To open the session of «The future of the automotive lighting» at ISAL, Ralf Klädtke makes a talk on his vision .
He starts by automotive evolution: The car of the future is electrified, autonomous, shared, connected and yearly updated, the foreseeable trends suggesting that autonomous and shared mobility will increase greatly by 2030.
Coming to lighting, he presents the 5S which summarizes the market trend :
Smaller, Safer, Smarter, Sustainable, Style
• Smaller
We see the evolution, model after model for every brand.
• Safer
Road projections, Animations and pictograms to communicate.
Light-in-motion-effects, exterior displays.
Sensor integration 360° at the 4 strategic corners.
Artificial Intelligence, ECU, SW, Sensor Fusion..
• Smarter
High resolution ADB using camera and artificial intelligence.
Expected marketshare of 15% by 2025, growing strongly in all market segments.
High resolution DLP, µLED, Laser Scanner.
• Sustainable
High efficiency and low weight lighting technology optimizing vehicle power consumption and range with minimized environmental impact
High efficient reflector module
• Styling
Exterior displays and supplemental lamps.
Light-in-motion effects & Animations for individualization.
To conclude, Ralf presents the market trends :
“Digital” lighting for conventional cars & AV New Communication Functions
Communication Car to Driver/pedestrians
Construction guidance lighting
Obstacle avoidance lighting and warning functions
