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    Eyes of an Engineer

    Eyes of an Engineer: Finding a Home at MTI

    In part nine of MTI's Eyes of an Engineer series, we sit down with Sarah Sahib, a software engineer who helps bring MTI's friction welding machines to life!

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    Eyes of an Engineer: Don't Fear Change & Never Stop Moving

    In part eight of MTI's Eyes of an Engineer series, we sit down with Sarah Wiseman, who oversees the software programming team!

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    Contract Friction Welding for Small-Batch Part Runs

    As more automakers shift to electric vehicles, they can trust MTI's contract friction welding team to take care of their existing combustion engine part joining needs.

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    Why Metallurgy Should Be a Priority For Your Next Project
    What is metallurgy... and why does it matter to friction welding? Step inside our in-house metallurgical lab and learn how our evaluations lead to stronger welds!

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    MTI's Partnership With Career Academy South Bend Ignites Success
    MTI's partnership with Career Academy South Bend is aiming to shrink the manufacturing skills gap and expose more high schoolers to friction welding and other practical work experiences.

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    Eyes of an Engineer: Putting the Pedal to the Metal
    In part seven of MTI's Eyes of an Engineer series, we catch up with MTI Chief Metallurgist Jim Hoffman, which isn't an easy task, considering he goes through life at 200 mph!

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    Eyes of an Engineer: When Passions Become a Career
    In part six of MTI's Eyes of an Engineer series, we shine the spotlight on Constanza Lengerich, whose path to MTI winds through multiple continents!

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