Metaphase Lighting Technologies introduces new ultra-bright TXFL series bar lights

Metaphase Lighting Technologies, a manufacturer of LED-based illumination technologies for machine vision and imaging applications, has launched the new TXFL Series ultra-high intensity bar light.

The company said that the new light features three rows of bright, highly uniform LEDs, making it ideal for machine vision applications that demand superior illumination of objects at extended distances or moving at high speeds.

Metaphase Lighting Technologies launched an RBL bar light at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

Illumination for objects moving at high speeds

The company said that the TXFL Series also implements integrated driver technology to ensure instant start-up and flicker-free operation, whether the light is operating in continuous or strobe mode with overdrive.

Combined with the three-row LED configuration, Metaphase Lighting Technologies said that this design delivers highly uniform light distribution across the active area and ensures consistent image quality - even when imaging fast-moving objects at extended distances.

“The challenge in warehouse logistics isn’t simply providing brighter light for vision systems - it’s delivering that intensity with the uniformity required to reliably read barcodes at variable distances and conveyor speeds,” said Kevin High, president of Metaphase Lighting Technologies. “The TXFL Series addresses these challenges by providing the high-intensity strobing capability necessary for accurate image capture in dynamic environments while offering the installation flexibility that integrators need to adapt lighting configurations to specific operational layouts.”

The company said that the integrated driver architecture distinguishes the TXFL Series by eliminating the need for external strobing controllers while maintaining the flexibility to operate in continuous or strobe mode. When configured for optical pulse-follow strobing mode, the light delivers overdrive intensity that is 8x the direct current with pulse widths up to 2 milliseconds and duty cycles reaching 10%, supporting high-speed image capture without motion blur. For applications that require continuous illumination, the system offers 0–10 V dimming control for precise intensity adjustment.

Metaphase Lighting Technologies added that the TXFL Series design also offers flexible installation, featuring T-slot mounting compatibility with multiple bracket options, including end cap swivel brackets, slide swivel brackets and joining plates for multi-light configurations. The company said this modular approach enables system integrators to adapt lighting arrays to match application requirements while simplifying installation and adjustment.

The TXFL Series further accommodates diverse machine vision requirements with multiple spectral options. Available configurations include visible white light (6500 K), as well as single-color LEDs in red (630 nm), green (530 nm) and blue (470 nm).