Innovation

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PillarCo Closes Operations Due to Innovation Gap

After 75 years, PillarCo, a manufacturer whose specialized concrete pillars literally held up major state highway expansions, announced its immediate business cessation.

Evan Holloway·June 13, 2026

A robotic arm with glowing sensors interacting with a car at a futuristic McDonald's drive-thru at night.

Fresh on Main

McDonald's ends ArchIQ AI drive-thru system pilot

McDonald's is pulling the plug on its ArchIQ AI drive-thru system by July 26, 2024.

Kurt Schneider·June 7, 2026

A unique tangerine-slice-shaped lamp made from recycled truck wheel spacer bands, illuminated by an LED coil, showcased at NYCxDESIGN 2026.

Wellness Row

NYCxDESIGN 2026 Showcases Innovative Lighting Trends

At the 2026 NYCxDESIGN Festival, designers like LOT-EK are transforming discarded steel spacer bands from truck wheels into tangerine-slice-shaped lamps.

Sarah Jenkins·May 18, 2026