What is FAJRI

The congressionally approved Fastening and Joining Research Institute (FAJRI) at Oakland University is the only known facility of its kind in the world: an academic, nonprofit research facility dedicated solely to the fastening and joining of materials. This one-of-a-kind facility pursues fundamental and applied research to develop and disseminate new technologies for the fastening and joining of metals, composites and polymers.

Mission

Through basic and applied research, the Fastening and Joining Research Institute will develop and disseminate new advanced technologies in the areas of automated assembly of bolted joints, adhesive bonding of composites, resistance welding and riveting, a niche area that significantly impacts the safety and reliability of many products in both the civilian and military sectors of the American economy.

Vision

Vision 2008:

FAJRI will become a nationally recognized academic center for fastening and joining research and advanced technology transfer.

Vision 2010:

FAJRI will become an international research center for fastening and joining engineering.