11 Nov Crafting Luxury: A Case Study
After more than two years of hard work developing some of the most complex interior components on the market, the team at Vestatec were delighted to see such a positive...
17 Apr Steel: An Alternative to Aluminium for Automotive Interiors
When it comes to designing and developing automotive interior trim, choosing the right materials is critical. For metal components, aluminium has long been the default solution for design engineers, but stainless...
04 Jan Automotive Interior Trends in 2024
As the growth of EV vehicles continues, automotive manufacturers are taking the opportunity to use these new models to experiment with their interior designs, reimagining the cabin experience as a...
01 Nov Vestatec Appoints New Quality Manager
UK-based metal forming and PVD coating specialist, Vestatec, has appointed Claire Lloyd to the role of Quality Manager. With most of its products being delivered into the heavily regulated automotive sector,...
26 Oct 5 Benefits of Chemical Etching for Speaker Grilles
In the world of audio engineering and design, even the tiniest details can make a significant difference in the overall performance and aesthetics of a product. Speaker grilles are no...
08 Sep Photo Etched Speaker Grilles: A Sound Decision
In the past, speaker grilles were almost exclusively manufactured using thick woven aluminium wire. However, as manufacturing processes have evolved, automotive engineers have shifted towards a less time-consuming and inexpensive...
10 Aug 36 Years and Counting – Q&A with Vestatec Managing Director, Mike Bylina
In July 2023, our Managing Director Mike Bylina was interviewed for a feature article in Machine Magazine . Below is an excerpt from the interview, where Mike discusses topics such...
09 Mar PVD Coating: How we are driving innovation
OEMs (Original Equipment Car Manufacturers) are perpetually caught in a balancing act – balancing the market driven desire to evolve vehicle performance and aesthetics whilst striving to maximise resource efficiency...
08 Mar Automotive Interior Trim: On the road to change
The evolution of automotive interior trim and broader interior style can be seen in showrooms across the world. Car interior designers are changing the way they think about the driving...