All Episodes

Andrew Banovic and Brad Dobbs help shed some light on the rise of switchable technology within the lighting industry.

Gary Trott returns to dive deeper into how each uv disinfection technology works, and which is best for different environments.

Gary Trott, Acuity Brands' Vice President of Technology, discusses how ultraviolet lighting as a means for disinfection is on the rise.

Cheryl English and Michael Shaw explain how to write off equipment purchased during a building renovation using the 2020 CARES Act.

Tom Ryden, Executive Director of Mass Robotics, shares the story of how he got into robotics, and some of his career's most pivotal moments.

This week on Acuity Brands® Bright Ideas, Will Walker of Encentiv Energy discusses the role of utility rebates in the lighting industry.

It seems like everything in our lives nowadays is wireless – or heading that way… and that includes wireless controls for light fixtures.

Mark Lane and Dennis Hoskins examine the growing trend of designing embedded controls and sensors within lighting fixtures.

Jeff Spencer expands on each kind of smart home technology available in the market, and for which homes each might be the best fit.

Daniel Theobald of Vecna and Mass Robotics returns to share more of his story, and common misconceptions about the robotics field.

Smart home integrations are on the rise, and Jeff Spencer discusses the implications for the lighting industry.

Having covered the pros and cons of available options, Troy Miller tackles what the application of IoT real-time location systems looks like.

Ian Smith, CEO of Ware, shares the story of his career and how he ended up in the business of employing drones for supply chain inventory tracking.

Troy Miller shares the benefits of real-time location services – a market projected to grow almost 30% over the next eight years.

Lindsey Riner and Lori Armstrong discuss what tools your website must have for customers to accurately find what they're looking for.

Kylene Zenk of the Ultimate Kronos Group (formerly Kronos) joins us to discuss Covid's effect on industrial workplaces.

Pat Quinn and Brent Harris discuss how online shopping is affecting B2B businesses, and how to delight customers with transactional ease.

Kurt Vogel joins us to dig further into how Lithonia Relight can reduce the environmental impact of fixture replacements.

Matt Yearling of PINC discusses the ups and downs of supply chain automation, as well as how a near-death experience has reshaped his outlook on life.

More companies strive to focus on sustainability in their lighting renovations, but not all LEDs replacements are as eco-friendly as expected.

Erin Bednarek and Dani Senne discuss the value of experiential learning for both B2B buyers as well as employees.

Seth Patin of LogistiVIEW discusses his company's automation software, and the family support that has gotten him through starting and running a business, even during a pandemic.

Janet Cecchettini shares how companies can improve their training and education programs, especially in the wake of social distancing.

John Temple shares the experiences he's had and seen in the industrial lighting industry as an electrical distributor.

Marin Tchakarov's family moved to the US after the iron curtain fell. As CEO of Kindred AI, he uses AI to improve human working conditions.