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Want to push the boundaries in decorative trim?

The trend presentation covers finishes developed around themes presented as mood boards.  View the video to see options available to you in aluminum trim design.

Volvo Aluminum Centerstack Concepts

Volvo S-40 aluminum trim concepts

Crimped Aluminum Trim

The Volvo S-40 centerstack features a low gloss brushed aluminum surface.  The designers at Volvo further explored the boundaries of the aluminum substrate creating various prototypes featuring unique aluminum finishes using the production tooling.

Concept Drawings | Prototypes

Concept drawings help you begin exploring the possibilities available in the design of your nameplate.  Options in size, layout and finish can all be evaluated quickly and economically.  Our designers offer experience in the wide variety of processes available and can work with you to interpret your brand.

Prototypes are helpful in making final decisions about the overall appearance of your project prior to production.  Flat samples can be printed to review finish options.  Prototype tooling can be built to create dimensional samples which allow you to evaluate the proposed final look of your project.

 

Whirlpool Ice and Water Dispenser Trim Concepts

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Aluminum In-mold Trim

Stainless steel or a stainless steel look are popular in large appliance trim.  The Whirlpool ice and water dispenser features aluminum decorated with a stainless steel look.  This series of concepts explores what the trim piece would look like in other aluminum finishes.  The production tools were used for the frame while the backsplash and tray were mocked up by hand.  Patinaed surfaces, large scale graphics and electric colors were some of the options illustrated.