Light Shaping Diffusers are micro-structures that are embedded on a substrate (such as film). When applied, the Light Shaping Diffuser can manipulate light by changing the direction of the beam. This allows the user to create cleaner lighting applications and shape a light beam to suit a particular purpose.
Light Shaping Diffusers are well suited to a wide range of applications. Most commonly, these types of diffusers are applied architectural lighting, decorative lighting, pool lighting, set/event lighting, and wall wash lighting where dramatic light effects may be required.
LED Light Shaping Diffusers are also used in illumination systems such as aircraft inspection lights; backlit systems such as mobile phones, LCD screens and more, thanks to the many benefits they deliver.
Light Shaping Diffusers can be used in a wide range of lighting applications including; architectural lighting, recessed downlights, pool lighting, set and event lighting, decorative lighting, and wall wash lighting.
Light Shaping Duffers are ideal for high power and high-temperature applications such as; machine vision inspection systems, laser systems, and biomedical devices.
When applied as direction turning film or as a prismatic film, Light Shaping Diffusers can be used to spread the LED light in LCD displays and to enhance the brightness of LCD displays.
LED light Diffuser films are specially designed for automotive interior and exterior applications. Automotive lighting engineers incorporate these diffusers into taillights and running lights to unify the output of LEDs and control the beam angle. These diffusers are also used in automotive interior lighting, cluster panels, LCD displays, welcome mat lighting and more.
If you’re looking for the most effective Light diffusion material, then Materials Direct recommends Luminit.
Luminit is the only manufacturer that replicates LED lighting diffusers directly onto rigid panels and not through a lamination process. Resulting in a far superior product that stands the test of time.
Luminit Light Shaping Diffusers expand what’s possible with light using advanced holographic beam shaping technology. The diffusion ability of Luminit led light diffusers is remarkably efficient resulting in high efficacy fixtures being possible.
Due to the fact that Luminit diffusers use surface-relief-based refraction instead of volume or bulk scatter, they tend to have a very high-efficiency rating of between 85%-92%, depending on the angle. This high rating is due to the diffractive microstructure technology that Luminit uses. For higher transmissions, smaller angle diffusers should be used.
Beam shaping is possible due to the precise technology of Luminit Lighting Shaping Diffusers. These Diffusers precisely shape, control, and distribute the light from your LED applications. Using a holographic master recording process, Luminit allows a variety of circular, or elliptical light patterns, and a wide variety of standard elliptical angles.
One of the main advantages of light-shaping diffusers is the reduction of LED hotspots without compromising the amount of light produced by the LEDs. In order to ensure that the brightness of the LEDs is not affected, it’s best practice to place the diffuser at least as far away from the LEDs as the LEDs are spaced apart.
Luminit replicates their holographic LED diffuser directly onto rigid sheets, and does not use a lamination process. This ensures that the diffuser does not become brittle or peel over time. This method also prevents your diffuser from yellowing, which can usually be a common issue with laminated diffusers.
Determining the best materials for your LED applications is down solely to the effects and benefits you wish to achieve in your setup.
When setting up your LED lighting you should not only think about the visual effects you’re hoping to achieve, but also consider the ongoing exposure your LEDs will face over time.
Professionals should then choose a material that will best protect and optimise their lighting systems. By doing this, they can achieve optimal lighting whilst securing the longevity of their systems.
