Automotive Lighting Certificate Program

1. Are the field trips mandatory/part of the class?

Field trips are highly recommended, but not required.

2. Can we pick and choose modules or do we have to do all three?

这个程序是捆绑的, so to get the certificate you have to take all three and pass with 80% or better based on quizzes and attendance.  If you do well and can't make it to the field trip, you should still be OK. The field trips were added this year because they really brought a great deal of benefit to the participants and in turn to the program.

3. Are certain modules a prerequisite to the next module?

The modules are independent of one another.

4. 谁应该来参加这个项目?

Newly hired engineers or those technically involved in technical application of product development.

5. 有折扣吗??

Discounts (10% maximum) are available for OU 校友 or groups of 5 or more

Automotive lighting has been synonymous since the advent of the car.  Module 1 will introduce you to the history of the automotive lighting industry; where is has been and where it is going, followed by an introduction to terminology, components and units specific to the industry.  The module will quickly dive into lighting optics, design and vehicle interface.

涵盖的主题包括:

• Forward Lighting history – from candles to Lasers.
• Styling - the importance of design and visual appeal.
• Lighting terminology – functions/components/units.
• 光源
• 物理光学
• Optical design – fundamentals of Lens/Reflectors/Guides.
• CAD design – how lamps are digitally engineered
• 与车辆的机械接口

The importance of lighting to driving 安全 cannot be understated.  Exterior lighting needs to work every time a driver steps into a car without fail.  It is the lighting industry engineering experts’ responsibility to design and deliver a quality product that the public can trust.  This module will provide an introduction to the electronics/electrical design, 传感器接口, thermal design that underlay the automotive lighting systems.

涵盖的主题包括:

• 电 & 电子产品设计
• 车载接口，CAN总线，断电
• 电磁兼容性
• 传感器接口(ADB, AFS, Camera)
• 自主开
• 热设计注意事项
• 结构注意事项
• 测试 & 验证
• 水分管理

Exterior lights are lovingly called the “jewelry of the car.” Not only are lights important to driving 安全, but they identify styling and branding for automotive companies. Module 3 will dive into the important aspects of not only the project management/quality aspects of the manufacturing processes, but will provide the learner with the regulations, 安全, 知识产权, and branding that are fundamental to the industry. 

涵盖的主题包括:

• 项目生命周期管理
• 规定
• 安全
• 知识产权
• 注塑 & 工具
• 材料 & 涂层
• 电子制造业

模块1:4周