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Rokid Launches AR Spatial Glasses with 300-Inch Virtual Display
Rokid has officially launched its AR Spatial system, which bundles the lightweight Rokid Max 2 AR glasses with the new Station 2 wearable computing unit,
A.L.P. Octagonal Large Area Edgelit Panel
The Octagonal Large Area Edgelit Panel is an injection molded component designed for large area lighting fixtures in applications such as parking garages, retail settings,
Amerlux Hornet 2.5 LED Downlight Family
Market-leading performance. Small aperture. Maximum comfort. Designed to disappear into the ceiling, Amerlux’s Hornet 2.5 delivers up to 2000 lumens at 90+ CRI and 100
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 as Hinge Suppliers Compete
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone in 2026, and competition among potential component suppliers is already intensifying. According to Patently Apple, which
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Sabin’s LINEAR Series Illuminates Spaces While Absorbing Unwanted Sound
This modular acoustic lighting system features a choice of two profiles and several optional integrations for ultimate flexibility. Sabin’s LINEAR series is a modular acoustic lighting system that shapes both the visual and auditory character of a space. It features two distinct profiles: STANDARD — SABIN a classic, thin baffle,
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LIGHTING PICKS from Electrical Contractor
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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural