Magna International Inc.

Magna Exteriors Gmbh

Brian A Krull

Robert M Horner

Steven D McClintock

Ranjit Pachha

Zongxun Wang

Joseph J Laux

Mark T Pilette

Steven D Mcclintock

A structural automotive sub frame component () that is formed from a sheet molding compound having carbon fibers. The three dimensional structure is formed of a resin fiber mixture having a resin material infused with carbon fibers having a length of about 12.5 mm (0.5 inches) dispersed throughout the structural automotive sub frame component () and an even manner such that there are no resin rich areas or knit lines present. The absence of knit lines provides a structural automotive sub frame component () that has a high degree of flex modulus, tensile strength properties well also providing a greater breaking load property due to the absence of knit lines.

Method of reducing knit line during compression molding of carbon fiber SMC for complex 3D structural application

A roof rail assembly () including at least one stanchion portion () having a cover () and at least one lighting device (). A light permeable film () provides a predetermined surface appearance and/or design and is translucent to allow light from the lighting device () to pass through under predetermined conditions. When the lighting device () is not illuminating, the light permeable film () provides a predetermined surface appearance. The film () is operatively translucent when the lighting source () is illuminated and additionally provides a predetermined design appearance when backlit. The selective lighting on the stanchions of the roof rails () provides illumination and a higher location of the indicator of unlock for easier location of a vehicle at greater distances.

Accent lighting of automotive roof rails

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Sterling Heights, MI, United States of America

Brian A Krull