About Astera

Battery powered. Remote controlled. 100% Wireless.

Who We Are

Our team comes from live events, film, and broadcast. We’ve worked the jobs, felt the constraints, and seen what becomes possible when a crew isn’t held back. That shared experience is what led us to build lights that are wireless and battery-powered by default, because that’s what professionals actually need on the ground.

Today, Astera lights are part of the story on tours, film sets, TV productions, and live events across the world. We’re proud of that. But what we’re even prouder of is the community around them. The cinematographers, gaffers, lighting designers, technicians, and touring crews who use our tools every day are our greatest source of inspiration. We listen closely to what’s working, what isn’t, and what they wish existed. Every new product starts there.

Astera is built on passion, curiosity, and a deep respect for the people doing the work. We’re grateful to be part of so many incredible productions, and we’re committed to earning that trust, one light at a time.

The Story behind Astera

Expanding the Ecosystem

In 2026 we introduced our first product with a swappable battery and built-in PoE connectivity. Designed for greater flexibility, scalability, and system integration, QuikBeam marked a significant step forward in strengthening and expanding the Astera ecosystem.

Extending the Astera Family Portfolio

The QuikFamily and Bulb Family both grew with new additions, delivering high-output performance and optical innovation in versatile formats. These additions broadened creative possibilities across productions and installations.

Versatility at the Core

The QuikFamily grew with a powerful spotlight designed for fast deployment and precise control. With battery-powered operation and seamless wireless integration, it expanded creative flexibility for film, broadcast, and live event professionals.

Optical Breakthroughs

Astera’s new Fresnel’s are a true innovation in the world of film, studio, and event lighting. With their unparalleled features, they have set a new standard in lighting solutions that is bound to revolutionize the way you work on set.

A network of 50 distributors around the world

We’ve partnered with 50 distributors worldwide, ensuring that our products are readily available wherever you are.

Scaling up

To keep up with the growing demand, Astera moves into a 10,000 sqm factory in Shenzhen, nearly doubling the size of its production space. At the same time, the offices in Munich and Hong Kong also increase in size and staff count.

Entering the film lighting industry

After noticing a demand from the film lighting industry, Astera releases the Titan Tube. This first step into the film industry is an instant success; the Titan Tube wins several awards and convinces customers around the globe.

AX5 – the three-in-one light

Astera launches the AX5 spotlight which can replace 3 other types of lighting fixtures. It becomes the standard LED PAR in several regions.

Munich office opens

Astera’s office in Munich, Germany opens with service and development centers.

X-series is released

Introduction of the X-series, the second generation of wireless LED lights with high-end components and many new features for event professionals. Alongside, the AsteraApp is released and replaces the ARC2 remote control.

AL-series is released

Launch of the Astera wireless brand with 8 battery powered lights of the AL-series. When the innovative lights are shown at the Prolight & Sound exhibition, the first distributors are quickly found.

Wireless control system

With the help of German engineer Simon Canins, the battery-powered tubes which Ernst developed in 2005 get upgraded with 8 pixels and color-chaser effects that can be triggered by wireless DMX or a handheld remote control.

Relocation to China

After selling his development company MyTronic, company owner Norbert Ernst moves from Germany to China to start a new company named Astera. Originally, the company develops and manufactures LED products for German clients which he knew from his previous business.

Where Professionals Choose Astera

Live Events
Flexible lighting for productions of any scale, from weddings, corporate events to large shows.

Film
Wireless solutions built for sets, studios, and film locations.

Broadcast
Consistent, controllable lighting for studios and live productions.

Exhibitions & Installations
Creative lighting solutions for temporary installations.

Theatre
Wireless lighting for stages of any size and style.

What our community says

"What I appreciate most about Astera is that they’re as useful to the production team as they are to the designer. Wireless, battery-powered, and remarkably versatile, they’re often the fixture that saves the day when conditions on site don’t match what we planned or expected."

— John Featherstone, Managing Director & Principal of Lightswitch

"I love Astera. It is more than a brand, it’s a new way to light people and object by being clever. The quality of light, the versatility and its very simple so revolutionary. Literally."

— Matthieu Larivee, Executive Creative Director & Founder of Luz Studio

"With LunaBulb, you have complete flexibility: the way it renders on camera, how authentic it looks, the accuracy of color, and the high luminance as well. They’re fantastic because they deliver the most important things for a DP: control and speed."

— Cinematographer James Friend ASC, BSC

"If it’s about key lighting or integration into scenic objects, Astera is the way to go! Small, powerful, wireless and offering excellent light quality. And important for my work – it is available everywhere around the globe and has proven itself."

— Andre Beekmans, Founder and creative director of The Art of Light

"Astera is a perfect match for our company as we rely on highly stable and dependable lighting."

— Peter Clausen, CEO Live Company

"Astera has really earned its place in the market, widely used in gaffers’ kits, complementing larger fixtures and completing the lighting setup. It’s a trusted and valuable addition on any set, in my experience."

— Gaffer Johan Hoitink

Meet our team

Astera has around 400 employees across three offices. These are the people who represent Astera at trade shows,
on social media, and when you get in touch by phone or email.