FEICA and Fraunhofer IFAM Publish Book, ‘Adhesive Bonding Technology in the 21st Century’
The book, “Adhesive Bonding Technology in the 21st Century - Synergy of Technological and Ecological Potentials,” by Bernd Mayer, Ph.D., and Andreas Groß, Ph.D., of Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen, Germany, was commissioned by FEICA on the occasion of FEICA’s 50th anniversary. The publication is intended for a broad audience, and its objective is to provide a comprehensive view of the adhesive and sealant industry in terms of its applications, technologies, innovations, and trends.
“Adhesive Bonding Technology in the 21st Century” presents the key advantages adhesive bonding technology has compared to that of other joining technologies and explains how adhesive bonding is a joining technology that can serve numerous functions, such as force transmission and compensation for the dynamics of the different parts that are joined. The book also explains the economic importance of adhesives and sealants. The European adhesive and sealant industry makes a significant contribution to the European economy (€17 billion), number of employees in the industry (more than 45,000), and market share (almost 35% of the global market). Indications are that the industry’s economic significance will continue to grow. Simultaneously, the overall trend of adhesives and sealants is toward a more energy- and material-efficient production, resulting in a lower carbon footprint.