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Instrument panel made of semi-rigid polyurethane foam.(POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
Advanced Materials & Processes, May, 2005
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The instrument panel on the new A Class from DaimlerChrysler is made of a rigid polyurethane foam that has high elongation at break and meets emission requirements, reports Bayer MaterialsScience, Pittsburgh, Pa. The designers faced a number of challenges during development, including how to integrate the passenger airbag invisibly in the component while giving the instrument panel a soft, pleasant feel and meeting the high emission requirements of the DaimlerChrysler specification.
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