Products on Show
DAY 2: TITV Greiz integrates electric functions into textile materials
TITV
As a business- and industry-related research institution, TITV Greiz is a partner on projects in research, development, services, consultancy, testing and training along the textile value chain. The company, as part of IZZI, is an association of 18 partners from the supplier industry in and around Thuringia that makes up an innovation cluster for autonomous interiors, aiming to bring new products, technologies and business models to market faster.
DAY 2: 4. Mebant displays innovative insulator solutions
Mebant
Mebant is a leading foam converter catering primarily to the automotive, white goods and construction industries. The company's extensive product range encompasses sound, dust and vibration insulators, heat barriers, water sealants and impact absorbers.
DAY 2: Sanken showcases interior and exterior materials tailored for BEVs
SANKEN
Sanken specializes in the creation of inventive interior and exterior components and materials. The company is actively engaged in researching and developing acoustic materials tailored for new-energy vehicles (BEV) in response to the impending carbon neutrality requirements.
DAY 2: Stratasys 3D printer crafts futuristic design for Peugeot EVs
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Peugeot is exhibiting its fresh design concept for EVs. Known as the Inception Concept, an idea from Peugeot's new design director, Matthias Hossann, it focuses on a minimalist cockpit to redefine the driving experience. A notable feature is the use of seats upholstered in recycled polyester velvet, with a distinctive 3D pattern crafted exclusively through Stratasys 3D printing technology.
Day 2: Covestro outlines new materials for door panels
Covestro
Automotive OEMs and their suppliers continue to seek material solutions with future-oriented and more sustainable properties, without compromising on performance or quality.
DAY 2 : Grewus’s novel actuator series designed for haptic feedback
Grewus
Grewus is showing its new actuator series for haptic feedback at Automotive Interiors Expo Europe in Stuttgart, which runs until tomorrow (December 7). The HapForce series of compact, versatile actuators are designed to cater to diverse applications with precision and efficiency. Three sizes are available to cover all kinds of applications.
DAY 1:McLaren reveals how interiors can make the driving experience more engaging and how feeling is a ‘black art’
McLaren
In a highly anticipated presentation on Day 1 of Automotive Interiors Expo Europe in Stuttgart, Steve Crijns, senior design manager at McLaren Automotive, revealed more about the company’s interior design philosophy.
DAY 1: Revolutionizing automotive interior manufacturing with Xjera Labs AI system
Xjera Labs
In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the keys to success lie in efficiency and quality control. Xjera Labs’s product XAutomate, aims to eliminate the need for manual inspections, saving invaluable time and resources while ensuring superior quality control with its ability to detect even the most subtle imperfections.
DAY 1: Carbody’s latest developments in product design for EVs
Carbody
Introducing its latest-generation steering column seal designed specifically for EVs, is Carbody, a company with expertise in low friction and in the development of acoustic rubber mixing and product design.
DAY 1: Scays Group introduces 100% sustainable and vegan automotive interiors solution
Wastea-Scays Group
Expo sponsor Scays Group is introducing Wastea, a 100% sustainable, vegan, plant- and bio-based new-generation material made from industrial tea waste.
DAY 1: Ligneos reveals developments using sustainable materials and smart surface technology
Ligneos
Advanced technologies enable the utilization of natural materials such as wood, premium textiles, stone, cork and other sustainable options to cover larger areas.
DAY 1: San Fang unveils latest TPO series
San Fang
San Fang Chemical is an artificial leather manufacturer. At the expo it is showcasing its next-generation product, ENCRO, designed for automotive interiors, particularly seat covers.
Customer designs translated into manufacturing files on demand
Twikit
The trend of hyper-individualization is accelerating, with automotive customers demanding unique products. Ferrari’s CEO attributed the company’s fantastic 2022 results largely to hyper-individualization.
Wireless touch control and LED lighting for operating elements
Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid
Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid’s newly developed technology, DraKo, makes it possible to wirelessly supply operating elements with touch control and LED lighting in a molded part with energy and connect them to higher-level systems.
Eco-friendly nonwovens
Deatex Group
Since 1982, Deatex Group has focused on offering sophisticated, high-performance nonwoven fabrics for several markets. Based in Italy, all its efforts are dedicated to the continuous search for technological innovation and products for several markets.
3D formable functional films
Kimoto Tech
The demand for lightweight and formable materials makes the use of functional films attractive in many areas of vehicle interiors.
Cutting-edge functional parts and injection molding
Dobond (Shanghai) Precision Machinery
Established in China, Dobond is one of the leading high-tech manufacturers of automotive plastic injection products, including dampers, latches, high-end functional parts such as cup holders and coat hooks, and all kinds of customized injection molds. The company’s products are widely applied in automotive, offering a one-stop service for customers.
Optimized finishing
Buchner
The finish of interior trim and decorative parts is one of the most critical aspects for modern car buyers. Creating and protecting that finish over the complete production process is therefore vital. Here the painting tray comes into play, allowing producers to secure parts on it directly at the injection molding machine and safely transport them to the painting line.
NEK Plus: The perfect tool for digitalizing leathers
COMELZ
The work area can be tilted to improve ergonomics. Current hide qualification devices, either digital or traditional, are often not ergonomic and require two expert operators. In many cases they are nothing more than a tilted table.
Laminated materials to create complex shapes
Ligneos
New technologies mean that natural materials such as wood, premium textiles, stone, cork and other sustainable materials can cover larger areas. After several production steps that make them extremely flexible, the laminated sheets are laser cut according to the customer’s needs with extreme precision.
Steering column seal: the latest technological advances for EVs
Carbody
For this year's show, Carbody will introduce its latest-generation steering column seal for electric vehicles.
Foam converter
Mebant
Mebant is a foam converter supplying mainly the automotive, white goods and construction industries since 1985. The company’s product range includes sound, dust and vibration insulators, heat barriers, water sealants and impact absorbers. Its main processes include die-cutting, PU injection molding, EPP molding, thermopress, thermocompression, thermoforming, ultrasonic and heat welding, and assembly.
Innovative LED-PCB connection solutions
Sumida Flexible Connections
Sumida offers a wide range of high-quality connection technologies, including THT (through-hole technology), SMT (surface-mount technology), laser soldering, laser welding and stirrup soldering. This means customers can choose the perfect process for their requirements. Sumida’s solutions for lighting applications in vehicles, such as ambient lighting in the door and the windshield root, are particularly impressive.
High-tech narrow textiles made for the future
Güth & Wolf
The automotive industry has introduced a new era of innovation, and narrow fabrics are playing a key role. Güth & Wolf’s all-round narrow webbings have proved to be real game-changers, offering a vast range of opportunities to revolutionize vehicle manufacturing, performance and sustainability.
High-tech textiles for modern mobility
Jumbo-Textil
As vehicles change, so do their interiors. Current drive technologies work quietly, which requires quiet concepts like Jumbo-Textil’s textile storage, positioning and holding systems, where nothing creaks and nothing rattles.
Innovative electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator technology
Datwyler
As a leading provider of high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, Datwyler will present its electroactive polymer (EAP) technology at Automotive Interiors Expo Europe.
Recycled PET/thermoplastic felt for carbon neutrality
Sanken
Sanken creates innovative interior and exterior parts and materials. The company is researching and developing acoustic materials for new-energy vehicles (BEV) and the carbon neutrality requirements that will be faced in the near future.
Chemical sustainable closed-loop technology
Fujian Cyclone Technology
Using waste textiles as raw materials, Cyclone’s chemical recycling technology generates high-quality green fibers through recycling technology, allowing for closed-loop resource recovery, processing and reuse, and building a green, low-carbon recycling industrial system.
Environmentally friendly 100% Cr6-free plating
Taiyo Manufacturing
In recent years, new technologies friendly to human health and the environment have attracted attention in various fields. Conventional plating on plastic uses hexavalent chrome but the industry is undergoing major changes due to the impact of environmental regulations.
Black PVD color on ABS plastic material
Ionbond IHI Group
In response to market demand, Ionbond has introduced its latest black PVD color for ABS plastics. It is also specified as Black, Deep, Piano and Super Black.
Acrylic sheet with outstanding optical properties
Clarex
Clarex will showcase its Cell-Cast PMMA sheet maker at the expo. PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) offers outstanding optical properties, excellent uniform thickness (from 0.2mm) and surface smoothness with high transmittance and minimal optical distortion.
Eco-friendly TPE leather
San Fang Chemical
San Fang Chemical is one of the largest artificial leather manufacturers in the industry.
Water-based polyurethane coatings for eco-friendly door panels
Covestro
Automotive OEMs and their suppliers continue to seek material solutions with future-oriented and more sustainable properties, without compromising on performance or quality.
PVC films with capacitive and light transparency
Marvel Vinyls
Marvel Vinyls will highlighting CapLight. With 0.40-0.90mm dimensions, the product is PVC with PU coating. Its exclusive features encompass light passing through while having an opaque solid colored
Well-being and innovative materials
CTAG
Every sense can contribute to perceived well-being. CTAG innovations are focused on thermal comfort, acoustic solutions and novel aesthetics that, combined with smart materials, will work together to turn traveling by car into a great experience.
New actuator series for haptic feedback
Grewus
Grewus has developed a new actuator series for haptic feedback: HapForce. Available in three sizes, they can cover all kinds of applications.
Decorative and functional HMI surfaces
Abatek
Abatek will show examples of its crystal-clear Polyform for innovative solutions, including a closed self-healing surface.
Clutches for electric actuators and optical bonding systems
Origin
Origin will showcase its torque limiters and optical bonding at the expo.
Heated and backlit interior trim parts with integrated PowerHeat
Sefar
The demands on interior components are becoming increasingly complex. One such challenge involves efficiently and safely heating these parts and including integrated backlighting at the same time.
‘Reverse mode’ functional film sheets
Elematec
Elematec will present ‘reverse mode’ functional film sheets by Kyushu Nanotec Optics, as well as innovative Fresnel screens and glass processed products.
Comfortable ride with heated plastic elements
Ruhlamat
Ruhlamat will showcase its flexible, embedded 3D wire system.
100% sustainable material made from tea waste
Scays Group
Scays Group is introducing Wastea at the expo – a 100% sustainable, vegan, plant- and bio-based new-generation material made from industrial tea waste.
Mid-class luxury massage system
Leggett & Platt Automotive
Leggett & Platt’s Mid-Class Luxury Massage is claimed to be an industry-changing development in the mobility comfort space. As a result of the company’s innovative valve design that operates with reduced electronic complexity, the product provides a luxury massage within a mid-class range of vehicles.
Peugeot's futuristic design with Stratasys 3D printing
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The Inception Concept, a brainchild of Peugeot's new design director, Matthias Hossann, epitomizes the future of electric vehicles and marks a transformative phase for the brand. The Stratasys J850 TechStyle 3D printer plays a pivotal role in crafting this vision by exclusively producing modern materials.
Elevating automotive interior bonding
Follmann
With the Folco React HP series, Follmann has innovated the classical Folco React polyurethane hotmelt system by introducing proprietary technology and raw materials (patent pending) based on silane-modified acrylates (DualCure) or optionally modified with UV-curable acrylates (MultiCure).
Premium decorative films with texture and hardness
Yuan Heng Tai (YHT)
As a manufacturer of water transfer printing films with more than 30 years of experience in the decorative market, YHT understands the significance of interior decoration in the automotive industry. The company will introduce its new product, IMD Films, at the expo.
Innovative solutions for production of automotive upholstery
Studio Auriga
Studio Auriga and Tajima offer innovative, efficient solutions for car seats and interiors.