SpaceForm Inc. will be located in TechTown, the research and technology park at Wayne State University . Delphi will give SpaceForm a license to use the new technology and startup assistance. There is also funding from the Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor and Automation Alley. The welding system, known as deformation resistance welding, can join metals of different thickness and grade. It's also useful for joining tube structures. The lab is expected to be ready to bid on contracts by spring 2006.