Valeo and Appotronics Partner for Next-Gen Front Lighting System

France / China- Valeo, an automotive lighting systems and software, has partnered with Appotronics, the inventor of ALPD laser display technology, to develop a new generation of automotive front lighting solutions. The collaboration combines Valeo’s expertise in lighting system design, electronic control units, and software with Appotronics’ advanced projection technology, creating cutting-edge front lighting systems that integrate Appotronics’ exclusive ALL-in-ONE full-color laser headlight system.

Mr. Maurizio Martinelli, CEO of Valeo Light Division, said, "This partnership reinforces Valeo's global leadership in next-generation lighting, blending safety, adaptability, and an improved driving experience. By combining our expertise in automotive lighting hardware and software, this collaboration strengthens our existing technology alliances and highlights our shared goal of redefining smart automotive lighting."

Mr. Yu Xin, Vice President of Appotronics, said, "The Appotronics-Valeo partnership marks a pivotal advancement in smart automotive lighting, merging our complementary strengths to drive next-generation illumination solutions. Together, we're accelerating innovations focused on safety, intelligent adaptability, and personalized driving experiences for the global market."

By combining their expertise, Valeo and Appotronics are set to deliver innovative headlight solutions that enhance both safety and comfort for drivers and other road users. Their new system will integrate advanced lighting functions, such as Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), alongside traditional lighting functions like low/high beams (LH/HB). Valeo will incorporate Appotronics' cutting-edge ALPD laser display technology, enabling high-definition projections onto the ground and even outdoor video playback on flat surfaces or dedicated screens outside the vehicle.

The ALL-in-ONE system combines several advanced features into one compact module: ADB, road surface projection, and in-car cinema capabilities. Its smart system automatically adjusts lighting to optimize driving scenarios, extending the illumination range with high beams on highways and preventing glare with glare-free beams in urban areas. Additionally, the system offers 10 levels of brightness adjustment, auto-focus, keystone correction, and image scaling. Powered by Appotronics’ ALPD semiconductor laser technology, the ALL-in-ONE headlight delivers 10 times the brightness of standard automotive LEDs, with 200% greater luminous flux using equivalent DLP chips, all while consuming less energy.