USHIO was established in 1964, at a time when the use of light was just beginning to gain industrial importance. From the beginning, the company focused on developing illumination and energy-related applications, working closely with customers to advance lighting technologies. Over the years, USHIO has become a trusted name in Film & Cinema Lighting, Video Lighting, Concert & Stage Lighting, Theatrical Lighting, Club and Disco Lighting, and Special Effects Lighting.
Among its most recognized products are the mercury xenon DC short arc solutions, designed to deliver high luminance and stability across demanding applications. USHIO’s USH and UXM short-arc lamps, including the mercury xenon lamp range, are known for tightly confined plasma discharge, ultra-stable arc performance, and reliable spectral output in both ultraviolet and visible regions. Available in DC- and AC-operated versions up to 1,000 watts, these lamp short designs serve microscopy units, diagnostic equipment, spectrofluorometers, blood analyzers, optical comparators, and UV curing systems.
With continuous innovation in electrode materials and precision reflector technology, USHIO ensures its lamps provide superior reflectivity, light channeling control, and long-lasting performance. This ongoing commitment makes USHIO a leader in advanced illumination for industrial and scientific applications.