Lear announces engineering integration with General Motors

Lear (LEA) announced a key engineering integration with General Motors (GM), beginning in the Q2. A first of its kind, the ComfortMax Seat integrates thermal comfort technologies into trim covers, providing occupant comfort and well-being, superior thermal management and improved manufacturing efficiency. ComfortMax Seat by Lear is part of Lear’s suite of Thermal Comfort Systems,or TCS. ComfortMax delivers superior thermal management that reduces time-to-sensation achieving up to 40% faster time-to-sensation for both heating and ventilation-setting a new benchmark for comfort and efficiency in automotive seating. Additionally, the intelligent modular design streamlines assembly processes and helps reduce part count by up to 50%.