8. Conclusion

Bonding and lamination have been tried-and-tested techniques for decades for joining composites, whether conventional reinforced plastics or high-tech composites based on carbon fibers or reinforced thermoplastics.

Adhesives manufacturers (listed in ) are constantly seeking to improve their performance, particularly in terms of heat resistance, mechanical performance, durability and impact resistance.

Adhesives will develop rapidly, at the same time as composites, in all industries (cf. , , ).