Flexible LED Strips

The Nichia LED quality

Nichia is the LED brand we choose for manufacturing of our LED strips or modules. Nichia is a Japanese company that is the world leader in the LED market, with a market share of over 25% and the longest experience in the field. Nichia is the inventor of the white LED production technology, receiving the Nobel Prize for this invention.

The very long life of Nichia LEDs (minimum 100,000 hours), exceptional luminous efficacy, superior light output and spectrum qualify our LED strips for long-term use even for the most demanding applications.

The difference between the quality and performance of the LED strip or module with Nichia LEDs and a budget LED strip, with low-cost LEDs, is evident from the first light, and in time the gap increases even more.

1. Longest-lasting light: Nichia LEDs last 90% longer

After 60,000 hours of operation, a Nichia LED keeps 90% of the initial luminous flux, under high operating conditions, shining like in the beginning. In most applications, this translates into an effective 100,000 hours lifetime or 10 years of continuous operation in a shopping center, decades of operation in a home.

In contrast, a low-cost LED loses up to 60% of the initial value in less than 10,000 hours, approximately one year of operation. It becomes too weak for the initial purpose in just 1,000-3,000 hours.

The evolution of light output for the Nichia LEDs is demonstrated by 10,000 hours of testing, according to the LM-80 standard. Lifetime (light at 70%, 80% and 90%) is calculated using TM-21, both internationally recognized standards and used by all major manufacturers.

Click here to download the 10000 hours, Nichia LED L80 lifetime test. 

2. More light for less power: Nichia LEDs are 65% more energy efficient

The design and material quality influence the luminous efficacy and the LED light output. Nichia LEDs have the highest luminous efficacy on the market, more than 230 lumens per watt, compared to a low-cost LED that has less than 80 lumens per watt.

The difference of more than 65% in luminous efficacy is outstanding when seen in practice. After a cove light retrofit from low-cost LED strips to Nichia LED strips, the illumination increased by three to five times for the same power consumption:

3. Uniform white light: Nichia LEDs are color temperature sorted

By implementing the 3 Macadam Elipse sorting standard in our manufacturing, ensures that Nichia LED strips for a project will have the same white color temperature. Uniformity is also be maintained for future projects. 

In contrast, low-cost LED strips are not manufactured with the Macadam Elipse sorting standard, being delivered with many different color temperatures of white. Often, differences are even on the same reel. Moreover, after just a few thousand hours, the low-cost LEDs change their color temperature, resulting in a rainbow effect with yellow and blue hues.

After a cove-light retrofit from low-cost LED strips to Nichia LED strips, the importance of the 3 Macadam Elipse sorting standard is clear.

4. Natural light spectrum: Nichia 757 LEDs have CRI up to 99

Nichia LEDs, with CRI up to 99, reproduce colors as naturally as possible, closely matching the spectrum of sunlight. This capability ensures that colors are rendered accurately and vividly, enhancing the visual experience in any application

Low-cost LEDs only have a maximum CRI of 80, their light distorting color shades, especially warm colors, such as red, orange or brown.

Why LED Strips & Modules from Lumistrips?

Choosing a LED strip or module from Lumistrips means getting the best fit for your project, with a design that meets your exact specifications for light intensity, size, shape, connections, installation, and power and control systems—along with many other tailored details.

Lumistrips custom-made LED solutions take advantage of the very latest in LED technology, including new materials, lenses, light control systems, and power supplies, not to mention contemporary design principles. Often, standard, off-the-shelf LED products lag the current technological curve by several years.

The Lumistrips configurable LED products represent the most affordable custom-made LED lighting, allowing the selection of the LED color temperature, CRI and special lighting technology. More than 40 configurable designs are available, including Zhaga LED strips, Plug & Play 24V LED strips and compact modules. 

For projects with requirements that our configurable products cannot meet, our custom-made order forms are designed to easily configure the LED modules or strips, with an extensive range of design options, including module size, LED specifications, electrical characteristics and connecting systems. 

So why settle for outdated LED systems when you can have the latest and best performing, manufactured precisely to your needs?

Our Expertise Shines Bright

Since 2004, we have been a dedicated specialist in LED lighting solutions. We’ve been part of the LED success story from the beginning, acquiring specialized expertise in developing and producing custom LED modules for a diverse array of industries.

Our in-house manufacturing center in Hechingen, Germany, is where we bring your ideas to light (discover more here). Equipped with a Reel-to-Reel Flex production line featuring state-of-the-art machines and cutting-edge technology, we bring precision and innovation to every product.

 

Advancing with Cutting-Edge Technology

Our robust partnerships with top-tier brands in the LED industry position us at the forefront of integrating the latest technological advancements into your custom LED modules:

LEDs: 

• NICHIA (Official Distributor for Europe)
• BLOB (Official Distributor)
• SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR (Project Partner)
• LUMILEDS (Certified Solution Partner)
• OSRAM (LED Light for you Partner)
• LEDIM (Certified Solution Partner)
• SAMSUNG
• CREE
• LG Innotek

The LED manufacturers we partner with are the Top 7 of LED manufacturers globally. 

Lens systems:

• LEDIL (Official Distributor)
• CARCLO (Official Distributor)
• ARI (Official Distributor)

Drivers and controls systems:

• CASAMBI (Certified Solution Partner)
• ERP POWER (Official Distributor)
• MEAN WELL

Investing in Custom LED Strips & Modules: Costs and Timelines

A configurable LED strip or module from Lumistrips is the best choice for your project, for a budget of at least €2,500. For custom-made LED products, the recommended budget is at least €5,000 for rigid LED strips or modules or €10,000 for flexible LED strips.

An order for custom-made LED products includes:

• Custom-made LED module design and development
• Custom LED module datasheet creation
• Prototype samples (optional)
• Setting up for production
• The first batch of mass-produced LED strips/modules

After you send us your inquiry, we aim to get back to you with a detailed price offer within 1-3 working days, assuming we received all the info we need.

Need help with the design or choosing components? We'll reach out via email and can discuss options over Microsoft Teams.

Here’s how the timeline looks once the design is finalized in, and you are sure of the quantity for the first batch of mass-produced LED strips/modules:

1. Initial Design Draft: You'll see the first drawing of your LED strip/module 2 weeks after we receive a 10% deposit.
2. Datasheet and Samples: After the drawing gets your approval and a further 25% deposit, we'll create for you the custom LED strip/modules datasheet, within 2–4 weeks. Samples will follow 2–4 weeks later, if you opt to have them. 
3. Mass Production: Once you approve the datasheet and/or samples, we'll start the full production, which will take 6–10 weeks, after another 25% deposit.
4. Final Payment: Before we ship out your first order with mass-produced LED strips/modules, we'll need the final 40% payment.

For projects that do not have clear target for the first mass production, payment for the above steps 1-2, will be made in advance, with the amount specified in the price offer. 

With Lumistrips, your investment in custom LED technology is transparent, with clear steps and predictable timelines.

Lumistrips and the Lumitronix group

Lumistrips is the specialized division of the Lumitronix group, focusing on custom high-performance LED strips and modules, all meticulously built at our own facility in Germany. Our German-made quality promises precision and durability, right from our production line to global delivery. Founded in 2005, our headquarters in Germany has been a key player in the LED industry's evolution, accumulating a wealth of experience across various industries.

Our dedicated team, from offices in Germany, Romania and Hong Kong, are working together to bring your custom LED lighting projects to life. From the drawing board to final production, we offer comprehensive support to ensure high-efficiency LED solutions that meet your exact standards.

Learn more about our decades long journey into LED lighting and services in our detailed company presentation.

The success stories of our customers

Join the ranks of our satisfied clientele, which includes over 10,000 businesses and 300,000 individuals from more than 75 countries, who trust the Lumitronix group for their LED projects.

Discover the impact of our work and read about our tailored LED solutions in our success stories brochure.