Do you recall being pushed in the car’s door by your little fingers? Maybe your parents reprimanded you for scratching the car door when it was blown open by the wind. What about someone standing on one leg while trying to lift a heavy door open with four grocery bags in their hands? We’re all likely to have experienced one of these situations in real life. “door struggles.”Add dealing with frozen-shut door issues for northerners!
Although there are too many stories to tell about the problems with manual car doors, there is a hidden hero who works behind-the scenes for automakers to fix these issues.
Magna is one the largest suppliers of mobility products in the world. While you might not have heard of them, it’s likely that you’ve used their technology in some way. For instance, the Chrysler power liftgate technology was introduced to the minivan in 20 years.
Magna designs and produces these systems as well as many other products. Most people don’t think of the auto supply chain. As we look into the future, Magna is at the forefront of mobility technology, which encompasses the intersection of Silicon Valley tech and automotive.
Referring back to the daily “door struggles,”The innovative supplier also has a solution — SmartAccessTM, an advanced powered-door system.
Advanced powered doors are more customizable than traditional manual doors and much easier to use. Magna engineers explored door applications using their HaptronikTM software. This revolutionary motion control software enhances the user experience and ensures that the door feels the same in all conditions.
What about those dinged cars or slammed fingers? Magna’s SmartAccessTM door can control how fast doors open or close. This helps to prevent wind from deciding fate of tiny fingers or cars next door. Magna even has a new product in development. “ice breaker”Features for freezing doors
Although automakers and suppliers may be working on futuristic ways to help people get from A to B in the next 50 years there are still simple problems that need to be addressed. SmartAccessTM was created to provide an intuitive experience for car owners of all ages. SmartAccessTM is a technology-based human touch that propels average drivers into the future. It can help an elderly person or someone with disabilities open heavy doors, or a single parent to load their children into the back seat.
