Once upon a time, a short while ago ...

In the early stages of vehicle development, technical applications were limited to less useful functions.

In the past, comfortable handling and memorable design were reserved for luxury cars. Today, all drivers expect driving a car to be an experience in itself. You want to feel comfortable in the vehicle, not cramped, and one expects excellent, easy handling; the car should also look appealing and embody a positive image.

All these high expectations in the modern motor car must be realised in a way that doesn’t reduce the interior space of a vehicle and does not affect the overall size of the vehicle in any way. In addition, the costs must not become astronomical since customers are not prepared to pay substantially more money for their expectations.

For the most part these demands and expectations can be met with FPC technology.

Up until a few years ago, FPC technology was limited to a few niche solutions in the wiring of components. Today, the flexible printed circuit board is what makes innovative and complex solutions possible in the first place. Space is used optimally or even redefined. Additional features can be integrated, with decentralized electronic controls. With its great potential for integration, only the FPC and its production technologies can realise this at a reasonable price.

Here are the comprehensive advantages of FPC technology, presented in an overview:

Better performance

• More freedom of design due to reduce installation space
• Compact design and complex wiring possible
• Saving installation space
• Integrating functions and components in the wiring
• Weight reduction via optimal use of materials

Higher Quality

• Significant reduction in interfaces (plugs, contacts, etc.)
• Automated processes for consistently high production quality
• Intelligent variant management based on wiring harnesses in sandwich structure
• Lagerichtige Positionierung der Steckverbindungen im Einbau durch Montageträger
• Correct positioning of the connectors in the installation by means of assembly support

Lower costs

• Savings due to optimisation of material usage
• Advantages in assembly through easier handling
• Automated manufacturing processes
• Final assembly that can be fully automated

The advantages of using large flexible printed circuit boards (FPC) in the applications listed below are as wide-ranging as they are versatile. Let our experts offer you their advice – we develop individualised, forward-looking solutions for your products.

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