Introduction
Crocus Labs was born with the aim of harnessing the properties of a Nobel prize-winning new material, which will change the way that LEDs are manufactured and, ultimately, the way they are used.
Current LED technology relies on the use of Phosphors, which consists of a rare earth substance.
The use of Phosphors has several negative factors when it comes to its use in lighting technology. First of all, there is a limited array of colours, which can be generated with today’s phosphor material, causing the well-known “Green Gap” phenomenon. Additionally, the phosphors material degrades over time and its mining has a negative environmental impact.
We have been able to use an entirely new material which does not use rare earth materials, and which can replace the Phosphor layer in an LED entirely.
This material will solve every one of above issues and will also allow the user to choose colours from the natural spectrum of light which have never-before been available or accessible in artificial lighting.
Quantum Dot LED
The RGB(+) LED
LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, were initially used in consumer-grade products to produce infrared waves, which are invisible to the human eye. These were commonly found in remote controls and other controllers. It wasn't until the '90s that LEDs capable of producing visible light became feasible for consumer use.
The Lighting and LED industry has become used to the RGB LED since its introduction in the 1990s. the technology is used to create white light from a combination of Red, Green and Blue LEDs. They are also used to create a wider spectrum of colours by tuning the mix of the 3 colours.
The material invented by Crocus Labs allows for a much more precise mix of colours than RGB will allow. By replacing the Phosphor layer of an LED with a material derived from the relatively new technology of Quantum Dots, we can fine-tune the light being emitted from the Diode in order to create more colours than ever before.
Bespoke, Spectral LEDs
From the experience we have gained in the Horticulture industry and from preliminary meetings with Automotive and other potential customers, we have discovered that there is a market for highly-tuned precision LEDs in bespoke colours and at bespoke wavelengths. Due to the nature of LED production and the fact that it is usually high volume, very few manufacturers are willing to create specific LEDs for customers’ requirements.
Crocus Labs is perfectly placed to fulfil this requirement by not only being able to create colours which have never been available before, but also by being willing to create short production runs for a specific customer. This flexibility can position Crocus Labs as the ‘go-to’ for bespoke and tailored LED chips.
Horticulture
Cultivate success with advanced dynamic lighting solutions
At Crocus Labs, we understand the critical role lighting plays in optimising yield, quality, and plant health in controlled environment agriculture.
That's why we offer a range of innovative lighting solutions designed to empower Growers, Crop Scientists, Lighting Manufacturers, and Farm Builders:
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Sirius X.3
Leading R&D facilities and crop scientists rely on Sirius X.3 for its precise spectrum control, exceptional uniformity, and high efficacy. This dynamic lighting platform enables you to tailor light spectrums to specific growth stages and cultivate superior crops.
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Licht-1
Our latest advancement specifically designed for cannabis growers. Licht-1 delivers optimised spectra for vegetative and flowering stages, promoting vigorous growth, yields, and terpene profiles.