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This episode of Autoline After Hours features Neil Boehm from Gentex, discussing the company's evolution beyond automotive mirrors. Gentex, a dominant player in auto-dimming mirrors, is expanding into advanced in-cabin sensing and digital features. Boehm highlights the development of full-display mirrors with integrated DVRs, camera-based systems for enhanced visibility, and innovative solutions for occupant detection and air quality monitoring, including smoke and chemical sensors. The discussion also touches on the future of exterior mirrors, the challenges of consumer adoption for camera-based systems, and Gentex's strategic diversification into aerospace and medical applications, leveraging core competencies in imaging, software, and materials science. The panel also debates the decline of traditional auto shows and the growing partnerships between automakers and tech giants.