Customers to benefit from HalfMoon light test systems for Solid State Lighting and Display testing

North Sutton, NH – Labsphere, Inc and Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd. have partnered to develop the next generation of total spectral light measurement systems, based on Otsuka’s patented HalfMoon hemispherical design. By incorporating traditional diffuse reflectance technology with specular imaging technology, the new systems provide a far more efficient and practical means for testing forward emitting light engines.

For 30 years Labsphere has been a knowledge leader in light metrology, with a portfolio of unique, reliable solutions designed to test or integrate with a wide variety of photonics products. Otsuka provides the gold standard in measurement equipment to R&D and production organizations in the display industry. The company uses its expertise in optical metrology technologies to assist manufacturers in maintaining the highest quality and performance of displays and constituent materials. Combining time-tested experience in reflectance technology, Labsphere and Otsuka will introduce a series of high quality spectral flux test systems that are both user-friendly and meet the ever-changing needs of the light test industry.

“Otsuka Electronics, an expert in spectroscopy measurement in east Asia, the center of the world’s display industry, developed this innovative new technology to bring performance evaluation to the light source/lighting industry,” said Takashi Maruyama, President of Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd. “This is an opportunity for Labsphere to answer the demand from its worldwide customer base for this specific solution and take advantage of Otsuka’s strong distribution network in east Asia.”

Labsphere President Kevin Chittim commented, “Until now, the integrating sphere was the simplest and fastest method for testing the total light and color of omni-directional light sources. Over the years we have continued to stay at the forefront of innovation in the diffuse reflectance technologies, light test and sensor calibration industries. Aligning with Otsuka brings us the latest imaging technology and expertise to continue meeting changing industry demands.”

Otsuka will be responsible for sales of all Labsphere products in Korea and sales of the HalfMoon product family in east Asia. Labsphere will distribute HalfMoon products throughout the rest of the world.