WIESELBURG, Austria, March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The narrow front and rear
lights, which were developed by ZKW in Wieselburg, are very
unusual. At the front, the dark, high-resolution LED headlamps
blend harmoniously into the front of the BMW XM. At the rear of the
powerful SUV, BMW relies on all-round, narrow full LED lamps with
separate controls. "Alongside the BMW X7, the BMW XM is the first
rear lamp project with the BMW Group. We are proud to be able to
incorporate our innovative lighting solutions into these premium
models," says Dr. Wilhelm Steger,
CEO of the ZKW Group.
This unique project presented ZKW's engineers with major
challenges. Due to the low height of the headlamp, a special light
guide concept had to be developed. "The development of the headlamp
presented the BMW design team and ZKW with a particular challenge.
It had to be as narrow as possible in order to emphasize the unique
design of the vehicle," explains Wolfgang Zeidlhofer, project
manager at ZKW. ZKW developed a split front light with two
high-resolution LED modules that integrate headlamps with low beam
and high beam as well as daytime running lamps with LED light
guides for position lights, direction indicators and sidemarkers
(for the US version).
Highest standards in design and production
When
developing the front and rear lamps for the BMW XM, not only was
technical perfection required in very small installation spaces,
but also maximum dimensional accuracy and small gaps. The
adjustment system for the components in the rear lamps is unique,
allowing a particularly small gap to be achieved between the
different light functions. However, the small installation space in
the bumper for the headlamps also presented the ZKW development
team in Wieselburg with a major challenge, which was successfully
overcome with a space-saving design. The headlamps of the BMW XM
are produced in various international ZKW plants.
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About ZKW
The ZKW Group is the specialist for
innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. Since 2018,
ZKW has been part of the LG Group as a subsidiary of LG Electronics
Vehicle Solutions.
As a system supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive
industry. The group develops and produces products based on our
motto of "Bright Minds, Bright Lights," combining bright minds with
modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting
and electronic modules for international automotive
manufacturers.
Our top products include powerful and cost-efficient complete
LED systems. The ZKW Group has a total of twelve locations
worldwide, with intelligently networked development and production.
In 2023, the Group employed around 10,000 workers and generated
total revenues of 1.54 billion
euros.
In accordance with the corporate vision "Ground-breaking premium
lighting and electronic systems from ZKW for all mobility concepts
of the global automotive industry", the company's primary goal is
to produce top-quality high-tech products and to promote the
development of innovative holistic lighting systems.
With our discoveries and inventions, the ZKW corporate group
makes vehicles more desirable, more unique, safer, and more energy
efficient. Our 360 degree product portfolio includes headlamps and
fog lamps, rear lamps, flashers, interior and license plate lamps
as well as electronic modules. Major automotive manufacturers trust
their brands to innovative products from ZKW. We are proud of our
customers like BMW (BMW, Rolls Royce), DAIMLER (MERCEDES-BENZ Cars
and Trucks), FORD (Lincoln, Ford), GEELY (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk
& Co, Geely), GENERAL MOTORS (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac),
Hyundai/Kia, JLR (Jaguar, Land Rover), Stellantis (Opel, Citroen),
RENAULT/NISSAN (Infiniti, Alpine), VGTT (Volvo Trucks, MACK) and VW
(Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Skoda, Seat/Cupra, VW, VW
Commercial Vehicles, MAN, Scania). With intelligent lighting
systems and innovative styling, ZKW is shaping the look and
character of vehicles worldwide.
Contact
ZKW Group GmbH
Sandra Simeonidis-Huber
Group Communication und Marketing
Rottenhauser Straße 8
3250 Wieselburg / AUSTRIA /
EUROPE
T +43 7416 505 2051
sandra.simeonidis-huber@zkw-group.com
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