The 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...
Read MoreFactors That Determine Custom Lightguide Builds When developing a custom lightguide solution, there are many different factors to consider along the way, and likely many questions and concerns you’ll want addressed. Beyond the specifics of the product itself, one of the largest concerns is, of course, the cost. Determining the overall cost of a custom lightguide solution, and the breakdown...
Read MoreWhat’s Your Process for Developing a Custom Lightguide Solution? When you’re working with a custom lightguide manufacturer, you’re looking to develop a completely custom lightguide solution for your unique needs and applications. While every project may turn out differently, the overall process will follow a similar track. Let’s take a look at the process we utilize for addressing your...
Read MoreWhat is Capacitive Touch & How to Improve Its Illumination As capacitive touch moves into an increasing number of products, it’s essential to understand more about how they work. These sensors aren’t just on smart phones or tablets any longer. They can now be seen on many other types of electronics, automotive instruments, and even home appliances. Therefore, it’s also...
Read MoreFour Key Points to Remember About Custom Overlays for LED Illumination The brightness, quality, and consistency of visible light displayed via any screen or surface is dependent on a number of variables. These include power and efficiency of the entire LED system, design of the lightguide use, as well as the design of the overlay itself. Here are four key points to remember about custom overlay...
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