BARTENBACH, INNOVATING LIGHTING SINCE 1960

Bartenbach, based in Austria, is one of the leaders in lighting design and technology. The company specializes in daylight and artificial lighting solutions. Bartenbach uses their research results as base for developing innovative technology to enhance people’s well-being. Sustainability and efficiency together with best visual comfort are the key factors for their international developments. 

What are the main areas of activity of the company?

The main areas of activity of Bartenbach GmbH include:

  • Daylight design: Holistic daylight planning of buildings to optimize the use of natural light.
  • Artificial lighting design: Tailor-made lighting solutions for complex architectural projects.
  • Research and Development (R&D): Development of new technology for lighting systems and products and research of visual and non-visual effects on humans in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

What’s new regarding products/services?

Our small portfolio of Bartenbach Components for lighting industry is constantly being expanded by new technology platforms to serve the current challenges in different applications. The latest inventions are focussed on the miniaturized yet powerful LFO system, that can be fully integrated in the architectural design. The family has been completed by an asymmetric component as well as a narrow beam for accentuation. 

What are the ranges of products/services?

Bartenbach offers a broad range of services:

  • Lighting design: Customized daylight and artificial lighting solutions for giant private and public projects like airports to single homes with a special focus on sophisticatd design.
  • System development: Optical components and systems for outstanding lighting performance.
  • Consulting and R&D: Solutions for integrating advanced lighting technologies, technical support in development processes, expert reports and patent infringement analysis.
  • Research service: Besides funded research on visual and non-visual perception we offer services in research to provide the base to create a healthy and high comfort atmosphere for humans and the environment.
  • Expert training: Tailor-made trainings in lighting for experts and newcomers to the industry.

What is the state of the market you are currently active in?

The global lighting market is growing, particularly in the areas of energy efficiency and smart lighting. Bartenbach is well-positioned in this competitive market, focusing on premium lighting design and sustainable solutions. The international reputation stands for its own and allows to spread our philosophy all over the world.

What can you tell us about market trends?

Key market trends include a focus on sustainable lighting and human-centered design, which prioritizes well-being through optimized visual comfort and best performance. Smart lighting solutions and energy efficiency are also significant trends, with increasing interest in lighting technologies that enhance health and productivity.

What are the most innovative products/services marketed?

One of the most innovative services of Bartenbach is the development service for optical components. The unmatched technological engineering capabilities for lighting components is based on the results of decades of research matched with the long-lasting experience in lighting design projects all over the world. The in-house developed and constantly improved mathematical tools and methods allow to create the perfect results for challenging applications.

So not only the service itself is innovative and unique on the market but also the results have high impact in the industry and allow clients to gain technological leadership in their market segment. 

What estimates do you have for 2024?

For 2024, Bartenbach expects further growth, driven by a focus on research and development, as well as international collaboration. The company plans to launch more ground-breaking projects in the field of smart and sustainable lighting and expand its global presence.