How to Minimize Your Illumination System Assembly Space If you’re looking to decrease the assembly space required for your illumination system, you’re not alone. Many of our customers experience the same dilemma, and there are a variety of ways you can go about achieving your goal. Check out the top do’s and don’ts for nailing your space requirements. DO limit thickness. One of the...
Read MoreWeighing Pros & Cons: DIY vs Hiring a Custom Lighting Designer When starting a new project, deciding if your business will hire a custom lightguide designer or design it in-house is an important (and often daunting) decision. There are potential advantages and drawbacks to either choice, so take the time to investigate which may be the better route for your unique situation. We’ve compiled...
Read MoreLED Light Pipe Resources for a Successful Build For anyone looking to construct their own LED lightpipe for a custom application, it’s important to have some helpful information on hand. The right resources can be the difference between a successful project and one that ends in frustration. Here is a collection of some helpful resources for building an LED lightpipe and getting started on...
Read MoreHow to Purchase Optical Design Software without Breaking the Bank For companies looking to develop a lightguide solution entirely in-house, one of the largest expenses is optical design software. It is something you likely do not already have, and most businesses are often surprised at how pricey these programs are. Is there a way to avoid breaking the bank while buying optical design software?...
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of OLEDs Are OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) the right choice for your custom lightguide solution? As with any consideration, there are both advantages and potential disadvantages. Global Lighting Technologies has a great deal of experience reviewing OLEDs, and here, we’re sharing some of that expertise to showcase the best, and yes, the worst, side of this...
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