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BMW Explores Joining Aluminum to Steel for Weight Reduction

By drivealuminum October 3, 2017 No Comments

In order to cut weight from the next-generation 5 Series, BMW is testing new methods of aluminum and steel joining. Florian Schek, head of lightweight design and vehicle weight at BMW shares the details with Repairer Driven News.

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