FRANKFURT, Germany,
September 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/
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New forms of mobility such as autonomous driving, car sharing
and electro mobility are changing our means of transport. What this
means for interiors, and especially the vehicle seating system,
will be showcased by Adient (NYSE: ADNT), the world's leading
automotive seating supplier, with many new product solutions during
this year's International Motor Show (IAA) from 12 to 24 September 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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A year has passed since Adient was established as an independent
company after the successful spin-off from Johnson Controls. "One
out of every three car seats which are installed in vehicles
throughout the world is produced by Adient," says Dr. Detlef Juerss, Vice President Engineering &
Chief Technical Officer at Adient. "We are therefore the leading
partner of the automotive industry with regard to seat components
and interior concepts. With our innovative technologies we are well
prepared to address the major challenges of the industry and are
already offering pioneering solutions for future vehicle
concepts."
This year, the focus of the Adient exhibition is the
presentation of its new AI18 innovation demonstrator. Following the
presentation of the AI17 concept for luxury and premium segment
autonomous vehicles at the beginning of the year, the AI18 focuses
on urban, electrically-powered and autonomously-driven vehicles.
Despite its compact dimensions, the seating concept flexibly adapts
to the requirements of different users and is especially
well-suited to evolving models for mobility and vehicle usage such
as car sharing.
Just how flexible autonomous vehicles of level 3 and above could
be in the future is demonstrated by the AI18's five usage
scenarios.
"As well as a Lounge mode, the seating system also offers
Communication, Cargo, Baby plus and Family modes. These provide
users with suitable seating arrangements, space and technical
support for particular situations while providing efficient,
comfortable and safe transport," says Andreas Maashoff, Director Industrial Design
& Craftsmanship at Adient.
In addition to the AI18 concept, Adient is presenting the
following highlights at this year's IAA:
- Design, craftsmanship and comfort:
Original and high-quality materials and designs enable customized
vehicle interiors as well as new solutions for comfort. These
include removable seat covers, UV-illuminated interior components
and adaptive seats.
- Lightweight construction: Adient is
pursuing various approaches to reduce weight in its seating
systems. In addition to magnesium and composite elements as well as
improved component geometries, Adient is presenting a complete seat
for the rear row that can save up to seven kilograms. As a
technological driver for lightweight automotive construction,
products from the RECARO brand are also the focus at the
exhibition.
- Safety: On the way to autonomously driven
vehicles, seating systems will become increasingly flexible and
will change passenger seating positions. Adient is showcasing a
production technology with an integrated safety belt that improves
passenger safety in new seat positions. The AI18 also includes
concepts for technologies that address passenger safety in
autonomously driven vehicles such as new airbag approaches or rapid
adjustment of seats in the case of an imminent collision.
Adient will present all of its technical developments to the
public at its press conference at 10:30
a.m. on 13 September at the 67th International Motor Show
(IAA) (Hall 5.1, B24).
Media:
Claudia
Steinhoff
+49-2174-65-4481
claudia.steinhoff@adient.com