Creating a ‘ready for production’ prototype
Acuity is a major leader in the global lighting industry. They have their own manufacturing team based in the US, so they needed Carallon to design a product to working prototype stage and create comprehensive documentation to facilitate third party production.
Challenge:
To design and manufacture a prototype of a new DMX lighting controller that would seamlessly integrate two existing systems—Acuity’s proprietary nLight system and a third-party ecosystem. The goal was to simplify the programming of both dynamic and static lighting systems through a single bridging device.
Expertise Provided
By working closely with the client, we co-created a detailed specification document and technical viability questionnaire to ensure all requirements were captured. Our strategy focused on:
- Protocol bridging & firmware development
- Iterative prototyping to test compatibility, replicability and performance
- Creating comprehensive documentation to facilitate third party production
We delivered a fully functional prototype along with a complete technical pack for manufacturing. Success was measured by:
- Technical validation across both existing systems
- Successful handover for manufacture and replication without deviation
Acuity launched the product, branded Animate™ and part of their nLight range, at a trade show in 2025.
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