Valeo Secures Major Award for In-Mold Structural Electronics Production

In-Mold Structural Electronics Valeo to deploy IMSE technology for high-volume automotive interior manufacturing

2026-01-20 Source: Valeo 2 min Reading Time

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A new high-volume manufacturing programme based on In-Mold Structural Electronics is entering series production following a major award to Valeo from a premium global automaker.

Valeo has won a major programme award from a premium global automaker and will deploy high-volume manufacturing based on IMSE technology from TactoTek for integrated smart interior surfaces.(Source: Valeo) — Valeo has won a major programme award from a premium global automaker and will deploy high-volume manufacturing based on IMSE technology from TactoTek for integrated smart interior surfaces.
(Source: Valeo)

Valeo has secured a major programme award from a premium global automaker and will introduce a new automated, high-volume manufacturing solution based on In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology from Tactotek.

The programme centres on an interior solution that integrates lighting and electronics into a single smart structure, combining design and functionality in a flush, ready-to-install component. According to the company, the approach reflects a broader industry trend towards more integrated and intelligent vehicle interiors.

Valeo said the project strengthens its position in interior systems and reinforces its role as a technology partner for future mobility solutions. Since 2024, the Group has recorded more than 140 million euros in order intake for interior lighting, including pixelated solutions, light lines and smart surfaces.

Maurizio Martinelli, Light Division CEO at Valeo, stated: “This award sets a new benchmark for next generation interior solutions. Valeo’s lighting expertise and industrial capabilities, combined with IMSE technology, are enabling us to bring highly advanced, smart interior systems into large-scale production. It also reflects our commitment to shaping the future of mobility in a way that brings lasting value to customers globally.”

Jussi Harvela, CEO of Tactotek, added: “Our cooperation with Valeo and the commissioning of a dedicated new production line mark an important milestone in the large-scale industrial adoption of IMSE technology, whose cost competitiveness and ability to support future design evolution were decisive factors in securing the award. This collaboration demonstrates how our vision for smart surfaces transforms into a scalable solution that serves leading automotive manufacturers.”

Developed specifically for the industrialization of IMSE-based solutions, the new line embodies Valeo’s commitment to advanced manufacturing, optimized processes, and future-oriented production capabilities.

Tactotek’s IMSE technology contributes important benefits to the program. By integrating electronics directly into the finished part, the technology results in a thin, lightweight, energy-efficient, and highly durable structure. Furthermore, it inherently reduces material use, supporting the industry’s transition toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Through this close collaboration, Tactotek provides the technological foundation that allows Valeo to scale this solution to high-volume production.

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