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Ultra-thin, custom-manufactured LED light panels for architectural, decorative and specialty backlighting applications.
Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels are custom edge-lit acrylic lighting systems manufactured specifically for the size, shape and lighting requirements of each project.
Unlike conventional light boxes or standard-size fixtures, our frameless panels can be manufactured in virtually any CNC-cuttable shape, from approximately 3″ × 3″ up to 48″ × 96″ per individual panel.
They can be used to illuminate translucent stone, solid surfaces, architectural resin, glass, artwork, displays, signage and many other materials that transmit light.
Backlighting is all we do, and it has been our specialty for more than 17 years.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Panel Technology | Frameless edge-lit optical acrylic |
| Single Color Panel Thickness | 1/4″ / 6mm |
| Tunable White / Color-Changing Thickness | 5/16″ / 8mm |
| Minimum Panel Size | Approx. 3″ × 3″ |
| Maximum Single Panel | Approx. 48″ × 96″ |
| Custom Shapes | Yes — CNC manufactured |
| Custom Voids & Cutouts | Yes |
| Single Color White CRI | >95 |
| Tunable White CRI | >90 |
| Lighting Options | Single Color, Tunable White & RGBW |
| Dimming | Available |
| Environment | Dry Location |
| Panel Warranty | 3 Years |
| Manufacturing | Custom built for each project |
A frameless LED light panel is an ultra-thin optical acrylic panel with high-output LEDs integrated into selected edges.
The LEDs inject light into the acrylic, which distributes the light across the panel to create a broad illuminated surface from a very thin light source.
Unlike conventional edge-lit panels that may incorporate a bulky aluminum frame around the perimeter, Nu World panels are frameless.
The result is a low-profile lighting system that can be incorporated into architectural surfaces, displays and other applications where space is limited or where a conventional perimeter frame would interfere with the illuminated area.
Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels are not standard off-the-shelf products. Each panel is manufactured specifically for the application.
Individual panels can be manufactured from approximately:
3″ × 3″ up to 48″ × 96″
For larger illuminated surfaces, multiple custom panels can be designed to work together as one lighting system.
CNC manufacturing allows the acrylic to be produced in a wide range of configurations:
Rectangles & Squares | Curves & Angles | Irregular Shapes | Narrow Sections | Custom Profiles | Architectural Shapes
Panels can also incorporate project-specific openings and voids.
This allows the lighting to be designed around fixtures, sinks, plumbing, hardware and other architectural elements rather than forcing the project to work around a standard-size lighting product.
One of the main advantages of frameless LED panel technology is its versatility. The panels can be used behind or beneath many different materials capable of transmitting light.
Cristallo Quartzite is one of the most dramatic natural stones for backlighting. Illumination can reveal the crystalline structure, veining, color and natural depth within the stone.
Learn more about Quartzite backlighting:
https://nu-wo.com/quartzite-led-backlighting/
The natural translucency of Onyx makes it particularly well suited to illuminated countertops, bars, feature walls, reception areas and other architectural features.
Learn more about Onyx backlighting:
https://nu-wo.com/onyx-led-backlighting/
Certain varieties of marble transmit sufficient light to create striking illuminated surfaces. The finished appearance depends on the characteristics and translucency of the individual stone.
Learn more about Marble backlighting:
https://nu-wo.com/marble-led-light-panels/
Translucent solid-surface materials such as selected Corian products can produce extremely smooth and consistent illumination.
Applications include commercial counters, bars, reception desks, wall features and other architectural elements.
Learn more about Solid Surface backlighting:
https://nu-wo.com/solid-surface-led-lighting/
Frameless LED panels can illuminate translucent architectural resin materials used for walls, partitions, decorative features and commercial interiors.
Applications can include translucent glass, textured glass, recycled glass and other glass products capable of transmitting sufficient light.
The same panel technology can also be used for stained glass, fine art, photographic displays, graphics, museum displays, display cases and other specialty applications.
The suitability of any material ultimately depends on how much light it transmits and the visual effect the project is intended to create.
Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels can be incorporated into residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and specialty lighting projects.
| Architectural Applications | Display & Specialty Applications |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Islands | Museum Displays |
| Countertops | Jewellery Displays |
| Backsplashes | Display Cases |
| Bars | Fine Art Illumination |
| Vanities | Photographic Displays |
| Feature Walls | Stained Glass |
| Reception Desks | Illuminated Signage |
| Waterfall Features | Custom Displays |
| Wall Panels | Bar Shelving |
| Hotel Features | Lighted Floor Features |
| Restaurant Features | Replacement Light Boxes |
| Retail Interiors | Custom Lighting Features |
The same basic lighting technology can therefore be adapted from a small custom display to a large architectural installation.
Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels are available in several lighting configurations.
Our standard single-color panels are typically 1/4″ / 6mm thick.
| Color Temperature | Appearance |
|---|---|
| 3000K | Warm White |
| 3500K | Warm / Neutral |
| 4100K | Neutral White |
| 5000K | Daylight White |
| 6000K | Cool White |
Single-color Red, Green and Blue panels are also available.
For applications where maintaining the natural appearance of the illuminated material is important, 4100K Neutral White is one of our most commonly specified color temperatures.
Tunable-white systems allow the white color temperature to be adjusted instead of permanently selecting one white color.
2700K ← WARM WHITE — NEUTRAL WHITE — COOL WHITE → 6500K
Tunable-white panels are typically 5/16″ / 8mm thick and operate at 24V DC.
They allow both color temperature and brightness to be adjusted using the appropriate control system.
RGBW systems provide full color-changing capability together with a dedicated white channel.
RGBW panels are typically 5/16″ / 8mm thick and operate at 24V DC.
RGBW systems are particularly useful for bars, hotels, restaurants, entertainment spaces, retail displays, feature walls, signage and architectural features.
Where color-changing capability is not required, a single-color system provides a simpler lighting solution.
Large illuminated surfaces do not necessarily need to be covered with dozens of small lighting modules.
Because Nu World panels are custom manufactured, larger projects can be divided into a relatively small number of appropriately sized panels.
This can reduce the number of individual lighting sections, wire exits, electrical connections and components.
Although individual panels can be manufactured up to approximately 48″ × 96″, manufacturing the largest possible panel is not always practical.
Large surfaces are generally divided into several appropriately sized custom panels to simplify manufacturing, shipping, handling and overall system design.
Color rendering is particularly important when illuminating decorative materials, natural stone, artwork, graphics and architectural surfaces.
Single Color White: CRI >95
Tunable White: CRI >90
High color rendering helps preserve the colors and visual characteristics of the material being illuminated rather than simply creating a bright surface.
Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels use high-quality SMD LED technology integrated into the appropriate edges of the acrylic panel.
Single Color Panels: 3528 SMD LEDs
Tunable White Panels: 2835 SMD LEDs
Aluminum heat sinks are incorporated along the illuminated edges to help transfer heat away from the LEDs.
Effective thermal management is important because LED operating temperature directly affects long-term performance and service life.
Dimming options are available across Nu World Frameless LED Light Panel systems.
Single-color systems can be configured for simple on/off operation or dimming. Tunable-white systems provide adjustable white color temperature and brightness. RGBW systems provide color selection, dedicated white and brightness control.
The exact controls and power supplies are selected according to the lighting system and project requirements.
| System | Voltage | Control Options |
|---|---|---|
| Single Color | Typically 12V DC | On/Off or Dimming |
| Tunable White | 24V DC | CCT Adjustment & Dimming |
| RGBW | 24V DC | Color, White & Dimming Control |
Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels operate as low-voltage lighting systems.
Individual panels are connected in a parallel / home-run configuration to the appropriate power supplies and controls.
LED operating life depends on temperature, daily operating hours, brightness level and electrical conditions.
Rather than relying on idealized laboratory LED-chip lifespan figures, Nu World generally uses a realistic installed operating-life expectation of approximately:
25,000–35,000 Operating Hours
Operating the system below maximum output can also reduce thermal and electrical stress on the LEDs and power supplies.
| Specification | Single Color | Tunable White / RGBW |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Frameless Edge-Lit Optical Acrylic | Frameless Edge-Lit Optical Acrylic |
| Panel Thickness | 1/4″ / 6mm | 5/16″ / 8mm |
| Minimum Size | Approx. 3″ × 3″ | Approx. 3″ × 3″ |
| Maximum Single Panel | Approx. 48″ × 96″ | Approx. 48″ × 96″ |
| Custom Shapes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Cutouts / Voids | Yes | Yes |
| LED Type | 3528 SMD | 2835 SMD for Tunable White* |
| CRI | >95 White | >90 Tunable White |
| Voltage | Typically 12V DC | 24V DC |
| White Options | 3000K–6000K | 2700K–6500K Tunable |
| Color Options | White, Red, Green, Blue | Tunable White / RGBW |
| Dimming | Available | Available |
| Wiring | Parallel / Home Run | Parallel / Home Run |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +40°C | -30°C to +40°C |
| Environment | Dry Location | Dry Location |
| Panel Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years |
| Manufacturing | Custom | Custom |
*LED configuration varies according to the lighting system selected.
A frameless LED light panel is an ultra-thin optical acrylic panel that uses LEDs integrated into selected edges to distribute light across the panel without requiring a bulky external perimeter frame.
Single-color panels are typically 1/4″ / 6mm thick. Tunable-white and RGBW color-changing panels are typically 5/16″ / 8mm thick.
Individual panels can be manufactured from approximately 3″ × 3″ up to 48″ × 96″. Larger illuminated areas can be created using multiple custom panels.
Yes. Panels can be CNC manufactured in a wide variety of shapes and can incorporate project-specific openings and voids.
Applications include Cristallo Quartzite, Onyx, translucent marble, solid-surface materials, architectural resin, glass, recycled glass, stained glass, artwork, graphics and many other materials capable of transmitting light.
Single-color white options include 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 5000K and 6000K. Tunable-white systems provide an adjustable range of approximately 2700K–6500K. RGBW systems are also available for color-changing applications.
Yes. Dimming and control options are available for single-color, tunable-white and RGBW systems.
A realistic expected operating-life range is approximately 25,000–35,000 hours, depending on operating conditions, temperature, brightness and daily runtime.
No. Standard Nu World Frameless LED Light Panels are designed for dry-location applications.
Every Nu World Frameless LED Light Panel is manufactured specifically for the project rather than selected from a catalogue of standard panel sizes.
If you are considering an application requiring an ultra-thin, custom-shaped or large-area backlighting system, send us your approximate dimensions, drawings, photographs of the material and basic project information.
We can review the application and help determine the appropriate panel configuration, lighting type, color temperature and electrical requirements.
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