On top of boasting a form that's built for speed, the Aston Martin Valkyrie supercar is also equipped to prioritize driver comfort with customized luxury car seats.
Aston Martin recently unveiled that it plans to use 3D scanning technology to scan a driver's body and create a customized, form-fitting seat. The Aston Martin Valkyrie supercar is being developed in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, and the road-ready performance car is expected to be out by 2019.
Although there are many adjustments that can be made to a car's interior components for added comfort, 3D scanning and additive manufacturing have the potential to reshape the way that cars are customized for a driver's style preferences or requirements.
Customized Luxury Car Seats
Aston Martin 3D Scans Drivers to Create Ultra-Comfortable Seats
Trend Themes
1. Customized Car Interiors - Using 3D scanning technology to tailor car interiors to a driver's unique body shape and preferences.
2. Additive Manufacturing for Autos - Using 3D printing to create custom, form-fitting car seats and other interior components.
3. Luxury Automobile Innovation - Innovations in automobile luxury, such as customized car seats, to create novel user experiences and differentiate from competitors.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Automotive Industry - Luxury car manufacturers may incorporate 3D scanning and printing to create highly customized, luxury car interiors as a premium feature.
2. Additive Manufacturing Industry - The automotive industry could create new demand for 3D printing services to produce custom car parts and interiors.
3. Health Tech Industry - 3D scanning technology could be used in health tech to scan patients' bodies to make customized prosthetics that would fit perfectly without discomfort.