TRENDS IN LIGHTING
AlUla Film Residence: Where Tradition Meets Future-proof Lighting
The AlUla Film Residence is a pioneer project that stands for a sustainable and culturally rich future for the city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia. Tridonic is working closely with Lumo FZE to provide intelligent technologies for modern and aesthetically ...
BUSINESS & EVENTS
Sanan–Lumileds Deal Collapses Amid U.S. National Security Concerns
A planned acquisition of Dutch-based LED manufacturer Lumileds by Sanan Optoelectronics has been officially terminated after intervention from U.S. regulators, underscoring the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on the global LED industry.
PEOPLE & AWARDS
Signify Earns 14 iF Design Awards
Signify has received 14 iF Design Awards in 2026 for excellence in product design and user experience across its professional and consumer businesses. The awards span a wide range of innovations, from connected home lighting to systems and services ...
LED/SSL & GENERAL LIGHTING
Cree LED Expands J Series® 3030S Portfolio with Pro9™ LEDs
Cree LED announces the expansion of its proven J Series® 3030 portfolio with the introduction of four new high-performance LEDs. Designed in a 757-compatible 3.0 × 3.0 mm footprint, the new J Series 3030S LEDs deliver improved price-performance, ...
SMART & CONNECTED LIGHTING
Historic Luminaires Ready for the Smart City
Cities want to preserve historic luminaire designs while at the same time using them as smart, digital infrastructure. Against this backdrop, the new Edition 4 of the industry standard Zhaga Book 18 extends the Zhaga D4i ecosystem to include ...
HUMAN CENTRIC LIGHTING
The Future of Light Is Adaptive: Zumtobel Showcases Four New Highlights
At Light + Building 2026, Zumtobel presents a portfolio that merges technological precision with an emotional impact on spaces. Each new highlight is designed for maximum adaptability, from context-aware lighting control to custom 3D printing of ...
HORTICULTURE LIGHTING
XLamp® XP-L Photo Red LED Advances Horticulture Design
XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs are a next-generation solution engineered to meet the evolving demands of horticulture and agricultural lighting. Designed to deliver application-optimized spectral performance, high efficacy and long operational ...
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING
Valeo Presents a New Ground Projection Module Integrating Infineon’s MEMS Technology
Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting, and Infineon Technologies AG a global leader in semiconductor and sensor solutions, are collaborating on a short distance ground projection module integrating laser beam scanning.
UV/IR
Violumas Has Launched New 255nm, 265nm, and 275nm LEDs
Violumas, provider of high-power UV LED solutions and inventor of 3-PAD LED technology, has released its next-generation 255nm, 265nm, and 275nm LEDs in both SMD and COB configurations.
RESEARCH & TRENDS
Nichia's HPS Color LEDs (1800K) Show Reduced Insect Attraction in Joint Research
Nichia and Tokushima Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Technology Support Center have conducted a joint research study to evaluate the low insect attraction characteristics of Nichia's HPS color LEDs (1800K). In this study, two types of ...
