Automotive Structural Adhesives for Body Durability, Vibration Control and Weight Reduction
Bonding materials should be evaluated as part of the joint, substrates, body design and manufacturing process rather than as an isolated product.
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Evaluating Automotive Noise-Control Results with SAE J1400 and ISO 5128
Automotive noise-control evaluation should distinguish the test object, installation state, excitation or operating condition, measurement position and comparison method.
Structural Adhesives and Conventional Welding in Automotive Manufacturing
Structural bonding and welding should be compared in relation to the materials, joint design, production sequence, equipment and validation requirements of the specific assembly.
Structural Adhesives in Electric Vehicles and the Drive to Reduce Weight
Structural adhesives may be considered where an assembly requires bonding across specific materials and joint designs. Weight objectives do not remove the need to verify process and durability requirements.
Manufacturing Safety Risks: Small Issues That Are Often Overlooked
Minor deviations in tools, handling, storage or work instructions can become recurring safety risks when they are repeated across shifts and workstations.
ESG in FDI Manufacturing: A Safety and Operations Perspective
For a manufacturing site, ESG is connected to how environmental, workforce and governance responsibilities are controlled in daily decisions.