Laser welding of a car armrest (Automotive / Mobility)

Ensuring reliable and aesthetic joining of a textile to a plastic support in an automotive context, while eliminating the use of adhesives and ensuring industrially scalable production.

Development and fine-tuning of a laser transmission welding process suited to polymer materials. Design of specific tooling to control the textile/plastic interface and ensure a homogeneous bond without additional filler material.

Producing a strong joint without adhesive while preserving the visual appearance of the final component. The process must ensure an invisible weld zone, industrial repeatability and compatibility with high production rates.

The process enables clean, adhesive-free joining with an invisible and reproducible weld. Cycle times are reduced and the solution offers great flexibility for integration into production.