3M Light Pipe is a transparent pipe lined with 3M Optical Lighting Film that is able to efficiently transport light up to 64 feet (20 meters) from a single point light source. The Martin Architectural Exterior 600 is an IP65 rated 575W lighting fixture with CMY colour changing technology capable of producing a nearly endless variety of colours.
3M also offers LPS50 (2.5") and LPS100 (4") Light Pipe Systems compatible with the Martin FiberSource CMY 150 and Martin Exterior 200 respectively. Additionally, the agreement makes Martin Architectural an authorized distributor of 3M LF120HL High Luminance Light Fiber, an especially brilliant type of fiber compatible with Martin FiberSource brand illuminators. 3M HL Light Fiber can be used to create visually uniform lengths of decorative light. It is typically three to five times brighter than other solid-core or stranded side-light fiber and comes in core diameters of 7mm and 12mm.
Gorm Teichert, Martin Architectural international sales director, commented: "The synergy between our companies' products makes for a natural cooperative effort, and packaged together they make for a complete dynamic lighting solution. We are proud to be associated with a company on the caliber of 3M and look forward to working closely with them to create unique lighting installations across the globe."
"We're excited about our collaboration with Martin Architectural," said Don Robertson, sales and marketing manager for 3M. "3M's optical science capabilities combined with Martin's innovative colour-changing luminaire brings a new and revolutionary lighting solution for our customers."
The commercial cooperation is limited to Martin Architectural and 3M Light Management Solutions and does not involve Martin's entertainment division or any other division of 3M. The cooperation has already resulted in a number of unique light pipe installations including the Target World Headquarters Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Newport Office Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, as well as several Martin illuminator powered 3M HL Light Fibre installations.
"3M technology, in combination with Martin's offering and channels to market, creates a mutually beneficial relationship - one in which we expect that the lighting industry will benefit from on a global basis," said Mike Giesler, global business manager, 3M Light Management Solutions.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
