Our History

For over 30 years we have manufactured thin, cool, low power, integrated lighting solutions.

A History of Firsts

An Interactive Timeline of Ideas Brought To Light

Woven Technology

Invention of Woven Technology

Flexible, lit fabric developed in a garage using a repurposed loom.

1985

biliblanket

Creation of the BiliBlanket

Allows nurses to wrap babies in a light blanket to treat jaundice.

1990
LA Gear Light up shoes

Light-up Shoes

Our technology was used to light the first LA Gear shoes.

1992
Laser Tag

Laser Tag Vest

This vest not only illuminates but is able to detect when hit by a laser.

1995
mri lighting

MRI Lighting

Our low-profile diffuse lighting with a remote light source allowed us to be a perfect fit for GE Medical's MRI System.

1998
lightmat

LightMat

Allowed surgeons to bring illumination deep into the surgical cavity and could adhere to any retractor.

2000
apple backlit keyboard

First Backlit Keyboard

Our continuous innovation gave us the opportunity to be the light in the first production backlit keyboard.

2003
Friendly Fire Protection - TRON

TRON Friendly-Fire Protection

Allows for troops to be easily identified and distinguished utilizing night vision technology from afar.

2005
Lit Flat Door Sills

Ultrathin Lit Door Sills in Car

Our automotive applications grew as we helped pioneer the world of automotive accent lighting with our thin engineered technology.

2008
Retractor Lighting

Custom Retractor Lighting

Light that can be integrated into the design of a surgical retractor for light where it is needed.

2010
Lit Automotive Logos

Lit Automotive Badges

Our strong engineering capability give us the capability to light shapes and sizes never thought possible.

2015