Photon Ink, LLC

Rancho Cordova, CA

Optical, Thermal, Mechanical Design and Product Development for LED

Services: 34
Offices: 1
Leaders: 1

Overview

Photon Ink, LLC is a Rancho Cordova, California engineering practice specializing in LED and light-source product development. Founded by Kevin Pelletier, Photon Ink delivers integrated optical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering services across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through production. The practice has over 10 years of applications experience in visible and non-visible light markets and more than 30 years of combined light engineering expertise.

Services

Optical / Illumination Engineering

Designing optical components and systems for both visible and non-visible light applications, the team shapes light utilizing simulation, photometry, and advanced raytrace analysis.

Non-Sequential Optical Design Sequential Optical Design Beam Analysis and Photometry Color Analysis and CIE Standards Collimator and Reflector Engineering Custom Lens and Diffuser Development Infrared and Thermal Imaging Optics UV Spectrum LED Deployment Solar Energy Optical Applications

Thermal Engineering

Providing comprehensive analysis, validation, and design reviews, the practice utilizes advanced computational fluid dynamics and finite element simulation alongside real-life testing via its specialized lab resources.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Transient Thermal Performance Analysis Active and Passive Thermal Management Environmental and Radiation Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

Balancing visual, functional, and manufacturing requirements, this service develops custom fixtures, specialized housings, and integrated systems for advanced light-source products.

Custom Mechanical Fixtures and Housings Opto-Thermal Mechanical Integration CNC and Engineering Prototyping Casting and Extrusion Process Coordination

Electrical Engineering

Focusing on opto-mechanical integration and electronics, this capability covers driver design, system modeling, sensor integration, and custom circuitry for visible and non-visible light applications.

LED Driver Design and Engineering Constant Voltage and Constant Current Power Supplies Controller and Sensor Applications Custom OEM Electronics Development Optotronical Systems Integration Image Processing Algorithm Design

Product Development

Guiding new concepts from initial simulation and prototyping through to full production rollouts, the development process ensures reliability, optimized sourcing, and long-term lifecycle performance.

Concept to Prototype Engineering Design for Manufacturability Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Metrology and Light Measurement Project Management

Industries

Medical Devices Defense Solar Renewable Energy Manufacturing Electronics

Firm type

Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Thermal & Heat Transfer Simulation Engineering

Project types

LED Luminaire Design Thermal Imager Projection Lenses Medical and Scientific Instruments Night-Vision and Thermal Imaging Systems UV Curing Systems

Credentials and affiliations

Awards

Honeywell Velocity Product Development Award

Leadership

Kevin Pelletier

Founder

Kevin Pelletier brings over 20 years of optical, thermal, and mechanical engineering expertise to Photon Ink, as well as hands-on product development experience. He previously worked at Honeywell on the commercialization of defense and aerospace technology, where he received the Honeywell Velocity Product Development Award for developing a system-level infrared detection simulation system that reduced product development time by 70%. He also spent time at Thermogenesis Corporation.

Offices

Rancho Cordova HQ

Headquarters

Rancho Cordova, CA

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