Open AccessMore Flexibility and Sharp Edges
Author(s) -
Läufle Marco
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
photonicsviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2626-1308
pISSN - 2626-1294
DOI - 10.1002/phvs.202070411
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , electroplating , scratch , manufacturing engineering , materials science , mechanical engineering , computer science , engineering drawing , engineering , nanotechnology , composite material , layer (electronics) , statistics , mathematics
Abstract Manufacturers swear by plastic for panels, knobs and controls in modern vehicles because the material is lighter than metal and the manufacturing and processing costs are comparatively low. In order to still meet the requirements for good haptics, scratch resistance and a noble design, the plastic components are electroplated to give them a metallic surface. However, the industry is facing new challenges that make it necessary to adapt the electroplating processes.