Precision Light Cable

Laser Wire®
Light Without Limits.

A colored laser shining down a precision glass tube at the micron level. Under 1mm diameter. 4–10× brighter than EL Wire. Visible in daylight. Flexible enough to route through a dashboard, a garment, or the edge of a countertop — and precise enough for a superyacht helipad. If something needs to glow in a space where nothing else fits, this is the answer.

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System Specs — Active

Diameter0.7–0.9mm

Brightness vs EL Wire4–10× brighter

Daylight visibleYes

Laser power20mW or 70mW

Laser classClass 3a — no US variance

Input voltage5V DC

Weight~1g / meter

ProfilesSuper Pop · Pop · Accent · Welted

Colors

What It Is

Not LED. Not Fiber Optic. Not EL Wire.

Laser Wire® is a different category of light cable. Understanding how it differs from the alternatives tells you exactly what problems it solves — and why those problems don't have good solutions anywhere else.

Laser Wire®

Glass core · Laser diode driven · 360° emission

Diameter0.7–0.9mm

BrightnessDaylight visible

Emission360° along full length

BendingRepeated bends — glass core

Color mixingRGB gradients — DualDrive

Diffusion neededNo — emits clean from wire

DMX controlYes — via Capsule module

Best forTight spaces, accent, precision runs

EL Wire

Phosphor core · Inverter driven

Diameter1.5–5mm

BrightnessDim — indoor only

Emission360° along full length

BendingGood — flexible

Color mixingSingle color only

Diffusion neededNo

DMX controlNo

Best forCostumes, low-budget accent

Fiber Optic

Glass fiber · Point source illuminator

DiameterVery thin but bundles needed

BrightnessModerate — end-emit only

EmissionEnd-only or side-lit with scratch

BendingBrittle — minimum bend radius

Color mixingRequires filter wheel or RGB box

Diffusion neededYes for side emission

DMX controlWith RGB illuminator

Best forStar ceilings, constellation panels

The core of Laser Wire® is a precision optical glass tube — similar in structure to a fiber optic cable, but engineered to emit light along its entire length rather than just at the end. Ellumiglow developed custom optics that take a standard laser diode and focus its output down to 170 microns (0.170mm) — precise enough to enter and propagate evenly through the glass tube from end to end.

The result is a wire that glows with even intensity across its full length from a single laser point source. No LED hotspots. No inverter hum. No diffusion material required. Because the glass core is flexible like wet spaghetti rather than rigid like standard fiber optic, it can be routed around corners, pressed into dashboards, sewn into garments with the Welted Profile, or routed along countertop edges without the minimum bend radius constraints of traditional fiber.

A single 20mW laser module — the size of a large thumb drive — illuminates up to 5 meters of cabling at daylight-visible brightness. A 70mW Capsule Module handles longer runs and integrates directly with DMX decoders and microcontrollers for programmable installs.

How it works — signal path

Laser Diode

5V DC input. Ellumiglow custom optics focus the beam to 170 microns — the entry point of the glass core.

Precision Glass Core

Light propagates through the glass tube. Micro-imperfections in the core scatter light evenly outward — 360° emission along the full run length.

Profile Jacketing

Round (0.7–0.9mm), Welted (keyhole cross-section for sewing/press-fit), or bare. Jacketing protects the glass and determines how it installs.

Output

Daylight-visible glow. No hotspots. No visible point source. Even intensity from connector to tip.

Cable Profiles

Which Profile Do You Need?

Laser Wire® cabling comes in four profiles. The profile determines the brightness at your run length, the installation method, and whether it can be sewn or press-fit into a surface. This is the most important decision before ordering.

Profile	Run Length	Brightness	Cross-Section	Best Use Cases	Notes
Super Pop Max brightness	Under 1m ~3 feet	Maximum Most intense output per cm	Round · 0.9mm DIA	Short accent details. Tight product inlays. Jewelry and wearable focal points. Any application where you need maximum visual impact in a very short run. Under 1m only	Do not use for runs longer than 1m — brightness falls off significantly beyond design range. For short runs, nothing is brighter.
Pop General purpose	Up to 5m ~16 feet	High Even across full run	Round · 0.7mm DIA	Countertop edge lighting. Retail fixture outlines. Costume full-body runs. Map and display borders. Most custom project applications. Most popular	The standard choice for most builds. Pairs with OpalDrive (wearable, battery) or Capsule Module (commercial, external power, DMX).
Accent Long runs	5m–10m Up to ~33 feet	Moderate Optimized for distance	Round · 0.7mm DIA	Architectural perimeter lighting. Long retail fixture runs. Trade show display borders. Vehicle outline lighting. Any run requiring 5–10m from a single module. DualDrive recommended	Slimmer profile (0.7mm) is optimized for longer light transmission. DualDrive (module at each end) is recommended for runs over 7m to maintain even brightness end-to-end.
Welted Sewable / press-fit	Varies Match to Pop or Accent	Same as round Profile only changes install	Keyhole cross-section	Machine-sewable garments. Upholstery seams. Dashboard and trim press-fit channels. Crown molding inlay. Any application where the cable needs to be retained mechanically. WearablesAutomotive	Keyhole shape creates a sewable welt — the cable locks into fabric or a routed channel and becomes machine washable once installed. Ships with cable pre-installed. Increases durability and waterproofing significantly.

Laser Modules

OpalDrive, Capsule, or Infrared?

The laser module is the brain of the system — it's what converts 5V DC into the focused beam that drives the cable. Your application determines which module you need.

Wearable / Events

OpalDrive

Rechargeable · 3 modes · Self-contained

BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion — up to 6 hours

ModesConstant · Blink · Fade

Input5V DC · USB rechargeable

Dimensions65 × 24 × 12mm

External controlNo — standalone only

Power20mW

The right choice for costumes, wearables, events, trade show demos, and retail displays where you need self-contained operation. Battery powered, no external wiring required. Three built-in modes cover most event and entertainment use cases.

Commercial / DMX

Capsule Module

External power · PWM · DMX ready

BatteryNone — external 5V DC

ControlPWM — external only

InputUSB-A · 5V DC

Dimensions50mm × 14mm DIA

External controlDMX decoder · Arduino · RPi

Power20mW

Designed for permanent installs, retail fixtures, and architectural applications with continuous operation. More heat sinking than the OpalDrive — better suited for 24/7 use. Connects to LED DMX decoders, the Laser Wire® Remote Dimmer, or microcontrollers for programmable dimming and scene control.

Coming Spring 2026 · Industrial

CoreDrive™

High-output · Superior heat sinking · Long runs

BatteryNone — external power

Heat sinkingSubstantially improved vs Capsule

ControlPWM — external

External controlDMX decoder · Arduino · RPi

Best forContinuous duty · Long runs · Harsh environments

AvailabilitySpring 2026

Designed for applications where the Capsule Module's thermal limits become a constraint — continuous-duty commercial installs, long Accent and Prism profile runs, and harsh environment deployments including marine, industrial, and outdoor architectural. The substantially improved heat sinking means the module maintains consistent output under sustained load rather than throttling back. DMX and PWM compatible. Drop-in replacement for Capsule in existing setups. Notify us if you want early access.

DualDrive Systems

Two Modules. One Wire. Infinite Color Combinations.

DualDrive kits place a laser module at each end of a single run of Laser Wire®. This serves two purposes: it maintains even brightness end-to-end on longer runs (recommended above 7m), and it enables color gradient effects that aren't possible with any other lighting technology. Two different colored modules meeting in the middle create a smooth, physical gradient — not a software effect, not a pixel transition. A real optical blend in the cable itself. Available in 2m, 5m, and 8m DualDrive systems.

Red → Purple → Blue

Blue → Aqua → Green

Red → Orange → Yellow → Green

Coming Spring 2026

Laser Wire® Prism — Long Run. Consistent Brightness.

The existing Laser Wire® profiles are optimized for runs up to 10m — beyond that, brightness falls off as the light travels down the glass core. Prism solves this for applications requiring long continuous linear runs where no other light source fits. Consistent output across the full length. Arriving Spring 2026 in two variants.

Spring 2026 · New Profile

Laser Wire® Prism

Long run · Consistent brightness · Up to 100m

Engineered specifically for long linear applications where standard profiles lose brightness before reaching the end of the run. Prism maintains consistent output across the full length — up to 100m from a single module. Brightness per meter is lower than Pop or Super Pop, but the uniformity across long distances is what no other product in the Laser Wire® line — or any competing technology — can offer. The right answer for architectural perimeter lighting, runway edge marking, large-scale retail installations, ship deck runs, and any application measured in tens of meters rather than feet.

Max run lengthUp to 100m

Brightness consistencyEven end-to-end

Brightness levelLower than Pop — optimized for distance

Best forArchitecture · Marine · Perimeter · Large-scale

AvailabilitySpring 2026

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Spring 2026 · Strength Member

Laser Wire® Prism SR

Strength member · Weight bearing · Search & rescue

Prism SR integrates a load-bearing strength member cable inside the Prism profile — making it the only illuminated cable that is also structurally weight-bearing. The cable can be deployed under tension, used as a guide line, or run along structural members where other light sources cannot be mechanically retained. Designed for search and rescue operations where emergency services need to mark routes, guide extraction, or maintain visual contact in zero-visibility environments — underground mines, structure fires, collapsed buildings. The same long-run, consistent-brightness profile as standard Prism, with the structural integrity to function as a lifeline.

Max run lengthUp to 100m

Strength memberIntegrated — weight bearing

ApplicationsMining · Fire & rescue · Emergency services

DeploymentTension rated · Can serve as guide line

AvailabilitySpring 2026

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Applications

A Laser Wire® Solution for Nearly Any Project.

Less than 1mm diameter, 360° emission, daylight visible, DMX-controllable, and available in a sewable profile. The constraint that rules out other light sources rarely rules this one out.

Retail & Point-of-Purchase

Retail Fixtures & POP Displays

The sub-1mm diameter means Laser Wire® routes through channels and along edges where LED strip physically can't fit. No diffusion panel, no additional hardware — the wire itself is the light source. Outline a product display, trace the perimeter of a shelf, or run it along the edge of an acrylic sign face. The Capsule Module with PWM gives you remote dimming and scene control without a separate driver box. Continuous operation rated. Used in trade show booths, flagship retail, and product launch installations globally.

Pop or Accent profile Capsule Module DMX dimmable Continuous use

Film, Television & Set Design

Film, TV & Set Design

Set designers and prop fabricators reach for Laser Wire® when a prop or set element needs to glow in a way that looks intentional rather than bolted-on. The wire disappears into the surface — only the light is visible. No visible LED strip, no hotspots in the frame, no 60Hz flicker under high-speed cameras. The Capsule Module integrates with DMX lighting control systems already on set. Color gradients from DualDrive add dimension to props, borders, and architectural set elements without post-production compositing. Works in practical wardrobe and props that need to survive multiple takes and live under bright stage lighting.

Zero flicker DMX integration DualDrive gradients Welted for wearable props

Automotive Interiors

LED strip can't route through a 1mm channel in a dashboard seam. Laser Wire® can. The Welted Profile adds a keyhole cross-section that press-fits directly into routed trim channels without adhesive — mechanically retained, vibration resistant, removable for service. Route along door card seams, instrument cluster outlines, center console edges, and headliner perimeters. The OpalDrive battery module keeps the system self-contained and independent from the vehicle's 12V system when needed. RGB gradient effects from DualDrive create interior accent transitions not achievable with any other product on the market.

Welted profile Press-fit channels Vibration resistant DualDrive interior gradients

Maps, Displays & Architectural Detail

Maps, Architectural Detail & Illuminated Displays

Laser Wire® is one of the only light sources precise enough to trace the outline of a country on an illuminated map, run along the edge of an architectural detail molding, or outline the letterforms of a dimensional sign face. At 0.9mm, it fits in spaces where a human hair wouldn't look out of place. Used in museum interactive installations, operations center display walls, custom architectural millwork, illuminated wayfinding, and decorative feature panels. The ability to route the cabling in tight radii without the minimum bend radius constraints of fiber optic makes complex geometric layouts practical without custom fabrication tooling. DMX-controllable via Capsule Module for installations that need scene management.

Precision routing Tight bend radius Pop or Accent profile DMX control available Custom lengths by the meter

Marine & Extreme Environments

Marine & High-Spec Outdoor

The glass core of Laser Wire® has no electronics along its length — just glass and jacketing. There is nothing to corrode, oxidize, or short between the laser module end-cap and the tip. This makes it uniquely suited for marine environments where saltwater exposure, vibration, and UV degradation rule out most LED-based solutions. The wire itself tolerates the environment; only the laser module needs to be protected. For applications demanding visibility in low light or total darkness — deck edge lighting, underwater-visible runs, or marking that needs to be seen from the air — Laser Wire® at 4–10× EL Wire brightness delivers where EL cannot.

No electronics along run Saltwater tolerant Daylight visible IR module available

Current Active Project

Superyacht Helipad Landing Lights — Engineering the Impossible Brief

We're currently designing a Laser Wire® system for the helipad of a superyacht — a project we can't detail yet, but the engineering brief proves exactly what this technology is capable of. The constraints ruled out every conventional lighting solution before we were even in the room.

No electronics or flammables on the surface. A helicopter on final approach can spray jet fuel across the deck. An LED strip on that surface — with its PCB, solder joints, and polymer jacketing — represents both an ignition risk and a fuel contamination failure mode. Laser Wire® has no electronics along the cable run. Just glass and jacketing from connector to tip. Nothing to ignite.

Joint flexing and thermal expansion over long lengths. A superyacht helipad is a large structural surface subject to hull flex, wave loading, and significant temperature swing between sun and shade in marine environments. Standard LED strip cannot accommodate the joint movement across long runs — a single broken solder joint takes out a segment with no redundancy. Laser Wire® is a continuous glass core. No solder points along the run. No diodes to go dark.

No electronics on run No ignition risk No solder joints along length 10×10mm routed channel Silicone encapsulated UV resin sealed Flush surface finish Daylight visible

Custom lengths · OEM · Consultation

Have a project that needs something unusual?

Custom lengths by the meter, bulk spools, DMX integration, marine-spec builds, or a project brief that's ruled out everything else. We've been here before.

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