ReflectorCAD®: Precision Design for Automotive Lighting Systems

The automotive lighting industry demands rapid innovation without compromising on strict regulatory standards. ReflectorCAD® is a purpose-built software solution designed to dramatically accelerate the development of reflector, lens, and projector systems. By combining intuitive surface-generation tools with robust optical evaluation, it empowers engineers to move from initial concept to a compliant design with unmatched speed and accuracy.

Engineered for Automotive Illumination

Designing headlamps and signal lamps requires specialized tools that general CAD software simply cannot provide. ReflectorCAD streamlines this process by focusing exclusively on the unique geometry and performance requirements of automotive lighting.

• Automotive Lighting Focused

  Purpose-built for the rapid creation of segmented reflectors, complex lens arrays, and advanced projector modules. The intuitive interface allows designers to easily manipulate facets and surfaces to direct light exactly where it is needed.

  
  

• Rapid Prototyping & Iteration

  In the highly competitive automotive sector, reducing design iterations is critical. ReflectorCAD enables you to quickly evaluate different reflector shapes and lens geometries, visualize the resulting beam patterns instantly, and make real-time adjustments before ever committing to a physical prototype.

  
  

• Standards-Oriented Design

  Compliance is built into the workflow. ReflectorCAD helps engineers target specific optical test points, supporting your efforts to meet rigorous international automotive lighting regulations (such as SAE, ECE, and FMVSS) right from the foundational design phase.

  
  

• Seamless ASAP® Integration

  While ReflectorCAD is the ultimate tool for rapid geometry synthesis and initial beam evaluation, it doesn't operate in a vacuum. It integrates flawlessly with the ASAP® engine. Once your base design is complete, export the model directly into ASAP for high-level system validation and rigorous compliance testing.

  
  

Accelerate Your Lighting Cycle with MentorOptix

Navigating the complexities of modern automotive lighting requires both specialized tools and deep domain expertise. As an Official BRO Partner, MentorOptix provides the software solutions, targeted training, and design consulting necessary to optimize your entire engineering workflow.

From initial reflector synthesis in ReflectorCAD to final compliance validation, we help your team deliver innovative, street-legal lighting solutions faster and more efficiently.