Issue 3 (2022)
Issue Highlights:
Smart screws keep bridges, machines and wind turbines safe
Screw connections on critical infrastructures are exposed to major stresses and must therefore be checked on a regular basis. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT have...
Reduction of flange widths in resistance spot welding by application of eccentric electrode cap geometries
In automotive body construction, innovative lightweight design concepts using ultra-high-strength steel variants are being used to meet legal requirements and constantly increasing demands. There is increasing interest...
Development of an online quality assurance method based on acoustic emissions using magnetic pulse welding
A reliable easy-to-implement process monitoring can offer great opportunities for the implementation of modern joining processes in industrial environments. Ideally, the quality of the joint is already predicted during t...
