What does the future of mobility design look like? Against the backdrop of emerging autonomous driving, the cockpit increasingly becomes a second living room, and new interior design solutions are in demand. Crystal Design Luxury: KURZ collaborating with Swarovski KURZ presents an innovation – a Human Machine Interface (HMI) cockpit panel enhanced with functional Swarovski … Read more
This week on Automotive IQ, we’ve been taking a look at the car industry’s use of language and how it describes ADAS and autonomous technology. Heading for a fall? Find out here. We’ve also been looking into the new bearing technology that’s being developed for EVs to keep them quiet and reliable. Here’s a couple … Read more
In August last year, residents of Arlington, Virginia, were startled after spotting a Ford Transit ‘driving itself’ down the streets on a sunny day. More astonishing was the fact that, inside, there was a driver at the wheel, actually disguised as a car seat. Virginia Tech’s Andy Shaudt, who was heading a test examining how … Read more
Die deutsche Version finden Sie weiter unten Fürth/Germany: The coating manufacturer Leonhard Kurz has developed a process for combining IMD (In-Mold Decoration) with PUR technology. In this process called IMD PUR, plastic parts are decorated during injection molding by means of in-mold decorating and then overflooded with PUR (polyurethane) within the same clamping unit. This … Read more
A recent Deloitte study examined major industry transformations and their impact on material selection. From battery range to interiors, the study concluded that today’s automotive engineers face challenges far more integrated and interdisciplinary than before. Daikin Chemicals, a leading raw material supplier, is continually supporting the shift from ICE to EV, and offers OEMs and … Read more
It’s hard not to overstate just how different the world’s vehicles could become if the connected, autonomous, shared and electric vision of the future fully materializes. One major aspect of the experience that will change hugely is the human-machine interface (HMI) – an essential part of the process of ensuring that the ever-advancing technology baked … Read more
From e-scooters to bikes, rideshares to carpooling, there’s one factor that unifies almost all mobility solutions – the need for quality tires. As a result, it’s no surprise to learn that the sales of the big five global tire firms – Bridgestone (Japan), Michelin (France), Goodyear (USA), Continental (Germany) and Pirelli (Italy) – trend in … Read more
Imagine a car without mechanical controls – a vehicle with a smart yet seamless interior that pleases the eye; a car where the functions are cleverly hidden within the surfaces, but at the same time formed into 3D shapes for easy operation. With Canatu’s materials, you can turn a 2D display into a 3D-shaped user … Read more
MINI launches new Countryman in India, priced at Rs 36.5 lakh | The Indian Express Home PhotoStory MINI launches new Countryman in India, priced at Rs 36.5 lakh Source link