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Illuminated SKIN

Luminous textile, that can be produced in a definite 2D/3D form. These fabrics incorporate self-luminous fibers that do not need a light source. 12 self luminous fiber colors are available that can be individually combined. In a three-dimensional knitting/weaving technique, various surfaces, materials, patterns and bondings can produced in one step without any pre-cutting, similar to the knitting of a sock heel.

Applying LEDS to Car Body...How will we do it?

Light diffusing polymer for light emitting diodes (LEDs). Compared to other light diffusing plastics polycarbonate and acrylic, the nanoscale particles in the sheet increase light diffusion and transmittance. The material accurately reproduces a full range of approximately 16 million colors by mixing red, green, and blue. High light transmittance reduces the number of LEDs required compared to acrylic materials. Processed by vacuum forming, extrusion, and injection, it easy to cut and has high scratch and impact resistance.

Where will BMW GINA be in 10-20 years?

Electroluminescent polymer sheet that offers greater flexibility than existing types. This company has developed a three-dimensional, elastomeric, ‘electroluminescent’ (EL) polymer lamp. Improved flexibility was achieved by utilizing polyurethane. The EL film can be printed directly on fabric and most other substrates. The lamps are flexible, washable, crushable, formable and foldable. Standard phosphor colors of blue, green, blue-green, amber/orange and mixed or blended white.