Fronius International opened its new prototyping center for car manufacturers and their suppliers and integrators. In the new center in Wels, Austria, welding technology specialists will work with customers to develop the ideal solution for joining their components, starting with the design phase, feasibility studies using simulations, welding process evaluation and welding trials, through to various quality checks and project support. Covering more than 900 sq. m, the prototyping center can manufacture components measuring up to 3 m by 2 m and weighing up to 1,500 kg.