LG Innotek Wins CES 2027 Award
LG Innotek has won a CES 2027 Innovation Award for its next-generation automotive lighting module, ‘Nexlide C+,’ marking its third consecutive year of receiving the honor.Nexlide is LG Innotek’s flexible lighting module brand that combines the company’s proprietary optical design with new materials
LG Innotek claimed victory at the CES 2027 Innovation Awards for its innovative automotive lighting module, 'Nexlide C+'. This is the third year LG Innotek has earned this prestigious accolade. Nexlide, the flexible lighting module brand from LG Innotek, merges the company's unique optical design with cutting-edge materials technology.
At the heart of Nexlide is its ability to drastically reduce thickness and volume compared to traditional lighting. This is achieved through the use of advanced area light source technology that disperses light evenly and extensively. LG Innotek has invested extensively in this technology, holding over 700 patents dedicated to it alone.
The Nexlide C+ model exemplifies the company's "3D multi-effect" capability. This technology projects two or more three-dimensional images within a single module. For instance, viewing the module from the left produces a diagonal pattern, while viewing it from the right creates a vertical pattern. This technology can be applied to various vehicle components such as taillights, front grilles, and interior ambient lighting, providing dynamic and three-dimensional design effects.
The Nexlide C+ boasts a slim profile of 3mm or less, making it versatile enough for installation in tight spaces within vehicles. This slimness is achieved by incorporating a "directional angle film" and a "3D micro-optic pattern film" onto an ultra-thin area light source module. Each film is just 0.16mm and 0.13mm thick respectively, significantly contributing to the overall slimming of the module.
The innovation of Nexlide C+ marks a shift from bulky optical components like plastic lenses or reflectors often used to create three-dimensional effects. Instead, Nexlide C+ uses ultra-thin films, drastically reducing the volume of the lighting. This development is expected to give automakers greater design freedom when creating vehicles.
LG Innotek sees automotive lighting as becoming a key determinant in brand design competitiveness. The company plans to introduce a wide range of key products at the upcoming CES 2027, set for January next year. These products will focus on physical AI, including autonomous driving and robotics, alongside the continued advancement of Nexlide C+.
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