Thursday, September 3, 2015
Each day, there are impressive advances in the fields of technology and science which bring about the introduction of innovative new products. The intention is to find ways of making life easier and more efficient in so many ways. One such concept is OLED lighting which, though still in the early stages, shows great promise of all the beneficial applications it could offer in the future.
These products are not yet widely used, due primarily in part to their price, which is currently a bit high for the average consumer. However, as more companies begin to mass produce them, the cost will become more affordable to the general public. There are many advantages to be had with this type of light source which is already exceeded the efficiency of incandescent lights and halogen lamps.
Taking an old technology and boosting it up a notch, Organic Light Emitting Diodes are created using multiple extremely thin layers of natural substances as the source of conductivity. They could be placed virtually anywhere since they can be produced on slim panes of glass or on transparent film. The amazing thinness of the final product when constructed on plastic sheets that are capable of bending provides the potential for future designs utilizing that flexibility.
Products made with this concept have impressive quality and high performance ratings. The light that is being projected onto the flattened transparent plastic film or glass surface creates a uniformly glowing plane that is free of excessively bright spots. One advantage to producing a field of illumination that has no distortion, is that the shadowed areas normally found are virtually non-existent.
With a source of light that burns dimmer than those used in LED fixtures, the resulting glow is softer and creates a more pleasing ambiance that is not only comfortable to be in, but also flattering to the people, furnishing and other items within its space. This level of illumination very closely resembles natural sunlight yet one is able to look directly at it. Colors appear truer and everything within the space is better seen.
While the first products of this type have recently been released for sale to the general public, the designs are limited and the price is a bit on the high side. Because the technology is still in its infancy and manufacturers have yet to find a way to make it more cost effective, the distribution is not so wide spread at this time. Once this issue is resolved, there are many applications for which these devices could be put to use.
This technology requires very little energy to generate a steady glow and it contains no harmful components such as mercury. This makes it a clean source of illumination that is gentle on the environment. The lifespan on product of this type is still in the mid range, lasting longer than fluorescent bulbs but falling just behind standard LED in endurance.
Today's market has a great many available illumination source options. Diodes that are organically based are one type of light emission technology that have a bevy of benefits to their utilization. This is sound science that is being used in an ever updating array of designs that can be made for general practical use as well as specialized purposes.
These products are not yet widely used, due primarily in part to their price, which is currently a bit high for the average consumer. However, as more companies begin to mass produce them, the cost will become more affordable to the general public. There are many advantages to be had with this type of light source which is already exceeded the efficiency of incandescent lights and halogen lamps.
Taking an old technology and boosting it up a notch, Organic Light Emitting Diodes are created using multiple extremely thin layers of natural substances as the source of conductivity. They could be placed virtually anywhere since they can be produced on slim panes of glass or on transparent film. The amazing thinness of the final product when constructed on plastic sheets that are capable of bending provides the potential for future designs utilizing that flexibility.
Products made with this concept have impressive quality and high performance ratings. The light that is being projected onto the flattened transparent plastic film or glass surface creates a uniformly glowing plane that is free of excessively bright spots. One advantage to producing a field of illumination that has no distortion, is that the shadowed areas normally found are virtually non-existent.
With a source of light that burns dimmer than those used in LED fixtures, the resulting glow is softer and creates a more pleasing ambiance that is not only comfortable to be in, but also flattering to the people, furnishing and other items within its space. This level of illumination very closely resembles natural sunlight yet one is able to look directly at it. Colors appear truer and everything within the space is better seen.
While the first products of this type have recently been released for sale to the general public, the designs are limited and the price is a bit on the high side. Because the technology is still in its infancy and manufacturers have yet to find a way to make it more cost effective, the distribution is not so wide spread at this time. Once this issue is resolved, there are many applications for which these devices could be put to use.
This technology requires very little energy to generate a steady glow and it contains no harmful components such as mercury. This makes it a clean source of illumination that is gentle on the environment. The lifespan on product of this type is still in the mid range, lasting longer than fluorescent bulbs but falling just behind standard LED in endurance.
Today's market has a great many available illumination source options. Diodes that are organically based are one type of light emission technology that have a bevy of benefits to their utilization. This is sound science that is being used in an ever updating array of designs that can be made for general practical use as well as specialized purposes.