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Marelli Develops Revolutionary Automotive Lighting Platform In China
Marelli, a renowned automotive supplier, has recently developed an innovative automotive lighting domain control unit platform in China. This platform is designed to manage a vehicle's front lights, rear lights, and introduce new 360° lighting features.
With potential for future integration of additional lighting algorithms, this technology represents a significant advancement in automotive lighting systems for next-generation vehicles. Marelli will showcase this latest technology at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition from April 25 to May 4, along with other advanced technologies.
The importance of automotive lighting control systems in enhancing vehicle safety and improving the driving experience is undeniable. Marelli's new technology caters to both internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles.
With an eye on the evolution of new electronic and electrical architectures, Marelli is pioneering in the advancement of vehicle lighting control system architecture. The company has successfully introduced mass production of its light domain controller in China's electric vehicle market, showcasing a forward-looking approach.
Marelli's "MCU LESS" intelligent driver concept marks a significant step away from traditional, dedicated ECUs towards centralizing the entire lighting software into domain ECUs. This shift supports the automotive industry's move towards software-defined vehicles (SDV), emphasizing the "Software as a Product" (SaaP) concept. This concept not only reinforces the role of software in lighting systems but also supports Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and the continuous deployment of new features after the vehicle's production.
Marelli's Technological Expertise
Boasting over 20 years of expertise in automotive lighting electronics, Marelli offers a wide range of control unit solutions for automotive lighting. Their portfolio includes basic lighting controllers, centralized CAN communication controllers for adaptive matrix headlamps, and high-definition rendering controllers utilizing micro-LED and Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) technologies.
Marelli's solutions cater to customer needs for affordability, quality, and scalability, particularly in high-definition rendering algorithms for DMD and micro-LED technologies, adopted by several global and Chinese premium brands.
Marelli leads in the development of high-definition adaptive headlight solutions, capable of up to 1.3 million pixels. The company provides comprehensive support for both optical modules and electronic control modules in adaptive headlights. Notably, Marelli is the first to apply DMD technology to adaptive headlights, showcasing their leadership in innovative lighting solutions.
In China, Marelli boasts a fully localized R&D, design, and production system. With production facilities in Guangzhou and Wuhu and R&D centers in Shanghai and Wuhu, the company adeptly meets local and global market needs.
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Their collaboration and sharing of design resources with European centers allow for rapid response to market demands, offering customers innovative, efficient, and affordable lighting controller system solutions.
The upcoming Beijing International Automotive Exhibition presents an opportunity for visitors to experience Marelli's latest innovations in lighting at booth W1-W01 in the Temporary Hall. This showcase highlights Marelli's commitment to advancing automotive lighting technologies and their dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
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