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Signify Small Track Lighting

William Attardi on November 26, 2024

Lightolier 3D Crown Series Small Track, from Signify’s Genlyte Solutions business was developed for retail, gallery and restaurant applications. The luminaire offers spec-grade performance, with interchangeable optics and accessory compatibility; a sleek, compact design (2-in. aperture) that’s easy to specify; excellent lumen maintenance for more consistency over time; sustainable 3D printing production; and eight different color options (with the possibility to mix and match the rim colors, too) to suit the interior design. The fixtures are made from 55% recyclable polycarbonate and are designed to support circularity at end of life. The Lightolier 3D Crown Series Small Track is scheduled for commercial release on Sept. 27. 3D printed lighting products| Lightolier | Signify

Pepper Production Trials Entering a Fourth Year

William Attardi on November 21, 2024

Signify and the University of British Columbia has announced that their pepper production trial is now entering its fourth year. This trial, which focuses on optimizing dynamic lighting conditions, has delivered insights into how pepper plants respond to artificial lighting throughout the year. 2025 will mark the culmination of this extensive research project. The final results will be presented in a comprehensive whitepaper, which will detail the outcomes of this trial and combine insights from all other pepper trials conducted around the world. By synthesizing this knowledge, Signify aims to provide growers with a definitive guide to optimizing pepper production using LED lighting, ensuring that they can continue to improve yields and quality well into the future. Pepper production trials entering a fourth year – LEDinside

Key Themes of Washington’s Farewell Address 

Crafted with the assistance of his close advisors, including Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, President George Washington’s Farewell Address was intended to offer guidance and warnings to the American people as they faced the challenges of the future. Among the most significant themes were:

  1. Neutrality in Foreign Affairs – advising that the United States should avoid becoming involved in the conflicts and political machinations of foreign powers. He argued that such alliances could lead to unnecessary entanglements and could jeopardize American interests and independence.
  2. The Dangers of Political Parties – Washington expressed concern that political factions could lead to divisions within the country and weaken the unity of the nation. He believed that political parties could become sources of discord and could prioritize their own interests over the common good. He encouraged Americans to work together for the benefit of the nation as a whole.
  3. The Importance of National Unity – He emphasized that the strength of the United States depended on the unity of its people and the coherence of its government. Washington urged Americans to set aside regional and political differences and to work together to build a strong and prosperous nation. Source: Day in History