Project Description
Overview
A major appliance OEM approached DNA with a need for a washer and dryer lighting solution where light distribution, housing size and the ability to withstand high heat and chemicals were key requirements.Challenges
- Size constraints
- Lensing/light distribution requirements
- Ability to withstand heat and chemicals
- LED Clarity
Services Performed
- Thermal mounting and heat managment
- EMS-PCBA design
- Plastic injection moldings
- Plastic housing design
- Spectroradiometric testing
- In house chemical testing
- Optics design
- Simulation & rendering
Results
- Manufactured a compact lighting solution within budget
- IP68
- Optics design eliminated shadows
- Maintained specific color temperature requirements over broad environment ranges