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High-strength joints, lower heat input, and new potential for automation are available to manufacturers through robotic FSW. (Credit: KUKA.)

Enabling High-Performance Manufacturing through Friction Stir Welding

Since its inception in the late 1990s, friction stir welding (FSW) has evolved from a niche application in the aerospace industry into a widely adopted technology across various manufacturing sectors.

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