Process

touch_app 1. Discover

Quite often, you may need a brighter, thinner, or more efficient solution, yet are challenged by limiting specifications. One of the many advantages of partnering with our U.S.-based engineers is that we have a full on-site library of historical applications.

Our tenured engineers consider your specs and send you tangible reference for review. With your feedback, we zero in on the ideal solution for your custom application.

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Innovate new or existing products.

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Explore brighter, more uniform and more efficient solutions.

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Achieve fewer optical layers.

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Add value and reduce cost.


crop 2. Design

Our engineering team works closely with you to understand the finest details of your project – from preferred light color and intensity to the amount of space in the assembly and cost targets.

We then carefully and collaboratively develop 3D models, as well as mechanical and electrical drawings, to ensure that every aspect of the project meets your requirements and your prospective customer demands.

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Bring your ideas to life.

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Meet size, shape and functional requirements.

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Streamline any size or scale, from simple to complex.

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Optimize design to go to market quickly.


flash_on 3. Prototype

Test your concept’s fit, form, and function with our prototyping capabilities. Following your approval of the prototype, we provide a full production quote, including use of the prototype as a reference design depending on project intent.

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Go from concept to prototype within 4-6 weeks.

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Reduce development times.

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Assess precision and quality with laser etched, molded and machined capabilities.

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Own the design for future reference.


wb_incandescent 4. Manufacture

Your GLT Sales Manager optimizes your budget by transitioning your final product to our global manufacturing facilities.

Featuring more than a million square feet of production space, 115 molding machines and 20 embossing and extrusion lines, these facilities specialize in mass production – volumes of thousands to millions – with state-of-the-art automation technology and both ISO and IATF certifications.

Tooling

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Consistent, accurate reproductions

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Shortest possible lead times

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Maximized tool life

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Fair costs

Production

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Low-cost, high-volume services

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Comprehensive testing and measurement equipment

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ISO 9001:2000; ISO 14001; RoHS compliant

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IATF 16949 certified facilities

We bet you have a bright idea.
Let’s see how GLT can help make it a reality.

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