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IDSA award winning, first-ever, LED edge-lit EXIT sign provides a clean architectural appearance with minimal visual interference. Long-life, energy-efficient LED lamps reduce energy costs and eliminate routine lamp maintenance. The crystal clear, wedge-shaped panel allows visibility of architectural details while providing excellent light distribution over the sign surface for exit visibility. <br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, new LED technology, product specification, photorealistic renderings <div id="green"></div>
IDSA award winning, first-ever, LED edge-lit EXIT sign provides a clean architectural appearance with minimal visual interference. Long-life, energy-efficient LED lamps reduce energy costs and eliminate routine lamp maintenance. The crystal clear, wedge-shaped panel allows visibility of architectural details while providing excellent light distribution over the sign surface for exit visibility. <br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, new LED technology, product specification, photorealistic renderings <div id="green"></div> One of the first EXIT signs with a long-life, energy-efficient LEDs and is maintenance free. Combined with a clean, compact emergency light, this unit meets industry standards for egress lighting. Architects and specifiers prefer the slim design. The unit offers ease of installation, directionally articulating lamp heads and mounting versatility. New packaging design using full color graphics, communicates branding, product and style replacing traditional corrugated cartons. Easily load shrink wrapped tray style package simplified assembly, reduced job-site waste and helps simplify inventory thereby saving costs.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, new LED technology, product specification, package design One of the first EXIT signs with a long-life, energy-efficient LEDs and is maintenance free. Combined with a clean, compact emergency light, this unit meets industry standards for egress lighting. Architects and specifiers prefer the slim design. The unit offers ease of installation, directionally articulating lamp heads and mounting versatility. New packaging design using full color graphics, communicates branding, product and style replacing traditional corrugated cartons. Easily load shrink wrapped tray style package simplified assembly, reduced job-site waste and helps simplify inventory thereby saving costs.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, new LED technology, product specification, package design One of the first EXIT signs with a long-life, energy-efficient LEDs and is maintenance free. Combined with a clean, compact emergency light, this unit meets industry standards for egress lighting. Architects and specifiers prefer the slim design. The unit offers ease of installation, directionally articulating lamp heads and mounting versatility. New packaging design using full color graphics, communicates branding, product and style replacing traditional corrugated cartons. Easily load shrink wrapped tray style package simplified assembly, reduced job-site waste and helps simplify inventory thereby saving costs.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, new LED technology, product specification, package design One of the first EXIT signs with a long-life, energy-efficient LEDs and is maintenance free. Combined with a clean, compact emergency light, this unit meets industry standards for egress lighting. Architects and specifiers prefer the slim design. The unit offers ease of installation, directionally articulating lamp heads and mounting versatility. New packaging design using full color graphics, communicates branding, product and style replacing traditional corrugated cartons. Easily load shrink wrapped tray style package simplified assembly, reduced job-site waste and helps simplify inventory thereby saving costs.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, new LED technology, product specification, package design A custom LED EXIT sign was designed for installation in the award-winning Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas. Renowned architect, Renzo Piano, created a space of simplicity and beauty where attention is directed on the artwork not the structure. The EXIT sign in striking green color has excellent smoke visibility, yet blends into the modern setting. <br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, LED technology A custom LED EXIT sign was designed for installation in the award-winning Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas. Renowned architect, Renzo Piano, created a space of simplicity and beauty where attention is directed on the artwork not the structure. The EXIT sign in striking green color has excellent smoke visibility, yet blends into the modern setting. <br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, LED technology Highly visible LED illuminated crosswalk signs were designed for use in New York City to increase pedestrian safety and lower operating costs.  Custom designed heat transfer PC boards were used to lower LED operating temperature and provide maximum light output with fewer LEDs. Product costs were lowered and overall performance was improved.<br /><br />Services included: engineering, LED technology, prototyping, testing, product specification, maintenance instructions, warranty and quality control program created <div id="green"></div> Highly visible LED illuminated crosswalk signs were designed for use in New York City to increase pedestrian safety and lower operating costs.  Custom designed heat transfer PC boards were used to lower LED operating temperature and provide maximum light output with fewer LEDs. Product costs were lowered and overall performance was improved.<br /><br />Services included: engineering, LED technology, prototyping, testing, product specification, maintenance instructions, warranty and quality control program created <div id="green"></div> Highly visible LED illuminated crosswalk signs were designed for use in New York City to increase pedestrian safety and lower operating costs.  Custom designed heat transfer PC boards were used to lower LED operating temperature and provide maximum light output with fewer LEDs. Product costs were lowered and overall performance was improved.<br /><br />Services included: engineering, LED technology, prototyping, testing, product specification, maintenance instructions, warranty and quality control program created <div id="green"></div> The first-ever LED traffic light in New York City boasts low maintenance and energy efficiency. Its unique design provides improved wide angle visibility and combines state of the art reflector and lens design with LED technology. Custom designed heat transfer PC boards were used to lower LED operating temperature and provide maximum light output with fewer LEDs. Product costs are lowered and overall performance increases to meet New York City product requirements.<br /><br />Services included: engineering, LED technology, prototyping, testing, product specification, maintenance instructions, warranty and quality control program created <div id="green"></div> The first-ever LED traffic light in New York City boasts low maintenance and energy efficiency. Its unique design provides improved wide angle visibility and combines state of the art reflector and lens design with LED technology. Custom designed heat transfer PC boards were used to lower LED operating temperature and provide maximum light output with fewer LEDs. Product costs are lowered and overall performance increases to meet New York City product requirements.<br /><br />Services included: engineering, LED technology, prototyping, testing, product specification, maintenance instructions, warranty and quality control program created <div id="green"></div> Precise optics uniformly illuminate individual paintings without lighting adjacent walls or frames. A unique, patented lighting system combined with custom designed software provides even lighting and enhances painting colors while preventing ultraviolet deterioration.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, custom software, prototyping Precise optics uniformly illuminate individual paintings without lighting adjacent walls or frames. A unique, patented lighting system combined with custom designed software provides even lighting and enhances painting colors while preventing ultraviolet deterioration.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, custom software, prototyping Precise optics uniformly illuminate individual paintings without lighting adjacent walls or frames. A unique, patented lighting system combined with custom designed software provides even lighting and enhances painting colors while preventing ultraviolet deterioration.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, custom software, prototyping Created a new series of task and pendant lighting fixtures designed for an upscale market.<br /><br />Services included:  ideation, design concepts, design development Created a new series of task and pendant lighting fixtures designed for an upscale market.<br /><br />Services included:  ideation, design concepts, design development Created a new series of task and pendant lighting fixtures designed for an upscale market.<br /><br />Services included:  ideation, design concepts, design development In retail settings the check-out area visibility is improved with bright colored, no-maintenance LED signage. Each unit is illuminated with LEDs and incorporates a custom engineered reflector to provide bright, uniform, 360˚ visibility lighting.  When lit, the sign indicates register availability. If the cashier needs help, the light flashes rapidly. The sign uses 75% less energy than existing incandescent bulb signage and requires no bulb replacement. Retrofit design allows mounting to existing conduit poles.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, circuit and PCB design, prototyping, testing, tooling, product specification In retail settings the check-out area visibility is improved with bright colored, no-maintenance LED signage. Each unit is illuminated with LEDs and incorporates a custom engineered reflector to provide bright, uniform, 360˚ visibility lighting.  When lit, the sign indicates register availability. If the cashier needs help, the light flashes rapidly. The sign uses 75% less energy than existing incandescent bulb signage and requires no bulb replacement. Retrofit design allows mounting to existing conduit poles.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, circuit and PCB design, prototyping, testing, tooling, product specification In retail settings the check-out area visibility is improved with bright colored, no-maintenance LED signage. Each unit is illuminated with LEDs and incorporates a custom engineered reflector to provide bright, uniform, 360˚ visibility lighting.  When lit, the sign indicates register availability. If the cashier needs help, the light flashes rapidly. The sign uses 75% less energy than existing incandescent bulb signage and requires no bulb replacement. Retrofit design allows mounting to existing conduit poles.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, engineering, circuit and PCB design, prototyping, testing, tooling, product specification Quality and safety evaluation of electrical products, primarily lighting, was provided and design and engineering modifications were made for products manufactured globally to be marketed in the United States and Canada. Changes were made to assure compliance with UL and CSA requirements.  A training regimen was created for all purchasing staff with an emphasis on improving product supplier quality.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering modifications, extensive heat testing, UL/CSA submission/guidance From concept generation, reflector design, extensive heat testing, component specifications to complete tooling drawings, this first-ever UL approved halogen task light provides smooth even light over the work surface.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, reflector design, product specification, UL/CSA submission/guidance From concept generation, reflector design, extensive heat testing, component specifications to complete tooling drawings, this first-ever UL approved halogen task light provides smooth even light over the work surface.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, reflector design, product specification, UL/CSA submission/guidance From concept generation, reflector design, extensive heat testing, component specifications to complete tooling drawings, this first-ever UL approved halogen task light provides smooth even light over the work surface.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, reflector design, product specification, UL/CSA submission/guidance From concept generation, reflector design, extensive heat testing, component specifications to complete tooling drawings, this first-ever UL approved halogen task light provides smooth even light over the work surface.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, reflector design, product specification, UL/CSA submission/guidance This dramatic distinct design concept was developed to project LEDU Lighting into a high tech market. A combination of gloss translucent colored plastic, flat black metal along with the first plastic, spring balanced arm provided a radically different look in the marketplace.  The Indigo blue version was selected by IKEA as an exclusive design to be marketed globally. This design also met new UL requirements for an 8 hour face down safety test.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototyping, heat testing, product specification, tooling, UL/CSA submission/guidance An IDSA award winner, this ergonomically designed anti-glare workstation task lamp utilizes a specially designed reflector that produces solid, even light distribution in the desired work area. The lamp’s exceptional arm articulation allows the user to easily adjust the positioning to provide maximum comfort.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, ergonomics, prototyping, UL/CSA submission/guidance An IDSA award winner, this ergonomically designed anti-glare workstation task lamp utilizes a specially designed reflector that produces solid, even light distribution in the desired work area. The lamp’s exceptional arm articulation allows the user to easily adjust the positioning to provide maximum comfort.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, ergonomics, prototyping, UL/CSA submission/guidance New distinct product line, designed for Ledu Lighting with added user comfort. Large switch knob and formed grip area allow the user to control, move and adjust the light without contacting its warm surface. From concept generation,  form studies, heat testing, component specifications to complete tooling drawings and photo ready models, Designspring provided a complete family of products to increase market share.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, reflector design, ergonomics, prototyping, UL/CSA submission/guidance New distinct product line, designed for Ledu Lighting with added user comfort. Large switch knob and formed grip area allow the user to control, move and adjust the light without contacting its warm surface. From concept generation,  form studies, heat testing, component specifications to complete tooling drawings and photo ready models, Designspring provided a complete family of products to increase market share.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, reflector design, ergonomics, prototyping, UL/CSA submission/guidance The unique design of this New York City taxi "on/off duty" medallion replaces incandescent bulbs with high light output, low-power LEDs. With a newly engineered PC board with low power LEDs, this innovative product eliminates replacement cost and fees associated with bulb replacement.<br /><br />Services included: PC board design, engineering, prototyping, testing <div id="green"></div> The unique design of this New York City taxi "on/off duty" medallion replaces incandescent bulbs with high light output, low-power LEDs. With a newly engineered PC board with low power LEDs, this innovative product eliminates replacement cost and fees associated with bulb replacement.<br /><br />Services included: PC board design, engineering, prototyping, testing <div id="green"></div> Designed by Mary Helen Pratte, and engineered by Designspring, this fixture provides a comfortable 3000k warm white evenly distributed light output; the perfect application for over tables in restaurants and offices.  Engineering included an LED light package and heat sink design with full dimming feature.<br /><br />Services included:  Product specification, LED specification, thermal package design, mechanical layout and component design, heat testing and UL/CSA submittal<div id="green"></div> Twivell fixture series, designed by Mary Helen Pratte and engineered by Designspring, incorporate a fully dimmable LED light source and is available in 3 versions: pendant, table/task and wall sconce. The tubular metal design has unique concealed turn/swivel mechanisms allowing the heads and arms to rotate 340°. The lens captures various diffusers control films to adjust light distribution as needed. This new robust LED system is cool to the touch, achieved by a custom integral heat sink and provides more accurate and consistent 3000K color temperature light than any other on the market today.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, PC board design, lens/ heat sink/diffuser design, testing, product specification, custom LED driver design<div id="green"></div> Twivell fixture series, designed by Mary Helen Pratte and engineered by Designspring, incorporate a fully dimmable LED light source and is available in 3 versions: pendant, table/task and wall sconce. The tubular metal design has unique concealed turn/swivel mechanisms allowing the heads and arms to rotate 340°. The lens captures various diffusers control films to adjust light distribution as needed. This new robust LED system is cool to the touch, achieved by a custom integral heat sink and provides more accurate and consistent 3000K color temperature light than any other on the market today.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, PC board design, lens/ heat sink/diffuser design, testing, product specification, custom LED driver design<div id="green"></div> Twivell fixture series, designed by Mary Helen Pratte and engineered by Designspring, incorporate a fully dimmable LED light source and is available in 3 versions: pendant, table/task and wall sconce. The tubular metal design has unique concealed turn/swivel mechanisms allowing the heads and arms to rotate 340°. The lens captures various diffusers control films to adjust light distribution as needed. This new robust LED system is cool to the touch, achieved by a custom integral heat sink and provides more accurate and consistent 3000K color temperature light than any other on the market today.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, PC board design, lens/ heat sink/diffuser design, testing, product specification, custom LED driver design<div id="green"></div> Twivell fixture series, designed by Mary Helen Pratte and engineered by Designspring, incorporate a fully dimmable LED light source and is available in 3 versions: pendant, table/task and wall sconce. The tubular metal design has unique concealed turn/swivel mechanisms allowing the heads and arms to rotate 340°. The lens captures various diffusers control films to adjust light distribution as needed. This new robust LED system is cool to the touch, achieved by a custom integral heat sink and provides more accurate and consistent 3000K color temperature light than any other on the market today.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, PC board design, lens/ heat sink/diffuser design, testing, product specification, custom LED driver design<div id="green"></div> Twivell fixture series, designed by Mary Helen Pratte and engineered by Designspring, incorporate a fully dimmable LED light source and is available in 3 versions: pendant, table/task and wall sconce. The tubular metal design has unique concealed turn/swivel mechanisms allowing the heads and arms to rotate 340°. The lens captures various diffusers control films to adjust light distribution as needed. This new robust LED system is cool to the touch, achieved by a custom integral heat sink and provides more accurate and consistent 3000K color temperature light than any other on the market today.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, PC board design, lens/ heat sink/diffuser design, testing, product specification, custom LED driver design<div id="green"></div> Twivell fixture series, designed by Mary Helen Pratte and engineered by Designspring, incorporate a fully dimmable LED light source and is available in 3 versions: pendant, table/task and wall sconce. The tubular metal design has unique concealed turn/swivel mechanisms allowing the heads and arms to rotate 340°. The lens captures various diffusers control films to adjust light distribution as needed. This new robust LED system is cool to the touch, achieved by a custom integral heat sink and provides more accurate and consistent 3000K color temperature light than any other on the market today.<br /><br />Services included: design development, engineering, PC board design, lens/ heat sink/diffuser design, testing, product specification, custom LED driver design<div id="green"></div> LED-based surgical lighting system was designed for remote-control use in the operating room.  Ceiling mounted robotic heads provide shadow-free variable intensity and variable color temperature control; these lights perform like nothing currently available.  Tilt capabilities allow for precise synchronized position control of the light beams and provide focused deep wound illumination.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, design development, engineering, PCB design, extensive heat testing, embedded software, prototyping, testing, product specification, compliance, pilot production Innova, a unique universal LED EXIT sign with its patented swiveling canopy design is adaptable to any mounting position, wall, ceiling, or sloped ceiling. Its neutral shade and slim, unobtrusive design coordinate with any interior. Features include safe, easy maintenance with slide in/out PC board, laser pen remote testing, quick-connect wire connectors and universal single face / double face feature.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototype, product specification, tooling <div id="green"></div> Innova, a unique universal LED EXIT sign with its patented swiveling canopy design is adaptable to any mounting position, wall, ceiling, or sloped ceiling. Its neutral shade and slim, unobtrusive design coordinate with any interior. Features include safe, easy maintenance with slide in/out PC board, laser pen remote testing, quick-connect wire connectors and universal single face / double face feature.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototype, product specification, tooling <div id="green"></div> Innova, a unique universal LED EXIT sign with its patented swiveling canopy design is adaptable to any mounting position, wall, ceiling, or sloped ceiling. Its neutral shade and slim, unobtrusive design coordinate with any interior. Features include safe, easy maintenance with slide in/out PC board, laser pen remote testing, quick-connect wire connectors and universal single face / double face feature.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototype, product specification, tooling <div id="green"></div> Innova, a unique universal LED EXIT sign with its patented swiveling canopy design is adaptable to any mounting position, wall, ceiling, or sloped ceiling. Its neutral shade and slim, unobtrusive design coordinate with any interior. Features include safe, easy maintenance with slide in/out PC board, laser pen remote testing, quick-connect wire connectors and universal single face / double face feature.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototype, product specification, tooling <div id="green"></div> Design concepts were created for a series of utility light fixtures and was presented to Home Depot and Sears, Roebuck & Co.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, photorealistic renderings, reflector design Design concepts were created for a series of utility light fixtures and was presented to Home Depot and Sears, Roebuck & Co.<br /><br />Services included: ideation, design concepts, photorealistic renderings, reflector design Unique in its design, this 4X magnifier lamp provides high resolving power at an optimal working distance with minimum distortion, chromatic aberrations, and astigmatism.  New industry standards were met for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.  Two 10 watt halogen lights, with individual switches, rotate around the field of view.  Each lamp operates independently allowing the most favorable position to create high illumination with excellent depth perception and contrast.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototyping, product specification, tooling, testing Unique in its design, this 4X magnifier lamp provides high resolving power at an optimal working distance with minimum distortion, chromatic aberrations, and astigmatism.  New industry standards were met for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.  Two 10 watt halogen lights, with individual switches, rotate around the field of view.  Each lamp operates independently allowing the most favorable position to create high illumination with excellent depth perception and contrast.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototyping, product specification, tooling, testing Unique in its design, this 4X magnifier lamp provides high resolving power at an optimal working distance with minimum distortion, chromatic aberrations, and astigmatism.  New industry standards were met for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.  Two 10 watt halogen lights, with individual switches, rotate around the field of view.  Each lamp operates independently allowing the most favorable position to create high illumination with excellent depth perception and contrast.<br /><br />Services included: design concepts, design development, prototyping, product specification, tooling, testing
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