2010-09-17

Borealis® LED lamps – brightness comparable to traditional light bulbs with less energy usage

Bayer MaterialScience LLC's new polycarbonate grade offers high light transmittance and UL flammability rating properties for LED lenses Replacing a long-time fixture isn't easy. But PolyBrite's Borealis® LED (light-emitting diode) lamps featuring Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Makrolon® polycarbonate plastic make it a snap to switch from an energy-sapping incandescent light bulb to energy-efficient, eye-pleasing and impact-resistant LED technology.
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2010-09-15

Bayer MaterialScience designed 1.5mm polycarbonate for LED lenses

German Bayer MaterialScience has designed a 1.5-mm-thick Makrolon FR7067 polycarbonate plastic for LED lenses, which can meet the UL-94 V0 ratings for flame-retardant characteristic at half the thickness of most polycarbonate lenses. And it's thought that Lenses made with this material can improve light transmission efficiency to almost 90%.
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2009-09-24

Bayer MaterialScience Develops Customized Polycarbonate Grades for LED Applications

With the growing trend towards the use of LEDs for innovative lamp and lighting concepts, Bayer MaterialScience has developed new grades of its transparent Makrolon® polycarbonate specifically for the production of these modern light sources.
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Civic engagement combined with an innovative solar lighting concept from LEDVANCE has made the Nelson Mandela Bridge – one of South Africa’s most important landmarks – safe and visible once again. In just three weeks, LEDVANCE, ... READ MORE
Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (September 18, 2025) In automotive electronics, reliability is a key design criterion. Capacitive sensors are widely used in exterior and interior vehicle applications—from touch-based door hand... READ MORE