lamination

thumb|Simulated flight (using image stack created by Industrial CT scanning|μCT scanning) through the length of a knitting needle that consists of laminated wooden layers: the layers can be differentiated by the change of direction of the wood's vessels thumb|Shattered windshield lamination keeps shards in place thumb|Laminate flooring thumb|A flexible thin-film solar cell for aerospace use (2007)

Lamination is the technique/process of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, so that the composite material achieves improved strength, stability, sound insulation, appearance, or other properties from the use of the differing materials, such as plastic. A laminate is a layered object or material assembled using heat, pressure, welding, or adhesives. Various coating machines, machine presses and calendering equipment are used.