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Welcome to the Society for Adhesion and Adhesives

The SAA operates under its own constitution and is active in promoting the advancement of the science and technology of adhesion and adhesives. We strive to accomplish our goals by disseminating technical knowledge via a range of seminars, conferences and publications. This includes the proceedings of such meetings, which appear on this website under 'Past Events/Past SAA Event Reports'. In addition, the SAA actively acknowledges individual achievement in the field via the award of medals, and prizes. We also promote co-operation with and between learned Societies which see adhesion and adhesives as an enabling technology. More about us

News

Fellows' Lunch

On 28 June The Packaging Society will again be running a convivial Fellows’ Lunch, open to all Fellows of IOM3, at The Royal Air Force Club, London.
IOM3, 16 Mar 2010

Call for papers for Materials Congress

Materials Congress 2010 – Materials for Extreme Environments and Times is inviting papers until 31 March. To be held from 20-23 September in Kuala Lumpur, the technical programme will explore materials and processes that can meet industry and society demand.
IOM3, 10 Feb 2010

Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) launch, December 2009

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) led by the University of Sheffield with Rolls-Royce and supported by the University of Manchester will be based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield. 
Energy, 17 Mar 2010
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Features

Aussie armour - Australian defence research

This article focuses on the work of Australian Defence Apparel and the requirements for future armour systems.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Sticking point – adhesive bonding for marine environments

A look at adhesive bonding in the maritime and offshore industry.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Dec 2009

Investigation of the epoxy-metal-interphase by micro-extensometry

The polymer interphase in adhesively bonded metal joints plays an important role concerning the mechanical behaviour and durability under service conditions. Recent investigations have been able to identify a polymer interphase region adjacent to the metal surface with a thickness of up to 100μm where cross linking density and glass transition temperatures differ significantly from those of the bulk polymer due to the long-range influence of the adhesive interactions in the contact zone to the metal surface.

In a joint research project the mechanical behaviour of the interphase region has been investigated by microextensometry using scanning electron microscopy as an imaging device and computational image analysis.

Adhesion & adhesives, 12 Sep 2008
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Events

Introduction to Adhesion and Adhesive Bonding

15 Apr 2010, London, UK
A one-day course organised by the SAA covering the basic science and technology associated with adhesion, adhesives and

The Materials Entrepreneur: How to Take Your Innovations Forward

19 Apr 2010, London, UK
One day IOM3 conference aimed at materials start up companies and entrepreneurs.

Technical Lecture - Autoclave Curing

20 Apr 2010, Bristol/Bath, UK
South Wales and Western Polymer Group event
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