Top Lighting Brands Unveil Innovations at ISE 2025 in Barcelona
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, held in Barcelona from February 4-7, showcased cutting-edge advancements in professional lighting
This year’s event highlighted innovations in IP-rated fixtures, high-output LED solutions, and advanced lighting control systems. Here’s a look:
Whats on ROBE ?
Robe Lighting’s booth P100 in Hall 6 was a focal point for brand visitors, featuring a range of high-performance moving heads and wash lights. Among the key releases:
• iSTROBE™ – A powerful moving strobe with motorized zoom and extreme output, built for demanding outdoor conditions (IP65-rated).
• iESPRITE® LTL WashBeam – A compact, durable WashBeam fixture with a large 200mm front lens for rich color mixing.
• PAINTE® Fresnel – Designed for TV, theater, and corporate applications, this silent, high-CRI Fresnel ensures flawless color accuracy.
Robe also unveiled Avolites’ Diamond 7 (D7) console, reinforcing their focus on lighting control innovation.
GLP: Sustainability Meets High-Performance Lighting and New attractive pricing
German Light Products (GLP) introduced a new sustainable booth design, reflecting their commitment to eco-conscious production. Their lineup featured several premieres:
• Wild Bar 16 (World Premiere) – A 16 x 40W RGBL LED bar with IP65 protection and a motorized tilt for dynamic effects.
• MAD MAXX (European Premiere) – The world’s first LED-based fat beam spotlight, featuring an impressive 750mm beam diameter.
• impression S500 Series – A new high-output wash and profile spotlight tailored for concerts, broadcast, and theatrical settings.
GLP’s focus on reusability and natural materials was a standout, setting new industry standards for sustainable exhibition practices. Also worth to say that GLP introduced new attractive pricing for many new products.
Claypaky: High-Precision Lighting for Indoor and Outdoor Applications
Claypaky, known for its high-precision moving heads, showcased IP66-rated fixtures built for live events, theater, and architecture. Key highlights included:
• Arolla Aqua LT – A 900W white LED moving head delivering 40,000 lumens with a 4°-52° zoom range.
• Arolla Aqua Wash HC – Featuring a high CRI of 95, this IP66-rated wash light ensures superior color accuracy for stage and TV applications.
• Ultimo Hybrid – A versatile spot, profile, wash, and beam fixture in a compact design.
Claypaky also introduced the Sun Safe Protection System, which prevents overheating in direct sunlight—a game-changer for outdoor events.
Elation Professional: Innovation in IP-Rated and Broadcast Lighting
Elation Lighting focused on IP-rated and broadcast-friendly solutions, making them a top choice for studios, theaters, and outdoor events. Their ISE 2025 highlights included:
• Proteus Radius™ – A high-power Beam Wash delivering 10,000 lumens with CMY color mixing and IP66 protection.
• Fuze Teatro™ – A silent-operating Fresnel wash light, ideal for broadcast studios.
• Smarty Hybrid Max™ – A next-generation beam, spot, and wash hybrid with improved brightness and zoom flexibility.
Elation also showcased Netron Data Distribution solutions, offering advanced DMX, RDM, and Ethernet control for large-scale lighting systems.
PORTMAN showed new product: OMNIRAY
Portman® Lights, a Polish company renowned for its professional stage lighting, presented its latest designs aimed at enhancing high-class shows. Their products, known for their unique aesthetics and functionality, garnered significant attention from attendees.
OMNIRAY™ is making its official debut at ISE. Crowds are gathering, the light shows are turning heads, and the pros are getting hands-on with our latest innovation.
The Lighting & Staging Zone, located in Hall 6, was a focal point for many visitors. This area showcased a comprehensive array of technologies, including lighting control systems, rigging and staging equipment, motion tracking, video mapping, and holography. The zone catered to a wide spectrum of needs, from small temporary venues to major stadium concerts.
Key Takeaways from ISE 2025
This year’s ISE proved that the lighting industry continues to evolve rapidly, with major brands focusing on:
IP-Rated & Weatherproof Designs – Fixtures like Claypaky’s Arolla Aqua LT and Elation’s Proteus Radius™ showcased next-gen outdoor durability.
Sustainability – GLP’s eco-friendly booth and energy-efficient LED technology led the way for green innovation.
ISE 2025 reinforced that the future of professional lighting is all about powerful performance, energy efficiency, and adaptability. Whether for live events, broadcast, or theater, this year’s breakthroughs set a new industry benchmark.
What was your favorite innovation from ISE 2025? Let us know in the comments!
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