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If They Dream It, Can You Build It?

Posted May 15, 2008 8:38 AM

A recent entry in Core 77's industrial design blog highlights new material developments in the auto industry — that is, smooth-surfaced dashboards with lit-up knobs. The applications point to TPO's scratch resistance and low thermal expansion and to a resin built from hydrographics and two-shot molding. The result is a sleek auto interior that begs for a matching flashy exterior. Such applications beg the question: Are there any design elements molders haven't been able accomplish with plastics?

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Re: If They Dream It, Can You Build It?

06/10/2008 2:53 AM

Check out Core 77 website. There are some interesting articles there. James
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07/10/2008 11:09 AM

WELL DREAM ON THIS A DASH BOARD OF FOAM COVERED WITH A VERY THIS PIECE OF PLASTIC DURABLE ENOUGH TO WITH STAND HEAT AND ABRASIONS BUT SOFT ENOUGH WHEN AN ACCIDENT EVERY PIECE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE DASH ALLOWS YOU TO BE PROTECTED AND NOT JUST THE AIR BAG DOING IT.

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