Aspects and examples of the industrial application of thermal analysis methods

The methods of thermal analysis are used in many ways in academic research institutions and in industry. The exchange of information leads to an activation of such studies. However, the differences in problems, methods and requirements result in communication problems between the users in the above groups. This may lead to regrettable deficits. Two industrial examples demonstrate that thermoanalytical investigations give useful problem solutions, though they do not meet the requirements of academic research.