Johnson Controls, a US-based technology and industrial company which supplies seating, interiors and electronics to the automotive industry, has joined the Innovation Advisory Council of the AutoHarvest Foundation, a non-profit organisation which provides an intellectual property (IP) marketplace and collaboration network for the automotive and advanced manufacturing industries.
Michael Thomas, senior manager, technology scouting for Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, who will represent the supplier on the council, said: “Being part of AutoHarvest further demonstrates Johnson Controls’ commitment to promoting and developing innovative automotive technologies.”
Jayson Pankin, co-founder and president of AutoHarvest, said: “As a leader in innovation, Johnson Controls will be a great addition to our network of members as we work to provide an inclusive system for advanced manufacturing innovators and technologies.