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…
Automotive Lighting
FORVIA HELLA's new 90 mm LED kit replaces halogen one-to-one
FORVIA shows technology for agricultural and off-highway machinery at EIMA International in Bologna from 10 to 14 November 2026. The highlight is FORVIA HELLA's new 90 mm LED Lighting Kit, a one-to-one replacement for halogen modules. Compared with the company's Bi-LED modules it is up to 45% shallower, up to 70% lighter and almost 80% more efficient on high beam. Series launch: spring 2027.
Automotive Lighting
Mercedes-Benz turns car windows into LED and holographic displays
Mercedes-Benz is developing LED displays laminated into car windows. Mini LEDs in the rear window can show brake lights, warning symbols or traffic information to drivers behind; micro LEDs suit small, high-resolution displays. A holographic projection turns the windshield into a screen. Shown on 3 November 2026 with an 800-volt Power Converter delivering up to 3 kW, all are still in development.
Automotive Lighting
Intelligent light in the software-defined vehicle
In a blog post of 15 October 2026, Dr. Jörg Strauss, head of ams OSRAM’s LED, IRED and Laser business, frames automotive lighting as Digital Photonics: emitters, sensors and software working together in the software-defined vehicle. He covers EVIYOS microLED headlamps with 25,600 pixels, ALIYOS LED-on-foil, RGB-i interior LEDs and IR emitters for driver and occupant monitoring.
Application|Automotive Lighting
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In-Cabin Monitoring Solutions
