Faurecia has developed an innovative light sculpted panel using cover carving technology (CCT) for the front-seat backs of the new Renault Talisman mode line. This patented technology has enabled thye car designers to provide 3cn of extra knee room for rear passengers.
In a claimed world first in the D-segment, the sculpted light panels take the form of a semi-rigid, resistant, flexible and lightweight shell. Faurecia said this innovation provides designers with additional freedom, adds to the impression of quality, frees up space and weighs 1kg less per row than conventional plastic seat back shells. The technology also offers premium fit and finish versus traditional soft and rigid solutions.
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"We are seeing growing interest from our customers for this breakthrough technology," said Jean-Luc Tété, vice president comfort and trim at Faurecia Automotive Seating.
The manufacturing process requires 80% less tooling cost versus a traditional plastic back panel. It enables both concave and convex embossing shapes, marking and sewing lines. The panel is sewed directly onto the seat cover, with no fixation on the seat frame, allowing for a very flexible application. The sculpted light panel works with the Faurecia CMF seat frame as it tightly adheres to the backrest shape to offer a maximum space gain.
Faurecia also supplies Renault with the Talisman's complete front seats, CMF seat frames (cushion and backrest), seat covers and foam, head restraints and all manual and powered seat mechanisms.
The technology was engineered and developed at the supplier's automotive seating tech centre in Magny-Vernois (France), and is manufactured at the São João da Madeira plant (Portugal).
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