Soft-Foam-Feel IP

This is the first ultrasoft-foam instrument panel (IP) in North America that uses injection mold/closed-pour soft foaming and spray urethane skin technology to improve customer-perceived craftsmanship. The program began with competitive benchmarking and a customer tactility clinic to learn which variables affected consumer perceptions of softness and quality. This led to an ability to quantify softness targets and development of a new Ford softness spec. The commercial launch has helped reduce manufacturing foam scrap rates and lowered part weight 100 g, while improving customer craftsmanship expectations.

OEM/Vehicle 2010MY Ford Motor Co.: Ford®  Taurus® Sedan System Supplier Automotive Components Holdings Material Processor Automotive Components Holdings

Material Supplier Renosol Systems Resin PUR Tooling/Equipment Supplier Frimo

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