LumiLor
LumiLor (Darkside Scientific, Inc.) sells a patented sprayable electroluminescent coating — delivered as a liquid, vinyl film, or screen-printable ink — that lets manufacturers, vehicle owners, and applicators illuminate almost any surface without redesigning the underlying product.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersMedina, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LumiLor does
LumiLor, operated by Darkside Scientific, Inc. and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, has developed and commercialized a patented sprayable electroluminescent (EL) coating technology that allows almost any substrate to be illuminated without altering the form or function of the underlying product. The core product is the LumiLor Stack, a multi-layer coating system consisting of a conductive backplane, dielectric insulator, phosphor-based LumiColor layer, busbar, and Conductive Top Coat, with a total applied thickness of approximately 4.6 mils (~116 microns). The company delivers this technology in three formats — a liquid coating applied via HVLP spray equipment, a pre-applied Vinyl film, and a Screen Print format designed for mass production — supported by accessories including KPTA, NBXA, and CLXA inverters, and single/double press connectors.
The company monetizes the technology through a mix of one-time materials sales (starter kits, individual components, and bundles via shop.lumilor.com), professional applicator services for custom projects, and OEM licensing engagements with manufacturers for product integration. Distribution combines DTC e-commerce (Shopify), a global authorized dealer and Master Distributor network spanning the USA, Europe, India, Vietnam, the UAE, Japan, Spain, the Netherlands, and Romania, and a directory of trained professional applicators. End customers span automotive (Lexus, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz EQ), aerospace (Airbus), luxury marine, e-mobility (e-bikes, scooters), safety lighting, retail/branding, and individual consumer projects. Two granted US patents (8,470,388 and 9,642,212) and a pending continuation cover the technology across 35+ jurisdictions, underpinning its defensibility.
LumiLor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LumiLor
- Legal name
- Darkside Scientific, Inc.
- Website
- https://lumilor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LumiLor (Darkside Scientific, Inc.) sells a patented sprayable electroluminescent coating — delivered as a liquid, vinyl film, or screen-printable ink — that lets manufacturers, vehicle owners, and applicators illuminate almost any surface without redesigning the underlying product.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LumiLor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electroluminescent Coatings
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)
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Where LumiLor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Medina
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
LumiLor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Materials: LumiLor sells its coating components including Backplane, Dielectric, LumiColor, and Conductive Top Coat. Products available as individual components, bundles, or starter kits for professional applicators.
- Starter Kits and Training Materials: Pre-packaged learning kits containing all supplies, accessories, substrates, and instructions for mastering LumiLor application. Includes world-class support.
- Custom Project Services: Professional applicators provide custom LumiLor application services for personal projects (cars, motorcycles, bikes, helmets). Pricing varies based on project complexity.
- OEM/Manufacturing Licensing: LumiLor works with manufacturers to integrate EL technology into products with pricing based on coverage, design complexity, application method, and production volume.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Project-based pricing for custom applications |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Starter Kits for learning application |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Components and Bundles for professional applicators |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Manufacturing/OEM pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
LumiLor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LumiLor is a patented sprayable electroluminescent (EL) coating system delivered as liquid paint, pre-applied vinyl film, or screen-printed film. The multi-layer LumiLor Stack (backplane, dielectric, LumiColor, busbar, Conductive Top Coat) emits light when electrified, conforms to any 3D surface at under 100 microns thin, and is sold to manufacturers for OEM integration, to professional applicators for custom projects, and to consumers via starter kits and components through shop.lumilor.com and a global authorized dealer network.
Product overview
LumiLor is a patented Light Emitting Coating (LEC) system that enables anything coated with it to illuminate using electroluminescence. The core product is the LumiLor Stack, a multi-layer sprayable electroluminescent coating system consisting of backplane, dielectric, LumiColor, busbar, and Conductive Top Coat. LumiLor is delivered in three formats: liquid coating (paint applied via HVLP spray guns), pre-applied vinyl film, and screen print technology for mass production. The company offers eight base colors (Green, Aqua, Blue, White, Yellow, Pink, Violet, Orange) and supports customization through top coatings with pearls, candies, and hydrodipping. Supporting products include Starter Kits for training, individual Components and Bundles for ongoing projects, inverters (KPTA-0144-18, NBXA-0250-12, CLXA-0288-18) for power conversion, and Single/Double Press Connectors for electrical connections. LumiLor sells direct via shop.lumilor.com and through a global network of authorized dealers and professional applicators, with additional manufacturer integration services for mass production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- LumiLor Stack (Electroluminescent Coating System)
- LumiLor Starter Kits
- LumiLor Components
- LumiLor Bundles
- LumiLor Vinyl (Pre-applied Film)
- LumiLor Screen Print Technology
- LumiLor Inverters
- LumiLor Single Press Connectors
- LumiLor Double Press Connectors
- LumiLor Sample Shapes and Panels
- LumiLor Professional Applicator Services
- LumiLor Manufacturing Integration Services
Quantifiable outcome
- 10,000+ power-on hours lifespan when properly applied
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use LumiLor
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
LumiLor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
LumiLor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Coast AirbrushcoreUSA Master Distributor based in Anaheim, CA. Provides distribution and sales support for LumiLor products across the United States. Contact: 888-KOLOR-IT (888-565-6748).
- Demon PaintcoreEurope Master Distributor based in Hamburg, Germany. Manages LumiLor distribution and sales throughout the European market.
- LumiLor IndiacoreS.E. Asia Master Distributor based in Noida, India. Distributes LumiLor throughout India and Southeast Asia. Contact: +91 9953 603 779.
- LumiLor Vietnam / LightPaint Tech Co.coreVietnam Master Distributor based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Manages LumiLor distribution in Vietnam. Contact: +84 82 866 8068.
- JFX ArtworkminorAuthorized dealer based in Madrid, Spain. Provides LumiLor sales and application services in the Spanish market. Contact: +34 636 763 666.
- Dutch Deco FactoryminorAuthorized dealer based in Erp, Netherlands. Provides LumiLor distribution in the Dutch market. Contact: +31 0850043060.
- Xtreme PaintminorAuthorized dealer based in Cluj Napoca, Romania. Provides LumiLor sales and application services in the Romanian market. Contact: +40 744 438 265.
- LumiLor UAEminorAuthorized dealer based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Manages LumiLor distribution and sales in the UAE market. Contact: +971 56 997 9375.
- Works JapanminorAuthorized dealer based in Osaka, Japan. Provides LumiLor sales and application services in the Japanese market. Contact: +81 72 629 7750.
- To-KonzeptminorCollaborated on Project Black Eagle, a notable LumiLor application project featured in media.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LumiLor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major with specialty industrial, marine, and aerospace coatings divisions. Comparable to LumiLor as a broad coatings incumbent serving overlapping transportation and safety end markets, and a potential strategic acquirer/partner for specialty functional coatings.
- Signify (formerly Philips Lighting): Global lighting giant spanning professional, consumer, and specialty illumination including automotive and signage. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose move toward connected/IoT lighting competes with LumiLor's programmable, controllable illumination value proposition.
- 3M: Diversified specialty materials company with thin-film, retroreflective, adhesive, and functional coating lines. Comparable as an adjacent specialty materials incumbent whose films and functional coatings overlap with LumiLor's vinyl/screen-print formats and OEM distribution model.
- PPG Industries: Global coatings giant with a substantial industrial and specialty coatings portfolio, including functional and protective coatings. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could move into functional/EAL-style specialty coatings and represents both a competitor and potential commercialization partner for LumiLor.
- OLEDWorks: Manufacturer of OLED lighting panels for architectural, automotive, and specialty applications. Comparable because it sells thin, uniform, glare-free surface lighting into overlapping end-use cases (vehicle interiors, signage, architectural accents) where LumiLor is also positioned.
- Lumileds: Major LED lighting and illumination components supplier serving automotive, specialty lighting, and signage. Comparable as a competing thin/functional light source whose flexible LED and matrix products encroach on LumiLor's use cases in vehicle and signage illumination.
- Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American paint and coatings manufacturer with deep relationships in automotive refinish, industrial, and OEM coatings. Comparable as the broader coatings incumbent whose applicator network and OEM contracts represent the natural channel for scaling LumiLor-type specialty coatings.
Direct peers
- Light Tape: Manufacturer of electroluminescent lamp tape and panels for architectural, safety, and signage use. Directly comparable to LumiLor as another EL-based thin, flexible surface lighting product competing for similar safety and signage applications.
- Elektro-Lumens: Specialist manufacturer of electroluminescent (EL) lamps and panels for consumer and industrial use. Directly comparable to LumiLor as both companies commercialize EL-based thin, cool, uniform light sources, although Elektro-Lumens focuses on finished EL lamps versus LumiLor's sprayable/film coating approach.
- Thinlight Technologies: Manufacturer of EL backlighting panels, thin-film EL lamps, and custom EL sign solutions. Closest analog to LumiLor's pre-applied vinyl/screen-printed EL film business, serving similar industrial and signage customers with thin, flexible illuminated surfaces.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
LumiLor social profiles
Digital presenceLumiLor compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
LumiLor financial estimates
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LumiLor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
LumiLor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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LumiLor M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LumiLor
What does LumiLor do?
LumiLor is a patented sprayable electroluminescent (EL) coating system delivered as liquid paint, pre-applied vinyl film, or screen-printed film. The multi-layer LumiLor Stack (backplane, dielectric, LumiColor, busbar, Conductive Top Coat) emits light when electrified, conforms to any 3D surface at under 100 microns thin, and is sold to manufacturers for OEM integration, to professional applicators for custom projects, and to consumers via starter kits and components through shop.lumilor.com and a global authorized dealer network.
Is LumiLor a public or private company?
LumiLor is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LumiLor founded?
LumiLor was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LumiLor based?
LumiLor is headquartered in Medina, United States, in the North America region.
How does LumiLor make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Materials are the primary driver. The others are starter Kits and Training Materials, custom Project Services and OEM/Manufacturing Licensing.
Who are LumiLor's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are AkzoNobel, Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), 3M, PPG Industries, OLEDWorks, Lumileds and Sherwin-Williams. Direct peers are Light Tape, Elektro-Lumens and Thinlight Technologies.
Does LumiLor have an API?
No public API is recorded for LumiLor.
What industry is LumiLor in?
LumiLor's product category is Electroluminescent Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAB, Industrial & Protective Coatings, with a secondary code of IMAIAKAM, Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating). Its NAICS code is 32551 and its SIC code is 2851.