SDA Showcase 2026: Lumenwerx Loom, Smart Poles & Trends

Cliff Smith and Melissa Deutsch Stein at the 2026 SDA Showcase
Cliff Smith and Melissa Deutsch Stein at the 2026 SDA Showcase

Lumenwerx Loom, Smart Poles, and Architectural Trends Highlight SDA Showcase 2026

Luminous ceilings, smart poles, and compact fixtures drew big crowds at SDA Showcase 2026. Hosted by SDA Lighting & Controls, the event runs 6-7 October at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Overall, the event brought together more than 30 top brands to show new fixtures in real-world spaces.

Cliff Smith, Publisher of designing lighting (dl), explored the show floor. During his walk, he noted the strong look and feel of Lumenwerx’s new Loom system.

“What stood out on the show floor was the visual impact,” Cliff said. “Loom creates a ceiling composition that commands attention, and it was one of the most memorable products I saw at the SDA Showcase.”

Lumenwerx Loom: Textured Ceilings and Acoustic Integration

Lumenwerx calls Loom “an architectural composition of light.” In short, the system uses repeating cells to create rich textured surfaces. These lit panels can span entire walls or ceilings. Designers can also choose from different layouts, colors, and acoustic pads.

  • Cell Sizes: Units come in 5-, 7-, and 11-inch sizes. They fit in square, rectangular, or custom grids.

  • Finishes: The team showed 10 standard paint finishes, plus custom colors.

  • Light Choices: Buyers can choose static white, tunable white, or color-changing RGBW LEDs.

  • Mounting: Loom fits standard ceiling grids. Therefore, it can hang as a cloud or sit flush in the grid.

For Cliff, the big draw was how these parts formed one clean, unified surface.

Ligman North America: Smart Poles and City Tech

Next, Scott Kennedy, Northeast Regional Sales Manager at Ligman North America, showed the DaVinci Pole™ platform. He also discussed the company’s new name, a change from Ligman Lighting USA.

According to Scott, the new name fits 16 years of brand growth. Moreover, it reflects their work in solar power and smart tech, not just lights.

“The brand finally caught up with the company,” Scott said.

The DaVinci line clearly shows this broader focus. For example, one street column can hold digital signs, cameras, and EV car chargers. In addition, Scott showed bollards with built-in power outlets. He also praised the factory team, calling Ligman a “world-class fabricator.”

Day-O-Lite: Local Factory Craft in Rhode Island

At Day-O-Lite, Fernando Almeida shared new updates on lenses and optics. For instance, he showed slimmer fixtures with curved shapes and batwing light beams.

Furthermore, Fernando pointed to the firm’s factory in Warwick, Rhode Island. The team builds its linear lights in-house from raw metal. This sets it apart from firms that only import parts.

“We’re not just an assembler or an importer,” Fernando said. “We are making everything from scratch.”

Luminii and Filix Lighting presented for the first time together since the acquisition
Luminii and Filix Lighting presented for the first time together since the acquisition

FILIX and Luminii: Underwater and Outdoor Fixtures

Finally, FILIX drew steady foot traffic, now as part of the Luminii brand family. Its outdoor and underwater fixtures expand Luminii’s reach into pools, facades, and walkways.

In summary, the first day of the trade show revealed key lighting trends. Companies are moving toward smart gear, local builds, and fresh ceiling designs.

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