Front Matter

This front matter contains the table of contents, preface and about the authors. This book seeks to make an original contribution to the knowledge base underpinning ultrasonic metal welding (USMW), particularly for the manufacturing of lithium-ion (li-ion) battery cells, modules, and packs as used in electric vehicles. The contributors to the book represent a team of leading experts in the field. eBook keywords: ultrasonic metal welding, lithium ion, battery cells, electric vehicles, li-ion battery, cladding impact welding, friction stir welding, ultrasonic consolidations, weld testing, weld formation.