BMW wins award for sustainable seat design
BMW Group has received the Enlighten Award in the Sustainable Process category from Altair for its BMW M Visionary Materials seat. Presented in Michigan on August 7, 2024, this award recognizes BMW’s innovative use of natural fibers, fiber composites, leather alternatives, and algae-based polymers. Developed by BMW Designworks with partners Automotive Management Consulting, Bcomp, Gradel Lightweight, and Lasso, the seat achieves a 90% lower CO2 footprint than current BMW M carbon bucket seats.
The seat’s minimalist design reveals its lightweight structure, enhancing recyclability and reducing emissions. The production process eliminates support structures, chemical post-treatments, and finishing steps, conserving energy and resources. This project underscores BMW’s commitment to designing for circularity, focusing on sustainability and forward-thinking mobility solutions. Primary data has been instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement in sustainability efforts.
Read more: https://www.innovationintextiles.com/design-award-for-circular-bmw-seat/
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