Look closer, and the RUN+ transparent diffuser element includes a polymer film developed jointly with CSEM. This film is an optical, multi-layer, ultra-thin sheet of microstructures that can control how light is diffused and directed. “Historically, optical engineers have used large optical components to re-direct the light according to the needs. Big, faceted reflectors, bulky volumetric diffusers, and thick de-glaring plates are some common examples. None one of these solutions are capable of being manufactured in large volumes at a competitive cost,” explains Johannes Seifermann, Head of Product Management at Regent Lighting. "We have demonstrated that microstructured surfaces have the potential to achieve the same or better performance than macroscopic components with numerous other advantages," confirms Christoph Joder, Senior Business Development Manager for CSEM.
