Company

3i Innovation Limited is the leading global provider of on-road LED lighting solutions


3i = illumination, induction, intelligence

Illumination

LEDs have low energy consumption, a long life, and are robust.

Induction

Wireless energy transfer is corrosion-proof and unaffected by dirt, water, or chemicals.

Intelligence

Each light device is set up for two-way communication for light sequencing, control, as well as the collection of performance data.

This combination of technologies is recognised as a world class solution for on-road lighting applications.

  • Leading manufacturer of on-road optical guidance systems
  • Europe’s No. 1 supplier of on-road lights to the European tunnel market
  • The most complete and competitive range of guidance and safety lighting solutions for tunnels
  • 15 years of experience in the tunnel industry
  • A unique knowledge base of engineers, sales and service people, project managers
  • Fully integrated end-to-end manufacturing process
  • Worldwide ownership rights over technology associated with Inductive Power Transfer and communications over an IPT system in the transportation industry

Our Brands


3i Innovation (3i) Limited is operating in the field of wireless power technology (IPT).

3i is traditionally working in the traffic related business with its 3i Traffic sub brand and recently added 3i Airport and 3i Marine to its portfolio. 3i New Markets is responsible for developments outside 3i traditional markets.

3i Traffic brand is operating in the following market segments:

  • 3i Tunnel
  • 3i Crosswalk
  • 3i Workzone
  • 3i Schoolzone

The product line is made up of the successfully introduced Smartstud products 15 years ago, which are continuously improved by design and technology.

The latest Milestone coming out of 3i’s R&D Laboratory is the wireless powered and flush mounted LED road marker iiilevel ™.

Our Total Quality approach


3i Innovation is able to control the quality of its products by having a fully integrated end-to-end manufacturing process. We can apply a Total Quality approach to all products leaving our factory means we have incorporated quality assurance steps into the manufacturing process which diminishes the risk of product failure in real use situations.

With being in the market for over 15 years, we can look back on a vast experience. We have built up a huge knowledge base to handle all application situations our customers are looking for.

Certifications of our products.

Our products are approved and built to the standard and regulations of almost every country worldwide.

Smartstud® and iiiLEVEL product lines are tested and approved by a variety of European standards testing organizations including Germany’s BASt.

Please contact us for further information.

            

Milestones in the 15 year history of the company


  • First UK installation: A38 Saltash Tunnel and Tamar bridge, 2011
  • Installation of the Elbtunnel Optical Guidance system, Hamburg, Germany, 2010
  • Cologne Tramways vehicle guidance system, Germany, 2009
  • First and largest US Tidal flow: I 110 Freeway CALTRANS, Los Angeles, 2009
  • Largest Optical Guidance project awarded in Europe: A71 Tunnel chain including Germany’s longest tunnel, The Rennsteig Tunnel, 2009
  • 3M Traffic Safety Award: IPENZ 2008
  • First 2-Way Communication installation: Tanzenberg Tunnel, Steiermark, Austria, 2008
  • Pedestrian safety: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA, 2006
  • Product awarded new German BAST Standard, May, 2006
  • First intelligent IPT installation: Muhlbergtunnel, Neustadt a.d Waldnaab, Germany, 2005
  • First German Tunnel: Beuren Tunnel, 2004
  • First US Tunnel: McClure Tunnel, Santa Monica, California, 2003
  • First Intersection management system: Springfield, Illinois, 2003
  • First McDonald’s Drive-In: Biel, Switzerland, 2003
  • First Middle East installation: Al Ain, UAE, 2003
  • First CALTRANS Crosswalk warning System: Pacific Coast Highway, CA, 2003
  • First Austrian Tunnel: Grabeng Tunnel, Graz, 2002
  • First Swiss Tunnel: Buchbergtunnel, 2002
  • First Japanese Installation: Takamatsu City Tunnel, Shikoku Island, 2001
  • First Private Commercial installation: Shell Petroleum, Lisboa, Portugal, 2001
  • First and Longest overhead lighting replacement project in USA: 8km, Boca Raton, Florida, 2001
  • First Australian Tidal Flow installation: George Holmes Drive, Sydney, Australia, 2001
  • First US Crosswalk warning system: Washington, November 2000
  • First North American Tunnel and Tidal Flow Installation: George Massey Tunnel, Vancouver, Canada, 2000
  • First installation: Terrace Tunnel, Wellington, New Zealand, 1996