Koito Manufacturing Wins 'Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award' for World's Thinnest/Lightest Headlamp Lens

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  • Koito Manufacturing Wins 'Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award' for World's Thinnest/Lightest Headlamp Lens
  • Koito Manufacturing has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens. The lens reduces weight by 20% compared to previous models and reduces pedestrian injury risks.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: March 26, 2026

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Koito Manufacturing has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens. The lens reduces weight by 20% compared to previous models and reduces pedestrian injury risks.

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Koito Manufacturing Wins 'Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award' for World's Thinnest/Lightest Headlamp Lens (March 26, 2026), PR Times
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March 26, 2026
Koito Manufacturing has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens. The lens reduces weight by 20% compared to previous models and reduces pedestrian injury risks.
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Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Mitsuaki Kato) has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for its 'Development of the World's Thinnest and Lightest Headlamp Lens using Light Green Polycarbonate (PC).' This lens achieves a 20% reduction in mass compared to conventional models and reduces pedestrian leg damage by 40% in collisions.

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What are the benefits of the lens weight reduction?

A 20% reduction in mass helps lower environmental impact (CO2 emissions), and a 40% reduction in pedestrian thigh damage during collisions.

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Koito Manufacturing has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens. The lens reduces weight by 20% compared to previous models and reduces pedestrian injury risks.

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Koito Manufacturing has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens. The lens reduces weight by 20% compared to previous models and reduces pedestrian injury risks.

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