Hella continue to expand their leading position in digital, chip-based headlamp systems. They’ve started the world’s first series production for their Solid State Lighting | High Definition headlamp at their Lippstadt site, and have received high-volume series orders for this technology from German and international premium car manufacturers—orders totalling around €1.5bn.
Hella’s lighting managing director Yves Andres says “The market launch of our SSL | HD headlamps is another milestone in automotive lighting technology, with which we are setting completely new standards in terms of performance, functionality and cost efficiency (…) we relied on SSL | HD technology for high-resolution headlamps at an early stage and have consistently driven its development ever since. On this foundation, we have established a market-leading position, which we are continuously expanding outwards with further customer orders and the next generation of products”.
The SSL | HD headlamp is an evolutionary development of established LED matrix systems. Up to 25 kilopixels per LED can be switched individually, depending on customer requirements. Thus, a multitude of new, high-resolution lighting functionalities can be realised. These include lane markings, symbol projections as well as lane brightening and light carpets. Other safety-enhancing functions can be provided as well, such as projections of safety distances or protection zones for cyclists or pedestrians.
