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Lightweight construction with Tailor Welded Blanks
In automotive development, functional lightweight construction is considered to play a decisive role in the efficient use of resources and energy.

Lightweight construction (www.industrial-production.de)
Hybrid parts through friction stir welding
A new process based on friction stir welding allows aluminum and steel sheets to be welded together with high strength regardless of the sheet thickness. The seam is so stable that the hybrid blanks can even be deep-drawn.