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Acrylic insights.

Technical articles, project perspectives, and material knowledge from twenty years of working with PMMA acrylic in Singapore and the region.

Materials · 5 October 2026

Backlit Acrylic Panels: How an Even Lit Surface Is Specified and Built

A backlit acrylic panel either reads as one continuous lit surface or as a box with lamps behind it. The difference comes down to the diffuser grade, the LED pitch against the cavity depth, and how the light source is specified and maintained.

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News · Oct 2026

Previously Featured on CNA, 2018

In 2018, Channel NewsAsia filmed our printed-light work for its #MakeTechHappen series, produced with A*STAR and SPRING Singapore. An archive note on past involvement.

Materials · Jul 2026

How to Choose Acrylic: A Specifier's Guide (Singapore, 2026)

Choosing acrylic comes down to four things: impact exposure, optical clarity, outdoor/UV conditions, and fabrication method. This guide covers every decision point for architects, contractors, and specifiers in Singapore.

Swimming Pools · Mar 2025

How to Choose the Right Acrylic Panel Thickness for Your Swimming Pool

Panel thickness is the single most important specification in an acrylic pool project. Too thin and you risk deflection under water pressure; too thick and costs escalate unnecessarily. Here is how engineers and architects approach it.

Aquariums · Feb 2025

Acrylic vs Glass for Aquariums: Why Professional Installations Choose PMMA

Glass was the original material for public aquarium tanks. Today, almost every major marine attraction built in the last two decades uses PMMA acrylic. This is the practical reason why.

Swimming Pools · Dec 2024

A Complete Guide to PMMA Acrylic Swimming Pools in Singapore

Everything homeowners, architects, and contractors in Singapore need to know before specifying an acrylic pool panel — from material selection to BCA requirements.