The Defective Component as a Data Carrier
A defective component is more than just a piece of scrap – it is a data carrier. It stores information about the material, its stress, the manufacturing process, and the operating conditions. Those who know how to read this information correctly can identify the underlying damage mechanisms and derive targeted countermeasures. This is exactly where the short webinar “Wird man durch Schaden klug? Nur durch systematische Schadensanalyse!” comes in, which will take place online on 21 November 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Focus On Stress Corrosion Cracking
The focus is on stress corrosion cracking (SCC) – a complex phenomenon that can cause enormous economic damage. From water damage caused by a small component to follow-up costs running into billions in bridge construction: misinterpreted causes of damage often lead to wrong decisions. It is therefore crucial to clearly distinguish between anodic and cathodic stress corrosion cracking, as both mechanisms work in completely different ways and require different countermeasures. 

Practical Content for Everyday Professional Life
The webinar teaches how to conduct a systematic damage analysis – from the initial assessment and determination of the cause to the derivation of technical and organizational measures. Real-life case studies illustrate how valuable insights can be gained from damage cases. 

Register today free of charge to gain practical knowledge that can be directly applied in your everyday professional life: 

• You will learn to recognize typical error patterns and classify them correctly.
• You will learn how to reliably verify damage mechanisms.
• You will gain confidence in making decisions about prevention strategies and maintenance. 

This short webinar continues the long-standing tradition of DGM seminars in Ermatingen, which have earned an excellent reputation for their scientifically sound and practical approach to damage analysis. 

By participating in this webinar, engineers, materials experts, and technicians will deepen their understanding of corrosive damage mechanisms—and learn how damage can actually be turned into knowledge. 

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