Mike Libman, national sales director for DMF Lighting, discusses the company’s big Artafex indoor/outdoor modular lighting launch.
Arlen Schweiger
Arlen Schweiger is Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro and former managing editor of sister publications Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration. Arlen contributes installation features, business profiles, manufacturer news and product reviews.
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Lutron: Natural Light Optimization Elevates Motorized Shades Projects
Lutron’s Natural Light Optimization (NLO) offers a slew of motorized shades benefits that includes heat and glare mitigation; new Recessed Drapery Tracks cater to ‘quiet ceiling’ elements.
New OliverIQ Hub with AI Assistant Streamlines SHaaS Service
The new OliverIQ Hub supports Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with Matter compatibility planned, and features AI assistant chatbot, Ollie.
Versatile Sanus Advanced Full-Motion 4D + SHIFT Mounts Aid TV Installations
The integrator-friendly Sanus’ Advanced Full-Motion 4D + SHIFT employs myriad features to facilitate post-installation placement and viewing adjustments.
Satori S4 Air Purification System Serves Up IAQ & RMR Opportunities
Sold to the residential and commercial integration channels through Natural Air Systems, the Satori S4 Air Purification System is a new entrant into the home wellness category.
Projects Featuring Shading Systems Double in Just One Year
CE Pro’s 2024 Motorized Shade Controls Deep Dive research finds the category remaining on a roll for integrators with median $25K projects that deploy 10 shades.
Education Lineup Set for Lightapalooza 2025 Conference
Six tracks for Lightapalooza 2025 in Dallas Jan. 20-23 will address business growth, SHINE certification, lighting designer lessons, academic perspectives, and more.
Ed Note: Richard Charschan Gives Us a Textbook Example of What Makes This Industry So Great
Home Theaterology is finally out, and, as a love letter to the home theater, it’s a wonderful celebration of what captured our imagination in the first place.
Modular Lighting Specialist Deako Now Works with Home Assistant
The integration with Home Assistant bolsters Deako’s increasing lighting controls support with more third-party smart home platforms.
CEDIA Expo, CIX 2024 Sees 12,239 in Verified Attendance
The annual co-located CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) saw a 2.1% dip in registrants but nearly one-third first-time attendees. Exhibitor numbers rise 15%.
Snap One Strengthens Clare Security System & User Interfaces
Now part of ADI, Snap One adds security, safety, and other improvements to Clare’s FusionPro systems, ClareOne Panel, and ClareHome App.
OliverIQ Signs on First Canadian SHaaS Security Integrator
Headquartered in Bromont, Quebec, new OliverIQ SHaaS dealer Centrale D’Alarme De Bromont offers security services against break-ins, fires, floods, and more.
