Working closely with moulders and first tier suppliers, FIMARK provide painting and laser etching for the manufacture of backlit buttons and fascias for dashboards. These optical devices require very close control of paint thickness and finish and positional accuracy of the laser etched graphic.

Cockpit ambience is a very important area by which car manufacturers can distinguish their products. An increasing amount of research is being done into creating a satisfying environment for a car’s occupants. The effective nighttime illumination and daytime aesthetics of a car’s interior are becoming more important. Switches and panels can be painted and lit in a variety of colours and use is being made of halo lighting and concealed graphics that only appear when illuminated. As people become accustomed to smaller buttons on their mobile phones, steering wheels are being designed with safety in mind to include more of the controls for in-car entertainment, phones and cruise control. FIMARK is working with designers at the leading edge of this technology.