A Holistic Approach to Adhesion & Testing Part 2 Course
This course is Part 2 in the series "Holistic Approach to Adhesion & Testing". This course covers in detail the factors influencing the performance of an adhesive bond and how the choice of test methods has a direct impact on the performance. Choosing the correct test method for any application is as critical in improving the reliability of adhesive bonds.
Learning Objectives
- Key factors influencing the performance of adhesive bonds
- Effect of the choice of test method on the outcome
- Selecting a suitable test method for a given application
- How to improve the reliability of adhesive bonding
Dr. Andreas T. Wolf, Consultant
Andreas T. Wolf currently works as an independent consultant in the sealants and adhesives area. He graduated in Physical Chemistry at Frankfurt university in 1974 and received a Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry from Düsseldorf university in 1978. In 2015, he retired from Dow Corning (now: Dow Silicones) as Chief Scientist of the Global High-Performance Building Solutions business. He has served as editor of ten books, coauthored one book on sealants in construction, has authored over 200 technical papers, and chaired multiple international scientific symposia.