FlexHyJoin demonstrates a mass production process for producing a thermoplastic composite roof stiffener with welded metal brackets for assembly into a metal body-in-white, like that of the project’s ...

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

A new joining process enables the production of all-aluminum auto parts without rivets and fasteners that increase cost and weight. Researchers have demonstrated a new process for the expanded use of ...

The joining of magnesium and titanium alloys represents a vital area of materials science, given the need for high-performance, lightweight structures in aerospace, automotive and other advanced ...