Every DVN reader knows automotive lighting technologies are developing very fast, with an attendant increase in R&D workload. In an editorial published a year ago, I described an increase of 100% to 300% in development taskload for an LED project (compared to halogen), and the difference is even more when ADB is involved.
I was explaining the need to hire high level engineers and train engineers already at work in the company. Now comes good news on this front: three high-level French schools, in Optical Engineering (IOGS), transportation systems (ESTACA) and design (STRATE) are collaborating to build an organisation able to train worldwide engineers in automotive lighting and to undertake research projects in lighting.
Industrial partners Renault, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, Valeo, and Automotive Lighting will steer graduate studies, continuing education, and research with the three academic partners. I am proud that DVN is very active in supporting this project.
An ELS (Embedded Lighting Systems) chair will develop expertise at the highest international levels to increase the competitiveness of our industry in lighting. With a capacity for R&D in collaboration with the best research laboratories, the goal will be to educate high-potential engineers and provide continuous education for personnel from industry.
The ELS chair will provide a program to train young engineers for the specific technologies of the field, enabling the companies to enhance the technical skills of their employees and to prepare them to the rapid evolution of technologies. There will be de dicated research facilities with strict confidentiality regulations, benefitting from the expertise of the research laboratories of ESTACA and IOGS. A dedicated program including lectures, students projects, contributions to workshops and conferences will bring together students and major players In industry.
The ELS chair will focus on expertise such as l ight sources, photometry, optical system design, simulation, design and optimisation methods, electromagnetic compatibility, thermal and vibratory stresses, and design and styling.
It’s very exciting that vehicle lighting has matured and inflated to the point where such a field-specific educational program is warranted and feasible. For more information, contact me directly .
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DVN Editor in Chief