Instrument Panel
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An instrument panel is an assembly that consists of a structure, substrate, and the optional assembly of the glove box, AC ducts, demisters (with associated ducts) and registers. Visteon's Instrument Panel is a finished integrated assembly that provides additional value to the customer by offering flexible and cost-efficient solutions, such as variable air speed ventilation and electronic glove box actuation.
Visteon's Instrument Panel can incorporate a variety of technologies (materials and processes) to create cost-efficient product differentiation. As an example, Visteon is able to develop a basic instrument panel infrastructure (structure, ducting, electronics, etc.) and deliver differentiation across platforms by applying one substrate for a lower-end segment and another for higher-end segments; or by applying different grain/texture Visteon can create a specific look/feel to bring about differentiation.
Benefits
- Allows customer choice of solutions to enhance vehicle brand identity because the substrate may be constructed from a variety of materials such as: hard, soft, and selective soft zone panels.
- Optimizes cost, weight and part complexity because the structure may be manufactured from a variety of materials (e.g., steel, magnesium, hybrid-plastic/metal).
- Improves balance of color by matching instrument panel to other components through a combination of materials that deliver a variety of solutions.
- Enables the implementation of complex geometries by employing a variety of manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements.
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