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Research Project Aims to Expand Aluminum Use in Auto Industry

December 5, 2025

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan and Norsk Hydro are working on a project to advance aluminum recycling in the auto industry.

Tesla Cybertruck Recalled Over Structural Adhesive Issue

Austin Weber

March 20, 2025

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has recalled Tesla’s Cybertruck over a faulty body panel that can potentially fall off.

Joining Aluminum With Friction-Based Self-Pierce Riveting

Hui Huang Ph.D.

December 2, 2024

New process combines the mechanical joining mechanism of self-pierce riveting with the solid-state joining mechanism of friction-stir spot welding.

Automation Helps Lotus Zoom Ahead

Austin Weber

December 14, 2021

Lotus Cars Ltd. has been famous for cutting-edge technology for more than 60 years. For decades, the British company founded by legendary engineer Colin Chapman was synonymous with Formula 1 motor racing.

Bonding Aluminum in Automotive Assembly

Surface preparation of aluminum plays an important role in the durability of bonded joints.

Francesca Cavezza Ph.D.

August 4, 2021

During the past decade, the average amount of aluminum in passenger cars has doubled. Based on the latest designs, this trend will continue in the coming years.

New Materials, New Fasteners

As automakers replace steel with lightweight materials, new fasteners will replace conventional screws.

John Sprovieri

June 11, 2021

Steel has been, is now, and will continue to be the predominant material for vehicle structures and body parts, such as doors, hoods, liftgates and fenders. But, other materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, plastics and composites, are becoming increasingly important.

New Fastener Enables Mercedes-Benz to Join Aluminum Parts

Jim Camillo

December 10, 2020

When the latest-generation C-Class series of automobiles was being developed in 2014, Mercedes-Benz designers placed a great emphasis on weight reduction to reduce fuel consumption.

Aluminum Manufacturing Startup Invests $16 Million to Build Factory

June 23, 2020

RICHMOND, IN — A newly formed aluminum manufacturer has announced plans to establish a factory in eastern Indiana.

High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

Carbon-fiber composite is on track for big growth in the rail sector

Austin Weber

June 9, 2020

Automotive and aerospace manufacturers have been at the forefront of the lightweighting trend for some time now. But, they're not the only ones. The railway industry could also benefit from the use of new, lightweight structural materials.

Lasers for Lightweighting

Lasers are creating new possibilities for automakers to shape and join lightweight materials

John Sprovieri

October 4, 2018

Automotive OEMs worldwide are desperate to reduce vehicle weight these days. BMW is no exception.

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Items Tagged with 'aluminum assembly'

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Research Project Aims to Expand Aluminum Use in Auto Industry

Tesla Cybertruck Recalled Over Structural Adhesive Issue

Joining Aluminum With Friction-Based Self-Pierce Riveting

Automation Helps Lotus Zoom Ahead

Bonding Aluminum in Automotive Assembly

New Materials, New Fasteners

New Fastener Enables Mercedes-Benz to Join Aluminum Parts

Aluminum Manufacturing Startup Invests $16 Million to Build Factory

High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

Lasers for Lightweighting

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