LucidShape 2024.09 is an advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software developed by Synopsys for automotive lighting design. It’s used by optical engineers to create, simulate, and analyze lighting systems like reflectors, lenses, light pipes, LEDs, and automotive lamps, enabling faster product development with high precision. Key features include:
FunGeo Module: Automatically generates reflector or lens geometries based on user-defined illuminance and intensity patterns, streamlining design by focusing on objectives rather than complex details.
GPUTrace: Leverages GPU computing for significantly faster illumination simulations compared to traditional multithreading.
Visualize Module: Simulates luminance effects to show how lighting systems (e.g., turn signals, brake lights) appear to the human eye, aiding early design validation.
SmartStart Library: Provides access to a library of commonly used materials with refractive index, absorption data, and pre-defined scatter/BSDF properties, reducing design time and costs.
Applications: Supports a wide range of automotive lighting tasks, including headlamps, signal lights, and complex sensor surfaces, with comprehensive documentation and support from experienced optical engineers.
