Using traditional resistive heating elements embedded in the lens would be a more straightforward, cheaper solution, so it will be interesting to see what Rivian actually puts into production.

Many DIY reflow hotplates use a PCB heater, where long, thin traces in the board are used as resistive heating elements. This seems like a great idea, but as [Toby] explains in the project video ...

Who would have thought a simple resistive heating element could be so complicated? For the Internet-facing side of this project, [edent] is using a Meross smart plug and a Sonoff S20 smart plug.

Factories mass-produce high-quality electric heaters through a streamlined process involving precision engineering and automated assembly. From cutting and shaping metal casings to winding resistance ...