three new fixtures: the SF-ONE™, the SF-PRO™ and the SF-MAX™. Designed to accommodate various lighting strategies, these new LED fixtures will meet the diverse needs of a rapidly growing clientele, from large scale to niche producers.  All products come bundled with the SUN as a Service® cloud-based platform as well as access to Sollum’s smart support so that clients can reap all the benefits of a fully dynamic lighting solution. Each fixture responds to growers’ business priorities:

  • The SF-ONE is the ideal fixture for those who prefer a simpler approach to lighting and who prioritize maximum energy efficiency in large-scale greenhouses.
  • The SF-PRO balances efficiency and flexibility; it was designed for producers whose priorities combine maximizing yield, desired produce quality and characteristics, and who are looking to consistently address the evolving demands of consumers.
  • Finally, the SF-MAX is the ultimate in dynamic lighting – designed for producers who seek crop perfection and require maximum flexibility from their lights.

Sollum expands its family of dynamic LED grow lights: SF-ONE™, SF-PRO™ AND SF-MAX™

Valeo and Appotronics Announce Strategic Partnership for Next-Generation Front Lighting System

The ALL-in-ONE system integrates several advanced functions in one compact module: the Valeo Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), road surface projection, and in-car cinema capabilities. Its smart system automatically optimizes lighting for different driving scenarios—extending illumination range with high beams on highways, and preventing glare with glare-free beams in urban areas. In addition, the headlight also offers 10-level brightness adjustment, complete with auto-focus, keystone correction, and image scaling capabilities. The ALL-in-ONE headlight is powered by Appotronics’ proprietary ALPD® semiconductor laser technology, which delivers 10 times the brightness of standard automotive LEDs with 200% greater luminous flux using equivalent DLP chips – all while consuming less energy. https://www.ledinside.com/news/2025/4/2025_04_25_06

General Motors Unveils New Futuristic Concept, Which Is a Corvette in Name Only

It’s a beautiful vision of an all-electric, wide hypercar, but it has nothing to do with the Corvette mark. One of three General Motors will unveil over the next year, each from a different design studio. It’s a beautiful supercar — low and wide with a classic mid-engine bubble-cockpit profile — but you’d never know it’s a Corvette. The front fin lights recall the design codes of GM’s premium label, Cadillac. The wrap-around windshield borrows from Koenigsegg and Saab. The porous aero elements mirror other electric hypercars like the Lotus Evija and Porsche Mission X, while the split between smooth upper aero and aggressive lower carbon elements appears on countless modern supercars. General Motors Unveils New Futuristic ‘Corvette’ Concept | The New York Sun

Discover the Difference in our NEW Commercial Strip Light from naturaLED

Not all Commercial Strip Lights are made the same. Here at naturaLED, we take pride in engineering LED products with useful features that make installation a breeze. Check out what makes a difference with the new CSL. The naturaLED® CSL is an energy-efficient LED commercial strip light designed to meet a variety of lighting needs. Ideal for new construction and multiple applications, it is perfect for warehouses, parking garages, stairwells, offices, hallways, and other industrial or commercial settings. This versatile fixture supports ceiling, wall, or cable mounting and delivers up to 9,180 lumens of bright, consistent illumination. Additionally, it offers compatibility with a PIC Plug-in Connector and an optional PIR Motion Sensor for enhanced functionality.  2″ Commercial Strip Lights – naturaLED  Watch the video by Frank Grobmeier and learn something:

Synapse Wireless Introduces the Combo Sensor Controller for Outdoor & Indoor Lighting Applications

Synapse Wireless has announced the launch of the Combo Sensor Controller (CSEN1), an all-in-one device designed for both outdoor and indoor lighting applications. Compact and durable, the CSEN1 integrates wireless communication, motion and light sensors, and advanced fixture control into a single streamlined package. Designed to support a wide range of environments—including site and area lighting, parking garages, and industrial or warehouse facilities—the CSEN1 balances versatility with simplicity. It features a dual PIR motion sensor, a photocell for ambient light detection, and supports both 0-10V and D4i driver connectivity. Synapse Wireless | CSEN1-H: All-in-One Wireless Lighting Controller…

The Drone-Delivery Service Beating Amazon to Your Front Door

Soon your burrito bowl could arrive via the sky. Zipline’s drones make deliveries by lowering small coolers on 300-foot cables. A drone delivery startup Zipline is in the flying delivery race—competitors include Amazon and Google parent Alphabet—has emerged as a front-runner. For now, initial commercial testing in the U.S. is happening in Pea Ridge and Mesquite, Texas, just outside Dallas. Walmartis the only retail operation Zipline delivers for in the U.S. at present. For future partners, Zipline has designed a small pickup kiosk that can be installed just outside any building.  Alphabet’s Wing drone service is already in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, delivering from 18 Walmarts to 40 nearby towns and cities within the drones’ six-mile range. Amazon is operating its drone delivery service in College Station, Texas, and an area near Phoenix, but in terms of scale, the online retail giant remains a distant third. The Drone-Delivery Service Beating Amazon to Your Front Door – WSJ

RAB Lighting ED28-36-EX39-850-F-C & ED32-54-EX39-850-F-C

Versatile low-cost upgrade for outdated metal halide and high-pressure sodium. These filament-style LED lamps are designed to replace up to 300W MH in post top, low bay, bollard and high bay applications that show off the aesthetic of the lamp itself. Integral driver enables lamp to be wired directly to line voltage without need for an external driver or ballast. Rated for use in open and enclosed fixtures in dry, damp, or wet locations. Full glass design provides omnidirectional output.  25,000-Hour lifespan (ED28) / 50,000-Hour lifespan (ED32.) Filament HID – RAB Lighting

Nvidia Unveils ‘Rubin’ Superchip

Nvidia confirmed at its GTC conference Tuesday that Vera Rubin will succeed its Grace Blackwell lineup as the next generation of the company’s artificial intelligence systems. Blackwell chips have only recently started shipping in high volume, with the enhanced Blackwell Ultra lineup due to launch later this year. Rubin chips are expected to start shipping in the second half of next year. They’ll be monsters—at least according to the specs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang laid out in his GTC conference keynote on Tuesday. The Vera Rubin systems will sport 3.3 times the computing performance of Blackwell Ultra. Vera Rubin Ultra—the enhanced version of the lineup expected to ship in the later half of 2027—will offer 14 times Blackwell’s computing performance. Analysts expect this series of Nvidia’s chips to generate nearly $40 billion in revenue in their first year of sales and more than $95 billion in their second year. Nvidia Unveils ‘Rubin’ Superchip

Bridgelux Unveils DriveLux™: A Groundbreaking Light Engine Series Integrating COB and Driver Technology

 Bridgelux, a global leader in LED innovation, proudly expands its renowned Chip-on-Board (COB) product line with the launch of DriveLux™ – a revolutionary series of Light Engine products. By seamlessly integrating COB technology with an advanced driver, DriveLux™ redefines lighting solutions with its compact, replaceable design, exceptional CRI90 efficacy, and versatile mounting options for large, selectable optical lenses in various sizes and beam angles. The DriveLux™ launch reinforces Bridgelux’s commitment to advancing LED technology, empowering lighting designers, manufacturers, and end-users to create sustainable, impactful environments. Additional DriveLux™ series, including enhanced wireless control options, are in development and slated for announcement later this year. Welcome | Bridgelux, Inc. LED Lighting

The naturaLED® RCM 10” Round Outdoor Canopy

The naturaLED® RCM low-profile round canopy is a durable, cost-effective lighting solution ideal for parking garages, walkways, and outdoor canopies. This IP65-rated fixture provides excellent protection against dust and water, ensuring reliability in various environments. With selectable wattages and color temperatures (CCT), it allows customization for optimal brightness and ambiance. Designed for versatile installation, it supports direct surface mounting on ceilings or walls. Additionally, optional accessories, including a motion sensor, photocell sensor, and emergency NOTES: driver, enhance energy efficiency, automation, and backup lighting for added convenience and safety. APPLICATIONS: Breezeway, Parking Garages, Pathway, Perimeter, Entryway, Area Lighting, Building Facades RCM – naturaLED  Spec Sheet: RCM_7670_7671

The Statue of Liberty was made with copper but due to oxidation, it turned green.

When the “Lady in the Harbor” first arrived in New York in 1886, she didn’t look like the mint-green icon we know today. In fact, for the first twenty years of her life, she stood as a towering, metallic beacon of reddish-gold. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the statue was a gift from France to America. To build her, Bartholdi chose copper for three practical reasons:

  • Malleability:It could be hammered into elaborate, thin sheets.
  • Weight:Copper is lighter than stone or bronze, making it easier to ship 350 individual pieces across the Atlantic.
  • Durability:It was strong enough to survive a 27-day ocean voyage and the harsh winds of the harbor.

When she was unveiled on October 28, 1886, her skin—made of 300 copper sheets roughly the thickness of two pennies—shone with a bright, metallic brown luster. The transformation from “penny-colored” to “patina-green” wasn’t planned. Bartholdi actually expected the statue to age into a deeper, darker red. However, the unique environment of New York Harbor—a mix of salt air, moisture, and industrial pollution—triggered a process called oxidation.

The Timeline of Change:

  1. 1886–1900:The bright copper dulled into a dark, muddy brown.
  2. 1903:The first hints of a light green crust, or “patina,” began to appear.
  3. 1906:The color change was so controversial that Congress nearly stepped in. They appropriated $62,000 to paint the statue back to its original color, but the public protested, calling the idea “sacrilege.”
  4. 1910–1920:The statue was a patchy mix of brown and green until 1920, when the oxidation was complete, leaving her entirely teal.

While we now view the green color as iconic, it actually serves a vital structural purpose. The layer of verdigris (the green patina) acts as a protective shield. It seals the copper underneath, preventing the metal from further corrosion and weathering.  By the time the color fully changed, a new generation of immigrants had arrived in America seeing a green statue.