SANlight, an Austria-based maker of high-efficiency horticulture LED grow lights, has partnered with Cree LED, a US-based manufacturer of high-performance LED chips and components for horticulture. Under the partnership, Cree’s J Series 2835 J Class LEDs will be integrated into SANlight’s new STIXX-Series luminaires to advance high-performance horticulture lighting.
SANlight designed the STIXX-Series to provide uniform, diffused illumination across multiple crop stages, with a full-spectrum output that supports both vegetative and generative growth in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).
With a modular, versatile form factor, the STIXX-Series can function as a toplight, undercanopy fixture, or in vertical farming setups, adapting easily to varied cultivation environments while delivering uniform, diffused illumination at both low and high intensities to optimize yield, quality, and energy efficiency. SANlight will showcase the STIXX fixtures at MJBizCon in Las Vegas.
With Cree LED’s leadership in LEDs and established track record in optimizing solutions for horticulture, this partnership with SANlight is a natural fit. SANlight brings a deep understanding of photobiology and a commitment to sustainable agronomy – both of which align perfectly with our mission to enable breakthrough lighting performance for growers worldwide.
SANlight makes LED lights used in commercial growing and home gardening. Drawing on its experience in plant cultivation and lighting technology, the company develops products designed to support healthy plant growth. Since 2023, it has also operated a US subsidiary, SANlight Americas, based in Florida.
SANlight’s Lighting Efficiency
According to SANlight, the newly introduced STIXX-Series is designed for environments with limited space, featuring a slim form factor and module efficiency of up to 3.1 μmol/J to deliver high-efficiency, durable, flexible, and uniform lighting. The series is supported by LM-80 testing and TM-21 projected lifetimes exceeding 53,000 hours, with the luminaires emphasizing long-term durability and consistent output.
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The STIXX-Series also features advanced secondary optics that direct light efficiently to the crop canopy while fully protecting the LEDs. This engineering approach, according to SANlight, contributes to an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, supporting lamp performance in challenging indoor and greenhouse conditions.
According to SANlight CEO Martin Anker, innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of the company, and partnering with Cree LED ensures that growers can experience lighting that maximizes yield and efficiency. He further added that the optimized full spectrum of the STIXX-Series supports vigorous growth and healthy plant structure throughout both the vegetative and generative phases.
Integrating Adaptable Fixtures for Horticulture
Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, makes LED chips and components used in applications such as general lighting, portable lighting, horticulture, specialty lighting, and video displays. With more than 35 years of experience in LED technology and a long-standing IP portfolio, the company focuses on producing devices designed for consistent performance and steady supply.
The partnership marks another step in Cree LED’s continued engagement in horticulture lighting, providing components intended to support efficiency, reliability, and flexible deployment across a range of advanced growing systems. The company holds more than 4,000 LED patents.
Cree LED’s horticulture lineup includes XLamp LEDs, which use ceramic packaging for stable performance and sulfur resistance, and J Series LEDs, which offer high-efficiency options in standard 2835, 3030, and 5050 sizes for a range of horticulture lighting designs.
SANlight’s partnership with Cree LED highlights how horticulture lighting is shifting toward modular systems and efficiency gains without requiring major redesigns. SANlight’s STIXX-Series focuses on flexible deployment and uniform light delivery, while Cree LED’s J Series components can strengthen spectral precision and reliability. Together, the developments reflect a market moving toward adaptable fixtures built on incremental yet meaningful performance improvements.