Lumencraft
Lumencraft Inc. is a flashlight manufacturer producing LED flashlights. Lumencraft lights are Swiss designed and US built and target the luxury/high end market of the flashlight industry, with prices as high as $370 for a single flashlight.[1]
History[edit]
The company was founded by an American aerospace engineer and a Swiss designer in 2006 and is incorporated in the state of California. Lumencraft lights are typically pre-ordered with individual serial numbers assigned to each light. Popular Mechanics has referred to Lumencraft as the Rolex of Flashlights.[2]
Application[edit]
The nature of Lumencraft products can be seen in the use of materials such as titanium and carbon fiber and aerospace manufacturing processes and technologies.[3] Some of Lumencraft's products, such as the GatLight, have up to 80 individual parts, including custom machined metal parts. Lumencraft uses computer-aided design as well as photon and thermal simulation technologies.[4]
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References[edit]
- ^ *Hanlon, Mike (February 6, 2007). "The Titanium and Carbon Fibre Gatling Pocket Flashlight". Gizmag. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Lumencraft’s Gatlight Is Rolex of Flashlights, Popular Mechanics Magazine, November, 2007
- ^ *"Gatlight V3 made of titanium". Ubergizmo. February 28, 2007. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ McGlaun, Shane (March 2, 2007). "Lumencraft GatLight V3 Looks Super Cool". I4U News. Retrieved 2009-10-11.