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| Description: | Integrated Center Stack | Model: | Cadillac CTS |
| OEM: | General Motors | Model Year: | 2008 |
| System Supplier: | Sanyo | Generic Resin Type: | PC/ABS |
| Molder/Processor: | Sanwa Malaysia | Resin Trade Name: | UNG ABS TC6F |
| Toolmaker: | Sanwav Japan | Grade: | TC6F |
| Material Supplier: | UNG ABS Limited | Other Innovative Features: | Enabled commonization of high cost complex componentry, i.e. radio and HVAC controls while allowing customization of human interfaces. |
| Most Innovative Feature: | Vehicle/brand specific customer interface for radio and HVAC with high level of integration between electrical and interior components. | Forming Process: | Injection Molding |
| Weight Savings: | N/A | First Time Process Used? | Yes |
| Cost Savings: | N/A | Previous Process: | Din/Box shaped radio and HVAC control modules were packaged directly into center stack area which limited styling flexibility within the IP. |
| Cost Avoidance: | N/A | Transferable to Other Vehicles: | Yes |
| Benefits to Consumer: | |||
| Increased perceived Interior spaciousness, Improved perceptual quality of instrument panel, Enabled enhanced advanced features i.e.pop up navigation system, Improved NVH through reduction in mass of componentry hanging off IP. | |||
| Method Comments: | |||
| N/A | |||
| Innovations/Improvements: | |||
| Increased integration of electronic components (circuit board, buttons) and plastic trim componentry. | |||
| Safety Improvements: | |||
| Enabled improved 201 performance due to radio being packaged in more favorable position within head impact zone (i.e. off surface) | |||
| Environmental Comments: | |||
| ICS strategy enabled increased recyclability due to separation of radio componentry, which utilized leaded soldering process, and plastic faceplates. | |||
| Additional Comments: | |||
| N/A | |||
| Summary: | |||
| This integrated center stack provides a vehicle / brand-specific customer interface for radio and HVAC with a high level of integration between electrical and interior components. The system enabled commonization of high-cost complex componentry like radio and HVAC controls while allowing for customization of human interfaces. | |||
