Development of the “HOLOLIGHT RING Bold type” and “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL
Hamamatsu, Japan, September 9, 2024: Pi PHOTONICS, INC. (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Pref., CEO: Takahiro Ikeda), a manufacturer and seller of optical equipment, has developed the “HOLOLIGHT RING Bold Type” and “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL” lighting systems, which form highly visible circle and point-to-circle patterns using high-intensity LEDs combined with optical elements. These lights serve as warning indicators by projecting ring-shaped light patterns around suspended loads of overhead cranes to mark off restricted areas in factories. The “HOLOLIGHT RING Bold Type” offers increased brightness compared to previous models, while the “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL” features a larger ring size, addressing customer needs with these improved products. These products represent the first outcomes utilizing the subsidy provided by Hamamatsu City, and we will begin accepting orders in October of this year.
<Product Overview>
The “HOLOLIGHT RING Series” is an LED lighting system that projects a highly visible ring-shaped light pattern, serving as a visual warning for restricted areas around suspended loads of overhead cranes. Since its release in December 2021, the dot-ring model “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING” has been widely adopted in various manufacturing plants due to its brightness, which is five to ten times greater than previous models.
The new “HOLOLIGHT RING Bold Type 75W” model improves upon the previous “HOLOLIGHT RING 75W” model by increasing the thickness of the ring by 1.5 times and brightness by 1.6 to 1.9 times, with total luminous flux being 2.4 to 2.8 times higher. This allows for an approximate 1.5 times increase in projection distance. The ring size comes in four options: S (Small), M (Medium), L (Large), and XL (Extra Large). Available lighting colors are red, green, and blue.
The new “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL” adds an XL (Extra Large) size, which is approximately 1.5 times larger than the previously available L size (Large). In comparison to the “HOLOLIGHT RING 75W” model, the HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL model offers eight times the brightness in the standard 48W model and twelve times in the high-output 96W model. Compared to the ‘HOLOLIGHT RING Bold Type,’ the standard 48W model offers five times the brightness, while the high-output 96W model offers 7.5 times the brightness.
These products are designed for safety measures in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and construction sites across industries such as steel, automotive, rubber, food, and paper. They will also be marketed internationally, including in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Korea, China, and India.
<Main Features>
1. Adaptable to Higher Lifting Heights:
The “HOLOLIGHT RING Bold 75W” improves upon the previous “HOLOLIGHT RING 75W” by maintaining the same diameter while increasing the ring thickness by 1.5 times and brightness by 1.6 to 1.9 times. Total luminous flux is 2.4 to 2.8 times higher, achieving a projection distance that is approximately 1.5 times longer than previous models.
2. Suitable for Larger Loads:
The “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL” provides a ring size approximately 1.5 times larger than the previous maximum size (L). This allows for the creation of larger dot-ring patterns, which can be applied to larger suspended loads. The product is available in two output options: the standard 48W and high-output 96W, and can accommodate cranes at heights of around 12 meters.
3. User-Friendly and Customer-Oriented:
The new models address the challenges of previous models by increasing the brightness and size of the ring light, meeting customer demands for higher cranes and larger loads. Both products offer four ring light size options: S (small), M (medium), L (large), and XL (extra-large). For the “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING,” the high-output 96W model is available for all sizes except S (small).
<Basic Specifications: HOLOLIGHT RING>
<Basic Specifications: HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING>
<Product Photos>
Right: “HOLOLIGHT RING Bold Type” and “HOLOLIGHT DOT-RING XL” High Output Model
<About Pi PHOTONICS, INC.>
Founded in 2006 as a venture company originating from the Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries, Pi PHOTONICS, INC. commercialized its high-directional LED lighting product, HOLOLIGHT, in April 2008. Since then, HOLOLIGHT products have been widely adopted for various applications, including inspection in manufacturing, architectural and event lighting, and experiments in university research institutions.
The HOLOLIGHT series has since evolved into a lineup of LED lighting solutions capable of forming light patterns. In recent years, Pi PHOTONICS has pursued innovative uses of light, focusing on three key areas: safety measures to reduce workplace accidents, spatial design to create unique landscapes that enhance regional appeal, and wildlife management solutions aimed at achieving the SDGs.
For more details, please contact:
■Pi PHOTONICS, INC. https://www.piphotonics.com/en
673 Tennocho, Chuo-Ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka 4350052, Japan
TEL: +81-53-581-9683 E-mail: global@piphotonics.co.jp
