In a constantly evolving industry, automotive lighting plays a crucial role not only for road safety and vehicle aesthetics, but also for their energy efficiency. Modern technologies, such as LEDs and laser headlights, reduce energy consumption while providing increased light performance, thus improving the overall efficiency of vehicles, whether thermal or electric. With the emergence of advanced technologies such as Adaptive High Beam (ADB) and high-resolution image projection systems, the demands for optical performance have never been higher. In this context, POLYRISE’s VIEWRISE® technology stands out as an innovative solution, redefining the expectations of the automotive lighting market.
Technological innovation at the heart of VIEWRISE®
VIEWRISE® is an anti-reflective (AR) coating technology using an innovative industrial sol-gel process. Unlike traditional methods such as vacuum evaporation, VIEWRISE® stands out with its industrial dip-coating process, which efficiently treats complex optical parts made of glass or polymers, such as polycarbonate (PC) and PMMA.
This technology optimizes light transmission by reducing internal reflections, a necessity for modern vehicle optical systems. By reducing the differences in the refractive indices of the media through wich light passes, VIEWRISE® increases the light transmission of a Cooke triplet by 25%, even at high angles of incidence. This performance not only improves image projection quality, but also reduces energy consumption while extending the life of the systems thanks to better thermal management.
A solution aligned with energy and environmental issues
VIEWRISE® provides a direct response to the challenges related to vehicle energy consumption, particularly in a context where energy efficiency is essential to maximize the autonomy of electric vehicles. By minimizing energy losses due to internal reflections and optimizing light transmission, this technology reduces the energy consumption of lighting systems and contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles, a key aspect in the fight against climate change. In addition, extending the life of optical systems limits the need for component replacement, thus reducing industrial waste and material consumption.
Unique technical and economic advantages
VIEWRISE® technology stands out for its ability to process a large number of optical lenses while adapting to a wide range of materials and shapes. This makes it a solution of choice for high-resolution lighting systems, such as those using DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) or micro-LEDs. These technologies make it possible to project images directly into the driver’s field of vision, thus providing iconographic information without compromising visual safety.
With its ability to reduce internal reflections of projection modules, VIEWRISE® ensures a clear image, without distortion or chromatic aberration, thus meeting safety standards for glare while ensuring exceptional image quality.
In addition, the dipping process allows for large-scale processing of parts, making this technology not only efficient but also economically viable for automotive manufacturers.
Its flexibility and automation capabilities make it a strategic choice to support the rise in volume of intelligent lighting systems and optical sensors such as LiDAR, integrated into today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles.
Comparison with competing technologies
While traditional anti-reflective technologies, such as vacuum evaporation, remain widely used, VIEWRISE® stands out for its efficiency in processing complex optical parts on a large scale, while maintaining a competitive production cost. Unlike conventional solutions, which are often limited in terms of compatibility with certain materials and scalability, VIEWRISE® stands out as a more flexible and efficient alternative, meeting the growing demands for miniaturization and high resolution.
Automotive lighting: A field in full transformation
Automotive lighting has evolved well beyond its primary function of visibility, becoming a central element in the visual signature and efficiency of modern vehicles. The miniaturization of headlights, now essential for better integration into vehicle design, poses major technical challenges. These smaller headlights are often less efficient in terms of consumption, making innovations like VIEWRISE® essential to maintaining high light output while reducing energy requirements. By addressing these challenges, VIEWRISE® helps manufacturers balance miniaturization and performance.
VIEWRISE®, a key player in the future of automotive lighting
POLYRISE’s VIEWRISE® technology represents a major breakthrough for the automotive lighting industry. By combining optical performance, durability, compliance with environmental standards and high processing speed, VIEWRISE® is positioned as an essential solution for manufacturers looking to innovate in this field. With its ability to address today’s challenges of energy efficiency, miniaturization and road safety, VIEWRISE® is establishing itself as a key technology in the future of automotive lighting and autonomous vehicles.