Bonded by knowledge

Lijmacademie is the leading knowledge and training center for industrial adhesive technology in the Netherlands and Belgium. As the exclusive training partner of Fraunhofer IFAM, we combine independent research, certified personnel qualification, and hands-on process support. This enables us to make adhesive bonding processes demonstrably reliable and help companies meet the highest international quality standards.

We are Lijmacademie

Experts in adhesive technology, driven by knowledge and quality

At Lijmacademie, everything revolves around knowledge, quality, and reliability in adhesive technology. From our center in Gilze-Rijen, we work closely with companies aiming to improve their processes and demonstrate compliance with international standards.

We are proud of our collaboration with Fraunhofer IFAM and our recognition as an Authorized Training Body by the EWF, NIL, and BVL. This means our training programs are internationally recognized, our testing is legally admissible, and our advice is always based on the highest standards.

This unique combination of research, training, and process support makes us the trusted partner for organizations in sectors such as automotive, high-tech, energy, defense, and medical technology - companies that require certainty in their adhesive bonding processes.

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From initial prototype to certified production process. We guide your adhesive bonding process with precision and practical knowledge.

Follow a certified training program to become an Adhesive Bonder, Specialist, or Engineer and apply your knowledge directly into practice.

Independent test lab for industrial adhesive bonds, where adhesive choices are substantiated with technical and demonstrable evidence.

WHAT WE DO

From knowledge to craftsmanship, discover how we strengthen adhesive technology

KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Destructive testing methods

What are typical test methods to evaluate an adhesive bond.

Jeroen van Kasteren

Trainer & Researcher

Trainer & Researcher

Adhesion versus Cohesion

Adhesion and cohesion together form the core of any adhesive bond. Understanding these two forces is essential to making joints reliable and durable.

Arnold Knottnerus

Director

Director

Destructive testing methods

What are typical test methods to evaluate an adhesive bond.

Jeroen van Kasteren

Trainer & Researcher

Trainer & Researcher

Adhesion versus Cohesion

Adhesion and cohesion together form the core of any adhesive bond. Understanding these two forces is essential to making joints reliable and durable.

Arnold Knottnerus

Director

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer the European recognized training courses European Adhesive Bonder (EAB)., European Adhesive Specialist (EAS), European Adhesive Engineer (EAE) and refresher courses.

The training courses take place at our training center in Gilze-Rijen (NL) or in Sint-Katelijne-Waver (BE), depending on the dates. On request, we also provide in-company courses.

You can register directly through our training pages or contact us for advice.

Because bonding is a special process. The quality of a bond cannot fully be measured afterwards. The quality of a bond cannot be fully verified afterwards, so the knowledge and assurance must be embedded in the process itself.

We combine European-certified training, independent research, and process support in one center as the exclusive partner of Fraunhofer IFAM in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Because the quality cannot be fully measured afterwards. That is why the processes must be secured during execution, and personnel must be demonstrably qualified.