Astera, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 2007 and employs approximately 80 individuals. The company reported $12.0M in revenue as of 2025. Its primary offerings include Pro AV controls and infrastructure. Functioning as a hardware, software, and manufacturing entity, Astera produces battery-powered, remote-controlled LED lights.
Astera launched its new Connect Series of installation products on September 21, 2026, extending the performance and creative possibilities of its lighting into permanent and long-term installations. The initial product in this series is the QuikBeam Connect, enabled by the TracklightAdapter. Previously, on September 15, 2026, Astera's QuikBeam received a Best of Show Award at ISE in the TVBEurope category, distinguishing it among new pro AV products and solutions. The same day, the QuikBeam also earned TV Tech Best of Show honors at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, recognized among technology on display at Europe’s leading show for broadcast media and entertainment professionals.