Laser light engine with optical fiber integration in a trim part and methods of manufacturing the same

A method of manufacturing an illuminated trim component, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a trim component;
• forming a flexible fiber optic assembly configured to receive and transmit a light beam generated by a light engine therethrough to illuminate the flexible fiber optic assembly;
• and
• forming the illuminated trim component by integrating the flexible fiber optic assembly within the trim component such that, when illuminated by the light beam, the flexible fiber optic assembly creates a light accent on the trim component.