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The Complete Design Solution for Illumination Applications

LightTools is a 3D optical engineering and design software product that supports virtual prototyping, simulation, optimization, and photorealistic renderings of illumination applications. Its unique design and analysis capabilities, combined with ease of use, support for rapid design iterations, and automatic system optimization, help to ensure the delivery of illumination designs according to specifications and schedule.  See feature details »

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What's new in LightTools 8.0

LightTools 8.0 delivers even faster illumination simulations with multi-CPU support, while new 3D objects, utilities, and enhanced parametric controls simplify design of state-of-the-art lighting components.
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Brief Video Overview of LightTools 8.0

Learn about LightTools 8.0 new features from staff members at the Strategies in Light 2013 show in this 3-minute video.
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LightTools Modules

LightTools has multiple modules that can be licensed in various configurations to best match your needs.
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Applications Gallery

LightTools is a software product targeted to optical illumination. Many end-products across a large and diverse set of industries benefit from LightTools use.
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Feature Details

LightTools provides comprehensive features to help you design, optimize, analyze, and deliver innovative illumination systems.
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