The circadian rhythm our biological internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycleand resets every 24 hours plays a major role in health. How exactly our bodies are able to synchronize with day-night cycles has been a matter of debate. Now, a new study discovered that human eyes have three types of specialized cells that sense light with important applications in preventing circadian rhythm disruptions.

Researchers at the Salk Institute developed a new method that can keep retina samples healthy and functional well after a donor passed away. Such samples were placed on an electrode grid that allowed the researchers to study how the retina reacted to light.

Several colors of light were tested, which showed that a small group of cells in the retina known as intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) started firing about 30 seconds after they interacted with a pulse of light. After the light was turned off, the cells took several seconds to stop firing.

The cells were the most sensitive to blue light, which is the type of light used in LCD screens employed by most smartphones and laptops. Blue light alsoinhibits the production of melatonin, keeping us awake and messing with our natural sleep cycles.

Follow-up experiments revealed that there are, in fact, three types of ipRGCs.

These cells may explain some very peculiar findings reported by other studies. For instance, blind people are able to align their sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms to the day-night cycle despite not being able to see. The new study may explain how they were able to sense light despite their visual impairment.

We have become mostly an indoor species, and we are removed from the natural cycle of daylight during the day and near-complete darkness at night, said Satchidananda Panda, senior author of the study and a professor at the Salk Institute.

Understanding how ipRGCs respond to the quality, quantity, duration, and sequence of light will help us design better lighting for neonatal ICUs, ICUs, childcare centers, schools, factories, offices, hospitals, retirement homes and even the space station, he added.

Although ipRGCs are responsible for sending light signals to the brain, they also work closely with rods and cones. The researchers believe that the ipRGCs may combine their light sensitivity with the light detected by purely visual cells to enhance brightness and add contrast.

This adds another dimension to designing better televisions, computer monitors and smartphone screens in which changing the proportion of blue light can trick the brain into seeing an image as bright or dim, says Panda.

In the future, the researchers plan on conducting more experiments on ipRGCs under different conditions of light color, intensity, and duration. The authors are also interested in how the cells will react to sequences of light (blue that turns into orange or vice-versa, for instance).

By understanding how each specialized light cells function in the eye, the researchers claim that is possible to access an entirely new spectrum of applications. For example, the insights could be used to design indoor lights that offer better day-night synchronization or which why not improve our moods.

Its also going to open a number of avenues to try new drugs or work on particular diseases that are specific to humans, says Ludovic Mure, a postdoctoral researcher in the Panda lab and first author of the new study.

The findings were reported in the journal Science.

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Atlanta-based Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced its partnership with CIRCADIAN ZircLight, Inc., Stoneham, Mass. The business partnership includes a licensing of CIRCADIAN ZircLight intellectual property and a collaboration intended to accelerate commercialization within North America of CIRCADIANs Zirc-branded technology through Acuity Brands portfolio of indoor luminaires.

Over the past five years, CIRCADIAN ZircLight has created evidence-based specifications for workplace lighting and developed LED chips, light engines, control systems, and luminaires to address the need for circadian lighting.

Circadian lighting supports the natural circadian rhythms of human beings, Earlywine adds. Our bodies are tuned to respond to the key circadian signal in natural light, which is blue-rich during the day and depleted of blue after sunset. He adds that CIRCADIAN ZircLights technology address this need in current lighting technology, which was largely designed without circadian considerations in mind.

Extensive research over the past fifteen years has shown that the spectrum, intensity, and timing of light exposure can impact human health and well-being by either maintaining or disrupting circadian rhythms, explains Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, CEO of CIRCADIAN ZircLight. For example, not having enough daytime exposure to blue-rich light may impact ones alertness and productivity. On the other hand, exposure to blue-rich light at night, whether through electronics (TV, mobile phones) or through lighting, can disrupt melatonin production and impact ones sleep quality.

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Richmond, Va. Shawn Stiffler only wears a suit about once or twice a year. Thursday qualified.

Stiffler, the VCU baseball coach took off his suit coat long enough to toss a ceremonial first pitch in his programs new indoor practice facility.

Having everything under one roof from a locker room, to a training facility to a performance center all within feet of each other makes day to day life more efficient Stiffler said.

The facility was built into the bottom of the Bowe Street parking deck adjacent to the Siegel Center. At a cost of $1.9 million, it includes pitching and hitting areas, a rehab facility and a state of the art locker room. The team will still play their home games at the Diamond and do some of their workouts there, but for a good deal of their year round training, they can now stay right on campus.

Its going to help us be around our players more said Stiffler who will be entering his 8th season as head coach of the Rams. Its going to build more relationships and to let us develop them as people and young men.

When the Rams are not using the facilities at the Diamond, they have been hitting and throwing in an auxiliary facility inside the schools Franklin Street Gym, a place clearly not designed for baseball.

Its like a new house Stiffler continued. We have to break it in now. Great lighting and the newest technology. We can manipulate the batting cages for whatever drill were running. Its a game changer.

VCU and the Flying Squirrels also announced that they will be hosting the 2020 Atlantic 10 baseball tournament at the Diamond next May, the first time this championship has come to RVA.

I think this is a big deal for the whole community said Todd Parney Parnell, the COO of the Flying Squirrels. To have all these teams from across the East Coast come to our city, playing in our ballpark, its a real honor.

Parnell thanked Eastern League President Joe McEacharn for working with the Squirrels and VCU on the leagues schedule for next year to be able to allow The Diamond to host the tournament while the Squirrels are on the road.

They dont know how Parney does it Stiffler said of the A-10 coaches and teams that will be experiencing the Diamond during a championship for the first time. Theyre going to offer an unbelievable experience for these kids. To come in and experience this facility and the way the Flying Squirrels do it.

Next years A-10 baseball tournament will be held May 20-23rd.

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The 2nd edition of India International Electronics & Smart Appliances Exhibition 2019 (IEAE) to be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on December 12-14, 2019

The biggest participation from China in the Second Edition of the Expo too

The 2nd edition of India International Electronics & Smart Appliances Exhibition 2019 (IEAE) , will raise the curtains on December 12, 2019 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi and that would be a mega event for manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and sellers in TV, electronics, mobile phones, household items and electric decorative items.

Glimpse of first edition of IEAE 2018

Organised by Ikonic Exhibition & Conferences, IEAE 2019 is one of the largest consumer electronics & smart home appliances & automation event in India. The three-day IEAE Expo is being supported by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Government of India. The event is also being supported by the leading associations like All India Electronics Association (AIEA), Communication Multimedia & Infrastructure Association of India (CMAI), Federation of All India IT Association (FAIITA), All Delhi Computer Traders Association and PHD Chamber of Commerce (PHDCCI) in India and China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (CECC) & Guangdong Electronics Chamber of Commerce (GECC). The Expo will be inaugurated in the presence of representatives from these industry bodies.

Glimpse of first edition of IEAE 2018

The first edition of IEAE Expo was marked by the largest participation, over 60 companies from China which showcased and featured their new products. Apart from tremendous participation from China and Support being provided by the CECC, the IEAE 2019 will see large participation from African nations. Ms. Sunanda Rajendran - Secretary General, Indo African Chambers of Commerce & Industries will be felicitating a delegation of African Dignitaries & Delegates from over 40 African countries.

According to organisers Mario Amalraj, Project Head, (Ikonic) , the Expo offers a perfect platform to engage with 7,000+ B2B Buyers and it is an ideal launchpad for the latest products/services, where Next-Generation innovations are introduced to the Indian market. The event provides an opportunity for the participants to connect with their core critical audience and engage with them.

Spread over 6700 Sq. Ft with five featured pavilions, the Expo would accommodate over 200 brands to showcase their products and services. On December 13, a Conference and B2B Networking Session are also being organised. Nearly 50 national and international experts including policymakers, innovators and technocrats are expected to share their views. Over 250 Delegates are expected to participate in the event.

Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Local Authorities & Public bodies, Consultants, Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Dealers, Stockiest, Suppliers, Vendors, System Integrators across India and especially from Delhi - NCR are expected to visit the event.

'We have invited product, brand & business, development managers and relevant C-Level decision-makers like Portfolio Director from online portals like Amazon, Flipkart, Metro-Cash & Carry, NextGen & offline stores like Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital to attend the event, said the Organising Committee .

According to the organisers, Inaugural session would be followed by a conference by CMAI on Make in India - Vision 2025 ' and experts would deliberate on changing trends of consumer electronics - 5G, Smart Homes & Appliances. Similarly, on Day 2, All India Electronics Association will also be organising a conference on Make In India - Vision 2025 ' with the theme-Current industry issues and key challenges to achieving commercial success. The Conference would be followed by a joint event All Delhi Computers Traders Association and Province of Chengdu (China).

Prof. N. K. Goyal President, CMAI said, "The IEAE 2019 offers a huge opportunity to all stakeholders to leverage their strength and for the development of commerce and manufacturing in the electronics sector. It is a collaborative platform for innovators, design engineers and implementation engineers to amalgamate with manufactures, traders and institutional buyers."

The event has several product categories such as Consumer Electronics and Audio (Mobile phone and Accessories, Computer Accessories, Digital Devices, Speaker & Sound Box, Professional Audio, Home Theatre System, karaoke player and microphone, Home Appliance and Lighting (Rice Cooker, Electric Kettles, Coffee maker, Micro - Are, juice Blend, Fan, IED indoor lighting, Construction Lighting) and Home System (Lighting control system, Home Appliances Control System and Home Cabling).

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Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) market has been thoroughly scrutinized and then carefully demarcated by geographic locations which are based on major economic regions and their topographical regions. Growing competition and the changing market dynamics has been highlighted. Aggressive market players are profiled with attributes of company overview, financial overview, business strategies, product portfolio and recent developments. The Market share and Market size prominent players for 2019 to 2024 are profiled in this report.

The Li-fi Market is expected to register a CAGR of over 70.54 % during the forecast period 2019 2024.

The Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) market is highly competitive and consists of a number of major players: Panasonic Corporation, Koninklijke Philips NV, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Siemens AG, Velmenni, Zero1 Pte Ltd, PureLiFi, Oledcomm, LightBee Corp., IDRO Co. Ltd and others

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Li-Fi is a wireless communication technology that uses the infrared and visible light spectrum for high-speed data communication. Li-Fi extends the concept of visible light communication (VLC) to achieve secure, bi-directional, high speed, and fully networked wireless communications. Li-Fi supports user mobility and multiuser access.

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Indoor is Expected to register a Significant Growth

Smart buildings have begun to adapt to accommodate their residents, in order to improve resident comfort and user experience, by knowing the locations of each occupant and then provide location-based services, such as intelligent car parking, health monitoring, logistics, and shopping assistance. In addition to indoor shopping assistance, location-based service also plays a crucial role in the reduction of building energy cost. The basic idea of Li-Fi technology is to utilize the visible light from an LED light bulb to transmit high-speed data to a photodetector, which is connected to a smartphone or tablet.

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The United States is Expected to Hold Major Share

The rapid advance of information technologies, such as wireless sensor network, internet of things, big data, and smartphones, have resulted in the development of smart buildings in the North American region. At the end of 2016, around 15 million households in the United States met the definition of smart home, which is expected to increase to more than 20 million households, thereby, offering several opportunities for Li-Fi in the country.

According to the US Green Building Council, building contributes a significant portion of energy consumption in the United States. It is reported that buildings account for 70% of electricity load and 39% of carbon oxide emissions. Given an occupants accurate indoor position, a building management system (BMS) is capable of offering highly-efficient heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting service to the occupant.

Increasing applications of indoor location-based services embedded with light fixtures in retail shops and hotels in the North American region are also projected to be one of the factors driving the revenue growth in the region. Several companies, such as GE Lightings and ByteLight Inc. are deploying VLC installations in supermarkets, which, in turn, is aiding retailers to tie customers shopping history by tracking their location details.

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Creative Planning lowered its stake in shares of LSI Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) by 28.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 53,644 shares of the construction companys stock after selling 20,825 shares during the period. Creative Planning owned approximately 0.20% of LSI Industries worth $280,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of LYTS. Brinker Capital Inc. raised its holdings in LSI Industries by 9.3% in the third quarter. Brinker Capital Inc. now owns 38,879 shares of the construction companys stock valued at $203,000 after buying an additional 3,312 shares during the period. River & Mercantile Asset Management LLP acquired a new stake in LSI Industries in the second quarter valued at $879,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of LSI Industries by 58.6% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,174,721 shares of the construction companys stock worth $4,287,000 after purchasing an additional 434,017 shares during the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of LSI Industries by 13.4% during the second quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 27,885 shares of the construction companys stock worth $102,000 after purchasing an additional 3,300 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC acquired a new position in LSI Industries in the second quarter worth about $45,000. 60.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Investment Research upgraded LSI Industries from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 24th. ValuEngine downgraded shares of LSI Industries from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on Wednesday, December 4th.

LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 6th. The construction company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.04. LSI Industries had a negative return on equity of 0.16% and a negative net margin of 4.09%. The firm had revenue of $88.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $85.00 million. On average, sell-side analysts predict that LSI Industries, Inc. will post 0.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 18th were paid a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 15th. LSI Industriess payout ratio is 500.00%.

LSI Industries Company Profile

LSI Industries Inc provides corporate visual image solutions in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Latin America. It operates in three segments: Lighting, Graphics, and Technology. The Lighting segment manufactures and markets outdoor and indoor lighting and lighting controls for the commercial, industrial, and multi-site retail markets, including the petroleum/convenience store, quick-service, and automotive markets.

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Over 100 micro drones rise from the stage as Celine Dion raises her arms during a performance of her epic ballad My Heart Will Go On.

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Theres a buzz around Celine Dion these days, and were not talking her new album, Courage. For her current tour, during the epic ballad My Heart Will Go On, more than 100 microdrones rise from the stage like so many fireflies as the singer raises her arms. As the song reaches its crescendo, the hovering illumination devices turn blue and throng around Dion before descending back to the stage one by one. A remaining lit drone dips to the performer before flying off. The Disney-like moment is over Dions white dress might be a loaner from Cinderella but the singers heart, and the show, will go on.

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The use of microdrones for indoor concerts is a recent innovation. Canadian fans may have been introduced to the dancing lights during Drakes Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour, in which flying waves and a drone-swarm cloud were achieved during a pair of songs. Then again, the flying foam Ferrari (supported by a fleet of tiny drones controlled offstage) might have been more memorable than any floating lights.

For both the Drake tour and the Dion concerts, the drone technology was developed by Verity Studios AG, a Zurich-based pioneer in small autonomous copters. The effect is innovative, but is it worth the trouble and cost? Will we see more of it, or will this latest razzle-dazzle go the way of dry ice and drum solos?

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For Raffaello DAndrea, the sky is the limit for the developing technology. We see autonomous indoor drones as a platform that enables the movement of any payload in 3D space, says the Verity Studios chief executive and founder, who agreed to an e-mail interview with The Globe and Mail. Weve just released the Lucie mini beam, which is a miniature flying spotlight, and were playing with a variety of other effects."

The drone, equipped with powerful lights, can either follow preset choreography or fly autonomously. The sound the tiny device produces is quieter than conversational speech, according to DAndrea.

Veritys Lucie microdrone weighs 50 grams and is roughly the size of an adult hand. Speaking of which, Enrique Iglesiass right paw was bloodied by a larger, non-Verity device during a performance in Tijuana in 2015. The singer grabbed a camera-equipped drone, slicing a finger in the process. "Something went wrong and he had an accident, read a statement released by the singer after the concert.

Because of safety and insurance issues, some venues have instituted bans against drones. The consumer drone used in the outdoor Iglesias concert was significantly heavier than Veritys specialty indoor devices, which are, according, to DAndrea, considerably safer. We havent had any challenges with getting approvals for our drones, he says. Weve flown in more than 100 venues, many with no-drone policies, in almost 200,000 fully autonomous flights over people.

Front-of-house technician and show designer David Diamond says that drones are here to stay.

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In addition to the shows with Drake and Dion, Veritys drones have been used by Cirque du Soleil, Metallica and Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, who employed the devices to portray a wave of flying trash for his conceptual stage show 2047 Apologue. It remains to be seen if drone lighting will become a standard effect on theatrical stages, or if the innovation will be reserved for extravaganzas.

Unless the choreographer wanted to see drones in the piece for some reason, I could never imagine the use for them, says American lighting designer David Finn, whose rsum includes work with the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada. "I would say that the use of drones is only interesting for rock 'n' roll or spectacle.

Veritys DAndrea would not disclose his prices publicly, but did allow that his flying machines arent cheap. Suffice it to say this is a high-end effect." It has been reported that for its 2016 Broadway show Paramour, Cirque du Soleil spent $500,000 for its flying lampshades.

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For big-ticket concert stages, one prominent designer sees the use of mini-drones as, literally, on the rise. It could be one drone lifting off a performers hand, to give the illusion of a star, or it could thousands of them, filling the area as a night sky, says David Diamond, a front-of-house technician and show designer who worked on the Drake tour. It adds a 3D dynamic that helps space, and I think, as prices come down, well see more of them."

Diamond says while Veritys drone system on the Drake tour wasnt perfect a few hiccups here and there the experience of working with the new technology was a fun challenge," and that drones are here to stay. The only limits, he believes, "are our creativity and our own minds.

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Its the time of year when homes are filled with beautiful and fun decorative lights but its also a dangerous time when fire hazards can threaten the holiday cheer. As the Valleys largest electric provider, Salt River Project is encouraging customers to stay safe this holiday season as they plug in holiday lights, surge protectors and extension cords.

Each year, hundreds of homes are damaged or destroyed by fires that start with overloaded circuits, Christmas trees or holiday lights, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

We cant stress enough the importance of making sure you dont overload outlets or extension cords. We also encourage customers to check holiday lights and power cords before plugging in to make sure they are in proper, working condition. The desert heat can do a lot of damage to these stored items throughout the year, said SRP Safety Connection specialist Regina Lane-Haycock.

Below are some safety tips to remember:

Dont overload outlets or extension cords.

Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, loose connections or frayed or bare wires. Discard all damaged cords.

Indoors or out, use only lights that have been tested for safety. The lights should have the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label.

Uncoil extension cords completely before using, and be sure to place them away from heat sources and bulbs.

Unplug tree lights and decorative outdoor lighting before leaving the house or going to bed.

Indoor and outdoor automatic lighting timers can be used to ensure that lights are not left on by mistake.

Keep cords out of water and away from metal objects.

SRP offers free materials to learn more about electric safety. Visit srpnet.com/safety to request materials or for more tips. For tips in Spanish, click here.

SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest provider of electricity in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving more than 1 million customers. SRP also is the metropolitan areas largest supplier of water, delivering about 800,000 acre-feet annually to municipal, urban and agricultural water users.

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Industry Overview Indoor Farming Lighting Market

This report identifies the Indoor Farming Lighting Market size for the years 2014-2018, and forecast of the same till the year 2023. It also highlights the market drivers, restraints, growth indicators, challenges, and other key aspects with respect to the Indoor Farming Lighting Industry.

Indoor Farming Lighting Market 2019 tracks the major market events including product launches, technological developments, mergers and acquisitions, and the innovative business strategies opted by key market players. Along with strategically analyzing the key micro markets, the report also focuses on industry-specific drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges in the Indoor Farming Lighting market. This research report offers in-depth analysis of the market size (revenue), market share, major market segments, and different geographic regions, forecast for the next five years, key market players, and premium industry trends. It also focuses on the key drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges.

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This report focuses on top manufacturers in global market, with production, price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer, covering: Philips Lighting (Netherlands), EVERLIGHT Electronics (Taiwan), Netafim (Israel), Argus Controls Systems (Canada), LumiGrow (US), Logiqs (Netherlands), Illumitex (US), Vertical Farm Systems (Australia), Hydrodynamics International (US), General Hydroponics (US), Richel Group (France), agrilution (Germany)

The competitive landscape of the global market for Indoor Farming Lighting is determined by evaluating the various market participants, production capacity, Indoor Farming Lighting markets production chain, and the revenue generated by each manufacturer in the Indoor Farming Lighting market worldwide.

This report segments the Indoor Farming Lighting market

on the basis of types: Halogen, LED

On the basis of application: Small Farming, Medium-sized Farming, Large Farming

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For comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, the Indoor Farming Lighting market is analyzed across key geographies namely:

North America Country (United States, Canada)South AmericaAsia Country (China, Japan, India, Korea)Europe Country (Germany, UK, France, Italy)Other Country (Middle East, Africa, GCC)

Each of these regions is analyzed on basis of market findings across major countries in these regions for a macro-level understanding of the market.

The objective of the reports:The report offers information of the market segmentation by type, application, and regions in general. The report highlights the development policies and plans, government regulations, manufacturing processes, and cost structures. It also covers technical data, manufacturing plants analysis, and raw material sources analysis as well as explains which product has the highest penetration, their profit margins, and R&D status. Indoor Farming Lighting market analysis further consists of a competitive landscape of Indoor Farming Lighting industry, market development history and major development trends.

Some Points from TOC:

Section 1 Indoor Farming Lighting Product Definition

Section 2 Global Indoor Farming Lighting Market Manufacturer Share and Market Overview2.1 Global Manufacturer Indoor Farming Lighting2.2 Global Manufacturer Business Revenue2.3 Global Indoor Farming Lighting Market Overview

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In the end, the report covers the precisely studied and evaluated data of the global market players and their scope in the market using a number of analytical tools. The analytical tools such as investment return analysis, SWOT analysis, and feasibility study are used to analyze the key global market players growth in the Indoor Farming Lighting industry.

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