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Luminus

LED solutions for general, specialty lighting

Overview

Luminus Devices designs and manufactures LED solutions for general and specialty lighting. Its products include LED COB arrays, mid-power LEDs, and specialty LEDs for ultraviolet, infrared, horticulture, medical, and life sciences applications, which convert electrical energy into light through semiconductor modules. The company emphasizes high-performance lighting and collaborates with partners like Cuvee Systems to offer complete solutions, often with a five-year warranty. Its goal is to supply reliable, high-quality LED technologies to large-scale industrial customers and niche markets worldwide.

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About Luminus

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Why Luminus is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

HardwareIndustrial & ManufacturingEnergyConsumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$162M

Headquarters

Billerica, MA

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 product launches show active R&D and fresh distributor-facing inventory.
  • November 2026 AEMS presence with Silicon Labs expands industrial-design wins beyond lighting.
  • The February 2026 APC partnership broadens reach into energy-efficient power electronics.

What critics are saying

  • Sanan optoelectronics owns Luminus through Lightera, giving China-linked parents strategic control.
  • Mercury-free UV curing modules face entrenched Signify, Seoul Semiconductor, and ams OSRAM competition.
  • If Gen6+ COB volume disappoints, Luminus stays a niche supplier with weak pricing power.

What makes Luminus unique

  • Luminus spans COB, specialty LEDs, lasers, and power semiconductors across illumination niches.
  • Its March 2026 Gen6+ COBs and SFT-70X target premium beam quality and efficacy.
  • The company sells UV, medical, and horticulture LEDs that competitors rarely bundle together.

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Funding

Total Funding

$162M

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Funded Over

10 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance

Company News

LED professional
Nov 14th, 2025
Luminus Introduces LCM-64X and LCM-32X UV LED Curing Modules

Luminus introduces LCM-64X and LCM-32X UV LED curing modules. Luminus, a leader in advanced photonics technology, today announced the availability of the LCM-64X-UV and LCM-32X-UV, a family of UV LED modules designed to deliver exceptional performance for high-speed industrial line curing applications. Available now for sampling with full production readiness targeted for Q1 2026, the LCM modules represent Luminus' first modular UV LED curing solution and mark a significant expansion of the company's comprehensive UV product portfolio. The LCM modules address the demanding requirements of modern curing and industrial operations. While the LCM-64X provides up to 300 watts of optical power in a compact 26 x 50 millimeter footprint, the LCM-32X is a 26 x 25 mm module designed to be half the size and power of the LCM-64X. The two modules enable system designers to create highly efficient and space-optimized curing solutions. The module leverages Luminus' latest UVX technology to achieve ultra-high-power density operation up to 3.5 A/mm[2], delivering unmatched efficiency and reliability. The module's innovative die placement architecture enables continuous irradiance when units are positioned edge-to-edge, allowing system integrators to create extended linear arrays without gaps. Combined with an electrically isolated, high thermal conductivity copper core board package, the LCM-64X-UV provides the thermal management and electrical characteristics necessary for demanding 24/7 production environments. As environmental regulations increasingly restrict mercury-based lamp technologies, industries worldwide are transitioning to solid-state UV LED solutions. The LCM-64X-UV directly addresses this shift, offering a reliable, high-performance alternative that eliminates mercury while delivering superior operational efficiency. LED-based curing systems provide multiple advantages over traditional mercury lamps: longer operating life, reduced energy consumption, faster startup times, and elimination of hazardous materials. For manufacturers currently relying on mercury lamp technology, transitioning to the LCM-64X-UV enables compliance with emerging environmental standards while simultaneously reducing the total cost of ownership through improved efficiency and extended service intervals. The module's robust performance characteristics ensure that facilities can achieve or exceed the curing results previously obtained from mercury systems. Ideal for Curing and Industrial Applications The LCM-64X-UV is particularly well-suited for demanding curing applications, including inks, coatings, and adhesives, as well as specialized semiconductor and industrial applications. Available in wavelength options spanning 365 nm to 425 nm, the modules accommodate diverse photopolymer formulations and application-specific requirements. The precise wavelength binning and consistent spectral output ensure predictable, repeatable curing results critical to quality-dependent industries. The LCM-64X-UV's electrical and thermal isolation, combined with its ability to deliver high power density without thermal drift, makes it an ideal choice for sterilization, photopolymerization, and other precision photonic processes where accuracy and consistency are paramount. Exceptional Power Density: The LCM-64X-UV achieves ultra-high power density operation up to 3.5 A/mm[2] using Luminus' advanced UVX technology, enabling more compact system designs without sacrificing performance. Seamless Linear Arrays: Die placement architecture allows edge-to-edge positioning for continuous irradiance across linear curing applications, eliminating gaps and ensuring uniform coverage. Superior Thermal Management: Electrically isolated, high thermal conductivity copper core board package provides exceptional heat dissipation and electrical performance reliability. Versatile Wavelength Offering: Five wavelength options (365, 380, 390, 400, 415, and 425 nanometers) accommodate diverse curing requirements across industries. Mercury-Free Operation: Eliminates mercury vapor, reducing environmental impact and supporting regulatory compliance. The LCM-64X-UV is available now for customer sampling and design evaluation. Full production volume is targeted for Q1 2026. Customers interested in evaluating the module or discussing application requirements are encouraged to contact Luminus directly at [email protected]. About Luminus Luminus Devices develops and markets solid-state lighting solutions (SSL) to help customers migrate from conventional lamp technologies to long-life & energy-efficient LED illumination. Combining technology originated from MIT with innovation from Silicon Valley, Luminus offers a comprehensive range of LED and laser solutions for global lighting markets as well as high-output specialty solutions for performance-driven markets, including consumer displays, entertainment lighting, and medical applications. For more information, visit www.luminus.com.

Compound Semiconductor
Mar 12th, 2025
Luminus expands round LED technology

Luminus Devices has launched its patented SFT-12R and SFT-25R round LED technologies, which the company says set new benchmarks in optical performance for directional lighting applications.

Compound Semiconductor
Mar 6th, 2025
Luminus introduces warm dimming LED packages

Luminus Devices has released of its Generation 2 Warm Dimming COB (Chip on Board) LEDs, engineered to deliver an a lighting experience that mimics the warm, inviting glow of traditional incandescent and halogen sources while offering the efficiency and reliability of LED technology.

Compound Semiconductor
May 15th, 2024
Luminus launches RGBL colour-mix LEDs

Luminus launches RGBL colour-mix LEDs.

LA Tech Watch
Dec 20th, 2023
The LA TechWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 12/20/2023

Liminal Space, the makers of an spatial LED display system for immersive entertainment systems, has raised $2.5M in Venture funding from investors that include Avex USA, Luminus Devices, Hibino Corporation, San'an, Kevin Bright, and Gihan Atapattu.

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