Oxbridge Lighting is working in close partnership with LumiAdd to bring the world of 3D printed lighting to the Middle East market. We are excited to explore new design possibilities and material options with local lighting designers, interior designers and architects. LumiAdd specialise in creating luminaires that support the principles of a circular economy through 3D printing with bio plastics.
The process of 3D printing allows luminaire components to be manufacture on demand resulting in minimal waste and enables unconstrained design innovation. In addition to the process of 3D printing to manufacture components, plant based polymers are utilised meaning no petrochemicals are present in the printed parts and that unique finishes, colours and material blends can be offered that are not available in any other manufacturing process.
Products
Introducing our revolutionary range of luminaires, where innovation meets sustainability. Crafted with precision from plant-based polymers using cutting-edge 3D printing technology, these luminaires redefine the standards of eco-conscious lighting design. Embracing a forward-thinking approach, our 3D printed luminaires are designed and manufactured on demand by LumiAdd in the UK .
This not only allows for precise customisation to meet individual preferences but also ensures minimal waste in the production process. By adopting a made-to-order model, excess inventory and waste is minimised underscoring Oxbridge’s dedication to a cleaner, greener future. From recessed spotlights to decorative pendants, a wide product offering is available
Circularity
LumiAdd and Oxbridge have taken a unique approach to the topic of sustainability without compromising on the quality and aesthetics demanded by the architectrual lighting segment. By combining the process of 3D printing with the use of plant polymers, we have arguably created some of the most sustainable luminaires available on the market today.
The process of 3D printing allows LumiAdd to manufacture our luminaire components on demand resulting in minimal waste and enables unconstrained design innovation. The choice of 3D printing also enables the use of plant polymers which have a lower carbon footprint when compared to the more conventional materials currently used within the lighting industry. The plant polymers are derived from renewable feedstock eliminating the extraction of valuable raw materials from the planet
PLA & PHA Bio Plastics
Bio plastics, or plant polymers; they are the same thing, but we like to refer to them as plant polymers, it’s clearer what they are made from that way. LumiAdd uses both PLA and PHA in the printing of the luminaires. PLA offers a wide variety of material performances as well as colours and surface finishes. PHA, although still in the early adoption phase within mass production , offers an even lower carbon footprint than that of PLA and it will breakdown in any biotope.
As a raw material, PLA produces upto 97% less Co2 emissions than aluminium depending on where it is sourced. And when compared to petrochemical based polymers, it produces anywhere between 30 – 70% less Co2 emissions. In addition to a reduction in the carbon footrpint of a luminaire, PLA can incorporate waste materials such as coffee grounds and oyster shells, all of which add a unique element to the aesthetics of the luminaire.
