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Ford experimenting with 3D-printed fabrics

Ford experimenting with 3D-printed fabrics

Written by David

November 12, 2019

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The Blue Oval is working on new ways for owners to make their cabins stand out.

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Ever wanted to option your car with a fluorescent purple interior straight out the factory?

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Conventional car seat covers could soon be a thing of the past as Ford looks to implement ‘ 3D knitting’ in its interior trimming. By experimenting with technologies prevalent in the manufacture of clothes and running shoes, Ford has created a way of using wool, polyester, or even silk to ‘print’ its own seat covers.

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Dubbed ‘human-centric design’, Ford says the process is aimed at allowing more customisation for buyers keen to stand out – and its customers would be included in the design process. It is also said to be more environmentally-friendly than current methods of seat cover production, and could potentially accommodate driver controls or even charge your mobile phone. Ford has previously […]

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