2009 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition

2009 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition

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» Hall of Fame Winners: 1983 to 2008
» Grand Award Winners: 1971 to 2008
» Program Guide - Winners Marked

2009 Nomination Categories

» Body Exterior
» Body Interior
» Chassis & Hardware
» Environmental
» Materials
» Performance & Customization
» Powertrain
» Process, Assembly & Enabling Technologies
» Safety
» Hall of Fame
» Vehicle Engineering Team Award
» Lifetime Achievement

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Process, Assembly & Enabling Technologies Click the icon below to open and see an overview of each nomination in this category. (A ribbon icon indicates how the nomination placed in its category and the entire competition.) High-resolution images for all applications may be found in the SPE Automotive Div. Photo Account on Flickr. If you are unfamiliar with Flickr, click here to open a file with directions on how to access the images.
Name of Part		Model Year & OEM	Make & Model
	Hybrid-Composite DLFT Bolster with Glass-Mat Reinforcement	2010MY Ford Motor Co.	Ford® Taurus® Sedan
	Plastic-Case Radio with Insert-Molded EMC Shielding	2009.5MY General Motors Co.	Chevrolet® Tahoe® / GMT900 Family
	Two-Shot Invisible Passenger-Side Airbag Door	2009MY Hyundai Motor Co.	Hyundai® i20 Supermini Car
	Ultrahigh-Durability Pneumatic Bladder	2009MY Ford Motor Co.	Ford® Taurus® Sedan
	Molded-in Faux Stitching with Near-Perfect Appearance	2010MY Ford Motor Co.	Ford® Taurus® Sedan
	IP with Soft-Foam Feel	2010MY Ford Motor Co.	Ford® Taurus® Sedan

Category & Grand Award Winner

Category Finalist