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Retroreflective Technologies


Returns light directly to its source by focusing light through a spherical, glass optical element, like a bead, onto a mirror reflector, or through cube corner reflectors.

This technology results in retroreflective surfaces, which are excellent for returning light back to its source.

Click on a graphic below to see a demonstration of each type of retroreflection.

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