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North America’s Largest Linear Friction Welder Now Operational at LIFT in Detroit

DETROIT – The first and only linear friction welder capable of full-sized part development in North America is now fully operational and ready for project work at LIFT – Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a national manufacturing innovation facility operated by the American Lightweight Materials Innovation Institute, in Detroit. The friction welder, built and installed by the global leaders in friction welding, Manufacturing…