GLT continually seeks opportunities to innovate technology by utilizing our custom light guide solutions. With selective illumination, we leverage specialized light blocking materials to control specific areas of illumination within the backlight, reduce light bleed, and improve the user experience. Methods include light blocking material within voids in the light guide, over-molding of light...
Read MoreConserving power is a big deal these days. Imagine being able to distribute light specifically to your designated areas, that’d be a big power saver, right? That’s what segmented lighting does, and it can be a huge benefit to you. By segmenting the illuminated area of a product, it allows for illumination of only the area where it is needed. This can reduce the power the device uses and reduce...
Read MoreThe lighting industry is full of terms, phrases and lingo that isn’t easy to understand, even for seasoned professionals. Here is our guide to help you understand and translate lighting terminology. Knowing the proper illumination vocabulary is important. In different industries the measure of light (whether on the surface or some distance away) is dependent on the application and lighting...
Read MoreKnowing when to utilize a design partner in a development project allows you to get the product to market quickly with superior performance. We are not just a manufacturer, “GLT provides technology-based solutions. Our design expertise will guide you through development stages to production.” – Mark R. Pratt, Senior Vice President and General Manager Global Lighting quickly engages our...
Read MoreHow to Reduce Time-to-Market for Your Illumination Project Reducing time to market is a big deal. You have invested a lot of time and resources into getting your product to this point, now, it’s go time! By making sure you know the key points to help reduce your time to market, you can prepare yourself for a smooth, successful transition. First, you want to identify the key performance...
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