Visibility is a crucial fact in the automotion sector for safety and performance. That is why, car component manufacturers care deeply about it.
Windshield wiping systems play a fundamental role to ensure the driver’s vision at all times, especially in adverse climate conditions. Lately, we have witnessed a handful of technological innovations, which are transforming such systems making them more efficient, lasting and sustainable.
The evolution of windshield wiping systems has been pushed by the need of improving these components’ efficiency and durability. Remarkable innovations feature the use of advanced materials, improvements in wiper design and integration of a smart technologies.
One of the main advances in windshield wiping systems is the use of more enduring and lasting materials. Windshield wipers have evolved seem significantly coming from more traditional materials to high technology compounds which offer higher wearing resistance in extreme climate conditions. These materials extend the blades’ lifespan and improve their performance, assuring an efficient windshield cleaning.
Blade design has experimented great improvements. The hybrid blades, which combine synthetic and natural materials offer a better contact with the windshield, reducing wearing an improving visibility. The aerodynamic blade’s design also allows a quieter and more efficient operation, minimizing wind resistance, and reducing vehicle’s power use.
Incorporating smart technologies in wiping systems is revolutionizing the way those components work. Automatic windshield wipers equipped with light-and-rain sensors fit automatically to speed and cleaning frequency regarding environmental conditions. This not only improve disability but also optimizes its energy consumption and decrease blade wearing.
Sustainability is a serious concern in the industry and windshield cleaning systems are not exception. Current technologies have provided more ecological solutions aligned with circular economy principles.
The use of recycled materials in windshield system manufacturing is one of the main trends in sustainability. Companies are adopting recyclable materials at the end of their lifespan then reducing environmental impact and promoting a more efficient use of resources. This contributes to waste reduction and promotes environmental responsibility a along the supply chain.
Besides using recyclable materials, the optimization of the production process has significantly allowed a carbon footprint reduction in windshield systems. More efficient manufacturing techniques and the use of renewable energies at production facilities are helping to tone down waste consumption and greenhouse effect gases
That is why, circular economy has become an essential model for sustainability in the automotive industry. In this context, windshield cleaning systems have been designed to ease recycling and reusing at the ending their lifespan and reducing dependency on natural resources. Companies are working closely with recycling centers and developing return programs which assure that windshield wiping systems are properly and efficiently recycled at the end of their lifespan.
Innovations in windshield wiping systems are also focused on improving the overall vehicle’s efficiency and performance. An efficient wiping system not only assures a clear visibility, but also contributes to the safety and comfort for drivers.
Current windshield wiping systems are designed to operate more efficiently therefore, reducing the car’s power consumption. DC motors and aerodynamic wipers allow a quieter and less demanding operation energy-wise. This is translated into higher energy efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint.
DOGA, one of the Spanish companies belonging to Autoparts From Spain, is outstanding for its capacity to develop unique and personalized products for a specific application. One of our products is the result of a unique project that has been especially developed for each application. Intending to offer a wide range of products, Doga designs and produces windshield wiping systems, equipment, windshield washers, automotive deposits, plastic components, DC engines and electric windows.
This capacity to adapt to each client’s specific needs allows the company to offer advanced and integral solutions which back up our position as leaders in the automotive component market.
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