Manufacturing

Manufacturing High-Quality, High-Reliability LED Light Bulbs

While the design is one critical factor in the reliability, longevity, and quality of the LED-based lighting platform, the other critical factor is the manufacturing. Here is where optics, thermal management, electronic components, and the LED device come together into one cohesive product.

Keys to producing high-quality, reliable products are sincere commitments to programs such as

In the frantic rush to cash in on the LED lighting revolution, there are going to be companies that knowingly or unknowingly take the short cuts that result in bad designs coming to market, as well as products not manufactured with the expected level of quality. Signs of poorly manufactured LED products include products that last a few days—rather than 50,000 hours, electrical problems that cause fires, and inconsistent color. The market will sort the wheat from the chafe in time.