2019 Volume 36 Pages 225-228
The previously developed bioengineering plastic achieved high "environmental performance", "marketability" and "economic efficiency", which has been applied to the interior/exterior design parts of all Mazda vehicles on the Japanese market. This time, a new technology focusing on the "marketability" was developed: two-layered surface-molding composed of bio-engineering transparent plastic placed on the top and pattern-engraved resin at the base generates a rich color, delicate shades/shadows and exquisite appearance, realizing a novel design unachievable by conventional technologies.
The new technology controls the resin part performance utilizing three factors including "material", "structure" and "method", and succeeds in a balance-taking between "surface design", "surface durability", "mechanical property" and "productivity" required for car interior design parts.
The new technology is applied to the shift panel and cup-holder lid panel of the All-New Mazda3. We will continue to work on new technology development to further enhance all the "environmental performance", "marketability" and "economic efficiency".
