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About Global Lighting Technologies, Inc.

Since 2000, GLT has led the industry in advanced light guide development. We take a collaborative approach – from discovery and design through prototyping and manufacturing – for virtually any custom light guide application. With nearly two-million-square feet of ISO- and IATF-certified manufacturing space and more than 2,400 employees worldwide, GLT is committed to providing the efficiency and high quality that our innovative clients require.

So, when you need it brighter, more uniform and more efficient – with fewer components or a lower overall cost – contact GLT, your partner in emerging light guide technology.


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GLT Innovation Timeline

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1995

First printed light extraction pattern created. This innovation initiated the development of solidstate light guide manufacturing.

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1997

MicroLens light extraction technology invented. This innovation allowed for the light extraction pattern to be created within an injection mold, enabling higher volume output and lower cost as well as brighter end products.

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2000

Global Lighting Technologies Inc. formed. This resulted in the merging of optical design and extraction technology with manufacturing facilities in Asia to create a company positioned for growth and expansion in the low cost, high volume light guide market.

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2008

Thermal embossing process developed. This enabled thin film light guides to be created for use within new thin portable and tablet devices.

GLT Suzhou factory opened in China.

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2011

Global Lighting Technologies Inc. announced its initial public offering.

Extrusion embossing process developed. These larger, thinner light guides were quickly adopted by the LCD TV and general lighting industries.

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2012

Zhongshan factory opened in China.

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2017

Tongluo factory opened in Taiwan.

Thin film extrusion process developed. This innovative manufacturing process led to light guides with tapered entrance regions for increased efficiencies.

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