Electroluminescence - The Past, Present And Future

This slideshow is the history of Electroluminescent Lighting and the various applications, which include EL Wire, EL Tape, EL Paint, Elastolite, and Electroluminescent Panels. The presentation was given to an audience at the Ellumiglow.com workshop in August, 2014. More information can be found by going to http://www.ellumiglow.com.

1. Electroluminescence The Past, Present, and Future

2. About me 2006 Started Playing With EL Wire and getting into the EL community 2010 Started Ellumiglow.com 2012 Made First EL Wire 2013 Developed First Inverter

3. History Of EL

4. The Past Discovered in 1907 Henry Joseph Round reported yellow light was emitted when a current passed through a silicon carbide detector. Mid-Late 1930’s First report published on the emission of light from zinc sulfide powders after applying an electrical charge. 1950’s GTE Sylvania makes first EL Light ( Nite -Lite) called Panelescent 1980s/90s Chrisopher King (Beaverton, OR) developed EL Displays at Planar Systems

5. Types of Electroluminescence

6. 3 Types of EL Light Original ZnS:Mn < 1960s Characteristics: Low light Thick Powder Layer Thin Film EL Lamps (TFEL ) 1970s Characteristics: Extremely Thin ~ 500nm Medium light

7. 3 Types of EL Light Thick Film EL Displays (TDEL) 2000s Characteristics Good Brightness Finally popularized lighting technology

8. Where is EL now?

9. The Present EL Wire Flexible Round – Glows 360° Multiple Diameters Bright Various Colors EL Tape (EL Panels) Flat Thin Virtually any size or shape Virtually any color

10. Practical Applications?

11. Practical Applications of EL Wire Art Installations

12. Practical Applications of EL Wire Art Installations Clothing/Costuming

13. Practical Applications of EL Wire Art Installations Clothing/Costuming Fun!

14. Applications of EL Tape / Panels Costuming/Clothing

15. Applications of EL Tape / Panels Costuming/Clothing Media / Advertising

16. Applications of EL Tape / Panels Costuming/Clothing Media / Advertising Safety

17. The Future of Electroluminescence

18. The Future Clothing (Mass Produced)

19. The Future Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables

20. The Future Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables Safety

21. The Future Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables Safety Packaging

22. The Future Clothing (Mass Produced) Wearables Safety Packaging Entertainment

23. EL Tech in the Future

24. Future EL Tech EL Cable Strong Endless possibilities of s trength /internal members Likely to Replace common EL Wire Applications Ship / Mechanical Safety Entertainment Data Transmission

25. Future EL Tech FIPEL/LEC Thin, Flexible, & BRIGHT Could Replace LED’s In The Future Applications Office/Home Advertising Lightbulbs

26. Future EL Tech ELastoLite Thin and EXTREMELY Flexible High Price Point/Entry To Market Applications Shoes Hats Clothing Safety Anything!

27. Future EL Tech EL Paint Thin and easily applied Anything that can be painted can have EL Applications Clothing Cars/Bikes Buildings Safety Anything!

28. Obstacles Technology ? NO! Market Acceptance? Lack of Suppliers? Entry to Market?