Alex Fergus
Alex Fergus
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Interview: PlatinumLED Therapy Lights CEO Mark Sawyer

I sat down with PlatinumLED Therapy Lights CEO Mark Sawyer to dive into BioMax panels, LED technology, and insider insights. We discuss power output, design innovations, and why not all panels are as strong as they claim.

Interview: PlatinumLED Therapy Lights CEO Mark Sawyer
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Introduction

If you’ve ever wondered how the pioneers behind the most powerful red light therapy panels think about engineering, wavelengths, and performance, this interview is for you.

I interviewed Mark Sawyer, CEO of PlatinumLED Therapy Lights, the company behind the BioMax series, to dig into the origin story of the brand, the science behind LEDs, and what makes the latest generation of panels stand out.

Show Notes

In this conversation with Mark Sawyer, we cover the evolution of PlatinumLED, from their early days as a leader in horticultural grow lights to becoming one of the most recognized red light therapy brands worldwide.

Mark shares candid insights on why specific wavelengths matter, the myths about LED wattage, and how PlatinumLED keeps innovating in an industry full of copycats.

He also opens up about the company’s ongoing research with major institutions and why they refuse to chase gimmicks in a space full of marketing hype.

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Key Topics We Discussed

  • The origins of PlatinumLED — how the company grew from manufacturing industry-leading grow lights into red light therapy panels.
  • Why wavelength choice matters — Mark explains why BioMax panels go beyond 660nm and 850nm, using multiple absorption windows for broader biological effects.
  • The BioMax 600 vs. 900 debate — why the 600 sometimes measures stronger per LED, and how U.S. household power limits shaped the 900’s design.
  • The 3W vs. 5W LED myth — Mark breaks down why most “5W diode” claims are false, and why irradiance is the only real metric that matters.
  • Hotspots and distribution — whether concentrated beams are a problem, and how real-world use smooths these effects.
  • Innovation vs. gimmicks — the thinking behind adding wireless syncing and touchscreens, and why PlatinumLED avoids features with no scientific basis.
  • The future of red light therapy — new clinical collaborations, expanding functionality, and what’s next for the BioMax line.
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