Printed Electronics for Automotive
Discover how our technologies will change the way you drive
The Future of Automotive
As societal and economical expectations move the consumer automotive market towards improved safety, interactivity and enhanced driver experience coupled with low-energy, low-carbon and high efficiency vehicles, printable electronics can help to address these market needs in a non-obtrusive, visually satisfying way.
Improving your driving experience
With the potential for improved control and operation through printed sensors, conformable, integrated displays and ambient organic internal and external lighting, printable electronics will provide users with a new and improved driving experience.
![A 3D render of a futuristic car A 3D render of a futuristic car](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-light.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217927&s=bedeb69f7d0ad9086521fe2eac87011d 1920w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-light.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217927&s=011c73e3780be05c62293e44c91a6a8d 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-light.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217927&s=d987fa6115c60a4dd1f0273ef4717f6a 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-light.jpg?w=1600&h=900&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217927&s=2498556183ba9a0a1c1fef5184f0437c 1600w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-light.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217927&s=85d6c49d242ef7a6f6a28a64a96e1c28 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-light.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217927&s=9dc68a72f1b1ac7e5098db18731c9654 960w)
Lighting
Utilising Organic LED technologies for lighting reduces potential weight and production costs and increases useable interior space by integrating electronics within internal and external panelling. The flexible and conformable nature of the technology means that previously unachievable design elements can become a reality. Lighting is switchable and responsive enabling each light to have a wider range of functionality.
![A 3D render of a futuristic car A 3D render of a futuristic car](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-sensor.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217917&s=a9b4ea5f9b427517de3766eb11329d10 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-sensor.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217917&s=e05ea24b60fd1c3a5a49eb1202d8e001 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-sensor.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217917&s=9f32d6a6ef03a86138686f4d1ff72220 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-sensor.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217917&s=1d677682c4bc8d8505ebc41756e8fab2 960w)
Sensing
Printed sensors integrated into the vehicle can be used to measure pressure, movement and monitor structural integrity, as well as activating entertainment systems. Embedded touch and ‘touch less’ sensing will open the opportunity to a number of new design features and adapt the cabin environment to driver and passenger needs. Intelligent mobility will be achieved through external sensing for parking, monitoring of pedestrian presence and lane management.
![A 3D render of a futuristic car A 3D render of a futuristic car](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-power.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217924&s=4f9d04d005896e476c8158aca6af8a3e 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-power.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217924&s=5ee1e556f718278bd1f312438ca8e1b0 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-power.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217924&s=a816fad8a24cf844f099e116004cf411 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-power.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217924&s=61c93f63f6cfa234b4f8463057f99ffa 960w)
Power
Organic photovoltaics (solar cells) are a flexible, conformable and transparent future power source for the automotive industry. The cells harness power from the sun to supplement the car’s on board supply without hindering the design and look of the vehicle.
![A 3D render of a futuristic car A 3D render of a futuristic car](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-entertainmaent.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217938&s=e0c719f4b493cff0e00584b7534fd2b7 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-entertainmaent.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217938&s=067cad6210318a38e5115102093ea8de 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-entertainmaent.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217938&s=2c7d1e43c239889507e5c09f8bfca6cf 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/car-entertainmaent.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559217938&s=a101270d255ec7d314bf7d468da28d78 960w)
Entertainment
Organic LED (OLED) technologies will increase use of in-cabin displays for entertainment and information. Their conformable nature means that entire dashboards may become interactive displays. Coupled with sensor technologies, these developments could lead to exciting new opportunities for the premium automotive market.