Photonics has undergone a revolution in the automotive industry in recent years, transitioning from mere lighting functions to providing cutting-edge technology for imaging, sensing, smart displaying, media, communication networks, and also for manufacturing and quality control. It is not surprising that the automotive industry is showing an increased interest in innovative, photonics-based technologies. Myriad growth opportunities spur the lighting market to expand by about 5 percent  p.a. . An even greater boost is expected for the automotive photonics market.

Fraunhofer IOF transfers research into applicable solutions, offering the complete photonics process chain from system design and simulation, via realization of custom-specific solutions to system integration. Thus, we provide our customers with the next generation of innovation in the entire field of photonic applications in cars, automotive technology, mobility and production.

Our customers can benefit from our many years of experience in the field of automotive photonics. We are ready to launch new innovations to realize your ideas.