As I have said before, one of the great things about my job is that I get to see and use some really cool technology in the projects I work on. I recently saw one that is worth mentioning. This particular technology is a flexible LED panel from a company called NanoLumens. NanoLumens is a startup out of the Atlanta area.
We have all seen LED panels before in sports arenas and entertainment venues — the Las Vegas strip is essentially one big LED panel. What makes this panel unique is that it is built on a thin, flexible substrate. This means it is extremely light weight and flexible. Unlike normal LED panels which are rigid and must be mounted on a flat surface, the NanoLumens panel can be mounted on a curved surface. You can use it to wrap a column or mount it on the contour of a curving stairway. This flexibility along with its light weight (a 108 inch panel weighs only 70lbs.) makes it ideal for portable or temporary uses.
This is just one of the many technology innovations that are beginning to appear. Stay tuned for more.