How EV Design Is Redefining Automotive Lighting Mold Engineering
As headlamps and rear lamps evolve into large-format, brand-defining optical elements, lighting molds are no longer simple forming tools. They are becoming system-level engineering platforms that directly influence optical performance, structural stability, and production consistency.
This article explores how EV design trends are driving higher optical requirements, thicker-wall PC/PMMA parts, larger mold sizes, and stricter first-time-right expectations. It examines why lighting molds are increasingly treated as optical systems, how digital twin and simulation have become baseline requirements, and what this shift means for mold manufacturers working with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Ultimately, the future of automotive lighting molds belongs to manufacturers who understand light behavior, material science, and system interaction — not just machining and steel.
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