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As a specialist in color-changing materials, OliKrom does more than just conduct research and development on new technologies. The company also designs, manufactures, and markets innovative product lines designed to meet the specific needs of professionals. Photoluminescence, luminescent inks, and thermochromic materials: discover three categories of solutions where color becomes a true functionality.

 

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From scientific research to finished products: innovation comes to life at OliKrom

At OliKrom, we firmly believe that innovation truly comes into its own when it translates into practical applications. Thanks to our expertise in the chemistry of smart materials and our industrial production capabilities, we transform our technologies into solutions that professionals can put to immediate use.

We transform color into a true function: to illuminate in new ways, reveal information, or enhance a product’s design.

Discover our three product lines: LuxKrom®, ThermoKrom®, and LuminoKrom®. Three distinct worlds, three areas of application, but a shared goal: to put smart color to work for your projects.

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LuxKrom® - Luminescence in the Service of Excellence and Design

In the world of luxury, every detail counts. With LuxKrom®, luminescence becomes a true aesthetic and creative asset, enhancing exceptional pieces while providing them with a unique functionality.

Specially developed to meet the demands of watchmaking, goldsmithing, and jewelry, our line of high-performance photoluminescent inks combines luminous intensity, precision, and a wide range of colors.

Whether for dials, hands, jewelry, works of art, or precision instruments, LuxKrom® inks enable manufacturers and designers to incorporate a distinctive luminous element into their creations. By day, they preserve the aesthetics and identity of the designs; in the dark, they reveal a new visual dimension.

 

Discover the LuxKrom® line and take your creations to a whole new level.

 

A product line designed for professionals in the luxury industry

Much more than just a laboratory technology, LuxKrom® is a concrete offering of luminescent inks, available in a variety of colors and formulations. Designed for precision applications, our solutions meet the needs of manufacturers seeking luminous performance, consistency, and customization options.

Thanks to our expertise in formulation and manufacturing, we also offer custom solutions to support even the most demanding projects.

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ThermoKrom® - Color for Industrial Thermal Control

What if color could become a true indicator of temperature? With ThermoKrom®, thermochromic materials react to temperature changes with a visible color shift, opening up new possibilities for detection, control, and innovation.

Designed for the industrial, packaging, and technical products sectors, our line of thermochromic inks and paints allows visual information to be incorporated directly onto surfaces and materials.

Overheating detection, temperature control, visual indicators, monitoring of temperature changes, and smart packaging: the application possibilities are numerous and address concrete challenges in monitoring, safety, and innovation.

 

Discover ThermoKrom® and turn temperature into visual information.

 

Thermochromic solutions tailored to your applications

The ThermoKrom® line utilizes various color-changing technologies, both reversible and irreversible, to meet the specific needs of each application.

Depending on the target temperature, the substrate, and the usage requirements, our teams assist manufacturers in selecting thermochromic pigments or formulations suited to their projects.

The goal: to enable manufacturers to incorporate thermal functionality into their products by leveraging the expertise and solutions developed by OliKrom, without having to master the chemistry of thermochromic materials themselves.

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LuminoKrom® - Luminescence for Safety

In industrial environments as well as public spaces, visibility and safety while moving around are key concerns. With LuminoKrom®, OliKrom offers a comprehensive range of photoluminescent solutions capable of capturing light during the day and emitting it in the dark, without the need for an electrical power source.

This self-contained technology enhances the visibility of walkways, highlights hazardous areas, and makes it easier to find your way in dimly lit or unlit environments.

 

Discover the LuminoKrom® line and secure your spaces in a whole new way.

 

A complete line of ready-to-use photoluminescent products

Photoluminescent paints, aerosols, and adhesive tapes: LuminoKrom® offers a wide variety of products to meet the needs of professionals.

From permanent markings to temporary signage, our various solutions can be adapted to the constraints of the surfaces, application conditions, and environments—both indoors and outdoors.

Stairways, evacuation routes, emergency exits, parking lots, warehouses, industrial sites, and sustainable transportation infrastructure: LuminoKrom® provides a practical, power-free solution to a wide range of wayfinding and safety needs.

Already deployed in numerous projects in France and internationally, this technology has benefited from several years of real-world experience.

With LuminoKrom®, OliKrom demonstrates its ability to transform a scientific innovation into a line of finished, proven products marketed to professionals, local governments, and urban planning stakeholders.

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OliKrom: Much More Than Just an R&D Company—A Manufacturer of Innovative Solutions

From watchmaking to industrial safety, including thermal control, the LuxKrom®, ThermoKrom®, and LuminoKrom® product lines all reflect the same goal: to make smart color technologies accessible and practically applicable for professionals.

This capability is based on integrated expertise, combining research, formulation, development, and manufacturing at our industrial site in Pessac, in the Gironde department.

Beyond scientific innovation, OliKrom is committed to offering solutions tailored to market needs, including commercial products, technical support, and the ability to develop custom formulations.

 

Are you looking for an innovative product for your business, or would you like to add a new feature to your projects?

Explore our three lines of smart solutions and talk with our teams to bring your projects to life.

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