The era of digitalization has arrived in the sewing world and anyone who has worked with soft goods can attest to the production challenges they present. In pursuit of innovation, Juki has integrated digital sewing technology into more than nine models in its product line-up, including a flagship sewing machine specifically designed to meet the needs of the automotive industry. Visit the booth this October for the launch of LU-2828NV, Juki’s most advanced digital unison-feed sewing machine.

At this year’s expo, Sefar will present its latest development, PowerHeat, to address the increasingly complex requirements of effective interior heating.

In today’s noisy world, vehicles often serve as peaceful retreats. However, squeaks and rattles can disrupt this tranquility. Speak to the experts at Klüber Lubrication, who have the NVH and BSR lubricants to keep vehicles quiet.

With high-strength resins replacing various metal components in a growing number of vehicles, join Toyobo at this year’s expo and see the latest options firsthand from the experts. Toyobo plastics are specialized for metal replacement and lightweighting in automotive applications.

Covestro, a leader in the field of alleviating the design and engineering headaches involved in advancing the future of car interiors, will be taking part in this year’s expo, presenting innovative concepts, demonstrators and materials for the future of seamless mobility and car interiors. Using polycarbonate resins and films, it focuses on enhancing interior functionality, design and user experience, enabling efficiency, new room concepts and brand differentiation.

When looking to increase the sustainable elements of vehicle design, all components come under the spotlight. At this year’s expo, don’t miss a visit to BASF to see how the company’s sustainable polyurethane technology is engineered to manufacture lightweight composites through spray transfer compression molding. Using cost-effective materials, the process is very simple, offering fast industry cycle times and allowing for maximum design freedom to produce an efficient low-emission end product.

With changes to environmental regulation impacting the conventional plating of plastics, Taiyo has worked progressively to develop its Chrome 6-free plating, which it will proudly present at the show.

When it comes to seeking out reliable interior wrapping solutions, Hansi’s booth is must-see. The company’s adhesive solutions for automotive interior wrapping are broken down into four specialized types, designed to meet the complex needs of modern vehicles: durability, low VOC and enhanced driving experience. Each ensures seamless integration and superior performance across a variety of materials, including PP, NFPP, ABS, PC/ABS, natural and synthetic leather, TPO, PVC, mesh fabric, sponge, PET fabric and textile fabric.

Looking for tagging solutions? Don’t miss the latest developments from Avery Dennison. Showcasing the AD 2Metal Rock M78, a globally performing tag designed for tagging metal, liquid and difficult-to-tag non-metal objects, this could be the booth to solve all your tagging challenges. The thin, soft and flexible tag structure ideally suits curved (convex and concave) and flat surfaces. The AD 2Metal Rock M781 is optimal for tagging metal objects in automotive and logistics applications as well as tagging returnable transport items such as ESD boxes and metal crates.

Join the Adhetec team in Novi to see the newly released latest version of its selection guide for Adhefilm, a range of pressure-sensitive adhesive products designed for surface protection applications. Helping to reduce non-quality costs, these products actively improve overhaul costs and enhance brand image.