About Us
The idea for FlowGlow began in an unexpected place: inside a lightsaber.
Since 2016, Dr. Frederic Folz has developed hardware and software at SaberTec for real lightsabers—the kind fans, collectors, and cosplayers buy worldwide. His systems send waves of light across many LEDs and make effects respond immediately to their surroundings. That work revealed how alive light can feel when every LED does more than display the same color at the same brightness.
Owners of lightsabers fitted with SaberTec electronics kept returning to an effect they found especially compelling: realistically animated flames that flicker along the blade. They asked how they could bring that atmosphere into their homes without putting a lightsaber in the living room.
That question gave rise to FlowGlow. The aim was to bring fluid light movement into a familiar E27 format and give it a natural place in everyday life.
From SaberTec to FlowGlow
Development began within SaberTec in 2022. The technical foundation already existed: individually controlled LEDs and light patterns that keep evolving instead of playing a short animation on a loop. Turning that foundation into a product for the home presented a different challenge.
The lamp had to fit common light fixtures and remain simple to use. From every angle, its movements had to look soft and fluid enough to hold your attention for a moment longer. Its hardware, optics, software, app, and light effects all had to work as one. FlowGlow grew from that balance: sophisticated technology behind the scenes and a light experience that feels immediate in the room.
The first development steps took place in a garage, as you might expect. The project was financed with revenue from SaberTec's lightsaber-electronics business, without external investor capital. This allowed the team to make development decisions independently and keep the focus on the product, especially its capabilities and quality. FlowGlow Lighting GmbH was founded in 2026 as the company behind the product.
The result is an E27-base effect lamp that brings light itself into motion. Fire flickers across its surface, auroras drift by, and points of light move with the music.
The person behind FlowGlow
Dr. Frederic Folz is the founder and CEO of FlowGlow Lighting GmbH. He holds a doctorate in physics and also founded SaberTec, which continues to develop and sell lightsaber electronics.
His experience combines physics, electronics, software, and the design of moving light. FlowGlow carries that work into a new setting: away from a specialized object and into a lamp made for living spaces.
Today, Frederic develops FlowGlow with a small team in Germany. The product continues to grow across hardware, light effects, and the FlowGlow Studio app, guided by the same idea that started it all: light should not stand still.
What we stand for
Light should feel alive.
We see light as more than illumination. Movement, color, and rhythm can make it part of the atmosphere of a room.
Technology should serve the experience.
We develop complex systems so the result feels simple. Technical detail earns its place when it makes movement softer, colors smoother, or everyday use easier.
People should stay in control.
FlowGlow is designed to remain useful without forcing an account or cloud connection. Online features add possibilities; they are not a condition for using the lamp.
We promise only what FlowGlow can deliver.
We explain what the lamp can do, where it works best, and what it is not intended to replace. A new kind of light needs clarity more than exaggeration.
The company
For practical questions about setup, control, and compatibility, visit the FAQ. Our sustainability page explains the decisions intended to support long-term use. Editorial background and downloadable material are available in the press area, while hotels, restaurants, and other commercial spaces can find details on the business page.
| Company | FlowGlow Lighting GmbH |
| Headquarters | Überherrn, Saarland, Germany |
| Founder | Dr. Frederic Folz |
| Commercial register | Amtsgericht Saarbrücken, HRB 112311 |
| Industry | Consumer electronics and lighting |
| Website | getflowglow.com |
| @flowglowlight | |
| TikTok | @flowglowlight |
| @flowglowlight | |
| YouTube | @flowglowlight |
| @flowglowlight |
Contact
Inquiries: hello@getflowglow.com
Dr. Frederic Folz, Founder & CEO
FlowGlow Lighting GmbH
Brentanoweg 3
66802 Überherrn
Germany
