Illumination is the new interior sensation

The versatility of LEDs gives stylists many options while raising many challenges for engineers.

Stylists who design interiors are using lighting in many new ways, creating warm environments, guiding users to cup-holders, while also accentuating space and adding drama. LEDs are the tools of choice in the transformation of cabins.

LEDs can create greetings when drivers enter the vehicle, and they're helping set the mood and create a feeling of luxury. Engineers charged with making these benefits face many challenges, from finding colors that meet requirements as operating conditions change, to keeping chips cool. They must also devise systems that spread light evenly while meeting the always important goal of keeping down costs.