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News Release from: Visionglow of North America | Subject: Photoluminescent material
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2004
New photoluminescent material glows for
longer
Visionglow has developed a novel photoluminescent material that can charge in either artificial or natural light and glow for at least 12 hours.
Visionglow has developed a novel photoluminescent material that can charge in either artificial or natural light and glow for at least 12 hours "Our photoluminescent pigments are the most unique formulated pigments of their kind in the world"
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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TriVona Innovations has developed a series of submicron long afterglow universal photoluminescent dispersions based on Visionglow's revolutionary technology.
"We've taken the existing technology, which uses strontium materials, and reinvented it", says Dr Barry Rogers, a scientist who serves as Chairman of Visionglow Global.
"We use a new material that has all the benefits of strontium, without the drawbacks".
Safety applications are at the forefront of the company's focus.
Post 11th September 2001 there is an increased awareness of the need for improved personal safety and emergency evacuation systems when electricity is not available to light the way.
The New York City building code has recently been amended to include the requirement of photoluminescent exit signs and evacuation guidance systems in buildings greater than 75ft in height.
The Visionglow pigment can also be combined with fluorescent colours to improve the performance of safety items.
Rogers, as well as Gary Lamphier, President of Visionglow of North America, are optimistic that the new technology will be sought after in a number of industries.
"Those who have been let down by cost factors or performance issues now have a viable alternative", says Lamphier.
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