--- title: Optical | Bixby International description: Our access to patented technology allows Bixby to provide unique monolayer, multi-faceted diffusers for aesthetic and more efficient LED lighting output. image: https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20-%20Header%20Image_prism.jpg --- ![Optical - Header Image_prism](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20-%20Header%20Image_prism.jpg) # SOLUTIONS FOR THE OPTICAL INDUSTRY As a company that is dedicated to innovation, Bixby has expanded into the optical industry by providing solutions for LED light diffusion, glare control, custom display films, and unique photometric patterns. Through a licensed technology and proprietary manufacturing process, our solutions provide improved light management, faster production timelines, and cost effective products for our customers. The application and materials expertise of our Team allows us to offer a unique product line of LED diffusion sheets and films as well as custom thermoplastic film to meet your individual optical challenges.    ## Custom monolayer extruded film meets innovative optical technology ![Optical - Header Image](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20-%20Header%20Image.jpg "Optical - Header Image") ## LIGHTING [> High-hiding LED diffusers](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical#High-hiding_LED_diffusers) [> Elliptical diffusers](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical#Elliptical_Angle) [> Custom diffuser angles & applications](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical#Optical_Contact_Us) ![Optical Image - Display](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20Image%20-%20Display.jpg "Optical Image - Display") ## DISPLAY  [> Films for optical displays](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical#Optical_Display_Films) [> Custom applications](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical#Optical_Display_Films)   ## High-hiding LED diffusers #### 80° circular ![Website-Optical_Angle80](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Website-Optical_ProductGraphics_v2.1.jpg "Website-Optical_Angle80") #### (40 FWHM) #### 60° circular ![Website-Optical_Angle60](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Website-Optical_ProductGraphics_v2.2.jpg "Website-Optical_Angle60") #### (30 FWHM) #### 20° circular ![Website-Optical_Angle20](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Website-Optical_ProductGraphics_v2.3.jpg "Website-Optical_Angle20") #### (10 FWHM) #### 10° circular ![Website-Optical_Angle10](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Website-Optical_ProductGraphics_v2.4.jpg "Website-Optical_Angle10") #### (5 FWHM) #### 80° x 50° elliptical ![Website-Optical_Angle80x50](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Website-Optical_ProductGraphics_v2.6.jpg "Website-Optical_Angle80x50") #### (40x25 FWHM) # looking to learn more? >> [![speak with an optical expert](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7064267/82a9c2c0-646a-4b3d-b7dc-0277057c65a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7064267/82a9c2c0-646a-4b3d-b7dc-0277057c65a8) [![technical data](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7064267/af566ab7-380c-442d-bd37-18199161f088.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7064267/af566ab7-380c-442d-bd37-18199161f088) [![materials](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7064267/26c0a52a-9a6b-4593-b532-6a6fb196ed5b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7064267/26c0a52a-9a6b-4593-b532-6a6fb196ed5b) ## So what makes Bixby's diffusion film unique? - Improved beam management for better light diffusion - Monolayer film is extrusion embossed for more efficient production rates - UGR (Unified Glare Rating) exceeds current industry requirements - Technology allows for specific angular control based on architectural or lighting needs - Highly customizable - Potential for lower production costs and shorter timelines compared to other manufacturing methods - No fillers are used to create the hiding effect offering more efficient energy use and light output - High-hiding film can be mounted closer to the LED source without hotspots or showing LED source  - Patented technology ![Colored facets](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Colored%20facets.jpg "Colored facets") ## How do we do it? **The technology behind Bixby's diffusion film is based on creating a mirror facet array with specific refractive angular control. Every individual facet is designed and oriented to allow the light to pass through and fill the proportional area of our customer's desired output. The orientation of these individual facets is randomized through a patented technology to create sharp images and avoid diffraction effects from its structure. The randomization of the facets prevents visible patterns within the diffuser. This unique, patented technology allows us to manufacture customized films in a more time-efficient process removing the need for multiple production passes, transportation costs, and extensive design trial and error. In fact, custom patterns can be programmed and designed within hours which significantly shortens the tooling process. ** ## See the difference! ![Bixby Optical - Comparison of Bixby diffuser technology and the general industry standard](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20Image%20-%20Comparisons2.jpg "Bixby Optical - Comparison of Bixby diffuser technology and the general industry standard") Bixby's calculated diffuser technology is high-hiding without a need for added fillers.  ![Bixby Optical - Comparison of laser beam with and without diffuser](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20Image%20-%20Comparisons.jpg "Bixby Optical - Comparison of laser beam with and without diffuser") How diffusion works: The output of lighting from the diffused laser covers over 8x the area in comparison to the focused beam without a diffuser. The fractals within the diffusion film increase the lit area based on preferred angles and distribution levels. ## Optical display films ![Optical Image - Display_LargeScreen](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20Image%20-%20DisplayC3.jpg "Optical Image - Display_LargeScreen") ##### Thin films for use as optical displays [![Optical Image - Polar luminous intensity graph example_2](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Optical%20Image%20-%20Polar%20luminous%20intensity%20graph%20example_2.jpg "Optical Image - Polar luminous intensity graph example_2")](https://www.bixbyintl.com/process/custom-development?hsLang=en) ##### Custom development for novel applications ## **[CONTACT US](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical-contact?hsLang=en)** to learn more about optical display projects ## [FAQ](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical-faq?hsLang=en) Have questions? Visit our [FAQ page](https://www.bixbyintl.com/industries/optical-faq?hsLang=en) for details about Bixby's high-hiding diffusers, selecting the right diffuser, or general industry definitions.  --- ## CONTACT US Interested in learning more about our optical capabilities and solutions? Looking for a custom development project? Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable member of our team. ## Specialty coated fabrics and reinforced sheet Bixby has been supplying high-end specialty sheet products to the specialty coated fabric and reinforced sheet market for over 30 years. Our unique processing capabilities and ability to produce a diverse range of specialty plastic resins allows us to provide a diverse portfolio of products to the specialty coated fabric and reinforced sheet market. Bixby provides both single-layer and multi-layer sheets, including sheets integrated with reinforcing scrims and woven and non-woven fabrics. Our high-end process allows us to produce sheets of the highest quality that are used to make a wide variety of coated fabrics and reinforced sheets.