Marelli Unveils Software-Defined Lighting Technologies at Auto China 2026
Marelli will showcase its latest advanced automotive lighting technologies, including a thin headlamp with touch and voice interaction, at Auto China 2026.
25K and 40K
6 mm
15 mm × 120 mm
What Happened
“In future vehicle generations, lighting will drive intelligent interaction and further enhance brand identity.”
Marelli's Thin Corner-to-Corner Headlamp is an ultra-slim front lighting solution integrating all core lighting functions with touch and voice interaction. The modules measure just 15 mm by 120 mm and allow opening the frunk by touching the illuminated logo or using voice control. The system is ready for mass production.
The Flat Lit Surface digital tail lamp combines OLED and Folia-LED technology to create three-dimensional illuminated surfaces. It supports stop, tail, and turn signals, as well as animated welcome and goodbye scenarios. With 6 mm OLED pixels, it enables personalized content and V2X communication.
Marelli's h-Digi MicroLED headlamp is available in 25K and 40K pixel configurations for intelligent front lighting. It enables high-precision Adaptive Driving Beam, road projections, and dynamic animations. The 40K version launches at Auto China and is available for quotation.
Why this matters
Lighting is evolving into a software-defined platform, enabling brand expression, intelligent interaction, and safety. Marelli's innovations demonstrate how lighting can enhance user experience and design flexibility.
Terms in This Story
- MicroLED
- A display technology using microscopic light-emitting diodes for high brightness and efficiency.
- OLED
- Organic Light-Emitting Diode, a display technology that emits light when electric current passes through organic compounds.
- V2X
- Vehicle-to-Everything communication, enabling vehicles to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and pedestrians.
- Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
- An advanced headlight system that adjusts beam patterns to avoid dazzling other drivers while maximizing illumination.
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