Clear Lighting - Arcflex
The 4th Gen lighting technology Arcflex Free Bend Linear Light, powered by Clear Tech's groundbreaking Adapwire, SegPCB, ZagLiu, InterFlexa technology. Seamlessly blending horizontal and vertical bends into a single light, Arcflex empowers you to bend and shape light freely in three-dimensional space, unlocking endless design possibilities. From captivating architectural installations to dynamic commercial settings, Arcflex revolutionizes the way you illuminate your environment. Experience unparalleled flexibility, unleash your imagination, and illuminate your world with Arcflex.
Artemide - Hegoland
The patented technology of the refractive optics is miniaturised and developed according to a hexagonal mesh that maximises the density of the luminous flux emitted reaching 150 lm/W output. Helgoland has an optimised sustainable construction. The light engine is an element of only 12.5mm of thickness which can be combined with various accessories for ceiling or recessed installation, or connected to other systems such as Casambi.
KUMUX Platform
KUMUX Platform is a cutting-edge software that optimises dynamic lighting in architectural spaces by bridging the gap between the control system and the lighting fixtures. The software supports the creation and automation of illuminance and colour temperature settings throughout the day based on scientific principles to ensure users’ well-being. KUMUX applies AI algorithms to customise lighting to the project geolocation, space type, international circadian guidelines, and the luminaires spectrum.
Proled - Flex Tube
The Proled Flex Tube Wellness the ideal product for areas with large temperature fluctuations. Whether in spas or in façade projects, the IP67 tested tube prevents moisture ingress thanks to its injection-moulded end caps, and offers consistent light intensity even at high temperatures. Available in 2200K, 2700K, 3000K and RGBW, it can be adapted to your individual application length up to 10 m.
Acclaim - Unity
The award-winning Unity rethinks what an outdoor LED floodlight can be. It uses the all-new Spectrum Five engine to give the perfect, high output / high CRI whites, dynamic white operation, and full colour mixing in the same unit. It also provides a single, fully homogenised beam with no colour striations or separation. Unity features Colour Calibration technology and Aria Wireless control built into every unit.
Zumtobel - IZURA
The IZURA concept luminaire with its modular design not only offers countless options for customisation, but also meets all the criteria for circular product design. The concept envisages a modular product design that consists of just 40 individual components and no requirement for welding for example, a plastic-free reflector made of degradable bio-composites and a housing made of recyclable sheet steel ensuring greater sustainability.
Luce&Light - Ginko 3.5
The new Ginko 3.5 uses the internal framing system of Light Shaper optics to shape the light output to obtain regular and irregular forms, ready to frame objects in light. It offers a delivered lumen output of 585 lm, 15W power, and three colour temperatures 2700K, 3000K, 4000K with CRI >90. The transparent, tempered extra-clear glass guarantees excellent impact and scratch resistance of IK09, and its high transmittance ensures chromatic uniformity. A version is available on request with a customised gobo to project logos and words onto walls.
LEDiL - DALINE
Meet DALINE the latest addition to LEDiL's Dark Light portfolio, known for exceptional eye comfort and captivating aesthetics, DALINE optics are the perfect solution for compact, glare-free architectural lighting. It seamlessly integrates with the LINDA-10 platform for effortless luminaire customisation, providing a versatile solution for refined lighting in various settings.
APL - LTwo
Introducing our LTwo and Lumami products a small but powerful wall washer. The multifunctional, easy to specify, operate and replaceable light source-luminaire system, reminiscent of the T5 tube. With thirteen different optics offer architectural lighting quality for all types of lighting tasks.
Redefining Trade Show Booths: Top Sustainable Stands at Light + Building
The buzzword dominating conversations today is sustainability. As more brands commit to developing systems and products that are environmentally viable, the focus on sustainability is becoming increasingly more pervasive, even transcending into brands’ tradeshow initiatives. Messe Frankfurt has taken a proactive stance themselves in supporting sustainable events with the introduction of a new category in the DesignPlus Awards, honouring the best sustainable stands showcased at the event.
In our visits to Light + Building in recent years we’ve noticed the trend towards downsizing stands and downscaling grandiosity. However, what these stands may have lost in their physical size, they have gained in their positive impact. As observers, we were thoroughly impressed with the creativity and intelligence in many of this year’s efforts and have rounded up a handful of stands built with sustainability in mind.
Linea Light Group
Linea Light Group this year wanted its stand to reflect its environmental efficiency and newfound philosophy: “Nothing is thrown away, everything is regenerated”. The structure of the stand is completely reusable, helping ensure to reduce environmental impact, use of resources, and promote an ecological and sustainable approach. At the end of the exhibition, the stand will be completely recycled: the wooden parts of the struct
ure will be recovered and reused, while the separating and covering tarpaulins will be given a new lease of life by being transformed into clutch bags.
In recent years Linea Light Group’s primary objective has been to extend the product range using fewer components in an initiative to improve environmental impact. Reducing the complexity of the production system simplifies supply chain management and reduces the time and costs. By optimising production processes, the same level of output can be produced with less raw material, resulting in greater efficiency and less waste. Ultimately, minimising waste and working towards sustainable production and products.
XAL
XAL was, in previous years, renowned at Light + Building for its elaborate and resource-intensive trade show booths, which previously required up to 25 trucks for transportation. However, at this year’s show the company radically downsized to just three trucks. Its booth design, conceived with sustainability and longevity as its core, was the result of collaborative efforts across departments, aiming for a stand that could serve a second life with durability in mind.
This approach included utilising non-cut, non-filled drywall panels to ensure their intact condition for potential reuse, repurposing transport crates as furniture inside the stand to reduce transport volume by 44% and prioritising reuse over constant recycling, exemplified by the repurposed kitchen from previous shows and modular, easily transportable bar and seating furniture made from undyed, interlocking cardboard. Additionally, existing furniture from past trade shows was also repurposed, while the carpet on the stand will go on to be installed in XAL’s Graz headquarter, or used as raw material for 3D printing.
By shifting from large stands to consciously designed, reusable structures, XAL sends a powerful message to the Light + Building followers: “Today, tomorrow and in the future”. Affirming its commitment to progress not just today but for the future and acknowledging its broader role within the context of humanity as more than just a lighting brand.
SGM Lighting
Continuing with the concepts around reuse, SGMlighting told arc most of the materials used for the stand were on at least their second to third use of at least four shows. Custom made by the in-house trade show team, all the materials were chosen to last for future-use purposes after the trade show.
The choice to be sustainable is a commitment and SGM’s seriousness towards that commitment is exemplified by including it as part of the company’s internal policy to create sustainable booth designs. The sustainability initiatives at trade shows are there to reflect the company’s approach in product development, to reduce emissions and waste wherever possible. SGM admits the design behind the stand is not just environmentally responsible but economically sensible. SGM says it prides itself on being able to offer sustainable and durable solutions, something that is quintessential when representing the company at Light + Building.
Design Plus Awards winners announced at Light + Building
(Germany) – Eleven brands were awarded the DesignPlus award during Light + Building’s opening day, at the show’s Design Plaza.
33 nominees were selected from 100 submissions, from which the winners were chosen. Both the nominated and the winning products were displayed in an exclusive exhibition in the foyer of Hall 5.1 for the entire duration of Light + Building.
Applicants submitted their solution in on one of three categories: Light + Creation PLUS, Sustainability + Efficiency PLUS, Smart + Connectivity PLUS. There was also a Sustainable Exhibition Stand category.
Light + Creation winners included: IXA Floor by Artemide, °plug by Eden Design, Munda Textile Lichtsysteme by Munda Textile Lichtsysteme, Junistar Bio by SG leuchten/ SG Armaturen AS, NS by Smarttech Group.
Winning lighting solutions across the two other categories included Blu2Light LED Treiber für Batteriesysteme und Solarleuchten, and Hecker EnergyVision Genll in the Sustainbility + Efficiency PLUS category, and Buscg art linear/ ALBA by Busch-Jaegar Elecktro in Smart + Creativity PLUS category.
Zumtobel Group, Midgard Licht, Sattler Leachten, Inotec Sicherheitstechnik and Schneider Electric were acknowledged in the Sustainable Exhibition Stand category – introduced this year as part of Frankfurt Messe’s responsibility in supporting sustainable events.
www.light-building.com/designplus
Casambi appoints new VP of Sales for EMEA
(Finland) - Casambi has appointed Mark Needham as Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region.
Needham brings 30-years of experience in the lighting industry, having previously served as the Managing Director at Lumineux Group. Other key leadership positions include Venture Lighting Europe Ltd, Harvard Power Systems, and Fulham Lighting Company, where he directed sales for the European market. The appointment marks another successful expansion within the smart lighting sector for Casambi.
Mark McClear, CEO of Casambi, says: “With a rich history in European sales leadership, Mark brings a deep understanding of the regional market. His lighting expertise spans both OEM and channel sales, offering a well-rounded perspective. He’ll play a crucial role in driving Casambi’s sales strategies, fostering partnerships, and implementing fresh approaches to meet the evolving needs of the smart lighting market. We’re delighted to welcome him aboard.”
Needham adds: “I am delighted to have been invited to join Casambi, working with an outstanding team and technology offering. Casambi’s remarkable success, first establishing itself as the defacto wireless lighting control standard with more than 5 million devices sold worldwide, coupled with imminent and exciting new product launches, all speak volumes about the company’s impact on the industry. I believe the market is ripe for the innovative solutions that Casambi brings to the table.”
www.casambi.com