European Adhesive Bonder (EAB)

One week course on the practical use of adhesive bonding technology

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In order to realise competitive advantages from the advantages of adhesive bonding technology in industrial practice, too, professional application by qualified personnel is required. Experts must know and understand the special features of bonding technology.

Therefore Fraunhofer IFAM offers a one week European Adhesive Bonder course that trains technical users of adhesives to independently and effectively manufacture bonded joints.

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For courses in German language please visit our website Klebpraktiker-Webpage.

Duration	40 hours (incl. examination)
Course fees	The current course fees are shown by clicking a course under "Dates and registration".
Dates and registration Course language: English	Bremen EAB-E-1-25 November 24 - November 28, 2025 This course is also offered (either as face-to-face or blended learning variant) by the following of our international co-operation partners: Shanghai Yifa Bonding Technology Co., Ltd. (China) YIFA Institute of New Materials (China) AESB (Japan) Lijmacademie B.V. (Netherlands) Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Górnósląski Instytut Technologiczny, Centrum Spawalnictwa (Poland) BS Formaciones Adhesivas S.L.U (Spain) Kiwa Belgelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş (Turkey) ChemQuest Technology Institute (USA)
Course Language: German	For courses in German language please visit our Klebpraktiker webpage.
Course content	Fundamental principles, adhesives, surface treatment, testing bonded joints, manufacturing technology, health & safety at work and environmental protection
Preconditions for taking the course	Good knowledge of the course language
Introductory learning program	The computer-based introductory learning program introduces topics which will be covered in the actual course. The introductory learning program was developed to ease introduction to the theory and to refresh old knowledge. The introductory learning program can be studied at a any time and place which is convenient and allows customized preparation for those wanting to take the actual training course.
Examinations	The course ends with examinations (practical, written, oral). A prerequisite for taking the examinations is regular attendance at the course sessions.
Certification and accreditation	DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024
Recognition	According to guidelines DVS^® / EWF 3305 and EWF 515 --- Course is recognised according to DIN 2304, DIN 6701 and TL A-0023
Industries	Rail vehicle manufacture, automotive, machinery and plant construction, transport, wind energy, and many others

Course content

Fundamental principles

The course starts by introducing fundamental aspects of adhesive bonding technology. Adhesive bonding is compared to other joining techniques. The integrity of bonded joints and the factors that influence the quality of a bonded joint are explained using the concepts of adhesion and cohesion. Participants acquire a fundamental understanding of the properties of adhesives.

Adhesives

In this section of the course the participants are familiarized with the most important types of adhesives used in industry and learn about the properties of those adhesives and their main uses. Emphasis is put on correct processing and on the curing conditions for different adhesive systems. Practical assignments consolidate these aspects.

Surface treatment

Customized surface treatment is vital if a bonded joint is to function correctly and have good long-term stability. The course introduces surface treatment techniques that are normally carried out by workers as a direct part of the bonding process. Practical assignments give participants experience applying these techniques to a variety of substrates. Particular emphasis is put on the use of primers and adhesion promoters.

Testing bonded joints

In the practical part of the course bonded joints are manufactured and are then tested using commonly used test procedures. Evaluation of the joint strengths and fracture patterns allows bonding defects and their effects to be recognized, so complementing the theoretical part of the course.

Manufacturing technology

The participants learn the principles of manual and machine-based production methods and learn to identify and avoid sources of errors.

Health and safety at work and environmental protection

Participants learn about the principles for recognizing potential dangers when working with adhesives and auxiliary materials used in bonding processes. The importance of using protective equipment and wearing protective clothing is highlighted.

Target group

The course is directed at employees who independently bond materials following work instructions, for example employees in companies that use or manufacture adhesives. Participants must have adequate knowledge of the course language to enable them to understand the course material and take the examinations.

Objectives of the training course

The course provides training for employees involved in industrial production. The course provides a fundamental knowledge of adhesive bonding so that the special aspects of adhesive bonding processes are understood and taken into account in the production. The training course gives the participants a clear understanding of the technical aspects and importance of work instructions and procedures. This knowledge allows them to effectively and independently carry out their work.