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ACCREDITATIONS, CERTIFICATES & OEM RELEASES: DIN EN ISO/ IEC 17025, ISO 9001, VDA 6.2, various OEM approvals and many more.
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Live Webinar
on September 17, 2026

VDA 278 Emissions Testing (Direct Thermal Desorption) – imat Method Series, Part 1

VDA 278 Emissions Testing

(Direct Thermal Desorption) – imat Method Series, Part 1

Free Webinar on September 17, 2026

This webinar will focus specifically on emissions testing by direct thermal desorption in accordance with VDA 278.

Our speaker, Dirk Felkel, is an expert in thermal desorption, microchamber testing, and bag testing.

The webinar will last approximately 40 minutes and will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of VDA 278 emissions testing and ask our expert your specific questions directly.

This webinar is the first in our imat Method Series on emissions testing. Upcoming webinars will focus on fogging testing, emission chamber testing, and formaldehyde testing. We will, of course, send you separate invitations with further information about each session.

Here's what you can expect from the webinar

  • Purpose, scope, and limitations of the method  
  • Suitable sample types  
  • Sample preparation and weighing  
  • Step-by-step execution of the test method 
  • Comprehensive Q&A session at the end 

Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 8:00–8:40 p.m. CEST /
2:00–2:40 p.m. ET / 11:00–11:40 a.m. PT

Location: Online (Live Webinar)

Participation in the webinar is free of charge, but requires prior registration, as the number of participants is limited. Please click here to register. Once you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further information and the link to access the webinar.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to your participation!

When & Where

September 17, 2026

8:00–8:40 p.m. CEST /
2:00–2:40 p.m. ET / 11:00–11:40 a.m. PT5 Uhr

Online via GoTo Webinar

Target Audience

People in the automotive industry

Suppliers

Automotive industry

 

 

Referent

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The live webinar will be led by Mr. Dirk Felkel (Senior Manager, VIAQ Competence Center).

 

Register for the webinar for free