Consumers indicated they wanted a place to store their sunglasses. The Johnson Controls Vertical Sunglass Bin has a door that opens with a drop-down vertical motion and features increased usable storage by 20 percent, as well as improved ergonomics and appearance.

The floor console in the Bespoke concept features advancements in storage, lighting and electronics integration. The flexible, “peel-to-reveal” leather-wrapped cover on both sides enables the driver to configure the storage space individually.

Vehicle drivers place a higher value on storage in their floor console also.

Johnson Controls is presenting an interiors study with a particularly innovative seating concept at the IAA International Motor Show 2013 in Frankfurt.

Johnson Controls supplies the floor consoles for the various equipment lines of the new Kia cee’d. In the higher model versions, the armrest is leather-wrapped and the cupholder has a tambour door.

The ie:3 demonstrator vehicle exemplifies Johnson Controls' combined expertise in the areas of seating, electronics, interiors and batteries to create an innovative, integrated and variable interior concept.

The ie:3 demonstrator vehicle, which makes its European debut at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt, features four state-of-the-art instrument clusters from Johnson Controls: a Virtual Instrument Cluster, a Combiner Head-Up Display, an integrated Multi-Touch Display and a Multi-Controller.

The ie:3 demonstrator vehicle features Johnson Controls-Saft’s next generation electric battery system with a target 100 mile range per charge. The unique, self-contained electric battery pack easily integrates into the floor of the ie:3.

Carbon Fiber Tape. Photo: Evonik Industries

An alternative process used to design high-quality surfaces is the so-called PP Thin Film.

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A method of foam injection molding in a tandem tool is used for the door panel substrate.

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For the door panels of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Johnson Controls applies several innovative production technologies.

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The new door panels are 10 percent lighter than those in the previous model, thus reducing consumption and emissions, and making the vehicle more environmentally friendly.

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Besides the look and feel, a high degree of functionality was a focal point when developing the components.
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