This might be interesting?
P-Wave technology joins plastic materials using oriented infrared light. It is loosely related to
ultra-sonic welding of plastics. P-Waves oscillate in the direction of travel as opposed
to S-Waves which undulate transversely, like an AM radio signal (P-Waves are sort of like
Frequency Modulation).
I am not sure how the impact resistance of welded skins will help our sport but you never
know! It could make having to lap glass jobs a thing of the past, or make perfect repair
jobs!!