Extensive opportunities exist for flexible electronics to provide additional functionality and style to the automotive interior, as well as supporting manufacturing efficiency.
Interior differentiation is key In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive design. To differentiate and set their vehicles apart from other brands or models in their product range, automotive OEMs have continually added features. Traditionally achieving this by modifying the engine parameters, for example, increasing the displacement, with more cylinders, or adding a turbocharger.
With EVs, these ways of establishing differentiation are reduced, so interior features are becoming increasingly important to distinguish between models and from other brands, in addition to factors like range, horsepower and likely battery charging rate.
Introducing HMI In2Sense-3D by In2tec
In2tec is an innovator in Smart HMI solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the automotive sector we have been engaged in designing and delivering applications and products, pushing the boundaries with 3-D circuitry.
This is where In2tec’s HMI In2Sense-3D comes in. With our solutions delivering on functionality and style, plus significant weight and size reductions, it paves the way for sleeker more efficient designs – forming the electronics, sensors, and interfaces to flow seamlessly across automotive interiors. Tracing the silhouette of the real-estate with the electronics, sensors and interfaces allows us to break down design barriers, meaning the HMIs can be optimally sited for both drivers and passengers.
Our capabilities – driven by our design philosophy that “nothing is impossible”
In2tec’s commitment to innovation is evident in our technologies. We have invested in and developed capabilities thermoforming 3-D circuits. Providing a wide range of possibilities, even at low production quantities these minimise tooling costs and enable the integration of passive and active components, sensors, and illumination on a single complex curved surface. Unlike traditional 2-D planar options, these allow our automotive customers to create more ergonomic, aesthetic, intuitively functional contoured HMIs.
Demonstrating this, In2tec has been integral to Formula 1, motorsport, and hypercar teams to create steering wheel systems and driver controls that stand out for their lightweight, low profile, highly functional and elegant design, achieved to meet the demanding requirements at the extremes of the automotive spectrum. Our ground-breaking solutions have provided first-to-market innovations, offering an advantage to our automotive customers in gaining a strategic edge, and continue to provide for our niche automotive customers' desire for specialised high-end driver systems and controls.
Driving Innovation
Our commitment to delivering pioneering capabilities ensures that automotive OEMs can achieve their technology goals and meet the demands of customers. By investing in our 'Innovation Engine,' In2tec is leading the charge in Sustainable Flexible Electronics. These not only elevate the aesthetics and functionality of interfaces, moreover, also offer sustainable solutions. Our Flexi-hibrid™ Technology delivers highly reliable Flexible Circuit Assemblies, and we have developed a suite of patented technologies – ReUSE®, the design and manufacturing of unzippable electronics assemblies, and ReCYCLE™ an ultra-low energy disassembly process – uniquely these allow full end-of-life disassembly for repair, reuse, and recyclability.
Interested to learn more?
Contact us today. Find out how our capabilities, innovation, and experience can help you achieve your technology wish list, whilst meeting the demands of your product specification.
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