Future Lighting Solutions says that its simpleLED light engine program is being widely adopted since its relatively recent introduction in February. Future contends that its simple LED light engine program reduces design/prototyping cycles for solid-state lighting applications from as long as a year to as little as four weeks. The program offers twelve off-the-shelf assemblies that integrate circuit boards, Luxeon Rebel LEDs, connectors and optics in different form factors, LED counts and color temperatures. The company contends that it eliminates months of sourcing, design, and engineering work while providing over 500 customization options for use in finished luminaires.

The first off-the-shelf light engines in Future’s simpleLED program are available in 12 configurations with choices of form factor, LED count, color temperature, optics and connectors. Various configurations can be easily identified online by entering key attributes such a target light output in the Light Engine Builder available on Future Lighting Solutions’ website. All products in the program offer a three-year warranty and are UL recognized.

Announced in February, simpleLED light engines have quickly attracted innovative lighting designers from North America to Europe. Early adopters include a major retail chain, a popular entertainment franchise, and lighting engineers building LED retrofits. Other customers are using the simpleLED program to rapidly prototype new or retrofit LED luminaires to test customer responses before entering the production phase. Examples include LED street lights, 4” and 6” recessed downlights, and backlit signage boxes designed to replace fluorescent models.

“The strong response to our simpleLED program reflects the demand for shorter design and prototyping cycles that can significantly accelerate time to market and cut development costs for solid-state lighting applications,” said Danny Miller, Vice President - Lighting Integration for Future Lighting Solutions. “These new light engines are essential building blocks for manufacturers who want to take full advantage of LED lighting opportunities.”