AUTOMOTIVE Auto makers cut costs and speed production of center consoles with vibration welding technology BENEFITS • Dramatic reduction in assembly time • Elimination of labor, consumables, and risk of noise • Time-saving “two-welds-in-one” tooling design • Enhanced driving experience for consumers Two welds in one Branson vibration welding technology and tooling expertise provide dramatic time, cost, and space savings to automotive center console assembly. APPLICATION Automotive center console assembly CHALLENGE During assembly of center consoles, two side panels are joined to the center storage container which usually has a hinged cover and often houses utility ports (USB, 12V power) and sometimes rear vent ducts. Original consoles were assembled using fasteners or adhesives.

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