JVIS to Showcase CoreHeat™ Technology at the 2026 ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Detroit

JVIS will showcase its CoreHeat™ traffic signal safety technology at the 2026 Joint ITE International and Great Lakes District Annual Meeting and Exhibition, held July 19–22, 2026, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. The event provides an opportunity for JVIS to connect with transportation professionals, engineers, departments of transportation, and municipal leaders to demonstrate how CoreHeat™ helps improve LED traffic signal visibility during winter weather conditions.

At this year’s exhibition, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about CoreHeat™, an advanced technology designed to help prevent snow and ice buildup on LED traffic signals. The technology has been field-tested in multiple cold-weather states and is helping address a growing winter safety challenge for communities transitioning to energy-efficient LED traffic signals.

Addressing a Growing LED Traffic Signal Challenge

As municipalities continue transitioning from incandescent traffic signals to LED signals for improved energy efficiency, many cold-weather regions are facing an unintended challenge: snow buildup inside traffic signal visors.

Traditional incandescent signals generated enough heat to help melt snow and ice accumulation. LED signals, while significantly more energy efficient, do not produce the same level of heat. During winter storms, this can allow snow to pack into the signal housing, reducing visibility for drivers and creating potentially dangerous roadway conditions.

JVIS developed CoreHeat™ to help solve this problem by applying proven heating technology to a new traffic safety application.

How CoreHeat™ Works

Originally created for automotive interior applications, JVIS’ CoreHeat™ technology has evolved beyond vehicle comfort systems. For traffic signal applications, CoreHeat™ combines a self-regulating heating element with JVIS’ SnowSense™ technology, which activates the system only when snowfall is detected and temperatures are low enough to require heating.

Non-heated solutions just don’t work reliably. Unlike continuously heated systems, CoreHeat™ is designed to operate only when needed. This targeted activation helps reduce unnecessary energy use while maintaining LED traffic signal visibility during winter weather events. Even when activated, CoreHeat™ uses significantly less energy than other solutions currently on the market.

The result is a practical, energy-conscious solution designed to support safer intersections, improve signal visibility, and reduce operational costs for municipalities and departments of transportation.

Designed for Efficiency, Installation, and Harsh Conditions

CoreHeat™ delivers value beyond energy savings and reduced operating costs. The system is designed for ease of installation, long-term durability, and reliable performance in harsh winter environments.

Department of Transportation installers have noted that CoreHeat™ is easier to install compared to other technologies, making it a practical solution for both expanded deployments and broader municipal implementation.

Built with materials and design considerations suited for extreme weather conditions, CoreHeat™ is engineered to withstand the demanding environments commonly faced by traffic infrastructure in winter climates.

Expanding Across Cold-Weather Regions

What began with early field testing in Macomb County, Michigan, has continued to grow into broader field validation across multiple states. CoreHeat™ has been tested and validated in real-world winter conditions, with installations currently in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. These locations were selected based on winter weather exposure, environmental conditions, and known challenges with snow-packed LED traffic signals.

As more municipalities continue adopting LED traffic signals, solutions like CoreHeat™ will become increasingly important for maintaining signal visibility, supporting roadway safety, and reducing the operational impact of winter weather.

With proven field performance in active traffic environments, JVIS is now looking to collaborate with additional municipalities, departments of transportation, and regional partners interested in evaluating CoreHeat™ in their own regions. Expanding into new locations will allow communities to experience the benefits of CoreHeat™ firsthand while helping JVIS continue to demonstrate the technology’s effectiveness across a broader range of winter conditions.

Looking Ahead

The long-term goal for CoreHeat™ is to become a standard solution for LED traffic signal installations in regions affected by snow and ice. By adapting existing JVIS technology for a new infrastructure application, CoreHeat™ demonstrates the company’s ability to innovate across industries and apply its engineering expertise to real-world safety challenges.

As JVIS showcases CoreHeat™ at the 2026 Joint ITE International and Great Lakes District Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the company looks forward to connecting directly with transportation engineers, DOT leaders, municipal decision-makers, and infrastructure partners working to make roadways safer and more reliable.

If you are attending the 2026 ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibition, stop by Booth 508 to connect with the JVIS team and learn how CoreHeat™ is helping improve LED traffic signal visibility during winter weather conditions.

To schedule a meeting with the JVIS team during the event, please contact Mike Cubon at cubon@jvis.us.