True 1 Earns Distinction as an EdisonReport Top 10 MUST SEE Product at LEDucation 2026

EdisonReport has unveiled its Top 10 MUST SEE Products for LEDucation 2026, a distinguished selection that captures the very best in lighting innovation today.

Following a rigorous evaluation process, an esteemed panel of judges identified DMF’s True 1 as a standout product that embodies ingenuity, design excellence and forward-thinking performance that no attendee should overlook.

This year’s independent panel — Charles Stone of Fisher Marantz Stone, Lisa Reed of Reed Burkett Lighting Design and Nayoun Ryu of Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design Inc. — brought a discerning eye to the selection, curating a group of 10 products that reflect the industry’s most compelling advancements in the industry.

Delivering more than 1,000 lumens with exceptional glare control, the True 1 downlight —defined by its precise 1-inch aperture — leverages an advanced three-stage optical system to achieve remarkable performance within an exceptionally compact form. The result is a refined and highly sophisticated lighting solution that sets a new benchmark for performance, adaptability, ease of installation and serviceability among small-aperture downlights on the market.

At the core of DMF’s latest modular evolution is a high-performance, interchangeable cartridge system, enabling seamless, on-site adjustments to both optics and correlated color temperature (CCT). By decoupling the light engine from the fixed architecture, the design advances DMF’s modular philosophy while ensuring precision aiming and enhanced flexibility during commissioning. Complementing this innovation is a fully serviceable DC-to-DC driver (DC regulator), accessible directly at the ceiling plane. This thoughtful configuration allows for maintenance, replacement or upgrades from below the ceiling — eliminating the need for disruptive access and significantly reducing long-term labor costs.

The True 1 is available in both Fixed and Adjustable configurations, with the Adjustable module offering 360-degree rotation and an industry-leading 35-degree lockable tilt for precise illumination control. A range of optical distributions (30-, 40-, and 50-degrees) provides designers with the versatility to tailor lighting to specific applications. Color temperature options span from 2400K to 4000K, including Warm Dim, all delivered at 93+ CRI to ensure exceptional color fidelity and visual comfort.

Every aspect of the True 1 is meticulously engineered to support the “quiet ceiling” aesthetic, prioritizing architectural clarity over visual distraction. Its specialized polycarbonate trim construction offers a seamless, lightweight integration that virtually disappears into the ceiling plane. In a deliberate departure from conventional multi-finish offerings, the fixture is available exclusively in a precision-tuned black finish to maximize glare absorption and minimizing visual presence, so the architecture remains the focus while the light itself recedes elegantly from view.

LEDucation will run April 14 and 15 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. You can view True 1 at the DMF booth located in Americas Hall 1, booth 2402, 2404.