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Light-by-Wire (LBW) is a 3M engineered lighting module consisting of surface mounted LEDs on flat cable conductors. LBW is a low-profile, flexible, thermally stable lighting system configured to match specific lighting applications.

For technical details, view our preliminary 3M™ Light-By-Wire technical data sheet (PDF, 114 Kb).

Precision Lighting Elements (PLEs) are solid, rod-shaped light guides that deliver light to a target area. The precise optical surfaces that project into the core redirect light rays in a predetermined pattern. Notches with optical surfaces are positioned along the length of the light guide to deliver light to the target. PLEs are designed according to the lighting requirements of the application.

For technical details, view our preliminary 3M™ Precision Lighting Elements technical data sheet (PDF, 75 Kb).

Light String is a methacrylate, single-core optical fiber that possesses a high degree of flexibility, thermal resistance and light uniformity. The core section converts the limited amount of light from the LED source into a longer, more uniform linear light used for ambient lighting.

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