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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…
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.
Organizations
DigiKey to invest $100M in PDC and order management expansion
DigiKey will invest $100 million over the next 18 months to expand its global Product Distribution Center (PDC) in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and to upgrade its Order Management System (OMS). The capital will fund additional high-volume picking capacity, automated multi-line packaging systems, and improvements to order-fulfillment and packaging workflows to support the company’s same-day shipping model amid rapid growth. DigiKey expects to support continued double-digit growth after a year of exceptional performance and aims to build capacity ahead of demand by using scalable infrastructure and automation to maintain fast shipping for its global customer base.
Business
FeaturedLEDs & Light Sources
1.10.2026
XLamp® CMB/CMU/CHA COB Pro9™ LEDs – New CCT/CRI Options
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
Awards
15.10.2026
TRILUX and OTTO FUCHS win double award for innovative aluminium recycling project
Regulations
15.10.2026
IEC 60598-2-24:2026 published — updated requirements for limited-surface-temperature luminaires
