Instrument Panel Materials Over the Years

Due to the fast increase in the productivity levels, process rationalisation, cost and weight reduction a radical change in the materials and in the processs of production of Instrument Panels (I.P., for short) took place.

The concept of the 60's using leather, wood and metals as construction materials, evolved to the one step production process and monomaterial concept.

The material, funcional and aesthetical properties required are discussed in this work pointing to tendencies.