10. Conclusion

Structural bonding and metal bonding appear to be efficient, economical and reliable techniques that can be used everywhere, in all industries, whether traditional or high-tech, and for all manufactured objects.

These are techniques that every engineer, designer and industrialist needs to know and use, and that need to be taught much more widely in schools and universities.

In the "Find out more" section, we list the main technical centers, laboratories, manufacturers of glues, adhesives, sealants, manufacturing and testing equipment, and consultants specializing in bonding in France.