Wafer was designed for the discriminate consumer who wants the low profile look of recessed without the high cost. Manufactured of die cast aluminum, Wafer brings ultimate heat dissipation to its edge lit technology. Edge lighting gives very even light distribution while dispersing heat over a larger area. The result of this is longer LED life and better light diffusion. Maxim Lighting was founded in 1970 when aeronautical engineering student Jacob Sperling began to design and build his own light fixtures, which he first sold out of the back of a station wagon! The company has grown exponentially since and today it features a wide variety of lighting that spans different styles and is suitable for any space. Maxim Lighting's sister company is ET2, another Lights Online brand, which focuses on contemporary lighting designs.