During the peak summer travel season across Europe, millions of vehicles take to the roads, marking one of the busiest and most demanding periods for traffic and vehicle performance. This mass movement, combined with high temperatures and long journeys, test both drivers and vehicles.
In this context, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have become key to improving road safety. However, for these systems to operate reliably, the sensors (cameras, radar, or LIDAR) must remain clean and fully functional throughout the drive.
The Importance of Sensor Visibility in Real-World Conditions
ADAS sensors play a critical role in technologies such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, or adaptive cruise control. But their performance depends on a factor that is often overlooked: sensor visibility.
During long summer trips, dust, insects, grease, or water can impair or block sensor function. For this reason, vehicle manufacturers are increasingly integrating dedicated cleaning systems for sensors and cameras, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
Washing Lines: Technical Solutions for Sensor Cleaning
At ILPEA Galvarplast, we design and manufacture washing lines through technical extrusion processes, tailored to meet the requirements of ADAS sensor cleaning systems. These lines connect reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles with precision and reliability, ensuring accurate fluid delivery.
Our designs are highly adaptable and meet key technical specifications in the automotive sector:
- Thermal and chemical resistance to cleaning fluids
- Pressure sealing and resistance to thermal cycles
- Customized geometries to fit specific mounting environments
- Compatibility with automated assembly processes
Additionally, we validate all our products in our internal laboratory, ensuring consistent quality and performance across all washing lines.
GSR2: A Regulation Driving ADAS Adoption
The GSR2 (General Safety Regulation), which will become mandatory for all new vehicles sold in the European Union from 2025, requires the inclusion of certain ADAS features as standard—such as intelligent speed assistance and lane departure warning. This regulation marks a significant step forward in the EU’s road safety strategy.
Although GSR2 does not yet mandate active sensor cleaning, many manufacturers already see it as a necessary safety standard—especially in premium or high-usage vehicles. As suppliers, this demands that we deliver complete and reliable solutions that are ready for validation under strict OEM and Tier 1 protocols.
Internal Development for Agile and Controlled Response
Our ability to manage both the design and industrialization of these components in-house allows us to offer faster, more efficient responses aligned with customer development timelines. Direct oversight of every stage—from engineering to validation—enables early detection of potential deviations and quick adaptation to evolving requirements.
This translates into more reliable solutions, reduced dependence on external validations, and tighter technical control, fully aligned with the quality standards of the automotive industry.
Delivering Value in Critical Applications
The growing complexity of driver assistance systems demands robust, thoroughly validated technical solutions for every component. Washing lines for sensor cleaning are one example of how technical extrusion can add real value to safety-critical applications.
At ILPEA Galvarplast, we support this evolution with a clear commitment: to offer tailored, internally validated solutions that meet the high demands of a constantly evolving industry.
