Optics
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Oct 14, 2010
Khatod's DARK LENS - A Superior Optical Product for the Upmost Designs in Lighting
Following in the wake of innovation, Khatod is proud to unveil DARK LENS, once again a new-concept-product, a first-of-its-kind anti-glare reflector for any Lambertian LED with dome size up to 8mm in diameter, and recommended flux up to 300 lumens.
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Nov 19, 2010
Kathod Showcased Series of Improved and New Optics for LED Lighting at electronica 2010
At electronica, Khatod showed up with an extended portfolio of LED optics: ZETALENS, realized in round and square shapes; STRIPLENS, specific for a new LED mounting concept; TRIPLE and QUAD MINI LENS; ROUND REFLECTORS; and the highlight, the DARK LENS, a first-of-its-kind anti-glare reflector (see LpO news from Oct. 14, 2010 for details).
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Feb 09, 2011
Revolutionary ‘Printoptical Technology’ by LUXeXceL Axxelerates Development of LED Lighting
LUXeXceL has successfully developed and patented a digital printing process to generate three-dimensional optics which can be used to manufacture lenses and light distribution structures. This innovative production process immediately provides the LED lighting industry with all-new opportunities for growth.
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Mar 02, 2011
First Worldwide Application of LUXeXceL’s New "Printoptical Technology"
Ms. Karla Peijs, Queen’s Commissioner for the province of Zeeland, printed the world’s first LED lighting lens today in front of members of the press and distinguished guests. With this symbolic action, Ms. Peijs officially opened the new print platform at the LUXeXceL Technology Center in Goes.
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Mar 15, 2011
Carclo Announces New 30mm TIR Lenses
Carclo Technical Plastics releases a new range of 30mm TIR optics for use with a range of large dome, multi-chip LED's. Further LED compatibility variants planned for release in the near future.
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Apr 13, 2011
Carclo Technical Plastics in new partnership with BJB
Carclo LED Optics, a division of Carclo Technical Plastics, are proud to announce that they are now supplying the BJB holder system. This has been specifically developed to accommodate Carclo’s 20mm optic range. The system will offer Carclo’s customers a greater degree of manufacturing flexibility when choosing how to secure their optic.
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Apr 28, 2011
Gaggione Develops 45 mm Color Mixing Collimators (LLC29 range) for OSTAR SMT
The highly efficient product line of 45mm diameter collimators provides excellent color mixing properties to address stage lighting, entertainment lighting architectural lighting application, and other applications looking for power and intensity with excellent cut-off and light efficiencies.
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May 12, 2011
3M's Unique Uniformity Tape Enables 3X More LED Spacing for Backlighting and other Applications
In an effort to meet LCD manufacturer design flexibility demands, the 3M Optical Systems Division today announced that it has developed a unique solution called Uniformity Tape that will allow LCD manufacturers to reduce the number of LEDs required for edge-lit LED LCD panels at a low cost, without sacrificing brightness or efficiency.
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Jul 21, 2011
SABIC’s Lexan* LUX FR PC Grades Features Custom Diffusion and Optimal Luminance
Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC is shining a spotlight on its latest win: China-based Light Engine’s selection of customized Lexan* LUX high-diffusion resin grades to produce light-emitting diode (LED) tube lighting for its customer Optiled. Optiled is using newly commercialized Lexan LUX polycarbonate (PC) material for the covers of residential and office fixtures, shielding hot spots while delivering excellent light transmission. Breakthrough Lexan LUX resins provide a non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant to meet the UL94 V0 standard at 1.5 mm in all colors; a choice of customizable diffusion levels or transparency; and excellent luminance. Innovative Plastics continues to lead the industry with superior solutions that help lighting customers meet changing regulatory and market demands.
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Sep 02, 2011
Khatod Optoelectronic Introduces NACTUS 101 Optical System
Khatod, a front-runner in Lighting Solutions, unveils NACTUS 101, the revolutionary Optical System offering the most advanced innovation in Wide Area Lighting. New-concept, ready-to-use optical modules ; conceived for Power LEDs of latest generation; realized in many multi-lens arrays, from 6 to 24 – 36 – 48 optics and over; hundreds configurations from stock; patented technology and innovative design for any WAL applications. - See us at LED Professional Symposium +Expo – Sept.27-29, 2011
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Sep 12, 2011
LED Engin Announces Narrow Beam Lens and Emitter Combinations that Cut Fixture Size by more than 50%
LED Engin, Inc., a leader in high lumen density LED products, announces the introduction of two narrow-angle TIR (Total Internal Reflection) high efficiency lenses for the company’s high flux LuxiGen LZC- and LZP- series emitters. The proprietary 8-degree narrow spot lens and 15-degree spot lens are designed for use with LED Engin’s compact, high flux density LZC (12-die) and LZP (24-die) LuxiGen emitters. This combination enables an array of high brightness LEDs to be replaced by a single LED emitter and lens, cutting fixture size by at least 50% and delivering superior beam control.
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Oct 18, 2011
LEDs Even More Efficient Thanks to New PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds
LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are indispensable for modern lighting design. Two new PLEXIGLAS® molding compound grades now enable lighting manufacturers and designers to use energy-saving LEDs to even better advantage.
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Nov 22, 2011
LEDiL Adds Three New Series to Its Extensive Range of High Quality LED Optics
LEDiL expands its popular precision-engineered STRADA Series to include the new STRADA-F Series lens family. Furthermore LEDiL introduces the precision-molded MR11 (32.4mm and 35mm diameter versions) MINNIE reflector series and JULIA-A lenses to its already extensive range of precision-engineered rotationally symmetrical lens.
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Jan 19, 2012
LEDiL Announces Availability of Lenses Qualified for Use with Cree's New XB-D LEDs
LEDiL announces the availability of 40 lenses qualified for use with Cree’s new XLamp® XB-D LED, which boasts the industry’s smallest lighting-class footprint of 2.45 mm x 2.45 mm. The wide-range of lens styles offered by LEDiL provides multiple design choices and beam patterns in the quest to drive higher performance and reduced system cost. Use of secondary optics characterized for a specific LED and engineered to provide usable light only where needed helps to reduce the number of LEDs required in a lighting system, which leads to smaller power supplies and heat sinks and reduced system cost.
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Feb 08, 2012
Bayer MaterialScience Pushes LED Lighting Application Development Foreward with New Products
With Makrolon 6265X polycarbonate, a high-flow resin with easy release properties and high optical efficiency, Bayer MaterialScience provides a polycarbonate that allows solutions for very challanging flame-retardant requirements. Furthermore, Bayer MaterialScience announces Makrolon® TC8030 polycarbonate, which joins a selection of heat-resistant and thermally conductive Bayer plastics to compete with aluminum.
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Mar 19, 2012
LEDiL Announces New Products - LISA2-R Reflector, SOPHIE Linear Lens and STRADA-2X2 Lens Array
LEDiL announces the release of the new C12469_LISA2-R-PIN reflector, measuring just 9.9mm diameter and 6.5mm tall, its new SOPHIE Series, the industry’s first molded linear asymmetric secondary optic, and the extension of its versatile STRADA series of lenses to include lens arrays designed for Cree’s XLamp® XM-L and XP-G LEDs.
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Mar 22, 2012
LEDiL’s New RITA-A - Asymmetric Reflector Family Concentrates Light Precisely where Needed
LEDiL announces its latest product addition, the RITA-A reflector family, incorporating a unique optical design that further extends LEDiL’s asymmetric secondary optic expertise for lighting class LEDs. Currently qualified LEDs include Cree’s XLamp® LEDs and Philips Lumileds LUXEON® Rebel and LUXEON® M LEDs. The offset design of this 17.1mm tall reflector (17.3mm height with optional pre-installed mounting tape) neatly projects a rectangular beam of energy-efficient LED light with peak intensity in a forward offset 80⁰ from the solid-state light source. The 28.4mm x 36mm reflector cup is mounted to a 22mm base.
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Apr 03, 2012
SABIC Expands Renowned Lexan* Polycarbonate Portfolio with New High-End Materials for LED Lighting
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced here at NPE 2012 (Booth #29000) important new additions to its flagship portfolio of high-performance Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) materials: Lexan CFR (clear flame retardant) copolymer and three new Lexan LUX resin grades. Lexan CFR copolymer addresses rising consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer demand for a clear, sustainable flame retardant (FR) material, and the new Lexan LUX resins offer an excellent solution for light emitting diode (LED) applications such as light guides and lenses. These new Lexan PC materials demonstrate SABIC’s ongoing investment in world-class technologies, technical expertise and portfolio breadth. They also underscore how the company continues to increase PC performance to meet customers’ environmental, high-performance, aesthetic and regulatory requirements. In fact, SABIC’s portfolio of customer-relevant PC materials is the broadest in the global plastics industry.
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Apr 05, 2012
Khatod Announces Pixel Optical Reflector Systems for High-Brightness LEDs
The latest evolution in LED Technology has resulted in new High Brightness LEDs which allow a huge variety of new and innovative applications in Lighting. As any evolution, the high luminosity delivered by these LEDs of new generation is not without difficulties and requires the employment of new technologies so to achieve a superior optical performance. Khatods latest answer to this challenges is the PIXEL REFLECTOR SYSTEM.
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Apr 13, 2012
Light+Building: Khatod Optoelectronic Announces PL50SIL - the Most Innovative Ultra Clear Silicone Optic for High Brightness LEDs
Khatod Optoelectronic, pioneer of innovative applications in LED technology since 1985, was selected as official demonstrator for the entire process running from the project to the manufacturing of PL50SIL at MACSPE 2012, Italy, exhibition dedicated to the new technologies applied to the production processes. In the Demo Unit named “From Project to Object”, inside the exhibition, Khatod carried out the entire manufacturing process of PL50SIL, starting from the initial design until the production of the lens by using working machinery on site.
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