The OEM is building resilience into its supply chain thorough closer vertical integration for the supply of semiconductors to support its ambient lighting in the BMW iX
In the latest move by an OEM to more closely integrate the supply of semiconductors, BMW has signed direct supply agreements with Inova Semiconductors and Global Foundries. The carmaker said the agreements guaranteed “the supply of several million microchips per year” and guaranteed greater resilience in the supply of the subcomponents in the wake of a global shortage for the automotive industry.
BMW said the chips would be used in the smart LED technology that is being used in the BMW iX and planned for use in forthcoming models. More specifically, the semiconductors will be used for Intelligent Smart Embedded LED (Iseled) technology developed for dynamic ambient and function interior lighting by an alliance of 30+ tier suppliers.
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