Styrolution’s NAS offers new possibilities due to its excellent photometric properties, process ability and crystal-clear transparency for the development of completely new light guide 
technology. Polyoptics sought to construct a light guide tool with a laser machined surface. Styrolution’s was able to develop the light guide which ensured homogenous lighting without the necessity of polishing or laser treating to achieve the desired optical appearance. The developed light guide serves as a proof of concept for technology that will be incorporated into future applications, such as automotive interiors.
Philips Power Potion 3000. Designed by Catherine Wong it aims to create a unique power bank solution by housing 3,000 mAh battery, Power Potion 3000 features cylinder shaped cover with soft touch finishing. It comes with a crafted aluminum ring that matches the color of your iPhone, the integrated lightning connector is versatile and stylishly elemental.
Easy Prey for Hackers: Navigation Systems by Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum If an attacker wants to manipulate the GPS, he can use a satellite simulator for the purpose. That 
device generates fake satellite signals that appear authentic, and sends them out to receivers such as the satnav in the car.
Touch Input on Curved Surfaces: In order to study touch on curved surfaces Hasso Plattner Institute created the FTIR “curve touch” device. It consists of 
acrylic touch surface, set of 8 bright white LEDs on each of four sides that inject light into the acrylic and high-definition web camera that observes the touch surface from below. It allowed them to observe the exact contact area between finger and device.
To read more click Touch Input on Curved Surfaces.
Leddar-Tech in Headlamps & Rear Lamps for ADAS Application: Fixed-beam optical detection and ranging is key component of upcoming ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) solutions for automotive. According to Leddar they can deliver right combination of cost-effectiveness, performance and reliability sought for in the design of critical active safety solutions.
Active Safety Applications Enabled by Leddar
- Forward/rear collision warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Cross traffic alert
- Parking assistance
- Automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic jam assistance
- Gesture recognition
- Driver/passenger monitoring
For More Information click Leddar for Automotive ADAS
BMW Motorrad equipped with a head-up display to provide real time information about its surrounding to the rider. It projects traffic information directly into rider’s field of view, allowing them to maintain constant observation of the traffic without distraction. Rider would no longer need to glance at the instrument panel, they can concentrate fully on the road. The displays are programmable, giving riders only essential information that is helpful and relevant to the current situation such as travel speed, fuel level, tire pressure, speed limit, and oil level, any road sign recognition, or warnings of dangers. Technology is easily transferable to automotive windshield with minimum ER&D.
RC Rotating iPad Viewing Stand: Motorized iPad stand that tilts and swivels to the perfect position via the included remote control from Hammacher Schlemmer. Uses infrared remote that
tilts a tablet up to 38° backwards, 5° forwards, or swivels it up to 270° to enable optimal positioning for watching videos, navigating the web, or video chatting. Buttons on the base also allow you to tilt or swivel the unit and a USB port charges a device while it is in the stand. Supports landscape or portrait positions.
The concept could be ideal for in car application.
DeltaWing Technology Group: They are collaborating with DHX Electric Machines to build small, lightweight electric motors for automotive applications.
Windings generate most of the heat produced during use. Air or liquid cooling is usually used to dissipate this heat into the motor’s frame and case through the stator, which, unlike the windings, is fixed to those elements.
Per DHX design heat exchanger in the winding pulls heat away and to the casing more efficiently. They call this a Direct-Winding Heat Exchanger (DWHX), and it is made up of tiny channels made to reduce thermal resistance by pulling heat away from the windings. This replaces heavy liquid cooling and less efficient air cooling.
