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Wideye® glass for sensors
What is Wideye®?
Wideye provides glass solutions for 360° sensor integration. Thanks to its unique glass which is transparent to near infrared rays and with high optical quality, Wideye insures a performant, reliable and aesthetic integration of any optical sensor at any location around the vehicle.
Features and benefits
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Wideye enhances vehicle vision
To provide the highest safety for passengers, sensors are now integrated all around the vehicle. Our unique glass solutions allow optical sensors to perform in any situation, whatever obstacles they must detect, near or far, day or night.
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Guaranteed sensor performance
Our ‘best in class’ glass, Wideye, ensures high sensor precision and resolution by being transparent for both LiDAR and camera optical requirements. Relax, you can count on your sensors to do their job perfectly.
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Full protection
Safety and comfort are priceless. Wideye protects sensors against everything you might encounter while driving: stone impacts, vibration, rain, dirt, fog or frost. The elements will not impact the performance of safety systems.
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YES to sleek aesthetics
Because design matters, Wideye allows sleek sensor integration using existing glazing parts or by developing new glazing designs. Wideye solutions are adaptable to OEM design requirements and engineering needs.
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Already on the market
Growing industry interest in optical sensor integrations has seen Wideye nominated for several business awards for mass production programs in different product segments at major OEMs.
Technical information
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Optical sensor cover
High quality glass window to protect the sensor housing unit.
Automotive-grade optical compliance.
High level technical performance: infrared transparent black glass, heating ability, resistance to stone impact.
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Vision glazing
Integration of LiDAR and camera modules using glass in windshield, backlite or sidelites.
The high infrared glass is here combined with a coating that blocks the heat to increase thermal comfort.
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Glass trim
Seamless integration into the roof, fender, grille, and B-pillar.
As an additional protective skin or directly mounted as part of LiDAR or camera modules.
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Our expertise
Using our mature design lab, comprehensive R&D and partnerships with sensor companies, Wideye has established the know-how to manage full sensor integration from the early development stages up to mass production.
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For even better performance
A vast variety of valuable glass additional functions can be added, such as heating, cleaning solutions, anti-reflective as well as water-repellent coatings.
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Wideye Design Studio
To support customers in their sensor integration journey through their design activities, Wideye introduces its Wideye Design Studio. An exclusive service that spans various phases: styling, CAD Management, prototyping and product design.