We build products that solve the emerging needs of the automotive market and small-series car production. We build Intelligent Lighting Systems and High-performance Components for the most innovative car makers. As a leader company in Europe we master the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM), Advanced CAE simulation with traditional production processes. HSL means Rapid Excellence. Our story: 1988 Ignazio Pomini founds HSL, then Stelit. The company is the first to adopt rapid prototyping technologies in the European manufacturing industry. 1989 HSL launches its international activities. 1991 first activities of product design. 1996 production of the first prototype molds. 1999 HSL focuses on lighting for the automotive industry. 2004 HSL creates its own Design Center. 2009 the global financial crisis triggers new strategies. 2011 HSL’s lighting department gains central status. 2013 first supply to the automotive industry through Additive Manufacturing. 2014 a new approach to process integration of CAE/CAD/AM. 2016 HSL becomes increasingly focused on mechatronic integration. 2018 HSL speeds up its internationalization process.