Abstract: A control system for controlling operation of a vehicle system is described. The control system includes a trim cover textile configured to cover at least a portion of a vehicle component and having an electrically conductive element configured to provide a capacitive touch functionality. In response to a user touch, the electrically conductive element generates a signal representative of a user command for the vehicle system. The system also includes a control unit adapted to be provided in electrical communication with the electrically conductive element of the trim cover. The control unit is configured to receive the user command signal and, in response, generate a control signal to effectuate control of the vehicle system.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for an automated soldering process is provided. The apparatus includes a stepper motor to provide solder and a hot end including a casing to heat the solder and to provide liquified solder to a terminal and to an exposed portion of a wire. The apparatus includes a terminal fixture to support the terminal and the exposed portion of a wire while the hot end provides the liquified solder to the terminal and to the exposed portion of the wire. The apparatus includes a first heating device to heat the terminal and the exposed portion of the wire to enable a flow of the liquified solder onto the terminal and the exposed portion of the wire.

Abstract: A control system for controlling operation of a vehicle system is described. The control system includes a trim cover textile configured to cover at least a portion of a vehicle component and having an electrically conductive element configured to provide a capacitive touch functionality. In response to a user touch, the electrically conductive clement generates a signal representative of a user command for the vehicle system. The system also includes a control unit adapted to be provided in electrical communication with the electrically conductive element of the trim cover. The control unit is configured to receive the user command signal and, in response, generate a control signal to effectuate control of the vehicle system.