Q-Prime LED Lighting Solution Reduces Automotive Component Costs

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Q-Prime LED Lighting Solution Reduces Automotive Component Costs

Case study shows how Q-Prime flexible circuits cut LED operating temperatures, weight, and manufacturing costs for automakers.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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The document details development of Q-Prime, a roll-to-roll processed thermal management circuit using copper-aluminum composite and proprietary adhesive. It addresses LED lighting requirements in vehicles by lowering component temperatures, reducing weight by 90 percent versus prior solutions, and eliminating tooling steps. Results include improved energy efficiency and design flexibility for taillights and instrument panels.

Key takeaways

Copper-on-aluminum design disperses heat faster, lowering LED operating temperatures

Aluminum layer 90 percent thinner than previous solutions reduces assembly weight

Tool elimination in manufacturing process lowers production costs

Roll-to-roll format delivers flexibility with rigidity to hold bends

Only thermal circuit combining thin profile, foldability, and high thermal performance

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