It is an interesting observation that for multi-component assemblies, fasteners not only hold things together but very often, they determine how things are made. For example, the adhesive bonding of lightweight auto panels without risk of delamination is made possible by the use of self-piercing rivets, which also preserve the aesthetics of the vehicle.(…)
via Product disassembly: A keystone in achieving a carbon neutral future? | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.