Smart Cities
LpR 117 – Smart City Lighting
LEDprofessional Review – Sept/Oct 2026, Issue#117: Smart lighting is shaping the future of connected cities. This issue explores the technologies, standards, and real-world projects driving that shift—from data-driven public lighting and interoperable infrastructure to Prague’s Dvorecký Bridge. An…
Business
Monthly SummaryLighting news October 2026: Signify, MOT LED bulbs, vitamin D
In October 2026, Signify said it will stop selling professional lighting directly in Austria and hand projects to ELEKTRON from 2027. UK MOT tests now accept approved LED bulbs in halogen headlamps. Signify scientists showed that a tiny dose of UVB light in offices keeps winter vitamin D higher, a commentary called "good light" the next growth story, and Cree LED launched Mint LEDs for plants.
Regulations
DALI Part 151 certification reaches products, targets surge protection for outdoor lighting
DALI Part 151 has moved from specification into certified products, giving manufacturers a defined framework for surge protection of DALI control devices exposed to induced electrical transients in outdoor lighting.
Organizations
PLUTA provisional administrator seeks investor for LED specialist lichtline
PLUTA Rechtsanwalt Peter Roeger has been appointed provisional insolvency administrator for lichtline GmbH after the company filed for insolvency due to liquidity problems from declining sales. The business continues to operate with 27 employees whose wages are covered by insolvency pay for three months, and efforts are underway to secure advance financing. Roeger and colleague Maximilian Wanko are assessing options to continue operations and restructure, while preparing to seek an investor or buyer to take over and run the business long-term. Company management says it remains committed to finding a solution.
Business
FeaturedLEDs & Light Sources
31.10.2026
Cree LED Debuts JK5050B 6V LED for Outdoor Lighting
FeaturedEvents
30.10.2026
Registration opens for Light + Intelligent Building North America 2027
Organizations
25.10.2026
DigiKey to invest $100M in PDC and order management expansion
Regulations
20.10.2026
UK now allows approved LED replacement bulbs in MOT tests
Business
20.10.2026
HATO acquires Agrilight activities for cattle farming
Business
20.10.2026
Avilés tender closes next week: €8.4M street lighting renewal across five lots
Organizations
15.10.2026
Gallant Capital Partners announces term loan commitments for Lumileds; Chuck Swoboda participates
