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A bond built to last.
Designed to be reversible.

HYJOIN transforms manufacturing through
innovative metal-plastic joining solutions.

[our mission]

We bring a new joining technology to market, empowering our customers to rethink their products: more innovative, more sustainable and more cost-efficient.

[benefits]

Key Advantages

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High Performance Joining

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Media Tight Connections

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Cost Efficient Process

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Aging Resistance

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Lightweight Design

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Fully Recyclable

[thermal direct joining]

hyJOIN®: Joining metal and plastic, redefined.

What if metal and plastic could bond without adhesives? hyJOIN® heats the metal precisely, melting the plastic at the interface. As it cools under controlled force, a durable bond forms opening new possibilities for lightweight design

step 01 — pre-treat

Metal treatment

A laser creates microscopic 3D structures on the metal surface that help anchor the plastic. Other surface treatments are also possible.

lasertreat®
laser remote structuring
no chemicals
step 02 — meet

Component fixation

Metal and plastic components are aligned and fixed together in a precision jig.

variojoin®
girojoin®
no adhesives
step 03 — heat

Induction heating & pressing

An induction coil heats the metal without contact. The plastic softens and is pressed into the microscopic surface structures.

corejoin®
coresupply®
electromagnetic heating
step 04 - complete

Joined component

As it cools, the plastic solidifies within the metal’s microstructures, creating a durable, media-tight bond. The materials can be separated for recycling.

metal-plastic hybrid joint
media tight
atrojoin®
structural bond
step 05 - repeat

Re-hyJOIN®

Controlled heating and dedicated tooling allow the bond to be separated for repair or recycling, extending the product’s life cycle.

fully recyclable
right-to-repair
green tech
[industries & applications]

Your product with
our solution

Automotive & Mobility

Battery housings & modules (e-mobility), Body & structural components, Interior/exterior parts (handles, consoles, trims)

Consumer Goods & Household

Household appliances (coffee machines, refrigerators, washing machines), Power tools (drills, mixers, garden tools), Sports equipment (bicycle components, fitness gear, outdoor equipment)

Electronics

Connectors & interfaces, Sensor and actuator housings, Thermal management, and cooling solutions (heat sinks with plastic housings)

New Energy

Battery modules & packs, Hydrogen systems (tanks, valves, pipelines), PV & wind components (housings, structural elements)

Healthcare / Medical

Medical device housings (pumps, analyzers, scanners), Sterile instruments (reusable & recyclable), Implant-related components

Aerospace & Defense

Cabin & interior components, Structural parts (titanium-plastic hybrids), Electronic housings (avionics systems)

Industrial Solutions

Pumps & valves, Machine & drive housings, Functional modules for industrial systems

(Any) industry

These are just examples. Our solutions adapt to countless industries wherever plastic and metal need to be joined.

coreJOIN® compact joining module for metal-plastic connection
[news & updates]

News and updates from the team

Stay hyjoined with our latest updates

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hyjoin GmbH
04 Nov 2026
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ITHEC 2026: Thank you, Bremen! 🙌

🎤 A big thank you to everyone who joined @Tilman Günther’s talk on “Scalable manufacturing of media-tight hybrid connections using the hyJOIN® process”. Probably the only talk of the conference featuring a human shear test at the pull-up bar. 😄

🤝 Together with @Dr.-Ing. Jan Krollmann, Tilman spent both days discussing applications, challenges and next steps with visitors. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and to all who found the HYJOIN sweaters!

With so much focus on fibres and materials, it was great to add the joining perspective: how to bring hybrid connections into series production.

Thanks to @Composites United and the @Faserinstitut Bremen for organizing. Let’s keep the conversation going!

we are on

a mission

[careers]

Join the club – shape the future of joining

At HYJOIN, we combine industrial excellence with start-up spirit. We are bold, agile, and passionate about technology and sustainability. Join our team and help us build disruptive products, expand into new industries, and drive international growth.

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