Automated welding of battery housings by robots in electric vehicle production.

How is friction stir welding (FSW) changing battery production worldwide?

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Global insights into FSW in electric vehicle manufacturing: In a video interview, KUKA Portfolio Manager Till Maier answers key questions about the role of FSW in e-mobility – questions that are particularly relevant to the central markets in the US, China, South Korea, Germany, Vietnam, and India. He explains the different requirements in each country and what technological and strategic approaches can be derived from this.

Technology that connects – worldwide

FSW has long been more than just a special process. It is a strategic building block for the sustainable and efficient production of battery housings, cooling housings, and structural components in e-mobility. The advantages range from energy savings and process reliability to scalability in new markets.

The video highlights:

Where FSW is already indispensable in the US today – and why.
Why South Korean manufacturers rely on FSW instead of fusion welding processes.
Which entry-level solutions are particularly attractive for emerging markets such as Vietnam.

Why FSW is a key lever for CO₂ reduction in Germany.
How China is integrating FSW into highly automated production systems.
How KUKA is supporting the transfer of know-how for local battery production in India.