News and Events

Kopp Glass Exhibiting at LIGHTFAIR® International

By Kopp Glass | April 5, 2019

At the upcoming LIGHTFAIR® International conference in Philadelphia, PA, Kopp Glass will feature versatility in custom molded glass solutions for a broad range of lighting challenges in technical, industrial and commercial applications.

Kopp Glass Release UV LED Product Database

By Kopp Glass | March 14, 2019

Kopp Glass announces the release of a UV LED Product Database that enables users to easily evaluate and select the optimal UV LED for specific applications.

New Webinar: Lens Material Selection for Exterior Aircraft Lighting

By Kopp Glass | January 23, 2019

When designing an exterior aircraft lighting fixture, it is necessary to choose a cover lens material that is resistant to pressure, abrasion, and impact. With the onset of LED technology, manufacturers of lighting fixtures essentially have two options for cover lens materials: glass or plastic. This decision affects safety, maintenance, and total cost of ownership.…

TIR Optic Discussed at RadTech UV+EB 2018

Kopp Glass Discusses “The Effects of UV Glass Optics on UV LED Arrays” at the RadTech UV + EB Technology Expo and Conference

By Kopp Glass | May 2, 2018

Kopp Glass will feature their moldable UV transmitting glass compositions at the upcoming RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo and Conference in Rosemont, IL. Unlike fused silica and quartz, Kopp’s UV glass has unique material properties that enable it to be molded into complex and contoured shapes that allow you to control the…

Kopp Glass Announces New Research on Increasing the Power and Efficiency of UV-C LED Devices

By Kopp Glass | March 14, 2018

Kopp Glass has released a technical presentation of a comparative study on how optics can be used to increase UV-C LED efficiency and power titled,” Custom Molded UV-C Transmitting Glass Optics”.

Kopp Glass Launches New UV LED Optic Design Lab Website

By Kopp Glass | February 14, 2018

Kopp Glass announces the launch of a new interactive website that enables users to develop UV LED products with increased power, greater design flexibility, and better cure quality.

Designers Head to LDI to Enhance Lighting Skills and Get the Latest Gear

By Kopp Glass | October 5, 2016

In a few weeks, lighting designers seeking to enhance their technical skills and looking for the newest gear will head to Live Design International in Las Vegas, NV. Learn more about the exhibit, Kopp Glass’ UV filters and Fresnel lenses, and premier training opportunities available at the conference. Every year, millions of people flock to concert venues seeking an amazing and memorable experience. Smoke. Fire. Lights pulsating in rhythm to the beat. Mesmerizing lighting displays require considerable skill to execute successfully.

New UV Glass Optic Mixes Wavelengths from Multi-UV LED Array

By Kopp Glass | April 15, 2016

To help accelerate UV LED adoption within the UV curing market, we developed a new optical solution that utilizes LEDs of various UV wavelengths to produce a mixed, uniform light output.

SAE A20 Aircraft Lighting Committee Spring Meeting Highlights

By Darin Bernardi | March 30, 2016

From March 23 through March 24, I attended the SAE A20 Aircraft Lighting Committee’s spring meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Discussion amongst the 36 attendees focused on recently published SAE documents, identification of documents that will be sent out for ballot shortly, and status of the MIL-STD-3009 specification review.

Photonics West Highlights Market Growth

By Adam Willsey | March 8, 2016

Photonics West, the premier SPIE event for the optics and photonics industry, was held in San Francisco, California on February 15 through 18, 2016. During the week, 22,000 people attended more than 4,900 technical presentations, panel discussions, courses, and an exhibition where approximately 1,300 companies showcased their latest product offerings. It is clear that Photonics West is a valuable conference to those in the industry, as the attendance continues to grow each year.