Latest from the lighting market: licht.de news

Here you will find the latest news from the lighting market, compiled by licht.de.

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04.03.2026

International Day of Light 2026

Events can now be registered worldwide

Registrations for events on International Day of Light on 16 May 2026 are now open again in the global calendar for the whole year.  

The online…

04.02.2026

Winter festivals 2026

Light installations tell tales of magic, enchantment and natural wonders

A journey from the Baltic Sea coast westwards through the Weserbergland region and back east again – numerous light festivals will be taking place in…

06.01.2026

Night lights banish evil shadows from the nursery

Motion sensors are particularly practical

A night light fits into any socket and provides children with security and orientation at night. The small lights help kids overcome their fear of the…

01.12.2025

Lighting without switches saves electricity and is convenient

Smart lighting solutions for beginners and professionals

We usually turn on lights using a switch on the wall – but not always. There are practical alternatives: motion sensors can react instantly when…

03.11.2025

Light for living and well-being in the living room

Multiple lights for ambience and variety

Living rooms are multifunctional: this is where we spend relaxing hours, watch television, read or sometimes work from home. A single ceiling light is…

27.10.2025

Outdoor workplaces

DIN EN 12464-2 published

The lighting of outdoor workplaces is regulated by the standard DIN EN 12464-2 “Light and lighting – Lighting of workplaces – Part 2: Outdoor…

23.09.2025

DIN 5031-100 published as a regular standard

Standard evaluates nonvisual effects of light

DIN 5031-100 ”Optical radiation physics and illuminating engineering - Part 100: Melanopic effects of ocular light on human beings – Quantities,…

27.08.2025

IALD International Lighting Design Awards 2026

Lighting design from around the world will be honoured at Light + Building

The IALD International Lighting Design Awards recognise outstanding lighting designs that combine aesthetics with technical precision and create an…

07.08.2025

The stage is set for start-ups at Light + Building 2026

Two areas for young innovators at the heart of the trade fair

Shaping the future of the economy and promoting young companies: Messe Frankfurt and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) are…

03.06.2025

Light-Land-Scapes – four rooms, four light artists

New temporary exhibition at the Unna Light Art Museum

At Whitsun, the new temporary exhibition “Light-Land-Scapes” opens at the Center for International Light Art (ZfIL) in Unna, Germany. From June 7,…

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