Kirlin is thrilled to announce that our new 6″ High Output MRI fixtures were selected to be in the 2026 IES Progress Report!  

Every year, the Illuminating Engineering Society showcases products that represent significant advancements in the art and science of lighting. We are proud to have our new High Output MRI fixtures be a part of this year’s report alongside so many other innovative lighting solutions!

Keep Reading to See What Makes These Fixtures Award-Winning 

Boasting 4,000- and 5,000-lumens, these recessed fixtures are designed for applications that require powerful, interference-free illumination. 

Ideal for hybrid operating rooms with MRI equipment, high-ceiling MRI suites, MRI-guided procedural spaces, and laboratories, these new luminaires provide greater flexibility while meeting the strict performance and safety requirements of MRI environments. Designed and manufactured in Detroit, every fixture is engineered as part of a complete MRI lighting system.

Powerful Illumination for Modern MRI Spaces

As MRI environments continue to evolve, many facilities require higher light levels without compromising scan quality. Kirlin’s new high-output recessed fixtures provide the illumination needed for demanding clinical spaces while supporting smooth transitions between procedural and patient-focused lighting with dimming down to 0.4%. 

The expanded lineup includes: 

Downlights for Ambient MRI Illumination

MRR-06420 and MRR-06427 are 6-inch recessed MRI downlights designed to provide strong, steady general illumination.

MRR-06420

6″ Open Appearance High Output MRI Downlight

MRR-060427

6″ Lensed High Output MRI Downlight with White Trim

Adjustable for Focused Tasks

MRR-06422 is a 6-inch high-output MRI adjustable with 35 degrees of tilt and 360-degree rotation, delivering focused illumination where it is needed most.

MRR-060422

6″ Open Appearance High Output MRI Adjustable

Wall Wash for a More Comfortable MRI Space

MRR-06424 is a high-output MRI wall wash that adds soft vertical illumination to walls to help the suite feel more open and less confined without relying only on overhead light.

MRR-060424

6″ Lensed High Output MRI Wall Wash

Ready to Get Started on a New MRI Project?

Whether your next MRI project will be used as an interoperative suite or is a fresh take on an MRI space with high ceilings, Kirlin has you covered with our premier high output MRI lighting solutions.

While providing high-quality illumination, our MRI fixtures are always RFI/EMI-filtered, non-ferromagnetic, and powered by remote drivers, ensuring there is never any interference or disruption during scans.  

With more than 40 years of MRI lighting experience, Kirlin continues to provide premier lighting solutions for today’s most demanding imaging environments. Receiving recognition from the Illuminating Engineering Society is more than just an award; it shows that our high-output fixtures are setting the standard for the future of lighting in specialty MRI spaces!

A Smarter Way to Simplify Lighting Maintenance 

Maintaining drivers in difficult-to-access ceilings can be time-consuming and expensive. Kirlin’s Symphony Remote Driver System solves this challenge by relocating drivers to an accessible location, making maintenance faster, safer, and less disruptive. Our system is designed to improve long-term serviceability while reducing downtime across a wide range of lighting applications.

The newest addition to the Symphony family, the Remote Mini-Cabinet, brings the advantages of remote driver technology to spaces that don’t require a full-size cabinet. Each compact enclosure supports up to two drivers, making it a great solution for spaces where ceiling access is limited. 

Remote Mini-Cabinets are ideal for spaces such as: 

• Conference Rooms 

• Lobby & Reception Areas 

• Corridors 

• Classrooms

• Retrofit Projects 

By keeping drivers accessible, maintenance can often be completed without removing fixtures or disrupting the occupied space, helping facilities reduce service time and labor costs. 

For larger installations, Symphony Remote Driver Cabinets support up to eight drivers in a centralized, easy-to-access location. They’re ideal for facilities with high ceilings or hard-to-reach luminaires. 

Symphony Remote Driver Cabinets are perfect for spaces such as: 

• Theaters 

• Convention Centers 

• Transportation Facilities

• Natatoriums 

• Large Public Spaces   

• Houses of worship

Centralized driver access helps maintenance teams complete repairs more efficiently while minimizing lighting downtime and extending the life of the overall lighting system. 

One Remote Driver System. More Flexible Applications. 

With more than 30 compatible luminaires, Symphony provides a complete remote driver lighting solution for projects of every size. From large performance venues to classrooms and retrofit projects, the addition of Remote Mini-Cabinets makes it easier than ever to specify a serviceable, reliable lighting system that supports long-term facility maintenance. 

Whether you’re designing a new project or planning for future maintenance, Symphony delivers the flexibility, performance, and accessibility today’s commercial lighting environments demand! 

Ready to Use the Symphony System?

Kirlin has expanded its Symphony and Latitude lineups with the introduction of new High Output 9″ Cylinders, designed for large, visually demanding spaces where standard output solutions fall short. 

Engineered to deliver up to 10,000+ lumens with passive cooling, this new high-output cylinder provides powerful, reliable illumination without the added complexity of active cooling systems. The result is high performance paired with long-term durability, ideal for projects with tall ceilings and the need for powerful illumination. 

Designed for a Wide Range of High-Ceiling Applications 

These 9″ Cylinders are built for environments that require strong, high-light levels while maintaining a clean aesthetic. Output options ranging from 2,500 to 10,000+ lumens allow designers to dial in performance based on ceiling height, spacing, and visual goals.

An optional swivel mount provides added aiming flexibility, making it easier to direct light where it’s needed without compromising the fixture’s appearance. With three available beam spreads, the fixture can support everything from focused accent lighting to broader ambient coverage. 

Flexible Mounting, Consistent Design Language 

To support a wide range of architectural conditions, High Output 9” Cylinders offer multiple mounting configurations, including wall bracket, pendant, and cable mount options. This flexibility allows designers to maintain a unified visual language across different spaces within the same project without sacrificing performance or installation efficiency. 

Applications Across Demanding Architectural Spaces 

The high-output performance and adaptable mounting options make these 9″ Cylinders well-suited for a variety of applications, including: 

• Airports 

• Convention centers 

• Education facilities 

• Hospitality environments 

• Museums 

• Retail spaces 

• Theaters 

• Worship spaces 

Performance That Scales with the Space 

As the newest addition to the Symphony and Latitude series, these 9″ Cylinders reinforce Kirlin’s focus on scalable, design-forward lighting solutions for complex architectural environments. By combining high lumen output, passive cooling, and flexible configuration options, the fixture delivers the power needed for expansive spaces without sacrificing visual clarity or system simplicity. 

For projects that demand more from their lighting, High Output 9″ Cylinders offer a balanced solution built to perform at scale. 

Check out all three of these High Output 9″ Cylinders: 

Symphony:  

9″ x 16″ Symphony Open Appearance Cylinder – SSR-09620 

Latitudes: 

9″ x 16″ Open Appearance Cylinder – LSR-09479 

9″ x 16″ Lensed Cylinder – LSR-09480    

For more information about High Output 9” Cylinders, reach out to your Kirlin representative or contact us directly at info@kirlinlighting.com. 

Kirlin is proud to announce that Empower Wall Stations have received two Product Innovation Awards from Architectural Products and BUILDINGS, adding to a growing list of industry recognition. 

These honors follow a recent IES Progress Report distinction and a feature in a recent issue of Healthcare Design Magazine, reinforcing Empower’s role as a forward-thinking lighting control solution for modern care environments. 

Designed to Simplify Lighting Control in Healthcare Spaces 

Empower Wall Stations were developed to address a common challenge in healthcare lighting design: how to offer patients and caregivers control and choice without adding complexity. The system provides intuitive access to essential lighting functions, including dimming, color-changing scenes, and other key functions, while being vandal- and ligature-resistant. 

By simplifying how users interact with lighting, Empower supports safer spaces, smoother clinical workflows, and environments that can adapt throughout the day. For patients, this means greater comfort and a sense of agency. For caregivers and staff, it means fast, reliable control without interrupting care. 

We also take great pride in collaborating with designers and end users to ensure that the products that we are creating solve real needs.

“At human eXperience, all we do is behavioral health design. With every client, we are faced with the challenge of balancing therapeutic design with safety and durability 

Fortunately, we found out that Kirlin was already working on a solution – a streamlined version of their MRI control panel that would allow pre-configured scenes that are easily toggable in a behavioral health safe wall mounted device. Their team was eager to meet with us and get feedback on the design, controls, and operability. While some initial prototypes limited the ability to communicate customized colors and scenes, Kirlin’s iterative and collaborative design process took this concern into account, and developed the responsive, flexible solution available today.” 

Sarah Rolfvondenbaumen, Behavioral Health Consultant and Architect at human eXperience 

Supporting Patient Agency, Comfort, and Dignity Through Lighting 

At its core, Empower is about more than technology. It’s about how lighting control affects real people in real spaces. Giving patients and caregivers intuitive access to light levels and color helps reduce stress and supports rest and recovery while maintaining dignity, especially in environments where individuals may already feel a loss of control. 

This focus on human-centered lighting design is what makes Empower especially relevant across healthcare applications, including patient rooms, behavioral health spaces, and other care-focused environments where lighting plays a critical role in experience and outcome

Industry Recognition Reflects Real-World Impact 

The recent awards and editorial recognition highlight the growing importance of lighting controls that balance performance, usability, and empathy. Recognition from leading industry voices underscores that Empower Wall Stations meet both technical and human needs without overcomplicating the space. 

Kirlin is honored that this work is being acknowledged and remains committed to developing lighting and control solutions that support comfort, dignity, and quality in healthcare environments. 

See what makes Empower award-winning. 
Explore Empower Wall Stations 

For more information about Empower, reach out to us today! 

Kirlin is proud to announce that our Empower Wall Stations have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 IES Progress Report. Each year, the Illuminating Engineering Society highlights products that represent significant advancements in the art and science of lighting — and Empower is now part of that list.

Designed for behavioral health and other high-abuse environments, Empower brings safe, intuitive lighting control to spaces where reliability matters most. Available in both 0-10V and DMX versions, the wall stations feature touch-sensitive dimming, on/off control, or preset scene selection — all within a ligature- and vandal-resistant design.

The recognition from IES reinforces Empower’s role in delivering practical solutions for specifiers and care teams alike. More than an award, it’s confirmation that Empower is raising the bar for how lighting can support safety, simplicity, and flexibility in healthcare.

“Empower was built to solve real challenges for clinicians and patients,” said Amanda Schaneman, Director of Marketing. “Being recognized by the IES Progress Report validates the impact this product will make in care environments across the country.”

About the IES Progress Report
The annual IES Progress Report documents significant developments in the lighting industry, with submissions evaluated by a committee of industry experts. Products accepted into the report must demonstrate noteworthy progress or innovation in design, application, or technology.

See what makes Empower award-winning.
Explore Empower Wall Stations

Kirlin Lighting is proud to announce the launch of Empower Wall Stations, a new line of intuitive, ligature- and vandal-resistant lighting controls designed to enhance patient autonomy while simplifying design and installation for healthcare facilities.

Available in two versions—0-10V dimming and DMX scene control—Empower Wall Stations are ideal for behavioral health environments, therapy rooms, de-escalation spaces, and anywhere safe, standalone lighting control is needed.

Empower 0-10V: Simplicity and Strength

The 0-10V version offers 1, 2, or 3 touch-sensitive buttons for on/off and continuous dimming from 100% down to 1%. With IK10 impact resistance, ligature- and vandal-resistance, and optional BioGard™ antimicrobial finish, it’s a durable, hygienic choice for behavioral health patient rooms and other high-demand areas.

Notably, this version requires no external relays, control systems, or remote gear, making it simple to specify and install. It’s also approved by the New York Office of Mental Health (NYOMH).

Empower DMX: Easy, Intuitive Color Control

The DMX version brings powerful control to color-changing spaces. With a single zone and eight pre-programmed scenes, patients and clinicians can adjust the environment at the touch of a button. A sealed, one-piece faceplate and robust silkscreened icons make it both easy to clean and easy to use.

Ideal for therapy spaces, de-escalation rooms, sensory environments, and other areas where color can support healing and regulation, Empower DMX is also a fully standalone solution—no control system required.

Designed for Safety. Built for Empowerment.

Like all Kirlin behavioral health products, Empower Wall Stations are engineered for durability, safety, and ease of use. By combining high performance with thoughtful design, these new wall stations help healthcare facilities create more responsive, patient-centered environments — without the complexity of traditional lighting control systems.

Explore the Empower product line:

👉 Empower 0-10V Wall Station
👉 Empower DMX Wall Station
👉 Find your local rep

For more information about Empower, reach out to your Kirlin representative or contact us directly at info@kirlinlighting.com.

Kirlin Lighting is proud to announce the newest addition to its trusted Hitsville family: the Hitsville Thru-the-Wall Nightlight—a thoughtfully engineered solution that delivers soft, low-level illumination to both sides of a wall with a single electrical drop.

Building on the success of the original Hitsville Nightlight and Task Light, the Thru-the-Wall model offers all the same durability, customization, and patient-centered performance—now in a configuration ideal for patient rooms with connected bathrooms or adjacent care spaces.

Clients love the flexibility and robust options in the Hitsville line, and we wanted to make installation even more efficient for real-world healthcare layouts. The thru-the-wall version does just that—without compromising on performance or safety.

Key Features Include:

• Dual-Sided Lighting with One Electrical Drop: Save time and reduce installation costs with a shared backbox that supports two independently controlled nightlights.
• Customizable on Both Sides: Choose static white or amber light, two light levels, optional occupancy sensors, photocells, or both, per side.
• Built for Demanding Environments: IP66 rating, ligature- and vandal-resistance options, and antimicrobial BioGard finishes available.
• Smart Construction: The adjustable nesting backbox and extension collar accommodate standard wall depths from 4-1/4″ to 8″.
• Design Versatility: Available in obround or rectangular faceplates with standard, custom, and recommended finish colors.

Like all Hitsville fixtures, the Thru-the-Wall Nightlight is manufactured at Kirlin’s Detroit headquarters and backed by a 5-year warranty.

Whether illuminating a patient room and its bathroom or two adjacent spaces, the Hitsville Thru-the-Wall offers a smart, streamlined solution with the flexibility specifiers trust.

Explore the full Hitsville family and learn more about the Thru-the-Wall Nightlight here.

Choice Downlights, Choice Surface Fixtures, Linears, and INFRALED PRO now offer enhanced material transparency for sustainability-focused projects.

As sustainability and wellness continue to play a critical role in building design, Kirlin is proud to expand its commitment to material transparency. We’re pleased to announce that several of our most popular product lines now offer Declare Red List Approved options, making it easier for lighting specifiers to meet goals aligned with the Living Building Challenge (LBC), LEED, WELL, and other building certification programs.

The following product families are now available with Declare Red List Approved options:

• Choice Downlights
• Choice Surface Fixtures
• Linears, including MRL, Strait, and Strait Secure ceiling and wall slot fixtures

When Red List Approved materials are required, simply specify option code -RLA during ordering. This triggers Kirlin’s process to revise key components to those that meet Declare Red List Approved criteria.

What Is a Declare Label?

The Declare label—sometimes referred to as a “nutrition label for building products”—is issued by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and discloses a product’s ingredients and materials down to 100 parts per million. Products can earn one of three status levels:

• Declared – full disclosure of ingredients, but may include Red List materials
• Red List Approved – full disclosure with compliance through third-party verification or temporary exceptions
• LBC Red List Free – full disclosure and free of all Red List ingredients

Kirlin’s Choice Downlights, Choice Surface, and Linears with the -RLA option are now labeled Red List Approved, helping projects align with material transparency and avoidance of chemicals of concern.

Additionally, INFRALED PRO — Kirlin’s motorized, recessed exam light — carries a Declare label at the “Declared” level, supporting transparency even in high-performance, specialty healthcare lighting applications.

These updates reflect Kirlin’s broader sustainability strategy, which includes using recycled and recyclable materials, designing for serviceability and upgradeability, and minimizing waste throughout the product lifecycle. Our goal is to support the design and construction of healthier, safer spaces—without sacrificing performance or quality.

For more information on Kirlin’s sustainability efforts, check out our sustainability page.

Kirlin Lighting is proud to introduce the Strait Linear Slot Light, a versatile addition to our Strait Product Family designed to meet diverse lighting needs with unparalleled flexibility and durability. Available in lengths from 2 to 12 feet, the Strait Linear Slot Light offers multiple lighting options, including Static White, Tunable White, and RGBW. This innovation is perfect for a wide range of environments, from healthcare facilities to natatoriums.

Why Choose the Strait Linear Slot Light?

1. Dynamic Lighting Choices for Every Space

• Static White: Ideal for crisp, clear illumination in spaces that demand consistent lighting quality.
• Tunable White: Adjust color temperatures to support circadian rhythm.
• RGBW Lighting: For projects that require vibrant, customizable colors, the RGBW model features quad-chip LEDs, providing a full-spectrum experience controlled effortlessly via DMX.

2. Superior Lumen Output

• Delivering up to 1200 lumens per foot, the Static White model ensures bright, consistent illumination, making it perfect for spaces that require high-intensity lighting.

3. Asymmetric Distribution Option for Targeted Lighting

• The optional asymmetric distribution is perfect for healthcare settings, offering targeted task lighting that ensures patient comfort while providing clinicians with focused illumination.

4. Unmatched Design Flexibility

• The Strait Linear Slot Light is available in customizable lengths from 2 to 12 feet, allowing seamless integration with any design vision.

5. IP66 Rated Housing & Natatorium-Specific Options

• With an IP66 rating, the Strait is built to withstand demanding environments such as ICUs, Cath Labs, and natatoriums, ensuring reliable performance in even the most challenging settings.

6. BioGard™ Antimicrobial White Finish

• Our exclusive BioGard™ antimicrobial coating is designed with hygiene in mind, making the Strait Linear Slot Light ideal for healthcare facilities, food preparation areas, and other environments where cleanliness is paramount.

7. Declare Listed for Sustainable Design

• Embrace eco-friendly practices with the Strait Linear Slot Light, which is Declare listed, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and transparency in manufacturing.

Illuminate Your Space with the Strait Linear Slot Light

Whether your project demands dynamic lighting solutions, superior lumen output, or robust design features like IP66-rated housings, the Strait Linear Slot Light is engineered to deliver. Explore the versatility and durability of the Strait today and discover how it can enhance your next project.