Body Shell Lighting
For more design freedom and functionality
Appealing surfaces with ultra-modern design through integrated technology
In the area of vehicle design, the combination of light and material is becoming increasingly important. Body Shell Lighting - a trend to which we are highly dedicated - means the integration of light into the vehicle surface or its add-on parts. Particularly exciting in this area: "Shy-Tech" - light that only becomes visible after activation. In this way, light merges with body parts to create a highly innovative system that enables completely new designs for the exterior and interior.
The motivation: Design
Exterior body parts are our canvas
- Contour lighting
- Structured or area lighting
- Animated lighting
- Seamless or structured
- Hidden until lit
- 3D
The challenge: Efficiency
Calculation and simulation of system efficiency including
- Electronics
- Thermal characteristics
- Optics (optimized design + spectral transmission + absorption of material, surfaces and surface processing influences)
The team: System Integration
Optimized and holistic integration of light and electronics in exterior body parts
- Electrical interface
- Software interface
- Mechanical interface
- Optical interface
The corset: Function
Design according to customer and type approval requirements
- Design and light function according to installation position and size (e.g., DRL, POS, TI).
- Logo integration
- Consideration of sensor integration (e.g., radar transmissive optics)