TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX) ("Himax" or "Company"), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, and its subsidiary CM Visual Technology Corp. ("CMVT"), a pioneer in microstructure optical film design and mass production, announced their collaboration with Ta Yih Industrial Co., Ltd. ("Ta Yih Industrial"), a prominent automotive lighting manufacturer, showcasing the jointly developed cutting-edge LED Edge-Lit Type automotive lighting application featuring CMVT's nano-optical film technology.
The LED Edge-Lit Type automotive lighting adopts an innovative design that transforms the light source from the conventional downward direct-lit type to a side-emitting one. The side-emitting LED light is reflected or refracted, by leveraging an optical film, towards the illumination direction of the automotive lamps. This novel design achieves a more uniform distribution of light compared to traditional direct-lit type designs and significantly reduces the size of automotive lighting fixtures. CMVT's nano-optical film plays a crucial role in this advanced LED Edge-Lit Type automotive lighting. Its meticulously designed microstructure allows for precise control of light direction, delivering superior light guiding performance compared to conventional optical films. This not only further enhances light uniformity and significantly boosts light efficiency but also reduces the number of side-emitting LEDs required, benefiting customers in cost savings. Moreover, CMVT's nano-optical film, supporting flexible pattern design along with dynamic and multi-gray scale display, introduces a new level of customization and diversification to automotive lighting designs. These innovations provide visually attractive lighting solutions, while reflecting the parties' commitment to pushing the limits of automotive lighting technology.
CMVT provides a one-stop shop service for microstructure optical film solutions, including design, mold development and manufacturing. CMVT employs advanced nano-photolithography technology and electroforming process to produce proprietary roller type mold for Roll-to-Roll nano-imprinting processes. This provides an efficient approach for large-area uniform lighting production that not only boosts mass production efficiency, but also guarantees consistent product quality. As a result, it offers slimmer and more cost-effective optical solutions for customers.
"This collaboration with Ta Yih Industrial in LED Edge-Lit ...