This section provides an overview for led lenses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 led lens manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked led lens companies as of November, 2024: 1.Lighting Manufacturer, 2.ORAFOL Fresnel Optics GmbH, 3.Fabrik Molded Plastics, Inc..
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LED Lenses are a special lens used to adjust LED light to make them easier to use.
The light emitted by LEDs is characterized by its high linearity and lack of spread. It is used to illuminate a larger area with a small amount of power.
It is because the light is diffused by passing through this special lens that energy saving and brightness can be realized at the same time. For lighting purposes, the lenses are divided into various applications and number of light sources depending on the shape of the lens.
Lighting using LEDs as the light source are currently being introduced in many places in addition to home use. In order to accommodate a wide range of applications, they are incorporated into fixtures together with LED lenses.
LED lenses are often incorporated inside lighting fixtures that utilize LED light sources, and because LED lighting is cost-effective, it is becoming popular in a wide range of locations such as retail and residential lighting, advertising lighting, street lighting, stage lighting, outdoor lighting, flashlights, and measuring instruments.
In addition to the many uses of LED lighting in hotels, showrooms, and museums, LED lighting and LED lenses are being introduced for special applications such as exhibits. Furthermore, in addition to lighting applications, they are also used in signal lights and road traffic signs.
These are indispensable to modern life because of their durability, long life, and reliability that can be applied outdoors.
LED lenses can spread the highly linear light of LED elements evenly by collecting, refracting, and diffusing the light.
LED lenses are formed in a LED light source package, which is commercialized as an electronic component and can be used. Depending on the shape of the package, the lenses also differs greatly.
LED lenses have different characteristics depending on the type. The features that vary by type are as follows:
A simple dome-shaped lens, often used in transparent resin-covered packages, is suitable for LEDs used in lighting applications, and is often used in inexpensive flashlights because it concentrates and illuminates a small light source emitted from LED lens elements.
Light distribution is classified according to the angle and intensity of light.
Light distribution is called Lambertian light distribution when the light has a high forward directivity, is bright in the center, and becomes gradually darker as it moves away from the center of the light.
Other types include omni-directional types that can illuminate the entire area and wide light distribution types that can illuminate in a semicircle. Lenses that diffuse light are best suited for lighting signboards and other applications where you want to illuminate a wide area evenly.
Since the impression of light varies greatly depending on the distance from the LED light source, the LED lens and the distance from the light source should be determined according to the desired light distribution.
Some LED lenses have excellent durability. LEDs used in traffic signals and road traffic signs are susceptible to rain, dust, and other external environmental influences, so they deteriorate quickly.
To maintain the longevity that is a characteristic of LEDs, LED lenses plays a role in protecting the inside. LED lenses are also sensitive to moisture. Therefore, even if LED lenses are not used outdoors, it is necessary to select a lens that is resistant to moisture when installed in a humid place.
The dome or triangular pyramid shape usually used in many applications could not improve the thickness of the lens. In recent years, however, very thin lenses processed into a flat shape have been developed. These lenses have the versatility to be applied to thin signboards, etc., which was previously impossible.
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ORAFOL Fresnel Optics GmbH is based in Apolda, Thuringia, Germany, and is a manufacturer of nano and micro polymer-fabricated optical components that was established in 1989 as a subsidiary of ORAFOL Europe GmbH. The company primarily produces optical goods such as Fresnel cylindrical lenses, Fresnel beam splitters, and corner cube retro-reflectors. It also offers custom design, engineering, and fabrication services for unique customer projects. The company chiefly serves its customers in Europe’s display, lighting, and solar industries.
OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc. is the North American branch of OSRAM, a German electric light manufacturer founded in 1919. OSRAM SYLVANIA was established in 1993 when OSRAM acquired GTE’s Sylvania lighting division by OSRAM. The company’s regional headquarters is located in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Since 2015, OSRAM SYLVANIA has operated in four business units: Specialty Lighting, Opto Semiconductors, Digital Systems, and Lighting Solutions. It provides lighting and heat source solutions for a wide range of technical and industrial applications, including airfields, auto motive, entertainment, medical, semiconductors, and purification industries.
Fabrik Molded Plastics, Inc., established in 1978, and headquartered in McHenry, Illinois, is a manufacturer of molded plastic components and products. Their range of products include injection-molded plastic parts, custom components, and assemblies for various industries, such as automotive, healthcare, electronics, consumer-industrial, and appliance. Fabrik Molded Plastics' products are used in automotive interior and exterior parts, consumer electronics, and other industrial applications, providing durable and cost-effective solutions for clients' specific needs.
Amplified Parts is a Tempe, Arizona-based distributor founded in 2007. Its mission is to offer musicians a wide range of products for customizing their equipment and achieving desired musical sounds. With an extensive inventory of over 12,600 items, including components for musical instruments and sound systems, as well as related accessories, literature, and maintenance products, Amplified Parts serves as a comprehensive destination for musicians. The company carries products from both vintage and modern brands and provides worldwide shipping to most countries.
LEDiL is a manufacturer of standard and custom lighting solutions since 2002, headquartered in Salo, Southwest Finland. Their products include lenses, reflectors, connectors, and other related products. There are different lenses for different lighting situations and mounting heights. Their products are designed for area lighting, indoor and outdoor architectural lighting, industrial lighting, and security lighting applications. LEDiL adheres to the Quality Management System standard ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, demonstrating its compliance with these recognized standards.
Lighting Manufacturer, founded in 1995, is a popular company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of quality, contemporary lighting solutions worldwide. Lighting Manufacturer has consistently delivered avant-garde lighting products that brilliantly illuminate and enhance various spaces. Their extensive range includes cutting-edge LED fixtures, exquisite decorative lighting, and inventive architectural lighting solutions. With an unwavering devotion to energy efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal, they cater to a diverse range of industries, including residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.
Founded in 1976, Visual Communications Company, LLC is an American manufacturer specializing in Human-Machine Interface (HMI) components. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, VCC develops a wide range of customizable products for industries including aviation, transportation, industrial equipment, and automation technology. Implementing SAP Business ByDesign in 2012, VCC is a fast-growing private company recognized by Inc. 500 and San Diego Business Journal. It has also won two Elektra Awards for Product of the Year.
DG Optoelectronics Co. Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. The company specializes in optical components, lenses, and optomechanical equipment, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEM) with stock and custom solutions. Its products include optical glass materials, spherical and aspheric lenses, and optical coatings like antireflective film and spectroscopic film. These products are used in optical imaging, machine vision, and medical devices industries. The company also offers optical components utilizing substrates and coatings optimized for ultraviolet, visible, or infrared wavelengths.
NGK Insulators Ltd. was established in the year 1919 based in Nagoya, Japan and it is a manufacturer and supplier of electric power equipments. The company products are energy storage systems, automotive ceramics, special metals, home use water purifier, industrial process products, ceramic heaters, electrostatic chucks. It's products are applicable in batteries, suspension insulators, station post insulators, pin post insulators, beryllium copper strip and chill vents. The company is ISO 26000 certified.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Lighting Manufacturer |
23.3%
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2 | ORAFOL Fresnel Optics GmbH |
16.3%
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3 | Fabrik Molded Plastics, Inc. |
10.8%
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4 | OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc |
9.7%
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5 | Amplified Parts |
9.1%
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6 | DG optoelectronics Co., Ltd. |
8.0%
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7 | VCC |
7.2%
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8 | NGK INSULATORS, LTD. |
6.6%
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9 | LEDiL |
5.5%
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10 | Asahi Rubber |
3.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the led lens page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 60.0% |
Germany | 1 | 20.0% |
Finland | 1 | 20.0% |
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