Lear Corporation has announced the strategic acquisition of InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing equipment critical in producing automotive seats.
A press release from the company noted that InTouch's product portfolio fits with Lear's Industry 4.0 strategy of implementing technologies designed to automate the testing and validation of components and finished seats.
The high-tech solutions also allow Lear to collect and analyse real-time data while standardising testing procedures throughout its just-in-time seating production process.
Frank Orsini, Executive Vice President and President- Seating, Lear, noted that the acquisition is another step in increasing the company’s automation and manufacturing flexibility.
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