Dimatec

Illuminate and differentiate

New lighting systems will be revealed at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. More energy-efficient and with plenty of product differentiation options by using various combinations of elements and finishes

Words Renato Antonini, photo Enrico Bona

With a positive attitude and confidence in the future, Dimatec is setting off for a new season and will be at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf again, as usual. The focus is on a very wide range of interior lighting products with considerable customisation possibilities. “We adopted a two-track approach to make our products more and more pleasing to the eye, but also more efficient and profitable for manufacturers and users”, said Alexander Vohwinkel, Key Account Manager at Dimatec. “From a technical point of view, we have added to the COB LED range, and from an image point of view, we have expanded the possibilities of configuring the products as desired.” COB-type LEDs, already pioneered by Dimatec, are now being used on a much wider range of products. These new generation LEDs avoid the annoying ‘speckled’ effect. With conventional SMD LEDs, several LED points are needed to achieve adequate light output in a spot and the lens must be preferably translucent, to avoid the tiny light spots from being seen (this used to be acceptable but this is much less true today). With the new COB system, only one LED is needed and a less shielded, almost transparent lens can be used. New generation COB LEDs are also more efficient, have a better light output for the same power consumption, or provide the same illumination but with lower power consumption. “With the new COB LEDs, we can reduce the energy consumption of interior lighting. This is a pressing need that has arisen to compensate for the increasing energy load of the latest

generation of motorhomes”, Alexander Vohwinkel, Key Account Manager at Dimatec, added. “New technologies provide more comfort with the same consumption and Dimatec’s research goes in this direction.” Intending to differentiate products also from an economic point of view, Dimatec is offering a new spotlight with a circular plastic ring in addition

New customisable bases

Two new swivelling spotlight bases will be presented at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. There is a circular model and one with a rounded element reminiscent of a computer mouse, with an attractive shape that lends itself well to various types of finishes. With these new products, Dimatec meets the need to customise spotlights for interior lighting because it is possible to vary the shape, colour and finish of the various elements that make up the spotlight itself. By being able to choose from the numerous combinations available, manufacturers can achieve a good degree of customisation, even when purchasing standard products from the catalogue. In other words, several elements can be combined as desired, including colour and finish of the base, type and finish of the spotlight head, length and type of the flexible support that connects the base and the head and the switch system (traditional or touch), in addition to the possibility of having a USB port integrat ed into the base.

to the known ones with a metal ring. The devices are available with different finishes and an exciting pallet of colours. The device can have an 18- or 24-LED light body, with a translucent or light-scattering lens, and a traditional or touch switch.

During our visit to Dimatec at the end of June, we saw an interesting portable reading spotlight prototype powered through a USB socket. This simple device can prove extremely useful in many contexts. The spotlight, with an output of 1 W, has a flexible arm for orientation, at the end of which is a USB connection. This means you can have a light source equipped with a USB socket in any area of the living area but the spotlight can also be moved anywhere in the vehicle and even outside, using a power bank. Another small innovation can be found in the exterior light strip to be installed above the side entrance door. The device has been modified, particularly the XXL-wide door version. The new light, with an integrated drip edge, no longer has a “step” between the diffuser glass and containment profile, and this surface continuity minimises wind noise.

Warehouse and communications

Several changes have been implemented at Dimatec recently to make internal work more efficient and to improve communications as a whole. “We have worked hard to improve the warehouse, doubling the available space through a general reorganisation and the introduction of a vertical robotised warehouse”, explained Pascal Sanguinet, Dimatec Sales Manager. “We have also recently purchased a volumetric scale that measures the weight and volume of each stock item with its packaging and takes a photograph of the product. This ensures greater shipping efficiency. The work done on the warehouse is also combined with the increase in stock. When our customers ask for a product, we can supply it fast.” With regard to communications, the new Dimatec website (www.dimatec. it) has gone live. It will be a key tool for establishing a connection between the company, suppliers, customers and the general public. Dimatec is also increasingly exploiting the web for online professional training, which started during the pandemic and has now developed into a very efficient professional offering.

Pascal Sanguinet and Alexander Vohwinkel