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What are the best processes for joining miniature metal and plastic parts in commercial products? EWI has studied several techniques using different materials to determine effective microjoining solutions for manufacturers. This work is discussed in Plastics and Metal Joining: How Small Can You Weld?, a paper written by EWI associates Jeff Ellis, Miranda Marcus, Tim...

A standard electric vehicle (EV) automotive battery can be decomposed into cell level, module level, and pack level. A cell mainly includes the anodes and cathodes, a module includes multiple cells, and a pack includes multiple modules. The three most common metal-to-metal joints in a lithium-ion battery pack are foil-to-tab, tab-to-tab, and tab-to-bus. All three...

Accelerating Product Development for Consumer Goods Staying Competitive in an Era of Rapid Innovation and Evolving Demand If your company makes consumer products, you are no doubt aware of several significant developments in recent years that have affected the industry as well as your ability to compete: • Product performance requirements are increasingly higher or...