Delve into Our Suzhou Facility Light guide manufacturing requires precision and quality. With this in mind, our facility in Suzhou, China, uses injection molding for light guide manufacturing. We made this decision because it results in highly detailed, quality light guides and housings that are built to last. Brett Shriver, Vice President of Sales at Global Lighting Technologies, and Suzhou...
Read MoreInvested in the Growth of Our Team, Our Company and the Industry In the ever-evolving landscape of light guide technology, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just a choice – it’s a necessity. At Global Lighting Technologies, our commitment to excellence goes beyond crafting innovative products; it’s deeply ingrained in the continuous learning journey of our engineers and team. The...
Read MoreWhat is Optical Film? Optical film, or light management film, is a critical element necessary to craft custom light guides that help achieve customer goals. Often overlooked yet profoundly significant, optical films play a pivotal role because they protect the sensitive light guide while also spreading light across a surface. Here, we dive into the different types of optical films, their...
Read MoreIlluminating the Light Guide Basics Across every industry and application, the significance of light guides in illumination can’t be overstated, but you may be asking, “What is a light guide?” Light guides enhance illumination, and illumination enhances the functionality and aesthetics of many applications. Light guides accomplish this by achieving optimal brightness and ensuring...
Read MoreIlluminating Efficiency: Our Approach to Streamlining Light Guide Design Light guide design and manufacturing is intricate because it delivers powerful, efficient illumination in what’s typically a small assembly. Because of this, the quest for efficiency is crucial. While you probably already understand the benefits of reducing component count in light guides, the ways we achieve this isn’t...
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