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This slideshow is the history of Electroluminescent Lighting and the various applications, which include EL Wire, EL Tape, EL Paint, Elastolite, and Electroluminescent Panels. The presentation was given to an audience at the Ellumiglow.com workshop in August, 2014. More information can be found by going to http://www.ellumiglow.com.
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ELECTROLUMINESCENCE
The Past, Present, and Future
About me
2006 Started Playing With EL Wire and getting into the EL community
2010 Started Ellumiglow.com 2012 Made First EL Wire 2013 Developed First Inverter
History Of EL
The Past
Discovered in 1907
Henry Joseph Round reported yellow light was emitted when a current passed through a silicon carbide detector.
Mid-Late 1930’s
First report published on the emission of light from zinc sulfide powders after applying an electrical charge.
1950’s
GTE Sylvania makes first EL Light (Nite-Lite) called Panelescent
1980s/90sChrisopher King (Beaverton, OR) developed EL Displays
at Planar Systems
Types of Electroluminescence
3 Types of EL Light Original ZnS:Mn
< 1960sCharacteristics:
Low light
Thick Powder Layer
Thin Film EL Lamps (TFEL) 1970sCharacteristics:
Extremely Thin ~500nmMedium light
3 Types of EL Light
Thick Film EL Displays (TDEL) 2000sCharacteristics
Good Brightness
Finally popularized lighting technology
Where is EL now?
The Present EL Wire
FlexibleRound – Glows 360°Multiple DiametersBrightVarious Colors
EL Tape (EL Panels)FlatThinVirtually any size or
shapeVirtually any color
Practical Applications?
Practical Applications of EL Wire
Art Installations
Practical Applications of EL Wire
Art Installations Clothing/Costuming
Practical Applications of EL Wire
Art Installations Clothing/Costuming Fun!
Applications of EL Tape / Panels
Costuming/Clothing
Applications of EL Tape / Panels
Costuming/Clothing Media / Advertising
Applications of EL Tape / Panels
Costuming/Clothing Media / Advertising Safety
The Future of Electroluminescence
The Future
Clothing (Mass Produced)
The Future
Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables
The Future
Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables Safety
The Future
Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables Safety Packaging
The Future
Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables Safety Packaging Entertainment
EL Tech in the Future
Future EL Tech EL Cable
StrongEndless possibilities of
strength /internal membersLikely to Replace common
EL Wire
ApplicationsShip / MechanicalSafetyEntertainmentData Transmission
Future EL Tech
FIPEL/LECThin, Flexible, & BRIGHTCould Replace LED’s In The Future
ApplicationsOffice/HomeAdvertisingLightbulbs
Future EL Tech
ELastoLiteThin and EXTREMELY FlexibleHigh Price Point/Entry To Market
ApplicationsShoesHatsClothingSafetyAnything!
Future EL Tech
EL PaintThin and easily appliedAnything that can be painted can have EL
ApplicationsClothingCars/BikesBuildingsSafetyAnything!
Obstacles
Technology? NO! Market Acceptance? Lack of Suppliers? Entry to Market?
