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EARTHGRAIN by Litecontrol

William Attardi on October 8, 2025

The Earthgrain series brings the warmth and texture of natural wood to high performance linear lighting, offering a seamless blend of organic aesthetics and modern design

  • EARTHGRAIN MODx with four aperture widths, a range of mounting options, diverse output distributions, and an array of lumen packages and diffuser styles, the MOD™x family adapts effortlessly to the needs of any space. Its modular design and extensive feature set make it a reliable, high-performance solution for both form and function.
  • EARTHGRAIN Aira refined aesthetic with the ability to see through the center of the luminaire provides scale without weight. Available in Pendant, Wall, and Wall Sconce
  • EARTHGRAIN Stance family of linear pendants feature classic rectilinear and arcuate forms delivering exceptional distribution flexibility with TriGain Technology.  LC_Earthgrain_Brochure.pdf   Litecontrol | Current – HLI Brands

Itron and Current Lighting Collaborate to Expand End-to-End Smart Lighting Solution

William Attardi on September 24, 2025

The combined offering brings together Itron’s best-in-class management and control technologies, as part of its CityEdge portfolio, with Current’s industry leading LEDfixtures and luminaries, including its Evolve® Roadway product line. By bringing together Current’s high-efficiency LED luminaires with Itron’s intelligent controls, the joint offering empowers cities and utilities to optimize streetlight performance. Modern LED fixtures are designed to produce more lumens per watt than older technologies, which save energy and reduce costs. However, this increased brightness can lead to over-illumination and light pollution if not properly managed. Advanced controls from Itron’s CityEdge portfolio enable cities and utilities to dynamically adjust lighting levels, ensuring appropriate illumination while maintaining energy savings and streamlining inventory by reducing the need for multiple fixture types. [News] Itron and Current Lighting Collaborate to Expand End-to-End Smart Lighting Solution – LEDinside

The Genesis of the U.S. Space Force – On December 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, officially creating the United States Space Force, a new and independent branch of the U.S. military. The establishment of the Space Force marked a historic shift in how the U.S. views and manages its military operations in space, reflecting the growing importance of space as both a domain of strategic competition and national security. The Space Force is tasked with ensuring the U.S. maintains its superiority in space, focusing on both the defense of space assets and the development of offensive capabilities. Its mission includes:

  1. Space Operations: Overseeing space-based systems, such as satellites, that provide essential services to the U.S. military, including communication, reconnaissance, and missile defense.
  2. Space Security: Protecting U.S. space infrastructure from threats, including anti-satellite weapons, cyberattacks, and other potential forms of disruption by adversarial nations.
  3. Space Research and Development: Developing and deploying cutting-edge space technologies, including space-based defense systems, that ensure the U.S. maintains an edge in space exploration and military operations.
  4. Supporting National Defense: Integrating space capabilities into broader national defense strategies, ensuring that U.S. forces can operate effectively in space as part of a multi-domain approach to warfare.

The Space Force is designed to streamline and strengthen the U.S. military’s space operations, which were previously under the purview of the U.S. Air Force. By separating space operations into a distinct branch, the government hoped to increase focus on space as a critical area of national defense and enhance the U.S. military’s ability to respond to emerging threats. Source: Day in History