Automotive The number of examples in the automotive sector where the use of light is required is becoming greater and greater. Among them : • headlamps, tail lamps, indicators • optical sensors (rain detectors, intrusion-detection devices) • dashboard lighting • outdoor and indoor rear-view mirrors • interior lighting • ash-tray lighting, button lighting, indicator lighting … • head up displays etc … EXAMPLES OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES CARRIED OUT BY OPTIS • optimization of a dashboard needle • study of an ash-tray lighting • study of a vehicle headlamp • study of a scooter with two headlamps • deletion of dashboard ghost images • simulation of human vision through a rear view mirror • optimization of a vehicle tail-lamp with leds • light guide for dashboard • light guide for air conditioning switch • light guide for car radio Lightguide optimisation. REFERENCES PSA • VALEO • MAGNETI MARELLI • DAIMLER BENZ • TEMIC • BMW