Editorial

Polyurethane (PU) is one of the important plastics used in automotive interior, especially in seat foam pads and acoustic damping. I spoke at the recent Europur & Euro-Moulders Conference in…

It was a challenge to interview a Chinese company, as no travel is possible due to that country’s lockdowns. We managed, though, via videoconference, to virtually meet with a BOE…

As far as the car interior experience goes, perception is everything. Acoustics is an important part of it, as spurious noises are annoying and distracting. The control of NVH (noise-vibration-harshness)…

Voice control of vehicle functions and features is the topic of this week’s in-depth article. We hear more and more about voice technology, as the technology is maturing and electrification…

It has been a month since we had our Köln Interior Workshop. The format and content were great, and it was so good to meet and exchange with so many…

OTA (over-the-air) and SOTA (software-over-the-air) connectivity facilitate the implementation and management of numerous vehicle features and services, but they also bring their own challenges, including potential conflict with RTR (right-to-repair).…

We are gratified by all the positive feedback we’ve been getting after this recent (and first in-person) DVN-Interior Workshop, and we’ve had many new subscribers. Remember, all the presentations are…

Today’s DVN-I Newsletter is wholly dedicated to the second day of last week’s Workshop. Instead of our usual departments, this week you’ll find coverage of the interior lighting; functional surfaces,…

We did it—together! The first in-person DVN Interior Workshop happened earlier this week, wrapping up everything on Tuesday evening. Over 160 people attended, representing more than 80 companies including Bentley;…

The DVN Interior Workshop is just four days away now. The agenda is finalized; in today’s newsletter you’ll find the full docket of lectures and sessions. Major themes include human-machine…