Dexerials Showcases Optical Materials That Maximize ADAS Performance at “AutoSens USA 2025”

“AutoSens USA 2025” Report – Key Themes and Insights from the Field

“AutoSens USA 2025” took place from June 10 to 12 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. The event brought together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, researchers, and engineers from around the world to share the latest advancements in sensing technologies and practical implementation.

This year’s exhibition featured a strong emphasis on technologies close to implementation, particularly from OEMs and Tier 1s. Real-world adoption and technical issues were actively discussed, highlighting the industry’s increasing focus on deployment. The event was also co-located with InCabin USA 2025, a specialized conference for in-cabin sensing. Together, the two events spotlighted integrated user experience (UX) design that bridges interior and exterior sensing, along with expanded discussion around human-machine interfaces (HMI).

Dexerials participated with a focus on enhancing the performance of ADAS sensing systems. Through product exhibits and live demonstrations, we presented specific solutions featuring optical materials such as anti-reflection films and anisotropic conductive films (ACF).

Four Key Trends in ADAS Sensing Technologies

“AutoSens USA 2025” showcased a wide range of advanced sensing technologies that are enabling progress in ADAS and autonomous systems. Across the sessions and exhibits, sensing performance was discussed from multiple perspectives, including accuracy, reliability, user experience, and regulatory compliance. Four particularly notable trends emerged:

Advanced AI-Driven Perception and Decision-Making

To balance precision and real-time responsiveness in environmental recognition, AI integration is accelerating. High-level AI applications in image processing, sensor fusion, and situation analysis were prominently featured, reinforcing AI’s central role in practical ADAS implementation.

Improving Sensor Reliability in Adverse Conditions

Ensuring stable sensor performance in conditions such as rain, fog, and low-light environments is becoming increasingly important. Many companies presented concrete approaches to improving low-light sensitivity and noise resistance. Dexerials contributed by emphasizing the role of optical control, offering unique solutions developed from our core technologies.

Unified In-Cabin and External User Experience

With the co-location of InCabin USA, holistic UX design—integrating in-cabin and exterior sensing—gained attention. Evolving technologies such as driver monitoring systems (DMS) and occupant monitoring systems (OMS) were key topics, underscoring industry-wide efforts to enhance both safety and user comfort.

Functional Safety and Regulatory Alignment

Alongside enhanced functionality, sensor systems are facing increasing demands for functional safety and compliance with regional regulations. The conference addressed ASIL-compliant design, ISO 26262 adherence, and emerging validation methodologies. Sessions also spotlighted next-generation vehicle architectures such as software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and edge computing, with discussion centered on how hardware-software coordination can optimize perception and decision-making.

Dexerials’ Optical Solutions on Display

Dexerials is leveraging material and optical design technologies cultivated in the display and electronics fields to develop optical solutions for sensing in ADAS and autonomous driving systems. By precisely controlling reflection, transmission, and absorption in the vicinity of automotive sensors such as cameras and LiDAR, our technologies aim to improve detection accuracy, suppress optical noise, and enhance stability under challenging conditions.

At “AutoSens USA 2025,” we exhibited under the theme “Controlling Light to Enhance Sensing,” introducing a range of optical components tailored for use around camera and LiDAR modules. These included anti-fogging films, low-reflection black inks, and IR-transparent anti-reflection films—each designed to address specific optical challenges in sensing and contribute to the evolution of automotive systems.

Our booth featured not only component-level demos but also mock-ups simulating actual sensor modules. By enabling a side-by-side comparison of sensitivity levels with and without Dexerials products, we created an experience that allowed visitors to perceive the value of optical control in real time. Many visitors expressed strong interest, recognizing the relevance of our solutions to their own engineering challenges.

Featured Products

Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF)

This single-layer material offers conductivity, insulation, and adhesion in one. By replacing conventional connectors in FOB (Flex-on-Board) connections for automotive camera modules with ACF bonding, it supports both space-saving and cost-efficiency.

Inorganic Optical Devices

These optical components—including polarizers and diffusers—are made entirely from inorganic materials, providing excellent resistance to heat and light. They deliver stable optical performance even under demanding automotive environmental conditions.

Other development-stage products were also on display. For more information, please contact us directly.

Our Vision: Materials and Optics That Shape Perception

For over 60 years, Dexerials has pursued innovation through material design and optical functionality. Today, we are focused on developing optical solutions that address not only sensor performance but also the “visual environment” surrounding sensors—applying our expertise in formulation and microstructure processing.

At “AutoSens USA 2025,” we presented mock-ups that visualized our design approach: controlling not only how light reaches the sensor but also how issues like glare and fog can distort detection. Through material and structural design, we aim to suppress such distortions and build an environment where sensors can operate as intended. We view this optimization of visual quality as a critical factor in improving both sensing performance and system reliability.

We were pleased to share this design philosophy with engineers from around the world through our exhibit.

Learn more in our official interview published ahead of the show:

The Future of Sensing Through Light

As autonomous driving continues to move closer to reality, sensing systems are now expected to address not just “what is seen,” but also “how it is seen.” Optimizing visual quality—by controlling reflection, transmission, and stray light—has become a crucial aspect in ensuring overall system integrity.

Dexerials is addressing these challenges through a dual approach: advanced materials and precise optical control. Our technologies are designed to guide light along optimal paths and deliver undistorted signals to sensors, thereby laying a reliable foundation for high-performance, high-integrity sensing.

We will continue to participate in global industry events like “AutoSens USA 2025,” connecting real-world application needs with technical capabilities, while strengthening our product development and collaboration for the global market.

For more information on our exhibits or products, please contact us via our website or inquiry form.