Costa Mesa, CA & Miami, FL – February 18, 2026 – DURALAMP, in partnership with Targetti USA and 3F Filippi, invites lighting designers and industry professionals to experience the future of color rendering at Light + Building 2026, taking place March 8–13, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. Visit 3F GROUP stand H3.1 D55 for a live demonstration that goes beyond the limitations of CRI (Color Rendering Index).
For decades, lighting was judged by CRI — a single score that tells you how “accurately” colors appear compared to a reference source. But CRI doesn’t predict the visual experience of color, and its flaws are exacerbated by LED technology. Designers deserve more. The answer is TM-30; a color rendition system form the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) that corrects every drawback of CRI.
- CRI is a minimum performance metric that does not correlate with perception.
- TM-30 tells you exactly how colors are rendered —
Measurable fidelity, balanced saturation, and predictable visual results.
Designers can specify with confidence to achieve exactly what they intend.
Experience a live visual demonstration by Dr. Tony Esposito, exploring how saturation and hue influence color preference and perception in design. Twice-daily talks, with guided tours between sessions.
Bio:
Dr. Tony Esposito is an Assistant Professor in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Founder of Lighting Research Solutions LLC, Co-Chair of the Color Committee of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and former Director and Light Concept Lead at the International WELL Building Institute. He has authored or coauthored more than 30 publications on light and lighting and has delivered more than 60 presentations nationally and internationally. Recognition includes the 2019 Richard Kelly Grant, the 2019 CIBSE Walsh Weston Award by the Society of Light and Lighting, and 2025 Recognition of Extraordinary Dedication and Leadership by the IES. His research work has influenced standards of the Illuminating Engineering Society and the American National Standards Institute, products developed by lighting equipment manufacturers, and criteria implemented by lighting certification programs. His mission is to study, discover, and deliver evidence-based lighting solutions that conserve energy and promote human health and well-being.
Demonstration Times: 30min twice daily
11:00 and 15:00
About Targetti USA
Targetti USA offers a comprehensive portfolio of architectural lighting solutions designed for a wide range of applications. Our products are defined by exceptional quality, refined design, advanced functionality, reliable performance, and full compliance with North American standards.
We deliver complete indoor and outdoor lighting solutions that elevate every architectural environment. The Targetti brand specializes in floodlight projectors, in-ground fixtures, step lights, bollards, and modular track and rail systems. Duralamp expands the offering with high-quality linear strip lighting and decorative strand and lamp solutions, while 3F Filippi provides performance-driven architectural luminaires for industrial, commercial, and technical lighting applications.
With an extensive international presence and U.S. locations in Costa Mesa, California and Miami, Florida, Targetti USA is positioned to support projects nationwide.