Flexible Manufacture of Lightweight Frame Structures, 2006 -- Table of Contents -- Research for a Flexible Production of Lightweight Space Frame Structures -- Three-Dimensional Curved Profile Extrusion - First Results on the Influence of Gravity -- Composite Extrusion - Determination of the Influencing Factors on the Positioning of the Reinforcing Elements -- Mechanical Properties of Compound-Extruded Aluminium-Matrix Profiles under Quasi-Static Loading Conditions -- Flying Cutting of Spatially Curved Extrusion Profiles -- 3D-Laser Processing of Spatially Curved Profiles -- Analysis and Simulation of Cutting Technologies for Lightweight Frame Components -- Laser Bifocal Hybrid Welding of Aluminum -- Investigation of the Influence of Process Parameters on the Structure and the Mechanical Properties of Joints Produced by Electromagnetic Compression -- Joining by Forming of Lightweight Frame Structures -- Seam Weld Positioning for Composite Extrusion -- In-Process Simulation of Multi-Axis Milling in the Production of Lightweight Structures -- Analysis of Cutting Technologies for Lightweight Frame Components -- Structural Behavior of an EN AW-6060 Profile during and Immediately after Welding by a Laser-Laser-Hybrid System -- Qualitative Knowledge and Manufacturing Considerations in Multidisciplinary Structural Optimization of Hybrid Material Structures -- Flexible and Intelligent Gripping Technology for Machining and Handling of Spatially Curved Extruded Aluminum Profiles -- Design and Optimization of an Innovative Machine Kinematics for Combined Handling and Machining -- Keywords Index -- Authors Index.