[June 10, 2013] The Automotive Cockpits & Dashboards Report 2013 Tweet DUBLIN, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pg5k2k/the_automotive) has announced the addition of the "The Automotive Cockpits & Dashboards Report 2013" report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) This 2013 edition of the cockpits and dashboards report looks at some of the key developments that have taken place since the previous report in 2011. It identifies the most significant technological developments that are having an impact on the design of the cockpit of the future and reviews the industry response. One of the strongest influences affecting the vehicle interior is the issue of connectivity. Consumer demand for seamless integration of infotainment devices between home and the interior of their vehicle, combined with safety concerns and the management of cognitive overload, have all led to a radical re-think in terms of cockpit layout and the way in which infotainment and internet based systems are accessed when in the vehicle. This report focuses on these developments and how they are influencing future cockpit design and layout. It also looks at trends in selected materials and manufacturing processes as they impact on the cockpit, dashboard and instrument cluster. Furthermore, the report also provides extracts from the Supplier Business database, highlighting some of the current and recently awarded contracts for the main components in the cockpit area. Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary Introduction Definition of a cockpit The Major Players and Supply patterns The Industry View Concept to production Mercedes-Benz Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Current and future trends in HMI Instrument Clusters Connectivity Case Study: BMW iConnectedDrive Supplier Profiles Calsonic Kansei CIE Automotive Continental Delphi Denso Draexlmaier Faurecia Hyundai Mobis IAC Group Inteva Johnson Controls Magna Magneti Marelli Röchling Automotive Toyoda Gosei Visteon For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pg5k2k/the_automotive Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [email protected] U.S. Fax: +1-646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 Sector: Auto Interiors SOURCE Research and Markets http://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=enUK201306104623&Transmission_Id=201306100701PR_NEWS_USPR_____enUK201306104623&DateId=20130610 [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]