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Light Forms is proud to announce the launch of Lightplane 45, a sleek and innovative linear lighting system engineered to meet the evolving needs of architects, designers and commercial specifiers. After a successful soft launch period – during which the system has already been designed into and installed across several high-end projects – Lightplane 45 now enters full market release with expanded configurations, advanced optics, and a modular design philosophy that redefines flexibility.

Lightplane 45 is not simply a linear luminaire – it is a modular lighting platform. The system allows designers to build tailored lighting solutions without altering installation methods or compromising insulation. Its 45mm-wide profile integrates seamlessly into architectural environments, creating a ‘Ribbon of Light’ effect in recessed applications.

The platform supports continuous opal or prismatic light ribbons, interchangeable optics in Chrome, Black or White, and compatibility with Powergear’s 3circuit and 3circuit DALI track.

Designed specifically for high-end commercial applications and excelling in premium commercial workspaces, Lightplane 45 delivers the performance, visual comfort and configurability demanded by today’s design-led projects.

Lightplane 45 is available in two core variants – LP45 LED and LP45 Optic – each offering distinct optical capabilities:

LP45 LED

Lens options: Lowglare prismatic or opal diffuse
Output: Up to 5128lm/m and 118lm/W
UGR: Lowglare configurations with dual extruded microprismatic lenses
Configurations: Individual, continuous runs or custom shapes
Light distribution: Direct, indirect or direct/indirect

LP45 Optic

Lens options: 60°, 80° batwing or asymmetrical optics, with Matt White, Matt Black or Chrome shades
Configurations: 4cell modules or multiples of 7 cells
Output: Up to 4681lm/m and 156lm/W
Light distribution: Direct, indirect or direct/indirect

Both variants offer <1% output ripple, WELL compliance and dimming to 0%, ensuring exceptional visual comfort and compatibility with humancentric lighting strategies. Lightplane 45 supports a full suite of control protocols, including DALI, 1–10V, DMX, phase control, and wireless options on request. Additional features include: Integral emergency options Optional integrated spotlights and proximity sensors RAL and special powdercoat finishes TM65 and TM66 documentation available upon request Power tolerance ±1W; lumen output tolerance ±5% The system has been engineered for simplified installation to ensure a clean, robust fit. Its modularity allows multiple modules to be mixed and matched effortlessly, supporting both standard and bespoke project requirements. With more innovations planned for release this year, Lightplane 45 marks the beginning of a new generation of modular architectural lighting from Light Forms.

formalighting, in collaboration with Jorge Zinser of Zinser Studio SA, is delighted to announce the completion of the revived lighting design for the Interactive Museum of Economics (MIDE) – a pioneering cultural institution dedicated to making economic ideas and systems accessible through immersive, experiential museography.

Developed within an 18th century heritage building in the heart of Mexico City, the project demonstrates how light can become an active narrative tool when creative ideas and vision – rather than objects – are the primary exhibits.

Designing an interactive museum presents a distinct challenge; the focus is not on traditional artefacts, but on concepts, data and behaviours. At MIDE, the museographic approach prioritises the visitor’s experience before, during and after the visit, creating a journey that is engaging, intuitive and memorable. As such, the lighting strategy was conceived as a fundamental component of this experience, supporting the architectural language while reinforcing the museum’s educational mission.

For MIDE, lighting plays a central role in shaping atmosphere and legibility throughout the galleries, emphasising the building’s historic architecture, responding to its materiality and colour palette, and ensuring clear visibility of large-scale graphics and written content. Special attention was given to the lighting of artefacts and interactive elements that support the communication of ideas, allowing them to stand out without visual noise.

At the building’s entrance, key architectural features were carefully accentuated to enhance their presence in the urban context, inviting passers-by to discover both the restored historic structure and the contemporary museum within. Passing through to the main staircase, two trompe-l’œil optical illusions evoke a sensory experience of the bygone courtyard – providing visitors full conceptualisation of the historic environment they are walking through.

For the interior galleries, detailed lighting studies and simulations informed the precise positioning, aiming, beam angles and output of each luminaire. Particular care was taken to minimise glare and avoid unwanted reflections or interference with screens and interactive displays. Where required, light was seamlessly integrated into bespoke furniture in alignment with the museographic narrative. The resulting environment is warm and comfortable, with balanced illuminance levels that support exploration and understanding.

All luminaires are high-performance LED fixtures with excellent colour rendering, controlled via a wireless system that allows individual adjustment of each fitting. This flexibility enables different elements – graphics, images, texts and objects – to be subtly contrasted and emphasised as part of the storytelling.

Throughout the project, the constraints of a protected heritage building were fully respected. The intervention is entirely reversible, integrating contemporary engineering systems to the highest safety and quality standards while complying with all relevant regulations.

Michael Monsonego, CEO of formalighting, commented: “MIDE is a powerful example of how lighting can transcend illumination and become part of the museographic discourse. By carefully balancing technology, heritage and human experience, this project shows how light can help complex ideas feel accessible, engaging and inspiring. We were delighted to support Jorge in bringing the vision to life and ensuring visitors leave with lasting memories.”

Jorge Zinser, Principal Lighting Designer at Zinser Studio, added: “In a museum where ideas are the exhibits, light becomes a language. At MIDE, lighting was designed to guide, to clarify and to create atmosphere – supporting the visitor’s journey and reinforcing the way economic concepts are perceived and understood. formalighting’s advanced solutions and expertise in museum lighting enabled the final delivery to be as impactful as we had aimed.”

Together with the broader museographic design, the lighting project enables MIDE to achieve its objective; explaining how the economy works and how everyday decisions –from saving and consuming to recycling and entrepreneurship – can contribute to a fairer and more sustainable future for generations to come.

Project Credits:

Project – Museo Interactivo de Economia (MIDE)

Location – Mexico City, Mexico

Lighting Designer – Jorge Zinser

Additional Design – RIWA Arquitectura – MIDE (Museo Interactivo de Economía – Design Team)

Client – Fideicomiso del Espacio Cultural Betlemitas (FECEB-MIDE)

Photography – Jaime Navarro Estudio

Championing sustainable and future proof design, Ansell Lighting has unveiled a brand new, market first, modular downlight – Prism Pro XM.

Replacing the existing Prism Pro range, Prism Pro XM is a next-generation solution that combines the trusted performance of Prism Pro downlighting with a smarter, more flexible design.

Featuring a replaceable driver and light engine, the new product allows these individual components to be swapped quickly and easily in the event of a part failure or upgrade; extending product life, reducing waste and unnecessary whole-product replacement.

Available in standard, gimbal and anti-glare formats, the Prism Pro XM LED downlight is fully fire rated for 30, 60 and 90 minutes to meet Part B of Building Regulations across all ceiling types. It is also fully tested to meet Part C (moisture), Part E (acoustic) and Part L (energy) of Building Regulations.

Power and CCT selectable between 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 6000K, Prism Pro XM offers a choice of two outputs, in one luminaire. It features a sloped bezel for a more aesthetic, premium finish and its low profile design allows installation into shallow ceiling voids. It has a wide 60° beam angle for increased light distribution and a LED lifespan of L80 60,000 hours.

Installation of the Prism Pro XM has also been improved thanks to a new lever-style connector, enabling quick, straightforward placement and removal. Designed to reduce strain during installation, it helps minimise the risk of damage to ceiling plasterboard while saving valuable time on site. Fast fit connectors also allow quick, tool-free wiring.

Highly efficient, Prism Pro XM delivers up to 100 lm/W and is backed by a seven year warranty for added peace of mind.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting, said: ” We are always striving to improve the performance and benefits of our products and Prism Pro XM is set to revolutionise the downlight category. Putting sustainability and longevity at the forefront of its design, it has been developed to give installers and specifiers a smarter, more cost effective and future-proof solution. One that reduces waste, simplifies maintenance and delivers long-term performance without compromise.”

A practical lighting control system from Pharos Architectural Controls has completely transformed a village square in the Netherlands.

At the heart of the picturesque village of Riel is a communal square that was historically built to symbolise connection, strength and light. During the day, the square is a lively place where locals and families meet and play. Yet that atmosphere was missing as soon as the night set in. To address this, a lighting design project was developed that didn’t just light the square with standard street lighting but used colour-changing illuminations that became part of the square and its environment.

The municipality of Goirle appointed GHM Eclatec Nederland to deliver the lighting design. LRS Solutions were brought into the project to design the lighting control for the square, and a decision was made to use the Expert solution from Pharos. Expert is a practical and straightforward control solution, centred around a single, reliable, set and forget DMX and DALI architectural lighting controller. The system is quick and easy to install, and simple to programme.

One of the main deliverables of the project was to ensure the square felt safe and functional during the evening, while also offering dynamic lighting that could add to the atmosphere for special occasions. These included the village fair, King’s Day and the Christmas season.

A challenge for the system integrators was to deliver a control solution that handled both DALI for functional lighting and DMX for the colour changing (RGBW) fixtures, and that required no new wired infrastructure. As Expert Control provides both protocols on board, it was the ideal single-controller solution that could be integrated with wireless DMX devices to avoid any new cabling or excavation work. Both the functional lighting and decorative fixtures are managed from this one central platform, allowing the lighting to be easily adjusted for any variance in time, season or event. Customer override is provided by an Expert Touch 5” touchscreen, and LRS Solutions have remote access for ongoing support, management and control via their company-branded Pharos Cloud portal.

Johan Burggraf, Manager Projects & Services, LRS, said: “With Pharos, we were able to create a lighting control system that brings together functionality and experience. DALI and DMX are combined in one smart system with Pharos Expert, enabling the square to be easily transformed from functional evening lighting to colourful settings for special occasions. We were thrilled to partner with them on this project.”

Bas Hoksbergen, Business Development Director at Pharos Architectural Controls, said: “Expert is effective, easy to use and practical. It met the brief in every way for the upgrade to the Riel Village Square, delivering dynamic lighting control and working as one integrated system across two protocols. It is also making it straightforward for the square to play a role in celebrations and special occasions, by adjusting the lighting colours and effects to form part of these holidays and events. We’re delighted that Expert is illuminating a space at the heart of the community and delivering excellent results.”

With its new lighting control system, Riel’s village square now comes alive day and night. The lighting adapts to the village’s rhythm – vibrant and dynamic during festivities, warm and inviting in winter, and energy-efficient on ordinary evenings, automatically adjusting to time and activity.

Riel’s village square has become both a community hub and a showcase of sustainable, flexible, and innovative lighting, where technology and togetherness are harmonious.

FARMINGDALE, N.J., January 28, 2026 – Dialight (LSE: DIA), the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, has confirmed its attendance at GEAPS Exchange 2026, taking place February 21–24, 2026, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

GEAPS Exchange is the premier annual event for the grain handling and processing industry, bringing together industry professionals, operators, engineers, and solution providers from across the globe. Dialight will be exhibiting at Booth #818, where attendees can connect with the company’s experienced team and explore industrial LED lighting solutions engineered for safety, reliability, and long-term performance within demanding grain and bulk material environments.

The Dialight team will be represented by Cory Cook, Director of Sales, alongside Jeff Hakenewerth and Nate Miller, Regional Sales Managers. The team will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions, discuss application challenges, and help visitors identify the best lighting solutions tailored to their operational needs.

Visitors to the Dialight booth will have the opportunity to see a wide range of rugged LED lighting solutions designed to perform in harsh, dusty, and hazardous grain handling environments. Product samples on display will include NSF-certified DuroSite® LED Linear, Vigilant® Linear, Vigilant® Area Light, SafeSite® High Bay, ProSite Floodlight, and the Dialight x Swivelpole™ Integrated Solution.

With more than 50 years of lighting innovation, Dialight continues to deliver industry-leading solutions that reduce maintenance requirements, improve visibility, and enhance safety in facilities where uptime is critical. Dialight’s LED luminaires are purpose-built to withstand the harsh conditions that are common throughout grain elevators, processing plants, and bulk handling operations.

GEAPS Exchange provides an important platform for industry collaboration, education, and innovation, offering attendees access to technical sessions, new technologies, and best practices shaping the future of grain handling and processing.

“Events like GEAPS Exchange are extremely valuable to us,” said Steve Blair, CEO of Dialight. “They allow us to engage directly with industry professionals, understand the real-world challenges they face, and demonstrate how Dialight’s lighting solutions can improve safety, efficiency, and reliability in demanding grain handling environments. These conversations help us continue to innovate and deliver solutions that truly meet our customers’ needs.”

Whether upgrading existing facilities or designing new grain handling infrastructure, attendees are invited to visit Booth #818 to discover how Dialight’s industrial-grade LED lighting solutions can lower the total cost of ownership, reduce energy consumption, and support safer operations across the grain industry.

Ansell Lighting, a market leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality
lighting, has announced two new additions to its comprehensive contractor service
proposition.

The company is introducing new streamlined deliveries with improved pallet labelling
and an OnSite Survey, further solidifying its commitment to supporting electrical
contractors throughout every phase of a lighting project.

These new services are designed to work in tandem with Ansell's existing offerings
and have been designed to address common project pain points for contractors,
such as on-site issues, delivery logistics, and post-installation support.

The first of the new improvements is Ansell Lighting's new contractor-friendly pallet
deliveries to simplify on-site logistics. Pallets will now arrive with clear labelling,
indicating both the contents and the specific room destination for products within a
project.

Also being added to the contractor service package is an OnSite Survey service,
where Ansell Lighting's own trained electricians will be made available to visit project
sites to provide direct support and advice for installations. These experts will work
closely with on-site teams to address any challenges, offer guidance, and ensure the
optimal implementation of Ansell Lighting products.

Ansell’s electricians will also liaise directly with its renowned in-house Lighting
Design service. The Ansell Lighting Design team boasts extensive experience in
developing comprehensive lighting schemes for a wide range of projects, including
schools, colleges, hotels, hospitality premises, large commercial buildings, and
more.

These new contractor service additions are part of a wider service proposition from
Ansell Lighting, which includes:
 Expert lighting design: Access to LIA-certified designers who use tools like
Dialux and Relux to ensure precision from concept to delivery.
 Quality tested products: Every product undergoes a rigorous testing
process in Ansell's own LIA-certified facility to ensure safety and performance.
 Comprehensive stockholding: A multi-million-pound stockholding in
Warrington and Belfast ensures over 500,000 products are readily available,
with an average of 99% stock availability.
 Out-of-Hours support: Ansell provides comprehensive out-of-hours
customer support with next-day delivery or collection available in as little as
30 minutes from its Warrington or Belfast sites.

 Training and development: Free CPD training is offered to contractors,
approved by RIBA and Engineers Ireland.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director of Ansell Lighting, said: "We are thrilled to launch these new services, which represent a significant step forward in the support
package we provide to our customers. Our enhanced pallet labelling and new on-site
survey underscore our dedication to providing a complete end-to-end service. We
understand the challenges contractors face with project timelines and logistics, and
we believe these new initiatives, combined with our expertise, will help streamline
projects and deliver excellent results.”

Tridonic UK has played a key role in the successful renovation of the prestigious Distillers Building in Smithfield, Dublin, delivering an advanced lighting control solution in partnership with ACEC Distributors. The project demonstrates how intelligent, future-proof lighting technology can support flexibility, sustainability and long-term compliance in modern commercial environments.

The Distillers Building has undergone a major transformation, sensitively redeveloping its original limestone structure into a contemporary seven-storey office building that enhances the historic character of the Smithfield area. Designed to accommodate multiple government departments, the project required a highly adaptable lighting control system capable of delivering granular control, robust data and long-term operational efficiency.

Working closely with ACEC, Tridonic supplied a comprehensive wired DALI-2 lighting control solution across the building’s numerous floors. Spaces were logically zoned to allow for future reconfiguration, ensuring the system can evolve alongside changing occupancy and usage requirements.

The installation features Tridonic sceneCOM EVO DA2 application controllers, MSensor G3 PIR sensors in surface-mounted and recessed variants, DALI-2 XCG3 pushbutton couplers, DALI-2 scene plates and high-efficiency DALI-2 LED drivers. The system is managed via Tridonic’s lightMONITOR head-end software, providing a clear graphical overview of lighting assets, automated emergency testing and detailed compliance reporting.

Sustainability was a central focus of the project. Tridonic’s generation 4 drivers and boards are C2C approved to help reduce embodied carbon, with average driver efficiencies exceeding 92%. Intelligent presence detection and daylight-responsive dimming ensure lighting is used only when required, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining high visual comfort throughout the building.

Paul O’Connor, Managing Director at ACEC, commented “Tridonic’s control solutions have enabled us to deliver a highly flexible and future-ready lighting system that supports the client’s sustainability ambitions. The availability of detailed energy and usage data also allows us to carry out post-occupancy evaluation and identify further opportunities for energy savings.”

James Huntington, OEM Controls & Solutions Manager at Tridonic, added “This project highlights the importance of intelligent lighting control in achieving both sustainability and long-term performance. We are proud to support ACEC with a solution that not only enhances the quality of the working environment but also provides the data, efficiency and compliance required for a modern commercial building.”

The Distillers Building now stands as a strong example of how intelligent lighting technology can successfully support heritage-led redevelopment while meeting the demands of contemporary, sustainable office spaces.

Project Credits

Client: The Distillers, Dublin
Lighting Controls and Technology: Tridonic UK
Lighting Controls Supply Partner: ACEC Distributors

Project Electrical Contractor: CJK Engineering

Set in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, Saint Pauls Market is a vibrant new food hall that brings together independent traders, social dining and a relaxed, all-day atmosphere under one roof. Light Forms was appointed to deliver a lighting scheme that feels as eclectic and characterful as the locality and venue itself, balancing visual comfort with the drama and energy guests expect from a contemporary market hall.

Working closely with the Interior Designers Studio R2A and Contractors Dawnvale, Light Forms developed a layered solution that responds to the architecture and the operational needs of a busy, 500-seat, walk‑in-only street food destination. The aim was to create a warm, welcoming backdrop for traders and guests while providing the flexibility to support different service periods, from lunchtime grazing through late into evening.

Lightplane 2.5 profiles form the backbone of the scheme, running through the main market space to provide a coherent illumination that ties the hall together. These profiles incorporate high-output linear LED uplighting to emphasise the volume of the space, while continuous track on the underside carries more than 100 Nova62 fixtures, allowing the lighting to be finely tuned to changing layouts and tenant line-ups over time. The result is a robust, future-proof solution that can adapt as the market evolves.

Around the food hall, Pyxis 110 and Carina 86 downlights deliver comfortable general illumination, ensuring circulation routes and seating areas are evenly lit without detracting from the character of the architecture or the traders’ own visual identities. TinCan 157 surface downlights and matching wall lights add another layer of detail, picking out key architectural features and providing accents that help to zone the generous open floorplate into more intimate pockets for visitors.

One of the most striking elements of the scheme is the use of Lightrod 80, which creates a distinctive linear feature along the front of the food outlets and at the main entrance. This continuous gesture gives the traders’ façades a shared rhythm and presence, guiding guests intuitively through the space and reinforcing the sense of arrival from street to the halls delicious treats. Paired with the background layers of downlighting and profile lighting, it helps to deliver a cohesive visual language across the entire venue.

Throughout the design and delivery process, the focus remained on user experience: ensuring guests can easily navigate the hall, traders can present their offers at their best, and the operator can rely on a durable, efficient lighting system that works hard behind the scenes. From ambient dining light levels to brighter, functional scenes for cleaning and turnover, the system has been carefully calibrated to support every operational mode.

Commenting on the project, Paul Shoosmith at Light Forms said: “Saint Pauls Market has been a fantastic opportunity to bring together performance and atmosphere in a single, cohesive scheme with some longstanding collaborators. Our goal was to create a flexible lighting solution that celebrates the character of the food hall, supports the traders, and gives visitors a memorable experience every time they walk through the door.”

Peter Brown, Contracts Manager at Dawnvale, commented “Saint Pauls Market was a complex and exciting project to deliver, with a strong emphasis on quality, character and operational performance. Working collaboratively with Light Forms allowed us to integrate the lighting seamlessly into the architecture of the space, enhancing both the customer experience and the functionality for traders. The finished result is a vibrant, well-considered food hall that reflects the modern spirit of the Jewellery Quarter and sets a new benchmark for social dining across the West Midlands”

With its blend of architectural integration, flexible track-based illumination and carefully considered feature lighting, the Saint Pauls Market scheme showcases how Light Forms’ product families work together to support complex hospitality environments while maintaining a strong, unified visual identity.

Project credits:

Contractor: Dawnvale

Designer: Studio R2A

Lighting: Light Forms

Photography: Courtesy of Dawnvale

As part of the full fit-out and refurbishment of the premium hospitality suites at The NEC’s BP Pulse Live Arena, a wide variety of luminaires from high-performance lighting manufacturer, Light Forms, have been specified for the design-led spaces.

Appointed by leading fit-out company, Dawnvale Group, Light Forms collaborated with them and the visionary Interior Designer’s, Jump Studios, to create a seamless and sophisticated guest experience.

At the core of the arena, Tempo Lounge now buzzes with energy, featuring a bold central bar, high-top tables, inviting seating areas, and a custom-built pizza station with a large oven and multiple service points, perfectly equipped to accommodate hundreds of guests during live events. The bespoke lighting for the neon sign was developed by the Light Forms team, who also crafted a custom, made-to-measure curved solution using their Serpentine luminaires over the bar. Several Nova Medium 62 surface mounted fixtures were specified in black for a sleek look and to spotlight key areas of the space.

The 4/4 Lounge redefines dining with plush sofas, elegant banquette seating, and a striking feature bar- all brought to life through their bespoke lighting solutions. In this space, Light Forms designed the custom ceiling discs and the neon sign. The impactful lighting and wider interiors deliver a stylish, functional environment that invite and inspire guests.

Light Form’s wall lights were also specified in the Show Deck, an exclusive space offering panoramic stage views, luxurious seating, and a private bar. Just steps from the action, it delivers an unforgettable VIP experience for guests.

Ruth Janas, Furniture Sales and Design Support at Dawnvale Group, commented: “This project was a unique and exciting challenge to work on, with a timescale of just 7 weeks to complete. It was a pleasure to work with Light Forms on the lighting elements for bespoke fixtures which met the design brief of impactful and high-end luxury.”

As part of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s Urban Street Lighting initiative, K-LiTE is contributing to the transformation of a prominent 12.5 km service corridor along the Dapodi–Nigdi route in Maharashtra. The project is designed to elevate safety, accessibility, and visual coherence, delivering a more legible and people-friendly public realm.

Designed as a multi-modal urban streetscape, the service corridor integrates uniform footpaths, a dedicated cycle track, and extensive beautification works, all while preserving the existing corridor and mature tree cover. The aim is to create a welcoming, people-centric environment that supports pedestrians and cyclists, supported by consistent and uniform illumination along the entire stretch.

K-LiTE were approached by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for this project based on extensive and robust product offerings, along with a proven expertise in outdoor and urban lighting solutions. Following detailed briefings on the project intent and a series of technical and design discussions, a full-scale mock-up of the selected luminaires was successfully executed to align with the desired aesthetic and performance criteria.

The K-LiTE Dynasty Post Top luminaire was selected for both phases of the project, providing efficient LED illumination that delivers visual comfort while complementing the upgraded streetscape. The luminaires have now been supplied to the nominated electrical contractor, who is responsible for installation and on-site implementation.

Installation is currently partially complete, allowing sections of the corridor to be opened for public use. Full completion of the lighting scheme is scheduled following the conclusion of ongoing civil works. Once complete, the project will show how thoughtful and efficient lighting can enhance functionality, safety and the overall urban experience.

Throughout this project, K-LiTE continues to support progressive urban infrastructure developments, delivering reliable, efficient, and aesthetically aligned lighting solutions that shape safer and more sustainable cities.

Project Credits

Client – Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

Architect – Mr. Prasanna Desai

Contractors – Vaibhavi Electrical Corporation, Yash Electroline.

Photography – K-LiTE

Products

K-LiTE Dynasty Post Top luminaire