In a previous article we talked about Aviation Light Optics. and discussed a runway light system called Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI). Now we would like to go more in detail into PAPI design and describe their design requirements. The PAPI system...
Simple method to generate a light-pipe from a keyboard overmold
LightFair International (LFI) is the premier lighting exhibition in the US and it draws thousands each year. LFI is equal lighting education and product showcase with the first half of the conference filled with panel discussions, keynote events, and seminars with...
Many of our LED optical design projects start with a simple calculation. Basically, we tell a client how much mechanical space they need to reserve for a lens to achieve the beam angle or pattern they want. In all cases, the larger the LED chip, the bigger the optic...
For many LED optic projects, a spot size and beam angle can be specified with a single uniformity value. In cases of beam angles above 30 degrees, things get tricky. Please see the images below for an explanation. If you prefer to understand the math... Illuminance is...
6 questions to consider for writing a good requirements document for an LED illumination project, by John Ellis founder of Optics for Hire Need assistance designing a custom illumination optic, lens or light pipe? Learn more about our design services here. 6 questions...
More optics links we hope will spark your interest. Today’s batch: 5 optics related news sites you should be reading Image Sensors World Very high-quality blog on image sensors, including light field sensors, curated by Vladimir Koifman w/optional email digest. (Image...
New video about using LED optics in the design of lighting systems Need help? Click here to learn more about our custom illumination optic design services.
