Light is not only for brightness or darkness, it is also wavelengths.
That is how we think about light.
The planning office was established inside Ushio Inc.
with Harumi Fujimoto who is lighting designer as planner.
The basis of Lighting fixture brand “ModuleX” for professional lighting was consolidated
ModuleX looks for light to inspire human emotions by using the effects of lighting.
Head office is located in Aoyama, Tokyo
USHIOSPAX is launched as a functional lighting fixture maker with
the combination of stage lighting technique and optical technology
USHIOSPAX, with the background of stage lighting,
categorizes lighting functions depending on usage and defines
what functional lighting should be
First downlight and wallwasher with halogen lamp of high color
rendering are launched
Product framework based on category of lighting function is est ablished
Lighting Modulation Room is established to provide lighting design
Head office moves to Akasaka
Modulation Room is established to enable customers to feel
Lighting effects
Osaka office is established
Fixtures should not be stood out, and light effect should be focused on.
A variety of light function from one single shape of fixture is realized
Quantity of light, quality of light, and light function are expanded.
Depending on purpose and usage, a variety of light effects
is provided even by the same diameter of fixture
First large-scale investment of core development in ModuleX's’ history
12 kinds of integrated reflectors are designed and developed,
based on functional category of light variation,
Diverse hardware system is launched
Fixture body design whose material is aluminum die-casting is realized
Lighting system which can change varieties of light
even after the installation is embodied
Lighting fixture meets architectural request
Combination of stage and commercial space
Not only effects of light but safety and reliability is sought for
Declaration of strict self-criticism for the present system.
It is the beginning of self-complaint as ModuleX corporate activity to review the products which ModuleX has launched.
Realization of unexperienced lighting with halogen lamp 300W
and HID lamp 400W
Size of lighting fixture becomes 1/8 smaller than traditional one,
keeping same function and quality as traditional one
Changeability and possibility of lighting system are estalished as
module design Lighting Modulation, USHIOSPAX’sphilosophy since
foundation, is embodied
“Acceleration for Module Structure” ModuleX's second investment
of core development
Challenge to brand-new structure beyond traditional concept of
lighting fixture; Module structure made from aluminum die-casting,
standardization of size, and changeability of installing and re moving freely
Expansion of lighting effect from stage to town which only professionals
of stage lighting could realize
ModuleX Factory has original system of unit manufacture based
on module design philosophy
“Change of Light Source” ModuleX's third investment
of core development
Mainstream of light source changes to metal-halide lamp
with high luminous efficacy
Technologies from different industry such as building material field
and automotive one are applied
with modern industrial art Winning of GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Selection of Japanese design top 100 by JETRO
Acceleration of module design, following basic concept
Metal Halide Lamp is installed to fixture whose size is MR16
For the dictionary of lighting,
the scheme of functional lighting fixtures is edited
Standard of Down Light which has developed in parallel with history
of modern architecture is embodied by modern optical technologies
“To Make Fixtures Much More Smaller, To Provide
Much More Brighter Lighting, Limit Cannot be Seen Yet”
Pursuit of optics continues without changing principle
since foundation (35 years ago)
“Pursuit of Optical Technology” ModuleX's fourth investment
of core development
Downsizing of par scale from φ 150, the traditional mainstream, to φ 130
Promotion of ModuleX to overseas is launched
Realization of providing lighting solution globally which includes application
of light source, power supply, etc. in each country from the beginning
Expansion of Product Lineup
Light source for next generation is mounted
Pursuit of optical technology and realization of radiate technology innovation
Lighting fixture for professional requirement whose size is only φ 60
Proposal of the integrated lighting solution which can also decrease environmental burden
without cost of effect and comfort
ModuleX LIGHTING SOLUTIONS(SINGAPORE)Pte. Ltd. is established.
The Singapore office is established as the first subsidiary for global
sales promotion, overseas business is expanded.
Beyond the stereotype of LED lighting fixture and jump to innovative
lighting with much more comprehensive solution required in next era
Expansion of application performance “Development of ModuleX platform”
Realization of innovative multiple OPTICS and appropriate illuminance from fixture whose height is low
Expansion of application performance “Development of ModuleX platform”
Fundamental development “New innovation of linear and plane form”
Chinatown,Shingapore ModuleX Night 2013 party is held in Sinagpore.
Over 400 guests such as creators and designers join the party from 14 countries
and recognition of unsurpassed lighting effects is expanded
The product lineup based on fundamental innovation 5th generation and specific application of integrated lighting solution are shown.
The new base is established in New York.
Entry to North American, and Central and South American market.
Company name changes to “ModuleX Inc.”
at the timing of memorable 40th anniversary of the foundation.
The delicate lighting effect for the interior is also provided to the exterior.
The fundamental design of ModuleX lighting fixtures for outdoor is established.
High utility and performance are realized.
Spotlight, wall washer downlight, and downlight with IP 45 are added in SLEEK product lineup.
ModuleX technology for evolution of optical source
Started kicking in activities to architecture light industry such as galleries or museums
ModuleX launches cooperation business with The University of Electro-Communications.
Academic viewpoint is added to creative and innovative ideas, creating the new business value to explore the global market.
GRID Quadrates can change the light distribution and spectrum freely.
The paper on the lighting effect of ModuleX GRID Quadrates is presented to IEEE society in collaboration with The University of Electro-Communications.
“Acceleration of modularity and original optical technology”
“ModuleX MUSEUM Platform”, flagship model in ModuleX product lineup, is lauched.
The concept of relation between scale and power is innovated, realizing overwhelming originality.
Challenging forward fusion with natural light and artificial light,
Realizing spectrum design,
And creating a new possibility of Modulation
Utilizing comprehensive light solutions
Increasing the demands on lights stimulating feelings, not just a lighting fixture
The new base to embody integrated lighting solution is realized in Osaka.
With the aim of establishing a company specialized in lighting,
ModuleX Global Head Office has started its operation from June 5th, 2016
upon completion of renovation and expansion of the area to double.
The new base has been established in Milan, Italy, on Octiber 18th, 2016.
ModuleX 60 series are added in ModuleX flagship product line, MUSEUM platform.
ModuleX 60 MUSEUM series was a winner of this year’s iF Design Award,
a world-renowned design prize.
The new base has been established in Kanazawa to expand
ModuleX integrated lighting solution to Hokuriku area,
based on the authorized distribution agreement in this area with BRAZE-design.
ModuleX has established the comprehensive distribution network
in North America and Canada.
The 1st agent summit was launched.
ModuleX show room was opened by the authorized distributor
in Thai land, which is the first case in ASEAN area.
Following iF Design Award 2017, ModuleX 60 MUSEUM series was a winner
of Good Design Award 2017, Good Design Best 100,
Good Design Special Award
[Design of Production Development],
and My Favorite Design chosen by Hisae Igarashi.
The Downlight Family and Track Family of ModuleX MUSEUM series
has been recognized for excellence and high quality, receiving certifications
in the 2018 SELECTION by the The Lighting Authority in North America.
(IES: Illumination Engineering Society)
ModuleX was involved in the lighting design of “GINZA SIX” project
which won the IES Illumination Award of Merit, boosting our reputation
in lighting design globally.
ModuleX MUSEUM series was awarded with GOOD DESIGN AWARD,
presented by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.
With this, the ModuleX MUSEUM series is being recognized by academic
societies and awarded with a total of 8 titles.
ModuleX MUSEUM series are accessed into the
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum's
Permanent Design Collection.
ModuleX’s highly unique idea towards “Japan’s Monozukuri”,
together with the editorial from The Worldfolio was published
in Newsweek.
The article strongly expressed not only our idea of “Monozukuri”
but also our thoughts to the architecture and people involved.
