Center For Friction Stir Processing
The Mission of the Center for Friction Stir Processing is to advance the state-of-the-art of friction stir processing (FSP) and facilitate accelerated industrial application of this technology.
The Center will accomplish this mission by:
- Developing and performing research into the principles and technology of Friction Stir Processing.
- Increasing the quantity and quality of the professionals prepared to work in the area.
- Promoting Exchange of people, knowledge and technology among academic, industry and government entities.
- Performing research that will allow Friction Stir Processing facilities to be competitive in the world economy.
- Synthesizing and disseminating knowledge about process fundamentals.
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Finalist in Prestigious MFGEN Competition
Todd Lainhart has been selected as one of eight finalists for the National 2025 ASME/SME Student Manufacturing Design Competition at the NAMRC/MSEC Conference. He also received the NSF Travel Award to support his participation. Lainhart will present his research on friction stir lap welds made at 10 meters per minute, highlighting weld characterizations from both nominal and varied parameters. His presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th, with a chance to win the $1,000 first-place prize. Congratulations!
Y Magazine
Toyota expected small improvements. BYU delivered a breakthrough.
BYU professor Yuri Hovanski and student Damon Gale visited a Toyota plant hoping to cut welding energy in half. Read what they discovered. Find out how BYU research is reshaping auto manufacturing and sustainability.
BYU professor Yuri Hovanski and student Damon Gale visited a Toyota plant hoping to cut welding energy in half. Read what they discovered. Find out how BYU research is reshaping auto manufacturing and sustainability.
Welcome Baylor
We are thrilled to welcome Baylor University as the newest site of the Center for Friction Stir Processing. This partnership marks a significant step forward in our collective mission to advance the state-of-the-art in friction stir processing and to accelerate its application across industrial sectors. Baylor’s renowned research environment, academic excellence, and commitment to innovation make it an ideal partner in advancing the goals of the CFSP. We look forward to a productive and inspiring collaboration that will help shape the future of materials processing and manufacturing.
Welcome aboard, Baylor University!
Welcome aboard, Baylor University!
Spring CFSP Conference
Our Spring CFSP Conference was a tremendous success. We are grateful to the University of Alabama for being such a fantastic host. It was a valuable and enjoyable time of connection, collaboration, and sharing impactful research.
Fox 13 News
Brigham Young University students and Toyota are working on a breakthrough development engineering that could change how cars are manufactured.
Feature in KSL & BYU news
See the amazing things we are up to in KSL & BYU News. BYU engineers and Toyota partner to create ‘new standard in automotive manufacturing’
Y News
Y news took some amazing photos in our labs to feature in an upcoming story about the incredible findings from our Grad students. Come back for a link to the full story soon.
Supernal Visits
The Supernal team came to visit. We are investigating how to use refill friction stir spot welding together with adhesives in the manufacturing of air taxis. Thank you for making the trip to BYU! We enjoyed spending the day with you.
Mazak Megastir
Mazak MegaStir came to film the MegaStir liquid cooled tool holder on the Meld L 3 machine as well as interview faculty and staff about its capabilities and advancing technology.