When selecting lighting for commercial spaces, offices, or educational facilities, achieving a low Unified Glare Rating (UGR<19) is often the top priority for visual comfort. However, there is a critical safety specification that often sits in the fine print but carries equal weight: Fire Safety Regulations. For lighting manufacturers, understanding the difference between Polycarbonate (PC) and […]
When we design lighting for a space we often obsess over the lumens, the color temperature, and the energy efficiency. However, there is a crucial component that often goes overlooked until it cracks, yellows, or shatters: the LED diffuser. The diffuser is the shield. It is the interface between the raw, piercing light of the […]
In lighting design, materials need to do more than just look good — they must perform, adapt, and last. At Hexatron, we’ve worked with optical-grade materials for years, and when it comes to thermoformed diffusers, one material stands out: PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate). Why PMMA Is Ideal for Thermoforming PMMA, also known as acrylic, offers several advantages that make it […]
In critical environments like hospitals, laboratories, and cleanrooms, lighting plays an essential role not only in visibility and aesthetics but also in hygiene, safety, and human well-being. In such places, every component of the lighting system—from the housing to the diffuser—must meet strict standards for durability, optical quality, and chemical resistance. One of the most […]
Achieving a UGR<19 compliant luminaire with a premium opal light effect requires precise engineering and the right combination of optical materials. Modern LED panels must balance efficiency, visual comfort, and aesthetic consistency, making the pairing of optical films and prismatic sheets essential for high-performance lighting systems. In most high-quality UGR<19 LED luminaires, the opal effect is created through a carefully […]
In today’s world, diffusers for LED lighting are everywhere, from the panels in your office ceilings to the backlights on your smartphones and fixtures like street lamps. These materials, like polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), or polystyrene (PS) offer incredible benefits: they’re lightweight and can be molded into complex shapes that traditional alternatives simply can’t […]
When designing LED lighting, engineers must balance optical performance, thermal stability, and fire safety. One critical indicator for safe material selection is the Glow-Wire Flammability Index (GWFI), a global standard used to evaluate a plastic’s resistance to ignition. At Hexatron, our optical-grade materials are tested and certified to meet IEC 60695-2-12 standards, ensuring both optical […]
Thermal Expansion Calculator: Easily Predict Heat & Linear Expansion of PMMA Sheets Materials like PMMA (acrylic) don’t stay the same size when temperatures change. They expand when heated and contract when cooled, which is why understanding thermal linear expansion is essential in lighting, display, and architectural applications. To make this process simple, we created an easy thermal expansion calculator that […]
Modern lighting design places a strong emphasis not only on brightness but also on visual comfort. In offices, schools, retail spaces, and other workplaces, lighting that produces glare can cause eye strain, headaches, and reduced productivity. This is why UGR<19 compliant LED panels have become highly valued in commercial and professional environments. These panels are […]
A Light Guide Plate (LGP) is a thin, transparent optical sheet typically made from optical-grade acrylic (PMMA) or polycarbonate (PC). It is designed to distribute light evenly across its surface by guiding light from edge-mounted LEDs and emitting it uniformly through the front face. Originally developed for LCD backlight modules (BLUs), the LGP has evolved into a core optical component in LED panel lighting, architectural illumination, and decorative display systems. The unique value of an […]