Philips, the world’s leading producer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, has introduced a new LED lamp with a difference. Based on a joint development with DSM, the Philips MASTER LED MR16 retrofit lamp is the first high-power LED application in which the aluminum cover is replaced with a thermally conductive plastic – Stanyl® – to control the heat. Stanyl also offers the additional benefits of flexibility in design, exceptional durability and weight reduction. Going forward, this sustainable solution may be applied across Philips’ LED retrofit lamp range.

Sustainable lamp, quality light
The Philips MASTER LED MR16 is a 4W LED replacement for the popular low-voltage halogen spot lamp. With light output equivalent to that of 20W Halogen MR16 lamps, it offers the key benefits of up to 80% energy saving and a 40-times longer lifetime. MASTER LED MR 16 employs three Philips Lumileds Luxeon Rebel LEDs and is available in both 2700K (true warm white) and 3000K (warm white) colors. Its target markets are the professional (hospitality) segments in Europe, Asia and North America.

Design flexibility a distinguishing factor
Philips wanted to create a new product that would stand out in the marketplace. To this end, it was looking for a material that would deliver superior heat management while at the same time offering greater design flexibility and the same or improved product performance.

Guido van Tartwijk, Global Marketing Director, LED Retrofit Lamps for Philips, says:
“DSM Engineering Plastics provided all the necessary support by making a product with the required thermal conductivity to successfully dissipate the heat generated by the LED. Because DSM and Philips share a vision of sustainability, we are able to ensure that the new material provides a green solution – helping us to create lightweight, highly efficient LED lamps that reduce electricity consumption and offer extended lifecycles.”

Roelof Westerbeek, President DSM Engineering Plastics: “We have been involved in the development of this new application from an early stage. We were able to prove that for applications such as these, thermally conductive Stanyl is better than aluminum if applied in the right conditions and design. In addition, you gain the benefits of thermoplastics, such as greater design freedom, outstanding durability and weight reduction.”