Philips Lumileds today officially moved automotive forward lighting ahead with release of its Luxeon Altilon power LEDs.
Now, vehicle headlamp designers are free to use the latest solid-state technology
International prizes for innovation in driver assistance systems are organised by EQUIP AUTO, with the help of European technical journal AJTE, l’AFPA (Association Française de la Presse Automobile) and the international press.
This year, Koito have started production of three more LED headlamps.
After Lexus 600h launched in 2007, Koito launched this year Toyota PRIUS, Lexus RX450h, HS250h.
The Darmstadt University of Technology (TUD) was founded in 1877. The first professorial chair for electrical engineering was established in 1882 with Prof. Dr. Erasmus Kittler as its head. In 2007, TUD celebrated the 125th anniversary of the School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.
History
– In 1885 Prof. Kittler started with the first lecture “Lighting Technology”, in accord with the first applications of electric lighting of buildings and roads. Lectures on Lighting Technology were held continuously by well-known Professors .
– The Laboratory of Lighting Technology at Darmstadt University was founded by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Paul Jainski. He gave the first lectures during the summer term in 1956. Traffic Lighting was a main topic of the lectures. The laboratory is globally renowned in the field of automotive lighting.
– From 1956 until 2003 the laboratory was led by Prof. Jainski and by Prof. Schmidt-Clausen. The PAL symposium (Progress in Automotive Lighting) was recognised as the forum for scientific developments in the automotive lighting industry from 1995 until 2003.
– From 2003 to 2006 the lab was led by Prof. H.-F. Schlaak. In 2004, a consortium was established for total financing of the laboratory of lighting technology for a duration of 5 years (2006-2011). Osram, Philips, Audi , BMW, Daimler-Benz, Opel (GM) , Valeo, Hella, Automotive Lighting, ZKW, Schefenacker, and Genthe were the initial consortium participants; Visteon and Koito will join in 2010.
– Since 2006, the laboratory is now led by Pr Khanh.
University offerings
TUD facilitates and teaches research In optoelectronics, automotive lighting, technical optics, human eye physiology, and energy efficient lighting. There are studies and courses in lighting technologies, student seminars, and PhD preparation services, as well as industry seminars and a robust, coördinated assortment of coöperative ventures with the automotive industry.
TRW have launched a small, lightweight advanced camera and multi-sensor package with the processing power needed to support a variety of functions. The camera/sensor unit is positioned in the region
The ATX Group have announced that them and BMW France have obtained certification from the French Interior Ministry to provide ATX’s emergency notification and response, or eCall, service,
Toyota have announced they have developed an onboard DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communications) unit that is intended to increase traffic safety by providing drivers real-time, close-vicinity traffic information.
Alpine’s Multi Camera technology is a new ADAS system that allows truck and bus drivers to see around blind corners, as well as providing a ‘Top View’ to assist in maneuvering larger vehicles more safely.
Automakers generally develop their future product designs in secrecy, but General Motors recently unveiled a Website to open their design studios to the public. Visitors will find projects by GM’s advanced design team.
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