Automated mobility

Adhesives for automated driving

The automotive industry has already made great advances in automated driving, especially in well-controlled environments such as on highways. The fact that automated driving (Level 3) is technically possible with the help of powerful advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is also thanks to innovative adhesive solutions. Adhesives make a small, but nevertheless important contribution to the future of driving.

> Adhesives for Automotive Cameras

> Adhesives for LiDAR High-tech Sensors

> Adhesives RADAR Sensors

> Adhesives for Driver Monitoring Systems

> Adhesives for Ultrasonic Sensors

Highest Reliability for Automotive Cameras

DELO adhesives protect sensitive electronics and optics

Cameras are the key to autonomous driving - they provide a clear picture of the surroundings and make even complex maneuvers child's play. They recognize objects such as cars, pedestrians and traffic signs at lightning speed, allowing your vehicle to make safe decisions. In addition to lane keeping, stereo cameras provide impressive depth perception, even in difficult light and weather conditions. These clever devices work hand in hand with LiDAR and RADAR systems to ensure maximum redundancy and safety. For all this to work perfectly, reliable protection of the camera technology and optics is essential. This is where our high-tech adhesives come into play to optimally secure your sensors and increase the performance of your autonomous systems.

Optimum protection of the image sensors

The trend towards autonomous driving brings with it immense challenges. The miniaturization of high-performance sensors for automotive cameras in particular presents manufacturers with complex tasks. In the automotive industry, the growing importance of autonomous driver assistance systems is constantly increasing the need for robust and durable solutions for the airtight sealing of image sensors.
For example, we have developed a flexible electronic adhesive that hermetically seals sensor housings and protects the sensitive electronics from extreme environmental conditions. These and other innovations are making a decisive contribution to progress in autonomous driving.

Technical details and special features

DELO's electronic adhesive is characterized by its flexible properties:

E-modulus < 5 MPa at room temperature: flexibility even at -50 °C to withstand pressure changes.
Reliable protection against pop-ups and delamination: Thanks to excellent adaptability to temperature and humidity fluctuations.
Precise application by means of needle metering: Ensuring narrow and high bondlines.
Immediate fixation with UV light ensures fast further processing without the components slipping.
Final curing by heat at +150 °C in just 40 minutes.

Application areas of DELO adhesives

DELO adhesives are used in a variety of camera applications in cars, e.g. for:

Front cameras
Reversing cameras
Side cameras
Surrounding cameras (fish-eye or 360-degree cameras)
Infrared cameras (night cameras)

Increase the reliability of your camera modules with DELO. In a non-binding consultation, we will advise you individually on how we can support you with your project.

LiDAR: High-tech sensors require high-tech adhesives

Long-term maximum performance of your LiDAR systems with DELO

LiDAR sensors are essential for precise environmental data in autonomous driving. By providing highly precise and detailed environmental data, LiDAR (which stands for "Light Detection and Ranging") complements other sensors such as cameras and RADAR. This information is fundamental for decision-making and control in autonomous vehicles. By combining these technologies, vehicles can respond effectively to dynamic traffic conditions and navigate safely. LiDAR systems with active lane alignment methods, fixed and moving mirrors, large front windows and different materials have high demands on the adhesives. In addition, harsh environmental conditions such as precipitation, sunlight and fluctuating temperatures pose further challenges for adhesive performance.
Specially developed high-tech adhesives from DELO optimally protect the electronics of the sensors and thus ensure their long-term performance.

Technical details of our adhesives

DELO adhesives are robust and adaptable. In addition to the highest quality, the focus is also on optimal production processes:

Efficient cycle times thanks to dual-curing properties
Optimum protection in adverse conditions
Broad portfolio of chemistries for different material combinations

Versatile areas of application

LiDAR systems for motor vehicles are essential components in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. They enable precise distance measurement with a range of up to 300 m and detailed 3D mapping of the vehicle's surroundings. Laser beams are used to measure the distance to objects and thus ensure an accurate perception of the surroundings. As versatile as the LiDAR technology itself is, DELO adhesives are also used in many different ways:

Environment mapping and object recognition
Lane recognition and navigation
Collision avoidance and real-time distance measurement
Traffic sign recognition and processing
Function in poor lighting conditions

Are you looking for a suitable adhesive for your LiDAR project? Talk to our experts.

Dielectric adhesive solutions for RADAR sensors

Safe protection for driver assistance systems without disruptive factors

RADAR sensors are indispensable in the field of autonomous driving. However, they have to withstand extreme conditions without losing their functionality. Conventional adhesives are often unable to keep up as they impair RADAR performance or are damaged by environmental factors.
DELO offers specialized adhesives that reliably protect RADAR sensors so you can count on your RADAR technology in any weather. Our solutions are dielectric and easy to process.

Why choose DELO adhesives?

DELO's light-curing epoxy resins of the KATIOBOND family offer a solution for demanding conditions. They are resistant to temperatures from -40 to +120°C and pass extensive salt spray tests. These adhesives enable efficient production processes through pre-activation and fast curing in shadow zones. They also impress with:

Low dielectric constant: Avoids interference with the RADAR function.
High environmental resistance: Resistant to moisture, chemicals and thermal cycles.
Fast curing: Optimized production cycles thanks to just one process step.

Applications of DELO adhesives

Our adhesives are indispensable in numerous RADAR applications:

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Emergency Brake Assist (AEB)
Blind spot detector (BSD)
Lane change assistant
Rear collision warning

Would you like to know more? Talk to our sales engineers about your RADAR applications.

Adhesive solutions for Driver Monitoring Systems

Reliably protect sensors and increase functionality

In modern vehicles, driver monitoring systems (DMS) are among the key technologies that protect lives. But how do you ensure the stability and performance of these systems?
This is where DELO comes into play: Our adhesive solutions offer robust, environmentally friendly curing that enables suitable quantities in automated production lines. Our adhesives can even take on additional functions.

Why choose DELO adhesives?

Our adhesives offer more than just a connection. Protection against external influences, sealing and conductivity highlight the functionalities of the sensors. This not only makes the systems safer, but also more efficient in their use.

Advantages of our products:

Fast curing: Ideal for highly automated productions.
Versatile protection: Increases the longevity and robustness of the sensors.
Optimized properties: Increase the efficiency of the sensors in their core function.

Areas of application in the vehicle interior

Sensor technology in vehicle interiors is becoming increasingly important. In addition to safety aspects, the focus is also on applications for monitoring vital status and detecting the presence of children. These tasks require diverse sensor systems. Our adhesives are indispensable in a wide range of areas and increase the safety and functionality of your vehicle systems:

RADAR sensors
Cameras
Hands-on detection
Air quality sensors

Talk to us to find out more about our customized solutions and arrange a consultation with our experts.

Optimum Protection for Ultrasonic Sensors

Precision meets safety in autonomous driving

With ultrasonic sensors, you face the challenge that the signals must be transmitted in the best possible quality. It is important to use an adhesive that not only bonds the components, but also vibrates optimally in order to meet the acoustic requirements.
DELO has the solution for your ultrasonic sensors: Our high-tech adhesives combine protection with efficiency and optimize your production processes.

Properties of DELO adhesives

Our light-curing epoxy resins of the DELO KATIOBOND family have been specially developed to meet the challenges of ultrasonic sensors. They not only withstand temperatures ranging from -40°C to +120°C, but also the harshest environmental conditions - including salt spray tests!

Our products offer:

Outstanding acoustic properties: Perfect oscillation behavior for undistorted signal transmission.
Robust against environmental influences: Temperature and media resistance even under extreme conditions.
Efficiency for your production: short cycle times, pre-fixing and reliable final curing in a single step.

Applications and areas of use of DELO adhesives

Our adhesives are versatile and set standards in various sensor applications:

Rain sensors
Tire pressure sensors
Control units in the on-board electronics

Rely on long-term protection and efficiency. Contact us to find out more - our team of experts is on hand to help and advise you.

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