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MTI's LF35-75 Linear Friction Welder: A Closer Look
What is the LF35-75 and how can it benefit your project? Check out this blog to explore some of this machine's unique features.

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New Microwelder Machine Unlocks New Applications
New applications are now unlocked (such as health care equipment, EVs, and consumer electronics) with MTI's newest and smallest machine, the Microwelder!

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MTI Rotary Friction Welders Support Aerospace Companies at UK Research Center
The most advanced Rotary Friction welders ever built have found a new home at a Scottish research facility, where they will be used to help customers across a wide range of industries.

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What is Plug Welding and How Can It Help the Aerospace Industry?
What is plug welding and how does it work? We walk you through the process and explain why aerospace companies may find it to be a cost-saving solution!

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Can My Part Be Joined With Rotary Friction Welding?
Can my part be joined with rotary friction welding? It's one of the most common questions we receive from prospective customers. In this blog, we will outline some of our qualifications to help you decide whether our technology is right for you!

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2021: A Year in Review for MTI
Take a look at the wins MTI is celebrating in their 2021 year in review and how they plan to spring forward into 2022!

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EWI and MTI to Cooperate in Technology Development of Low Force Friction Welding
Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) and EWI are pleased to announce collaborative work to develop MTI's newest solid-state joining technology, Low Force Friction Welding.l

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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 Is Part Geometry Important in Friction Welding?
Why is part geometry such an important aspect of friction welding? Learn how shapes and sizes can make all the difference in your next project!

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