What is MelaGen®
MelaGen® is a lighting technology integrated into selected Versalux luminaires, designed to support human wellbeing by aligning light with the body’s natural rhythms. By managing specific blue light wavelengths, MelaGen® helps create lighting environments that feel more comfortable, supportive, and responsive throughout the day.
Rather than treating light as a static output, MelaGen® recognises its biological impact supporting alertness when it’s needed and allowing the body to naturally prepare for rest as the day comes to an end.
MelaGen® Active is designed for environments where focus, alertness, and performance are essential.
By increasing biologically effective blue light during daytime hours, MelaGen® Active supports mental clarity and engagement, making it well suited to workplaces, education environments, and areas with limited access to natural daylight.
Key benefits:
- Supports alertness and concentration
- Ideal for daytime and task-focused environments
- Helps counter fatigue in low-light conditions
MelaGen® Regen combines both Active and Calm into a dynamic lighting approach that follows the natural progression of the day.
Light levels and blue light content transition gradually over time, helping to mimic the changing qualities of natural daylight. This creates environments that feel intuitive and supportive without requiring conscious interaction.
Key benefits:
- Supports natural circadian rhythms
- Smooth transitions between day and evening lighting
- Ideal for 24-hour or long-stay environments
MelaGen® Calm is designed to support relaxation and recovery.
By reducing blue light content, particularly in the evening, MelaGen® Calm allows the body’s natural melatonin response to occur more easily. This helps create calmer, more comfortable environments where rest and wellbeing are prioritised.
Key benefits:
- Supports relaxation and winding down
- Ideal for healthcare, aged care, hospitality, and residential settings
- Reduces disruption to natural sleep–wake cycles
Where MelaGen® Is Used
MelaGen is suited to environments where human comfort, wellbeing, and performance matter.
Correctional Facilities
The ability to put MelaGen® into a custodial range has been ground breaking. This innovative system assists in resetting circadian rhythms, promoting better sleep quality for prisoners and full time patients who are confined to the facility 24/7.
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Workplaces
Supports alertness, focus, and productivity during working hours.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Helps maintain circadian rhythms for patients, residents, and staff, particularly in environments with limited daylight.
Education
Creates supportive learning environments by promoting focus and reducing fatigue.
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Hospitality & Rest Environments
Encourages calm, comfort, and recovery through reduced blue light in evening settings.
The Science Behind MelaGen®
MelaGen® is informed by scientific research into the relationship between light, blue wavelengths, and human biology. Research has shown that blue light in the 480–490 nanometre range plays a key role in regulating melatonin production and circadian rhythms.
By applying this research in lighting design, MelaGen® moves beyond traditional lighting metrics to consider how light is experienced biologically — not just visually.
For those seeking deeper technical detail, research references and ongoing studies are available through the MelaGen® website.
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