of sales invested in R&D
- Innovation
Innovation is
in our DNA
From the dawn of the electric light, we’ve pioneered many breakthroughs in our industry. We continually challenge ourselves - from remarkable and circular lighting designs created through 3D printing, to lights that give you fast internet connectivity via Li-Fi.
4.8%
100+
partnership with
universities
universities
No. 1
lighting company for
the IoT
the IoT
17,750
patents
Signify Innovations
Explore how we use technology to make constant improvements and drive lighting forward, including LiFi, 3D printing, digital solutions and bringing natural light indoors.
Case studies
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Hillwood Case study
The use of integrated lighting at Hillwood Janki Sokolow has reduced the amount of artificial light directed into the sky by as much as tenfold.
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Unipol Arena in Bologna
See how Signify transformed Unipol Arena with Interact connected lighting and Philips LED for immersive shows, energy savings, and smart remote management.
Explore innovation articles
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Pure protection against viruses and bacteria
UVC is a known disinfectant that kills viruses and bacteria. Signify offers Philips UV-C lamps and Once Bioshift germicidal chambers with the power to disinfect air, surfaces and objects.
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Interact IoT platform
The Interact IoT platform enables you to benefit from edge technologies, big data processing and analytics, and machine learning
Signify shines bright:
a multitude of prestigious awards
RedDot Design Awards
Signify recently won multiple industry accolades, highlighting our persistent focus on innovation and forward-thinking design.
Zhaga Awards
The Philips Outdoor multisensor was judged the market’s standout multifunctional sensor in 2023.
Light your home smarter
In 2012 we launched Philips Hue, the world’s leading smart home lighting system. It’s grown to become an ecosystem of products that work seamlessly with all major smart home platforms and more than 750 apps.
