Mech­an­ic­al join­ing tech­no­logy

As a key technology, mechanical joining technology develops efficient joining options for a wide variety of dissimilar and similar material combinations.

Thermal join­ing tech­no­logy

The joinability of like and unlike material combinations using resistance welding and innovative thermo-mechanical joining processes is being investigated.

Ad­hes­ive tech­no­logy

Adhesive bonding technology is becoming increasingly important in lightweight car body construction, both in combination with mechanical and thermal joining processes – hybrid joining – and as a basic joining technique in its own right.

De­term­in­a­tion of char­ac­ter­ist­ic val­ues

The characteristic value determination determines the necessary data for the simulation and analytical calculations of materials and compounds under quasi-static, oscillating and impact loads.

Sim­u­la­tion

Simulation methods are used to develop and increase the efficiency of joining processes and to design and optimise structures and components.

Labor­at­ory equip­ment

The qualification and validation of innovative materials and joining processes for lightweight construction is carried out at testing facilities equipped with state-of-the-art measurement technology, as well as modern dosing and application equipment and test facilities for mechanical and thermal joining.