In his presentation, Prof. Dr Andreas Groß from Fraunhofer IFAM presents his vision for the further development of adhesive bonding and sealing technology as the joining technology for the 21st century under the concept of ‘controlled longevity’. This is the equal, inseparable combination of the safety of adhesively bonded products and their eco-balanced efficiency, which leads to a sustainable synergism that expands the areas of application.
The indisputable performance of adhesive bonding when it comes to safety and eco-balanced efficiency is, however, not yet anchored in the public opinion. Translating knowledge from the expert level to the public domain is imperative for the benefits of adhesive and sealant technology to become recognised.
Prof. Dr Groß will explain how a lack of information or even misinformation about adhesives and sealants in the general public may influence the decision process of legislators. Education with product- and technology- neutral information is key to improve the awareness of adhesives and sealants as the joining technology of the future.
The book ‘Adhesive bonding technology in the 21st century – Synergy of technological and ecological potentials’ by Prof. Dr Bernd Mayer and Prof. Dr Andreas Groß of Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen, was commissioned by FEICA to provide an overview of the various aspects of the industry, today and in the future.