GRAZ, Austria—Engineers at the Graz University of Technology recently developed a new process that enables adhesive-free joining of metal and wood components.

Researchers have developed a way to join steel and aluminum sheets using cold-extruded pin structures.

A major advantage of clinching is that it will not damage anticorrosive coatings on sheet metal.

A new “direct joining” method recently developed at the University of Michigan can be used to attach a variety of plastic and metal components.

Effective configuration management enables organizations to navigate change, update configurations, and maintain the identity and integrity of complex systems.

Engineers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed new materials and production methods to reduce the amount of aluminum used in airframes.

The need to reduce vehicle weight has spawned myriad new technologies for assembling aluminum, high-strength steel and other materials. These new technologies include self-piercing rivets, flow-drilling screws and friction-stir spot welding.

More than 240 exhibitors will display the latest technologies at this year’s ASSEMBLY Show.

Greater use of aluminum and other lightweight materials is increasing demand for structural blind rivets.