ROLE: CMF Designer
Advanced Development / Material Sciences Team: Dr. Marton Kardos (Materials Innovation / Research Scientist), Cece Grubb (Materials Science & Engineering) , Sandra Veit (CMF)
Material Engineers for Volkswagen AG (Dr. Marton Kardos and team), develop a recyclable alternative to plastic parts and foils in the vehicle interior, with primary focus being paper. The team has patented a method of preforming and hot-pressing cellulose fiber reinforced thermoplastics into the durable interior parts customers expect. These paper-based composites are not only recyclable, they can also be transformed into various interior shapes and sizes, including backlit and ambient light options. The team has also innovated ways to add different textures and colors, so vehicle interior designers enjoy flexibility and creative freedom (VW Media Press Release, July 2023).
Year: 2023/ 2024
