LG Chem announced plans to expand its presence in the global mobility market by supplying thermally conductive adhesives to North American automakers. The company also intends to grow its automotive adhesive business into a multi-million-dollar … [Read more...]
Material solutions for reducing emissions and enhancing battery performance
Battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers across the automotive industry have significant carbon reduction targets in place, to achieve carbon neutrality or even carbon negativity in the coming years. Meeting those targets means reducing Scope … [Read more...]
Electrical insulation tape that prevents arcing in EV battery packs
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced an addition to its EV battery Electrical Insulation Portfolio -- Volt Tough Stretch. The product features a proprietary, stretchable facestock optimized for battery pack assembly. Paired with an … [Read more...]
New solventless, dual-curable conformal coatings protect e-motors
Dow has introduced DOWSIL CC-8000 Series UV and Dual Moisture Cure Conformal Coatings, a range of solventless silicone coatings that provides strong protection for electronic components in electric motors and renewable applications DOWSIL … [Read more...]
Advanced fire-resistant coatings for EV battery housings
In the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market, safety standards for lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly stringent. To support safer vehicles, Evonik is expanding its TEGO Therm product range to provide heat protection and … [Read more...]
Advanced automotive potting solutions for connectors, sensors, and e-motors
Henkel has expanded its portfolio of dedicated potting adhesives with three new products to protect vital EV components, including ECU connectors, sensors, and e-motors. These solutions have been tailored to meet specific challenges, including … [Read more...]
What role do die-cut, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes play in EV manufacturing?
In an era of labor shortages, lightweighting and, increasingly, electronics creating EMI/RFI interference, die-cut pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes can play a key role in addressing a variety of challenges faced by manufacturers in the battery … [Read more...]
Enhancing the sustainability of EV batteries with advanced materials
ENNOVI, a mobility electrification solutions partner, introduces an innovative cell contacting system (CCS) lamination approach. The company has qualified polyethylene terephthalate (PET) insulation foils and adhesives from multiple suppliers by … [Read more...]
Adhesive tape solutions for EV battery packs
Avery Dennison is introducing new electrode fixing tapes for use in the assembly of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. They're the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of functional bonding and protection tapes engineered to make EV batteries … [Read more...]
How to improve EV safety with heat management
Heat, and the most effective ways of controlling it, should be top of mind for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Thermal management is crucial to how EVs perform. Without it, the vehicle’s battery may experience accelerated degradation, or worse, … [Read more...]
Dual-curing structural adhesives made for electric motors
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for the automotive, consumer electronics, and semiconductor industries, has developed its first dual-curing, high-temperature adhesive for electric motor applications. DELO DUALBOND HT2990 is … [Read more...]
Celanese’s new PA solutions designed for improved EV component performance
Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company, recently announced the global commercial launch of two new polyamide solutions for manufacturers of electric vehicle (EV) powertrain components and EV battery … [Read more...]
How PSA tapes are benefiting battery designs for EVs
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America In the electric-vehicle (EV) battery industry, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes are becoming increasingly popular as a multi-functional technology with several applications. From … [Read more...]