OCL Launches 3D Printed Luminaries to Revolutionize Commercial Lighting Customization

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March 26, 2026 Applications 9001

OCL Architectural Lighting has recently introduced its Printz series of luminaries, utilizing in-house developed material extrusion technology to manufacture large-scale commercial lighting products.

These fixtures, ranging from 45 to 91 cm in diameter, are specifically designed for commercial environments such as offices and retail spaces. The series includes three models—Ola, Cosma, and Hela—all manufactured using at least 85% recycled materials.

Unlike traditional manufacturing, 3D printing grants designers unprecedented geometric freedom. According to OCL's Product Design Manager, non-planar additive manufacturing allows them to transcend conventional fabrication constraints, achieving rapid customization and design iteration at lower costs. Whether adjusting dimensions, shapes, or keeping pace with trend changes, the process has become significantly more flexible and efficient.

The application of 3D printing in the lighting industry continues to expand. Previously, Signify 3D printed over 10,000 luminaries for McDonald's, while Brooklyn-based Wooj produces 15,000 units annually with a small team. Gantri has achieved even higher production volumes since 2017. Material extrusion technology, with its cost advantages, operational convenience, and material compatibility, is emerging as an industry favorite.

For commercial lighting, the value of 3D printing is particularly pronounced. It enables localized production, facilitates rapid model switching, reduces inventory risks, and allows quick market response. In the high-margin, customized architectural lighting sector, this high-mix, low-volume production model perfectly aligns with industry needs.

Notably, OCL's luminaries comply with the Build America, Buy America Act requirements, making them eligible for use in federally funded infrastructure projects. Facing increasingly volatile market demands and intense global competition, 3D printing is helping lighting companies find a path to stable development in an unstable environment.