In these times of steadily reduced product life times and a rapidly changing choice of available light source it is mandatory to be able to measure the photometric and colorimetric properties of sources and luminaires in an effective, quick and precise way. Modern approaches in computer aided optics design of luminaires demand high-grade measurement data of the sources very early in the development process to support a design of the lighting systems that’s efficient and close to reality. Manufacturers of sources as well as luminaire makers and vendors need to obtain these information quickly, easily and efficiently. The new approach described in this paper, the next generation goniophotometry, combines the advantages of various conventional goniophotometer methods, comprising much more flexibility, multiple functions and a top of the line precision in only one single device.