SLI Case Study- S Class

Thixomolded Magnesium in Automotive Lighting

Application:  Optical Spacer Bracket for 90-LED Advanced Driving Beam Matrix Headlamp

Program:   Mercedes S Class

Tooling:  Thixomolding 4-cavity tool.  Next program will utilize 8-cavity tool.

Special Features:  90 openings with critical tolerancing mate to silicone lens with 90 mini optical fins.  Mating 90-LED light engine.

Other:  Replaced previous plastic spacer with Thixo Mg.  Critical optical tolerancing, dimensional stability, heat dissipation, negligible weight impact to headlamp.