The Design Lights Consortium will host a free webinar Wednesday, December 10 at 2 PM ET in which the DLC and expert panelists review light pollution research and how it connects with control technology.
The winners of the prestigious DALI Lighting Awards 2024/2025 have been announced. Organized by the DALI Alliance, the awards spotlight the best implementations and innovations in DALI lighting control across the globe.
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.
Synapse Wireless’ new TL7-DALI-DC is a D4i-certified, twist-lock wireless lighting controller designed for outdoor lighting applications, offering intelligent dimming, real-time power monitoring, and proactive diagnostics.
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!
Synapse Wireless recently announced the release of the DIM10-087-06-IP Lighting Controller. This compact and affordable new controller makes it an easy control option for bolt-on field retrofit applications.
The United States is currently enjoying a dramatic surge in construction in manufacturing infrastructure. This suggests fresh demand for lighting and controls and the expertise to properly apply them to industrial spaces.
The DALI Alliance will present two seminars at LightFair 2023, a major trade show and conference for architectural and commercial lighting, which takes place in New York on May 23-25.
The DALI Alliance (DiiA) recently announced the winners of the 2022 DALI Lighting Awards.
LEDucation and LightFair are right around the corner, so be sure to register soon for these major industry events, both of which are occurring in New York City this year.
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently enjoyed the opportunity to interview Jamie Britnell, Director of Product Marketing, Synapse Wireless for an article about how electrical distributors can sell networked lighting controls to LED upgrade customers, increasing revenues and service value.
Synapse Wireless recently published a video providing a quick overview of how its product SimplySnap simply adds color control and dynamic behaviors with color to sports lighting applications.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family of companies, recently expanded its sports lighting solution with advanced Dynamic Effects and an all-in-one cellular service plan for remote connectivity.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family of companies, recently announced joining the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a full member.
In this project at Komatsu’s Texas manufacturing facility, Synapse Wireless provided a wireless lighting control system that enabled both lighting and HVAC control while conducting monitoring enabling timely maintenance for enhanced safety and manufacturing uptime.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers. Check them out!
Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family of companies, recently announced it has become a Regular Member of the Zhaga Consortium.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family of companies, recently expanded its integration path for LED Luminaires with the launch of the ZHA-S1 Twist Lock Zhaga Controller.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family of companies, recently announced an online search tool for locating utility rebate incentives that are available when utilizing DLC 5.0 Networked Lighting Control solutions.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) company and a member of the McWane family of companies, recently launched a new website, highlighting SimplySnap, the holistic platform for Lighting Control and Energy Management for industrial facilities and outdoor areas.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., a member of the McWane family, recently expanded its SimplySnap holistic energy management platform with Energy Insights. Energy Insights is a component in the popular SimplySnap platform frequently used in the industrial and manufacturing market segments.
Uline, a distributor of shipping and packaging solutions to businesses throughout North America, wanted all of the more than 3,000 lights in its 800,000-sq.ft. Lacey, WA facility to operate as a single system with one interface that in turn would work the company’s existing IT system. Uline selected Synapse Wireless, which designed an intelligent lighting solution that effectively manages all of the lights.
Synapse Wireless has published guidance to achieving best practices and energy code compliance for parking garage lighting control. The guidance describes various relevant regulations and what strategies and equipment are required. “Parking garages can be a challenging environment for lighting designers. From seasonal outdoor daylight patterns, to underground levels, these spaces are a microcosm for [...]
The DesignLights Consortium recently announced the new membership of its Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), an 18-member body that will support the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to drive efficient lighting through education, collaboration, and expertise in 2021 and 2022.
Synapse Wireless’s Sense 4-20 enables you to bring the power of the latest Internet of Things technology into older facilities and equipment. Lighting networks are typically limited to photocell or motion sensors, but the Sense 4-20 enables integration of other sensors, such as temperature, humidity, vibration, etc. into an existing SimplySNAP network, expanding energy management tools.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers. Check them out!
This month, we explore an innovative lighting and controls upgrade at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia.
Synapse recently published an online article providing guidance on how to implement daylight harvesting control strategies.
This month, we will explore an innovative installation of exterior lighting controls at an automotive retailer in Wisconsin. Design by Faith Technologies. Lighting by LSI Industries, lighting controls by Synapse Wireless.
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently interviewed Jamie Britnell, Director of Product Marketing – Lighting, Synapse Wireless for an article about the Internet of Things, which will be published in the October issue of tED Magazine.
This article by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, published in the March 2018 issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, describes the latest developments in lighting control software.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to offer an advance look at a selection of new products that will be displayed by members at LIGHTFAIR International May 6-10, 2018 in Chicago. While some can be seen here, many more await at member booths, so be sure to visit! SYNAPSE WIRELESS DIM10-087-06 The DIM10-087-06 adds the [...]
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jamie Britnell, Senior Product Manager, Synapse Wireless, Inc. about lighting control software for articles for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR and tED. Click to read the interview.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2017 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to smart lighting controllers by Synapse Wireless.
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to the software behind the Synapse Wireless SNAP lighting control solution.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to offer an advance look at a selection of new products that will be displayed by members at LIGHTFAIR International May 9-11, 2017 in Philadelphia. While some can be seen here, many more await at member booths, so be sure to visit! ACUITY BRANDS nLight ECLYPSE nLight ECLYPSE extends [...]
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to the SNAP mesh network lighting control solution by Synapse Wireless. Click here to learn more.
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to the SimplySNAP wireless lighting control solution by Synapse Wireless. Click here to learn more.
Lighting Controls Podcast: Simple Devices Do Not Mean Simple Solutions
03/13/2026After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar discuss why consistent content matters, where professionals can start learning lighting controls, and why local reps and manufacturers are often the most overlooked educational resources.
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Controls and the 2021 IECC
03/11/2026The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Lighting Controls and the 2021 IECC, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Control System Design (Part 3)
02/20/2026The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 3 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Control System Design (Part 2)
02/18/2026The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 2 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Control System Design (Part 1)
02/16/2026The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 1 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Daylight-Responsive Lighting Control
02/12/2026The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Wireless Lighting Controls
02/10/2026The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Networked Wireless Lighting Controls, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
Busting Myths About LLLCs
01/02/2026In this video by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, two lighting experts bust popular myths about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs).
DLC Offers NLC Training Videos
12/29/2025The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) offers a free series of training videos covering various aspects of networked lighting controls.
The Lighting Controls Podcast: Mitch Hefter Talks Standards
11/28/2025In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Academy and sponsored by manufacturer MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview industry veteran Mitch Hefter, LC, MIES of Mitch Hefter Consulting.




































































