Seven Dimensions – Environmental
SoyFoam™
Environmentally Friendly Soy-Based Foam for Seating Applications
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These materials allow for substitution of hydroxyl-functionalized soybean oil for petroleum based polyol and adjust and optimize processing of up to 10 additives in foam formulation to maximize mechanical performance. Use of this new foam in automotive head restraint, armrest, and seating system cushion foam meets all performance requirements.
LED Control Electronics
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This innovative control electronics supports LEDs in automotive applications such as daytime running lights, position lights or fog lights. By using the latest components and smart control software, Lear’s LED Control Electronics allows full exploitation of LEDs in automotive environments, providing enhanced safety to drivers, increased reliability plus reduced maintenance cost and sharply reduced power consumption. Vehicle manufacturers benefit from lower warranty cost and can use LEDs for vehicle design issues.
Polyurethane Foam Alternative Materials
Substitute traditional polyurethane foam materials in seating environmental system designs with expanded polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene.
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Product Benefits:
- Molded-in contours help increase seat comfort while maintaining durability requirements
- Lightweight seating systems reduce overall vehicle weight to help improve fuel economy
Program Highlights:
- Cost reduction of 10 - 20% depending on structural and design complexities; further reduction in assembly and tooling costs possible
- Weight reduction of 15 - 40% achieved in automotive designs
- Reduction or elimination of reinforcing steel and wire frames