Value Engineering for Better Performance and Lower costs.

July 28, 2022

At LightBoard Technologies we leverage our experience and knowledge in LED lighting to engineer products that enhance performance and improve efficiencies.  As our portfolio of LED lighting products, designed specifically for in-store retail display fixtures, continues to grow,  our focus is on creating advancements that drive more impact at the point-of-sale.  Since customers have told us they are looking for light engines that can deliver this impact with maximum value, we’ll continue to design our products to meet these needs. Performance Our focus has been to continually analyze the current functionality of our products within the ever changing marketplace and identify opportunities for improvement. These designs take into consideration evolving technologies, simplifying installation, using less costly material, and using fewer and/or lighter materials.  We evaluate our designs based how efficiently they achieve the desired objectives.  In many cases, new designs provide both cost savings and enhanced performance.  Benefits of Designing for Value Brighter outputEasier installation Optimal light dispersion Cost-effective shipping and installationCustomizable componentsPower efficiencyBetter thermal management LightBoard Technologies has received numerous patents that demonstrate our commitment to innovative engineering.

Introducing Optix170™ Edge. Our most efficient direct backlighting solution.

June 16, 2022

LightBoard Technologies continues to drive innovation within the LED lighting segment for in-store retail displays.  Since incorporating the first optix lens technology for backlighting into the Optix170™ line, the evolution of the Optix line continues with the introduction of the Optix170™ Edge.  Building on all the attributes of the previous generations, the Optix170™ Edge proves to be an ultra-efficient version of the line.  While making improvements in energy efficiencies, the Edge does not give up any brightness.  If your project calls for a backlighting solution, then you should check out the Optix170™ Edge. Energy Savings & Performance Our Optix170 Edge LED lighting system for backlighting provides maximum light with minimum power so you don’t have to give up performance for energy efficiency  40% less power consumption than previous Optix systemsOptimal brightness at 360 lumens per barFewer power supplies for reduced energy costsUses metal substrate for optimal heat dispersion and thermal management More Reasons to Try Efficiency and performance are not the only reasons to go with the new Optix170™ Edge Designed for easy installation 170 degree lenses for optimal light dispersion in shallow light boxes as thin as 2” Light weight and rollable for cost-effective shipping and installationLights are dimmable and can be used with standard PWM dimmers Customizable lengths and can be built to specUL Listed

Our LED Light Panels just got 33% more efficient

June 6, 2022

Innovations to our LED lights along with the evolution in acrylic light guide plates has improved efficiency and performance  LightBoard Technologies strives to provide the most innovative lighting solutions for the retail display market.  Over the last few years, we have taken giant strides to provide our customers with the best light panels in the market.  Our engineers have made improvements in lighting performance with a focus on minimizing costs.  At the same time, we have partnered with an industry leader in laser dotting technology to ensure optimal results in carrying light across the light guide plate. In the end, the marriage of efficient LEDs with enhanced light guide plates has led to a superior lighting solution for your project. Energy Savings & Performance  Our ongoing research and design has led to a more efficient light panel allowing for a reduction in the amount of energy needed while still maintaining a high level of brightness 33% less power consumption than previous panelsUniform light for consistent dispersion Fewer power supplies for reduced energy costsOptimal brightness for enhanced graphics More Reasons to Try  Efficiency and performance are just some of the reasons to go with our next generation of light panels  Fewer materials means less waste, reduced weight and lower shipping costs Optimum thermal management for longer lifeDomestic assembly translates to competitive pricing and shorter lead timesCustom built for your applicationConstant current technology available for even illumination across large panels Light panels are dimmable and can be used with standard PWM dimmersCan be produced using 100% recycled acrylic 

Designing with Light: 5 Ways to Utilize Lighting in Retail

March 23, 2020

1. Capture the Eye Light penetrates the clutter of a crowded marketplace, enlivens colors and makes space come alive. The eyes are naturally drawn to illuminated objects and spaces. Whether it’s soft, broad backlighting, or the sharp contrast of accent lighting, light inevitably draws the eyes and holds them for longer.  2. Reinforce Brand  Just as color and shape can define a brand—think John Deere’s iconic green and yellow or Nike’s infamous swoosh—so too does light. Many brands cleverly utilize light as an exclusive differentiator. The clean, white light of an Apple store is as signature to its brand as its apple logo. The luminous green of Xbox and the glowing, golden arches of McDonald’s are vital to their respective brands.  3. Define Space Differentiating retail spaces is as critical to brands as distinguishing one logo from another. Whether it’s a subtle glow or giant, flashing arrows pointing consumers directly to a product, lighting separates environments and products from one another. And this creates a choice for consumers: the choice between focusing their attention on one brand versus another.   4. Establish Mood  Light creates ambiance, helping to set the mood of an environment. Imagine an October night without the flickering, orange glow of grinning jack-o-lanterns. The Fourth of July without the luminous crackle of fireworks against the dark sky. Or a rock concert illuminated only with overhead fluorescent tubes, faintly buzzing in the silence between sets.  5. Create Experiences Brick and mortar retailers are leveraging experiential marketing to do what online stores cannot: create memorable customer experiences. Designers have a powerful tool at their disposal to evoke one of the most fundamental of human stimuli.