Mumbai, Jan. 23 -- American seating major Adient has announced the launch of ModuTec, a seating design intended to alter the manufacturing process for vehicle interiors. The solution utilises modularity to simplify assembly and increase the potential for automation within production facilities.

The ModuTec system moves the build of seat modules offline. These completed units are then sequenced into the main Just-in-Time (JIT) production line. According to the company, this method reduces final assembly time from minutes to seconds. By shifting from integrated, labour-intensive processes to a modular workflow, the system aims to lower costs and reduce the factory floor space required for seat production.

The design allows for the integra...