1. Soft tops (topstacks)
2. Retractable Hard Tops (RHT)
3. Xpanse Targa Technology
4. InfiniVu Fabric Technology
5. SkyVu Retractable Glass Panel
6. InfiniStor Power Tonneau
Over 1 Million of Convertible Mechanisms produced
42 Global Programs: BEST PRACTICES SOLUTIONS
Extensive Open Air Patent Portfolio
Over 28 models for 16 different automakers on 3 continents
A history of innovation with more than 200 active patents.
Industry First's
First factory-installed power sunroof in North America (1967 Mercury Cougar)
First inwardly-folding convertible rooftop (1971 Cadillac Eldorado)
First glass panel sunroof (1974 Lincoln Mark)
First outwardly-folding convertible top (1988 Cadillac Eldorado)
First modern retractable hardtop convertible (1992 Mitsubishi Spyder)
First entertainment system in an OEM automobile (1996 GM minivan)
First modern retractable hardtop on a truck chassis (2003 Chevrolet SSR)
First rail-to-rail sunroof
Catia®, and Unigrahics® CAD/CAE
Team Center (in-house, GM, Ford future)
C3P® connectivity planned (Ford)
VPM connectivity (DCX)
Benchmarking
Feasibility studies
Advanced engineering
Kinematic studies
Structural analysis via finite-element analysis
Dynamic simulation analysis for mechanisms
Manufacturing and Process engineering
Collaboration with Dassault Systemes
Exclusive Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) tool allows for rapid 3D development of of a InfiniVu roof module in CATIA V5 environment
Prototype application complete and functional
Industry exclusive Sky Slider™ full-open canvas roof
Industry-exclusive Sky Slider fully retractable canvas roof has the largest opening in its class and offers a massive Bi-Directional opening.
Product innovations like InfiniVu™ roofs will build showroom traffic and potentially result in incremental volume for the brand
ASC owns functional component tooling.
Large roof opening, glass, polycarbonate, composite or metal
Minimal impact to vehicle BIW structure
Maintain side curtain air bags
Cost effective, quick to market alternative to a full convertible roof
Full power or manual actuation
Cloth topcover
Bi-directional
Steel structural bows
Key FOB operation
Modular design to accommodate various bed lengths
Installation – Threaded studs / nuts through existing (sheet metal) body openings
Weight – Approx. 60 lbs. – 70 lbs. for the total system depending on bed length.
Removable Roof System – “Full Hands Through Open-Air Offering”
Unique Semi- Rigid Collapsible Mechanism / Panels
Light Weight, Easy Handling 14lbs.
Cost Efficient for B Segment Vehicles
Efficient Stowage Characteristics
Unique Innovation for Consumers
Proven Sealing Performance
Full design and build responsibility for RHT module
Panels, including metal finish and paint match
All mechanisms and latches
Integration of a complex hydraulic system
Full weatherseal installation
Final buyoff and sequencing into the assembly plant
Lead manufacturing engineering & production planning for the RHT module
ASC also responsible for numerous other BIW and drivetrain sub-assemblies
