InTouch automates complex testing process in seating
assembly
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 18,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a
global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today
announced the strategic acquisition of InTouch Automation, a
supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing
equipment critical in the production of automotive seats.
InTouch's product portfolio fits with Lear's Industry 4.0
strategy of implementing technologies designed to automate the
testing and validation of components and finished seats. These
high-tech solutions also give Lear a greater ability to collect and
analyze real-time data while standardizing testing procedures
throughout its just-in-time (JIT) seating production process.
"This acquisition is another step in increasing Lear's
automation and manufacturing flexibility," said Frank Orsini, Lear Executive Vice President and
President, Seating. "We welcome InTouch employees and their
impressive legacy of excellence in innovation, quality and safety
to the Lear family."
InTouch, founded in 2006, is privately owned and based in
Novi, Mich. Key products include
End of Line (EOL) testing equipment for complete seats, in-process
testing equipment for JIT seating, automation of EOL testing,
industrial multi-use seat connectors and autodocking.
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive
technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior
in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's
diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a
commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and
sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the
technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear,
headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and
ranks 186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is
available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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SOURCE Lear Corporation