New generation of the continuous-row lighting system delivers over 210 lm/W, market-leading lifespan and installation up to 70 % faster than competitor products.
Zumtobel recently unveiled TECTON II, the second generation of its benchmark continuous-row lighting system. Building on the original TECTON—installed over 39,000 kilometres (around 24,000 miles) worldwide since 2001—TECTON II raises the bar in performance, design and sustainability.
Performance & Efficiency
TECTON II achieves up to 210 lm/W with high-quality LEDs, excellent colour rendering (CRI 80/90) and uniform light distribution. Industry tests by independent installers demonstrated average installation speeds over 70% faster than comparable systems, with peak gains exceeding 100%. This translates into substantial savings in time and labour costs, and a lower total cost of ownership throughout the system’s extended service life of 100,000 hours at L95.
Ease of Installation
A truly plug-and-play design allows tool-free mounting and rapid accessory clip-in/out—no screws or special tools required. The fully metric system and batten components (1.5–4.5 metre lengths for trunking; 1.0–2.5 metre lengths for battens, in 0.5 metre increments) simplify planning and ensure precise alignment. Backwards compatibility with existing TECTON tracks guarantees a future-proof upgrade path.
Design Collaboration
Zumtobel partnered with Italian design studio Pininfarina to refine the system’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
“In Pininfarina, we have found a partner that perfectly complements our strengths. Zumtobel stands for a deep understanding of the lighting market and many years of experience in the development of innovative and aesthetic lighting solutions. Pininfarina contributes its individual signature, which perfectly combines technology, functionality and design,”
— Alfred Felder, CEO, Zumtobel Group
“We wanted to create a product that is characterised by an extremely user-friendly, clear and simple design and dispenses with unnecessary curves. The design team has explored the subtle harmony between form and function and ensured that the infrastructure can adapt to different contexts. The result continues the tradition of previous models and offers significant improvements in terms of usability, design and sustainability, opening up new and unexpected possibilities for users,”
— Nicola Girotti, Head of Product Design, Pininfarina
Sustainability and Lifecycle
TECTON II was developed under Zumtobel’s Circular Design Rules, using a high proportion of recycled materials and planning for end-of-life reuse or recycling. An Environmental Product Declaration provides transparent CO₂ and material data. Intelligent control options and highly efficient drivers minimise energy consumption from installation through to decommissioning.
Scope of Phase I Launch
Tracks (trunking):
- IP20 trunking in white and black (later grey and silver)
- 15 poles offering up to three versatile circuits (assignable as DALI, ELA or loudspeaker outputs)
- Single infeed supports a maximum 75 m continuous run
- Module lengths from 1.5 m to 4.5 m in 0.5 m increments
- Feed-out integration for power outlets
- CE/UKCA certified
Battens (luminaires):
- Wide Beam (WB), Very Wide Beam (VWB), Narrow Beam (NB), Medium Shelf Beam (MSB)
- CCT: 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 6500 K
- EVG switchable, LDE dimmable
- Low (LO), Medium (MO), High (HO) outputs
Lighting Elements:
- Compatible with VIVO II, SCENO, RESCLITE PRO, CRAFT II, AMPHIBIA, ECOOS II, CLARIS evolution, PANOS III
- Plus sensors and control modules
For more information on TECTON II, please visit https://tecton.zumtobel.com/en
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