DMF Lighting has introduced Artafex 1, the first one-inch architectural downlight suitable for whole-home applications. Historically limited to accent use due to compromises in output, glare, cost, and serviceability, one-inch fixtures have never delivered true performance at scale. Artafex 1 changes that and releases at Lightapalooza 2026.
At the core of Artafex 1 is the industry’s only 3-Stage Optic (patent pending) in a one-inch fixture, delivering glare mitigation while maintaining optical clarity through precision glass and silicone optics. The result is up to 1000 lumens delivered without glare, setting a new benchmark for small-aperture lighting performance suitable for ambient, task, and accent applications throughout the home.
A 35-degree adjustable beam is paired with a precision gear-drive tilt mechanism that enables smooth, accurate aiming and locks securely in place, even during hot aiming. This ensures consistent, repeatable results for installers while giving designers precise control over beam placement.
Powered by DMF’s PhaseX digital lighting technology, Artafex 1 is the only one-inch fixture delivering tunable white lighting. PhaseX delivers precise color control, flicker-free performance, and ultra-smooth 0.1% percent dimming, enabling seamless transitions from day to night while supporting circadian lighting strategies. Operating over standard electrical wiring, PhaseX provides centralized control, fine-resolution dimming, and flexible zoning.
Installation and long-term serviceability are designed with integrators in mind. A universal AC-to-DC remote driver powers one to five fixtures and can be located up to 100 feet away. An integral DC Regulator delivers constant current at every fixture for uniform brightness. Both the regulator and light module are serviceable from below the ceiling plane, eliminating the need to disturb finished ceilings.
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