New offering empowers engineering teams to prototype, evaluate, and refine lighting designs earlier in the product development process

Cleveland, OH (April 17, 2026) — Lumitex, a leader in advanced lighting solutions for medical devices, today announced the launch of its Cut-to-Size Clad Flat Fiber™ Kits, a new offering designed to help medical device manufacturers accelerate development timelines by enabling rapid, hands-on medical device lighting prototyping.

The Cut-to-Size Clad Flat Fiber™ technology is a low-profile light guide that utilizes patented optical engineering, including a custom-designed extraction pattern and integrated rear reflector. This design delivers uniform illumination while maintaining flexibility for a wide range of medical applications.

What sets this offering apart is not just the technology, but how it supports early-stage collaboration.

These kits are specifically designed for engineering and product development teams who need to quickly evaluate lighting performance within evolving device designs. By allowing teams to physically cut the material into custom shapes while maintaining a direct linear path for LED input, the kits provide a practical, low-barrier way to experiment with form factors, light distribution, and integration strategies.

"Lighting is often a critical component of medical device performance, but it’s not always addressed early enough in the design process,” said Matt Valego, Chief Commercial Officer, reflecting on common medical device lighting challenges. “With our Cut-to-Size Kits, we’re giving teams a way to explore and validate lighting concepts sooner, which ultimately leads to better outcomes and fewer redesigns later.”

To achieve optimal performance, the optical edge of the material is aligned directly with LEDs on a switch circuit layer or PCB. This straightforward integration approach allows teams to quickly simulate real-world conditions without needing fully engineered prototypes.

Beyond prototyping, the kits reflect Lumitex’s broader approach to partnership.

Lumitex works closely with medical device manufacturers from the earliest stages of development, helping teams navigate the complexities of light delivery, optical efficiency, and system integration. The Cut-to-Size Kits serve as an entry point into that collaboration, enabling faster iteration while laying the groundwork for fully customized, production-ready solutions.

Key benefits of the Cut-to-Size Clad Flat Fiber™ Kits include:

• Rapid, hands-on prototyping for lighting design evaluation
• Ability to cut into custom shapes while maintaining optical performance
• Low-profile form factor suitable for compact medical devices
• Simplified alignment with LED sources on PCBs or switch circuits
• Reduced development risk through earlier validation of lighting concepts

As medical devices continue to evolve, early validation of lighting systems is becoming increasingly important. Lumitex’s new kits help ensure that lighting is not an afterthought, but a fully integrated component of device performance from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cut-to-Size Clad Flat Fiber™ Kit?

A Cut-to-Size Clad Flat Fiber™ Kit is a prototyping solution from Lumitex that helps engineering teams test and refine medical device lighting earlier in development. The material can be cut into custom shapes while maintaining a direct linear path for LED input. This makes it easier to evaluate lighting performance before building a fully engineered prototype.

What are Cut-to-Size Kits used for in medical device development?

Cut-to-Size Kits are used for medical device lighting prototyping. They help teams explore light distribution, form factor fit, optical performance, and integration strategy during early product development. This supports faster iteration and better design decisions before final production tooling begins.

Can the material be cut into custom shapes?

Yes. The kits are designed so teams can physically cut the material into custom shapes for prototype evaluation. This allows engineers to test lighting concepts in device layouts that are still changing.

How do the kits connect to LEDs?

For best performance, the optical edge of the material is aligned directly with LEDs on a switch circuit layer or PCB. This setup helps teams simulate real-world lighting conditions in a practical and efficient way. It also supports faster testing during early-stage design work.

What are the benefits of using Cut-to-Size Kits early in development?

Using Cut-to-Size Kits early helps reduce development risk by allowing lighting concepts to be tested sooner. Teams can evaluate performance, improve integration, and catch design issues before they lead to costly redesigns. This can help shorten development timelines and improve final device outcomes.

What types of devices are these lighting kits suited for?

These kits are well suited for compact medical devices and other applications that need low-profile, uniform illumination. Because the material is flexible and designed for prototyping, it can support a wide range of medical device concepts. Lumitex can also help teams move from prototype evaluation to a custom production-ready lighting solution.

Are Cut-to-Size Kits only for prototyping?

They are designed primarily for prototyping and early evaluation. They give teams a practical way to validate lighting ideas before committing to a final engineered solution. They also serve as a starting point for deeper collaboration with Lumitex on custom medical lighting development.

How can engineers learn more or purchase a Cut-to-Size Kit?

Engineers can contact Lumitex to learn more about the Cut-to-Size Clad Flat Fiber™ Kits or request a kit for evaluation. The press release page should link directly to the relevant contact or product inquiry page. This gives teams a clear next step after learning about the technology.

For more information or to purchase a Cut-to-Size Kit

Media contact: Lindsay Jankovic ljankovic@lumitex.com