Brush up on the basics.
Read our four-part blog series in order, or dip into whichever answers your question.
What is a design win?
The milestone that secures a supplier's place in a vehicle — and shapes its future revenue. Start here to understand the term behind our announcements.
Industry Structure
OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s and Tier 3s — how the supply chain fits together, and where a supplier like Smart Eye sits within it.
The Lifecycle of a Vehicle Model
From launch through a mid-cycle facelift to phase-out — how a car model's multi-year cycle plays out, and why most systems stay in place for the full ride.
What is a software-defined vehicle?
How software is reshaping what cars can do, why SDVs are gaining traction now, and how they're changing the way OEMs and suppliers work together.
For additional information or specific questions about Smart Eye and our work in the automotive industry, our team is happy to help.