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LG Innotek Receives Third Consecutive CES Innovation Award

On November 9, 2026, LG Innotek proudly announced that its cutting-edge vehicle lighting module, Nexlide C+, has been honored with the prestigious CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2027 Innovation Award. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that LG Innotek's innovative technologies have been acknowledged at CES, with awards for previous models in 2025 and 2026. The success reflects the company's outstanding capabilities in vehicle lighting technology, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

The Nexlide series comprises flexible vehicle lighting modules that incorporate LG Innotek's proprietary optical designs and advanced materials technology. Nexlide C+ leverages surface light source technology, allowing for broad and even light emission, resulting in thinner, more compact designs compared to traditional vehicle lighting. This innovative approach has led to LG Innotek amassing over 700 patents related to surface light source technology, showcasing their dedication to advancing lighting solutions.

One of the standout features of the Nexlide C+ is its ability to generate multiple 3D images from a single lighting module, referred to as the 3D Multi-Effect. This means that the module can display different patterns depending on the angle from which it's observed. For instance, a viewer might see a diagonal pattern from one side and a vertical one from another. By creating dynamic light patterns that change with perspective, this innovation adds depth and visual interest to vehicle lighting.

Moreover, Nexlide C+ boasts an ultra-slim profile, measuring just 3 mm thick, which allows for easy integration into tight spaces within vehicles. LG Innotek has made history by being the first company to apply Light Turning Film and 3D Micro-Optic Pattern Film within such a slim surface light source module. The Light Turning Film meticulously directs light to create varying images based on viewing angles, while the 3D Micro-Optic Pattern Film enhances the perception of dimensionality on a flat surface.

These optical films are incredibly thin, at only 0.16 mm and 0.13 mm respectively, enabling LG Innotek to reduce module thickness without sacrificing performance. Traditionally, achieving similar effects required the use of bulkier optical components like plastic lenses and reflectors. The Nexlide C+ not only streamlines design but also provides automakers with greater flexibility to innovate in their vehicle designs.

As the automotive industry increasingly recognizes the significance of advanced lighting as a design tool, technologies like the Nexlide C+ will likely see broader implementation. An official from LG Innotek highlighted that vehicle lighting is evolving beyond mere signaling, becoming a crucial element in defining a brand's competitive edge in design.

Looking ahead, LG Innotek plans to actively promote the Nexlide C+ to global automakers and parts suppliers, with an aim for commercial launch in 2027. The imminent CES 2027 in January will serve as a platform for LG Innotek to present the Nexlide C+ alongside other next-generation vehicle lighting solutions, as well as key components for physical AI applications such as autonomous driving and robotics.

Previously, LG Innotek secured the CES 2025 Innovation Award for its Nexlide A+, the first vehicle front lighting module to utilize surface light source technology effectively, boasting 40% less thickness and over five times the brightness compared to its predecessors. In 2026, the recognition for Nexlide Pixel underscored the company’s progress in lighting technology by reducing pixel size to among the smallest globally while enhancing luminous efficiency by 30%.

As LG Innotek continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in vehicle lighting, its innovations highlight a bright future for automotive design and technology, reinforcing the company's status as an industry innovator.