Today, linear lighting has entered the homes of ordinary people, from the classroom to the warehouse, almost everywhere. So, why are linear lamps so popular, and where is the future of linear lamps? Next, let's look at the past, present and future of linear lighting.

♦ Before linear lighting, how do people illuminate long space?

It is particularly difficult to illuminate a long space without linear luminaires. Before that, people used large industrial incandescent light bulbs for home to industrial environments, such as warehouses and factories, and even retail stores. Later, a series of lumen packaging and color temperature appeared, but the basic technology remained unchanged.

♦ How is linear illumination produced?

The transition to linear lighting began in the 1950s, mainly in industrial environments. The manufacturing environment starts with linear fluorescent tubes like T12 and T16. In the 1970s, the technology began to be used at home.

Traditional linear lighting has existed for a long time, but there are also some production problems. For example, the larger surface area illuminated by linear lamps is not always what we want; lamps have more requirements for sockets at both ends.

This transformation occurred in the 1970s. Because of the increased demand for linear lighting in small workshops and garages, as well as in home interiors and retail stores, this requires lower costs and more decoration options.

Since the late 1970s, puff linear lamps have become quite popular. Almost every size of home and apartment has a puff linear lamp, especially in the kitchen. Many manufacturers offer a product similar to the wood decoration of a picture frame.

If you walk into a Deli in New York or a hardware store in Chicago, you may see old-fashioned line lights. In the early days, these lights were small and cheap. Their function is only lighting, not decorative, and people do not consider the quality of lighting. Even modern businesses may use line lights to reduce prices, because they are the most economical solution.

♦ What are the characteristics and benefits of modern linear lighting?

In fact, most of the original linear lights have been relegated to garages, laundries and other practical spaces. For example, in retail, everyone pursues more beautiful lamps and better light. The office uses a mixture of direct and indirect lighting to achieve a more even distribution.

Color temperature plays an important role in psychology, which can not be ignored. For example, a low-cost store may use 4K lighting to encourage customers to buy products quickly and pay for them, while another store may use 3K lighting to provide a more enjoyable experience.

The linear lighting market is still huge today and will not disappear soon. Now the difference is that linear building lighting and LED technology have expanded the application range of linear lamps. With the improvement of appearance and performance, the industry will continue to develop. The old traditional housing is being abandoned, new materials are being used, and more advanced technology is adopted, and linear lighting is also more compact and efficient.

♦ Where is the future of linear lighting?

Aesthetics is fixed at this point, but in terms of performance, there is a great improvement. Modern technology not only makes it more efficient, but also makes it easier to install and fine tune. In the past, customers had to use the relevant control system for each product. But now, products have built-in controls, which means they are pre programmed for an area at the time of installation. In the future, control will be the next "disruptor"