"RAYCREA" is a transparent resin film with microvoids.
It is possible to light up transparent plates emit light across its surface by attaching the films to glass or acrylic panels and installing a light source at the edge of the panels.
Compared to other light guide plate lighting, its high transparency is also a feature.
One side of the panel with RAYCREA film shines and the other side is transparent. When not emitting light, both sides are highly transparent.
The microvoids in RAYCREA allow for control of light direction, resulting in varying brightness depending on the viewing angle. This enables the ability to brighten specific areas where light is needed.
As RAYCREA is a film, it is highly flexible and can be applied to curved surfaces such as bent boards.
Flexibility can be utilized to realize curved surface emission.
With Nitto unique RtoR manufacturing method, RAYCREA films can be applied to large areas.
*RtoR: A technology in which a roll of film is continuously unwound and film is formed while it is being wound up.
It is possible to illuminate an area larger than a person.
As it is a film, it can be cut out and allows for making only specific areas where it's applied to glass or acrylic panels glow.
It is possible to process and illuminate complex shapes such as QR codes.
Faithfully reproduces the color (spectrum) of the LED. Additionally, by individually controlling LED chips, it is possible to create stripe-like lighting on the surface. When emitting light, one side shines while the other side remains transparent.
With the acrylic panel, light is guided by about 2m while keeping the light source color intact. As light attenuates further away from the light source, it's possible to improve uniformity across the surface by introducing light from both top and bottom.
This is a case where LEDs are installed at the top and bottom to allow light to enter. (*There is a seam in the film at the center in the height direction.)
With acrylic panels, the light source color is guided as is. With glass plates, it is recommended to use highly transparent glass because color shifts and attenuation are likely to occur in the case of float glass.
This is an image of the light when using a 200 x 300 mm panel.
RAYCREA is highly transparent and can be used in multiple layers. Various expressions are possible with combinations of light sources and shapes.
The process for implementing RAYCREA is as follows:
If you are considering implementation, please check the notes as well, and contact us through this site.
Please check the following "Notes on Implementation" in advance.
This is an example of the process leading up to implementation. It may be different depending on the case.
As RAYCREA is a product in the development stage and is therefore treated as non-guaranteed. We may offer the RAYCREA film free of charge after reviewing the contents.
Conditions and Notices for Free Provision
Regarding free provision
The free provision of RAYCREA film is aimed at increasing product awareness and allowing for evaluation and verification of product performance. It is treated as non-guaranteed.
Nitto Denko Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "our company") assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the film provided free of charge. (If necessary, we can provide advice on adhesion methods and share know-how accumulated from previous installation and production examples. Additionally, we will offer additional film in case of any adhesion defects.)
Request for cooperation in promotion
If we provide it free of charge, we may ask for your cooperation in our company's promotional activities, such as crediting us, posting on the RAYCREA website, or submitting a questionnaire regarding the results of its use.
We may use the information you provide (images, videos, reports, etc.) for our company's public relations activities (website, SNS, exhibition, etc.).
Regarding inquiries
Please feel free to contact us if you are considering implementing RAYCREA film after fully understanding the above contents.
We will determine whether we can provide the items free of charge based on the information you have provided (such as intended use, quantity, etc.).
Others
The conditions of free provision may be changed without notice.
Free provision may be declined due to our inventory situation or other circumstances.
If you have any questions about RAYCREA™ products, please fill out the inquiry form.