Lead Performer: OLEDWorks, LLC – Rochester, NY
DOE Total Funding: $150,000
Project Term: June 12, 2017 – February 12, 2018
Funding Type: SBIR

This project will design and demonstrate an ultrathin, curved, high-efficacy OLED light engine that will reduce the cost of OLED lighting. The light engine will incorporate an OLED lighting panel on thin, flexible glass; a high-efficiency driver; and an easy-to-use mechanical/electrical connector that will offer luminaire designers a new, simple, and creative component to inspire and accelerate the commercial production of revolutionary designs with faster product-introduction cycles.

The proposed curved light engine will expand on the rigid, flat OLED light engines currently available and will make it much easier and more economical to design and manufacture OLED lighting fixtures for the consumer market and the commercial architectural lighting industry. In Phase I, OLEDWorks will develop the ultrathin, bendable-glass, high-efficacy OLED panels and will specify or develop appropriate high-efficiency drivers for use in the light engine. A subcontractor luminaire manufacturer will design the light engine together with a prototype consumer fixture and commercial luminaire for use with the light engine.  

DOE Technology Manager: James Brodrick, James.Brodrick@ee.doe.gov
Lead Performer: Jeff Jackson, OLEDWorks, LLC