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NAILD

The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the welfare and interests of independent lighting distributors worldwide. Established in 1913, NAILD represents over 1,000 members who are involved in wholesale distribution and…

Nanometer (nm)

In lighting, a nanometer (nm) is a measure of the wavelength of light. It is equal to one billionth of a meter, or about 0.000000001 meters. This measurement is commonly used to describe the range of colors in lighting products,…

NAED Number

A NAED number is an identification number assigned by the National Association of Electric Distributors (NAED) to identify companies and individuals in the electrical industry. This number ensures that businesses are registered and compliant with local, state and federal regulations…

NAED

The National Association of Electric Distributors (NAED) is an American trade association that represents the interests of electric distributors, manufacturers and related businesses. The organization was founded in 1909 to provide a unified voice for the industry, and it now…

Multi-location Control

Multi-location control is a lighting control system that can be used to concurrently control multiple lighting fixtures from one central location. This type of system allows for more precise and efficient management of lights, as well as the ability to…

Multifaceted Reflector

A multifaceted reflector is a component found in some lighting fixtures that helps to evenly distribute light across its surface. The reflector works by using a series of small flat mirrors that are positioned at different angles, reflecting light in…

Motion Sensor

A motion sensor is a device that detects movement or activity within a certain area and triggers an alarm or other response, such as activating a light. Motion sensors are commonly found in security systems, automated lighting systems, and home…

Mercury

Mercury is a chemical element used in the manufacture of fluorescent and high intensity discharge (HID) light bulbs. This element is heated to create an arc of light, which produces high levels of illumination. When lamp mercury reaches its boiling…

Mean Lumens

Mean lumens is a term used to describe the average luminous flux output of a light source over its entire rated life. This number can be determined by taking the total lumens of all the individual lamps in a given…