Valeo wins interior lighting contract from automaker

Valeo has announced a programme award from an unnamed premium automaker for interior lighting solutions, with the supplier set to introduce a new automated high-volume manufacturing line using TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. The programme involves an interior solution that integrates lighting and electronics into a single structure, and brings Valeo’s interior lighting order intake close to €1bn since 2024, including pixelated solutions, light lines and smart surfaces.

IMSE technology integrates electronics directly into the finished part, resulting in a thin, lightweight structure. Valeo said the approach reduces material use and supports more sustainable manufacturing practices.

In a statement, Maurizio Martinelli, Chief Executive of Valeo’s Lighting Division, said: “Valeo’s lighting expertise and industrial capabilities, combined with IMSE technology, are enabling us to bring highly advanced, smart interior systems into large-scale production. It also reflects our commitment to shaping the future of mobility in a way that brings lasting value to customers globally.”

Jussi Harvela, Chief Executive of TactoTek, added: “Our cooperation with Valeo and the commissioning of a dedicated new production line mark an important milestone in the large-scale industrial adoption of IMSE technology, whose cost competitiveness and ability to support future design evolution were decisive factors in securing the award.”

Source: Valeo