- Market debut on 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
- Improved forward visibility with energy-efficient LEDs
- Customized styling options
TROY, MI, June 13, 2017 /CNW/ - To improve forward
visibility for drivers and provide customized styling options for
automakers, Magna introduces D-Optic™ LED headlamps. D-Optic
lighting represents the next generation of LED headlamps and an
auto-industry first by combining multiple high-power LEDs with
precise, injection-molded lenses to achieve high performance with
efficient energy use.
D-Optic lighting is unique for automotive applications because
it is scalable and is custom-developed for a vehicle's specific
shape and styling. LEDs and lenses can be added or subtracted to
suit each unique design. The innovative headlamps make their market
debut on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
"Automakers are looking for ways to differentiate vehicle
styling and also incorporate the latest in performance and
efficiency," said John O'Hara,
President of Magna Closures and Mirrors. "Our lighting group is
excited to launch D-Optic on the all-new Traverse after working
closely with the vehicle team at Chevrolet to create a custom
solution."
D-Optic lenses come in four unique prescriptions, each one
dedicated to specific performance characteristics. This allows
automakers to tailor overall lamp performance to their own
preference, whether it is near-field spread or 'comfort light' or
maximum range. Magna is able to combine D-Optics to achieve all
performance goals.
A conventional headlamp optical system is a collection of
multiple parts which require precision geometry and location, while
the D-Optic lens consists of a single component. The
high-temperature acrylic used in the D-Optic lens allows Magna to
mold with the clarity required for a high-efficiency optical
headlamp.
This precision lens is then closely coupled with a 1x1 LED at a
distance of only 300 microns, about the size of the eye of a
needle. This close pairing of lens with light source, combined with
multiple LEDs formed into a specific light pattern, results in the
optimal balance of performance with efficiency. Additionally, the
1x1 LEDs offer an advantage over other lamps in the market as they
do not require active cooling.
D-Optic lighting provides energy efficiency benefits as well.
LEDs are more efficient than other light sources, and they last
longer. In general, the LED lights in D-Optic provide approximately
60 percent energy-consumption improvement compared to halogen and a
40 percent improvement compared to high-intensity discharge
lights.
D-Optic was developed and is manufactured by Magna at its new
automotive lighting facility in Plymouth,
Mich. Approximately 300 employees work at the 140,000 square
foot product development and manufacturing plant, which makes
headlamps, tail lamps and other lighting products.
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Automotive lighting, headlamps, Chevrolet Traverse, D-Optic,
industry first
ABOUT MAGNA
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 321 manufacturing
operations and 102 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on
delivering superior value to our customers through innovative
products and processes, and world class manufacturing. We have
complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise,
as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis,
exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, vision,
closure and roof systems and have electronic and software
capabilities across many of these areas. Our common shares trade on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange
(MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our website at
www.magna.com.
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