Part I. Joining processes based on adhesion forces -- Principles of adhesive bonding -- Adhesive bonding of polymers composites to lightweight metals -- Friction spot joining -- Induction welding of metal/composite hybrid structures -- Direct joining of metal and plastic with laser -- Part II. Joining processes based on mechanical interlocking -- Principles of mechanical fastening in structural applications -- Mechanical fastening of composite and composite-metal structures -- Friction riveting of polymer-metal multi-material structures -- Staking of polymer-metal hybrid structures -- Part III. Joining processes based on direct-assembly methods -- Injection over molding of polymer-metal hybrid structures -- Ultrasonic joining of lightweight alloy/fiber-reinforced polymer hybrid structures -- Part IV. Design of experiments and statistical analysis in joining process development -- Factorial design of experiments for polymer-metal joining -- Taguchi design and response surface methodology for polymer-metal joining.