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QNX - Connected Concept Car
Cutting-edge concept car wins CES “Design and Engineering Showcase" award
An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of QNX's Connected Concept Car
Background & Design Requirements
QNX Software (owned by Blackberry) came to Design 1st wanting to showcase their car infotainment technology at CES (Consumer Electronics Show). QNX needed support integrating an innovative display into a brand-new Bentley.
- Match the leather stiching of the Bentley, making the display integration seem natural.
- Add wireless connectivity and power to operate the interactive display screen
- Meet a aggressive six month timeline to deliver car to CES on time
Design and Engineering Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:
- Take apart the entire dashboard, and integrate the display with a seamless look and feel.
- Build a virtual 3D model of the dashboard and design custom 3D-printed parts to house the display
- Work with QNX to power up and configure the sotware and sensors to give for driver interaction.
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed an award-winning product that:
- Meet timeline and helped QNX deliver the project car to CES on time and fully functioning
- The QNX car received prasie from dozens of major media publications and car manufacturers
- QNX is now one of the global-leading brands for car infotainment systems
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