Surventis and Aumovio: Optical Films for the Automotive Industry
Surventis has entered into a strategic development and cooperation agreement with Aumovio to further develop microstructured optical films for automotive applications under the Chemetall brand.
Electrification and autonomous driving are increasing the importance of modern displays as the central user interface in vehicles, thereby driving up demand for high-performance and cost-effective optical components. To meet this demand, Aumovio and Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enabling the next generation of automotive UX systems through the integration of advanced optical films. “Automotive applications represent an important growth market for our functional film business,” said Frank Naber, Executive Vice President of Surface Treatment at Surventis. “Microstructured optical films open up new possibilities for light control in automotive displays and head-up displays. Through the partnership with Aumovio, we can integrate innovative optical solutions more efficiently into future vehicle platforms.” “Modern display technologies are becoming increasingly important for the in-vehicle user experience,” said Ulrich Lueders, Director of Strategy and Portfolio for the User Experience (UX) division at Aumovio. “By combining Surventis’s expertise in microstructured optical films with our expertise in automotive integration and manufacturing, we can translate new optical concepts into scalable solutions that meet the demands of future mobility.”
Surventis’ Expertise in Microstructured Optical Functional Films
Surventis possesses extensive expertise in the development and manufacture of microstructured optical films and combines in-depth knowledge of materials science and optics with state-of-the-art nanoimprint technology. Using scalable roll-to-roll nanoimprint processes, complex optical micro- and nanostructures can be reproduced with high precision over large areas. This results in next-generation optical films that enhance the performance, functionality, and design flexibility of future UX systems. Aumovio possesses extensive expertise in the development of modern displays and head-up display solutions for the automotive industry, as well as in system integration. This enables Surventis’ technologies to be seamlessly integrated into automotive applications that meet the requirements of automakers and applicable industry standards. “The collaboration with Aumovio is an important step toward further advancing the use of optical films in automotive applications. By combining our expertise in materials science and optics with Aumovio’s capabilities in system integration and mass production, we can accelerate the development of innovative solutions for future vehicle programs,” said Brian Ward, Head of Global Strategy & Marketing, Surface Treatment at Surventis. Optical films offer a forward-looking alternative to conventional optical components. They can improve light distribution, enhance readability, and enable new functions in displays and projection systems. At the same time, they support scalable and cost-efficient manufacturing. For automakers, this opens up additional creative freedom in the design of user interfaces and the optimization of visual systems.
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