Fiber Optics for Lighting
Fiber Optics for Lighting
ADLT has developed a unique dual compound parabolic collector (CPC) unit for fiber optic lighting systems. By channeling metal halide efficiency into fiber optic lighting systems, our CPC’s will produce more light, be much smaller (one-tenth the size) and more affordable than our competitors’ devices.
Combining this technology with Venture’s Uni-Form formed body quartz arc tubes, containing chemicals from APL and feature thin film optical coating similar to our telecommunications products results in an exciting new way of making fiber optic lighting. When we combine our compact dual CPC with a large core plastic optical fiber (LCPOF), it will result in a system with higher efficiency and a more even light distribution at the target.
Our new metal halide/fiber optic lighting system is the same cost as standard fiber optic systems, but uses only one-third the energy. To illustrate, a system powered by just one of our 68 watt metal halide lamps can replace six MR16 downlights (common in the retail industry). With these technological advances, our systems can compete with downlights, track lights, display case lighting and sign lighting (including neon).
ADLT’s optical fibers (or cables) can selectively emit light out the fiber side (like neon lighting) or transmit light to the fiber end using breakthrough polymer technology for superior light output, better color retention and high-quality light transmission. These solid core fibers for end and side lighting remain more flexible and durable over life; can be used for indoor and outdoor applications; multiple lighting from a single light source; are suitable for inaccessible or hazardous locations; have a high heat tolerance, and emit no infrared rays or ultraviolet light.
Plastic fibers, in general, depict colors more accurately, provide better overall light transmission and are more economical than glass fibers. Compared with stranded core plastic fibers, our solid core plastic fibers also give up to 30 percent more space through which light can travel and a 33 percent higher angle of acceptance. As a result, 76 percent more light will pass through solid core plastic fiber than stranded core.
Our fiber optics are made possible through partnerships with several of the world’s fiber optic leaders, including: Fiberstars, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of fiber optic lighting; Crescent Lighting, a United Kingdom-based state-of-the-art specialist in niche commercial lighting products; and Germany’s LBM. Unison’s legacy of product development and patented technologies benefits both Venture and Fiberstars. Unison was an ADLT/Rohm & Haas partnership transferred to Fiberstars during 2000.
ADLT has developed a unique dual compound parabolic collector (CPC) unit for fiber optic lighting systems. By channeling metal halide efficiency into fiber optic lighting systems, our CPC’s will produce more light, be much smaller (one-tenth the size) and more affordable than our competitors’ devices.
Combining this technology with Venture’s Uni-Form formed body quartz arc tubes, containing chemicals from APL and feature thin film optical coating similar to our telecommunications products results in an exciting new way of making fiber optic lighting. When we combine our compact dual CPC with a large core plastic optical fiber (LCPOF), it will result in a system with higher efficiency and a more even light distribution at the target.
Our new metal halide/fiber optic lighting system is the same cost as standard fiber optic systems, but uses only one-third the energy. To illustrate, a system powered by just one of our 68 watt metal halide lamps can replace six MR16 downlights (common in the retail industry). With these technological advances, our systems can compete with downlights, track lights, display case lighting and sign lighting (including neon).
ADLT’s optical fibers (or cables) can selectively emit light out the fiber side (like neon lighting) or transmit light to the fiber end using breakthrough polymer technology for superior light output, better color retention and high-quality light transmission. These solid core fibers for end and side lighting remain more flexible and durable over life; can be used for indoor and outdoor applications; multiple lighting from a single light source; are suitable for inaccessible or hazardous locations; have a high heat tolerance, and emit no infrared rays or ultraviolet light.
Plastic fibers, in general, depict colors more accurately, provide better overall light transmission and are more economical than glass fibers. Compared with stranded core plastic fibers, our solid core plastic fibers also give up to 30 percent more space through which light can travel and a 33 percent higher angle of acceptance. As a result, 76 percent more light will pass through solid core plastic fiber than stranded core.
Our fiber optics are made possible through partnerships with several of the world’s fiber optic leaders, including: Fiberstars, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of fiber optic lighting; Crescent Lighting, a United Kingdom-based state-of-the-art specialist in niche commercial lighting products; and Germany’s LBM. Unison’s legacy of product development and patented technologies benefits both Venture and Fiberstars. Unison was an ADLT/Rohm & Haas partnership transferred to Fiberstars during 2000.
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