Vision Systems

Motherson is one of the largest producers of rearview vision systems for the automotive industry, and supplies interior mirrors, exterior mirrors and camera-based detection systems to almost all major car makers globally. The company develops solutions for all categories of automotive mirror applications: from basic manually adjusted exterior and interior mirrors to electric control and high-value rearview vision systems with multiple integrated features and a high-performance camera-based rearview camera monitoring systems.

The division also specialises in critical components to build sub-assemblies integrated into vision systems, such as light units, electric drive units, camera modules, electronic modules and reflector glass modules.

A joint venture with Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Co., Ltd. in China helps in the manufacturing of rearview mirrors in this region.

Exterior mirrors Interior mirrors Camera monitoring systems

Exterior mirrors

The company serves manufacturers of almost all types of vehicles and is proud to be one of the global market leaders in the field of external rearview mirrors, with significant market shares in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Motherson is also a technology leader, with a broad variety of market launches of new features and technologies in this product range.

The division is characterised by high vertical integration. The various components that are developed and produced by the division to form the mirror modules include:

Reflector glass units
High gloss moulding
Advanced surfaces
Glass actuators
Power fold mechanisms
Telescopic actuation solutions
Led turn signal lamps
Ground illumination lamps
Logo projection lamps
Blind spot warning lamp
Rearview monitoring cameras
Surround-view cameras
Image processing units
BUS control electronics
Wiring harnesses

Our competitive advantage stems from ongoing innovations and contributions from a worldwide network of highly motivated experts in research, design and manufacturing. We believe that is why numerous leading carmakers choose to partner with Motherson for the development of innovative and cost-optimised solutions.

Interior mirrors

Interior mirrors are manufactured by Motherson around the globe, ranging from simple prismatic versions to complex multi-functional and digital systems. The strong technology expertise enables the application of high-class materials, components and surfaces and the integration of electronic communication features into an aesthetic and technically superior product.

Camera monitoring systems

The company is a pioneer in high-performance camera technologies for automotive applications. With the world’s first camera-based intelligent blind spot detection system, introduced in 2005, Motherson has established this new and fast-evolving product segment. Motherson has in-house experts for all components, which are relevant to provide complete full system solutions such as:

Rearview monitoring systems for cars and trucks
Maneuvering aid cameras for cars, commercial vehicles and trucks
Vehicle exterior-mounted modules with integrated cameras, actuation, high-class surfaces and light features
Vehicle interior integrated display solutions

Motherson’s experts in research, engineering and production are specialising in camera modules, software, hardware, display solutions and the mechanical integration of complete systems. The group’s strategic strength is the combination of high-quality optical components, cutting-edge image processing technology, and its broad experience in automotive interior and exterior products and modules.

Manufacturing Product engineering Innovation

Manufacturing

Moulding technologies: injection moulding, gas injection moulding, high gloss moulding, 2K-moulding, compression moulding, elastomer moulding etc.
Automated robot-aided painting
Decorative surfaces solutions, from thin-layer overmoulding to new PVD-coatings
High volume manufacturing of electric glass actuator units and electric mirror fold mechanisms for all vehicles and price segments.
In-house development and manufacturing of lighting systems
Mirror-glass processing
Electronic software development and hardware production
High-efficient automatic, semi-automatic and manual assembly
100% line-end testing and quality management tools

Product engineering

Project management, development and product launch processes according to the highest international standards and flexibility to meet individual customer’s requirements
Up to date and flexible with all leading CAD and FEM tools
Engineering specialists in structural design, tooling, lighting, actuation, cameras and electronics. The division also works in CAD Concept, Simulation, Moldflow Analysis, Prototyping, Testing
Cost reduction through economics-driven engineering. Maximising integration and standardisation
Offering solutions for CO2 reduction, material reduction and energy consumption
Improving traffic safety by providing solutions for the avoidance of accidents

Innovation

Motherson has a long tradition of inventing outstanding solutions providing cost optimisation, increasing comfort, enhancing safety and unique styling. Innovations, which had been introduced to the automotive market by Motherson include:

Turn signal lamps in exterior mirrors
LIN-bus-systems in exterior mirrors
Camera-based blind spot detection systems
Light guide style turn signal lamps
Power telescopic and power folding mirrors for light trucks
Reflectors made from PlasticGlass
Mirror integrated ground logo projection lamps

Companies

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Among the world’s major producers of rearview vision systems for the automotive industry

Exterior mirrors

Interior mirrors

Camera monitoring systems

Manufacturing

Product engineering

Innovation

Companies

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Vision Systems

Among the world’s major producers of rearview vision systems for the automotive industry

Exterior mirrors

Interior mirrors

Camera monitoring systems

Manufacturing

Product engineering

Innovation

Companies

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