As EV battery designs evolve toward higher energy densities, structural integration, and tighter packaging, the need for advanced materials that provide both mechanical robustness and processing flexibility is more critical than ever. This session explores how innovations in foam materials—enabled by precise control over chemical, rheological, and mechanical properties—are enhancing the performance and manufacturability of EV battery packs.

We will discuss how material formulation, polymer engineering, and application-specific customization are converging to create high-performance foams with superior adhesion, energy absorption, and compatibility with diverse substrates and geometries.

This webinar will explore the crucial role of Battery Management Systems (BMS) in maintaining battery safety. Topics will include BMS design, functionality, and how they help prevent safety issues such as overcharging, overheating, and short circuits. Join this webinar to discover how BMS technology helps manage these issues and ensures overall battery reliability. We also highlight RISE’s patented Fingerprints Technology, which actively monitors the remaining useful life of batteries for both first and second life applications.

The webinar is for and about:

• Industry: Integrating advanced BMS into existing systems.

• Automotive Producers and Developers: Ensuring battery reliability and safety in electric vehicles.

• Battery Manufacturers: Designing BMS that meet safety and performance requirements.

• Energy Storage Producers: Optimizing BMS for large-scale energy storage.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the key functions of a BMS in battery safety.

2. Learn about the latest advancements in BMS technology.

3. Get a glimpse of a patented fingerprints technology, actively monitoring battery life.

This webinar will explore the new Battery Regulation, which applies to all battery chemistries and battery formats. It started to apply in February 2024 and is implemented in many stepsin the years to come. It contains requirements for market access in Europe (CE marking) and covers the whole lifecycle of batteries – all the way from restrictions for substances, through requirements for safety and performance to management of waste batteries and digital battery passport.

Central Pain Points:

• Industry: Understanding responsibilities in the battery value chain and the efforts of the Battery Passport.

• Automotive Producers and Developers: Understanding responsibilities – ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

• Battery Manufacturers: Designing batteries that meet safety and performance standards. Understanding responsibilities regarding restriction of substances, lifecycle aspects, state of health and waste requirements and reuse of materials in new batteries

• Energy Storage Producers: Ensuring compliance with all relevant EU directives and regulations where the Battery Regulation is one ofthem

• Public Sector: Understanding lifecycle aspects, state of health and waste requirements for batteries

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding the structure of the Battery Regulation

2. Learn about relevant battery testing methods and the importance of sustainable testing

3. Learn about lifecycle aspects and related requirements for waste and digital passports in the Battery Regulation.

Understand the Core Technologies: Learn how vision-based tunnel systems operate for paint defect detection, metrology (gap & flush), part-to-spec and surface quality inspections in moving line

Explore Multi-Process Integration: Discover how a single tunnel system can seamlessly combine metrology, part-to-spec validation, and surface damage identification

Success Stories: Examine real-world success stories showcasing how these systems reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards

Interactive Problem-Solving: Analyse common challenges in automotive manufacturing and explore how automated vision solutions address these issues

Experience System Demonstrations: Watch live demonstrations of tunnel systems in action.

Engage in Thought Leadership: Participate in a Q&A session and interactive polls to address industry pain points and emerging trends in quality assurance

GE Vernova have provided digital solutions to the automotive marketplace for over 30 years. 81% of the top global automotive OEM manufacturers rely on GE Vernova’s manufacturing software solutions and as such we have a unique view on how the market is evolving. This presentation will cover specific examples of:

• How digital transformation, must make information & insights available for everyone in an easy and timely manner. How this will shift the manufacturing enterprise to become data driven – moving from “feelings to facts”.

• How to empower a more pro-active, creative, collaborative, innovative and tech-savvy workforce to accelerate continuous improvement, energy reduction, new product introduction and rapid response to disruptions. History has taught us that tomorrow’s challenges and disruptions will be tougher to solve, will require faster response time, and demand more collaborating domain experts.

• How the traditional challenges of automotive manufacturing execution such as order management, routing and sequencing, ANDON & Quality, maintenance, and material management, can be optimised in a real-time closed loop utilising fit for purpose tracking software.

• Examples of manufacturing execution optimization and genealogy; supply chain and asset resilience.

This webinar will delve into the critical aspects of battery safety, focusing on thermal propagation and the importance of rigorous safety testing. Experts will discuss the latest research, standards, and practical solutions to enhance battery safety. They will also explain how important safety and sustainability measures are when testing. Learn more about the latest research on battery safety and how to stay safe both now (when testing) and in the future.

Central Pain Points:

• Industry: Ensuring compliance with safety standards and avoiding costly recalls.

• Automotive Producers and Developers: Managing thermal runaway risks in electric vehicles.

• Battery Manufacturers: Implementing effective safety testing protocols.

• Energy Storage Producers: Preventing thermal propagation in large-scale storage systems.

• Public Sector: Developing regulations and guidelines to ensure public safety.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the mechanisms of thermal propagation in batteries.

2. Learn about the latest safety testing methods and the importance of safe and sustainable testing.

3. Identify best practices for enhancing battery safety in various applications.

Master Error-Proofing Techniques: Understand how advanced vision systems detect assembly errors such as component presence, surface defects, metrology, OCR, and electrical faults.

Explore Augmented Reality Applications: Learn how AR tools guide operators in assembly tasks, improving accuracy, efficiency, and ergonomics.

Ensure Traceability and Compliance: Discover how integrated traceability solutions ensure complete product tracking during assembly.

System Demonstrations: Watch how Multi-Error Proofing End-of-line assembly desk and vision cabinet works.

Understand Seamless Integration: Witness how these technologies can be incorporated into existing production lines for minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Participate in an Interactive Session: Poll questions, chat and a Q&A to explore how these solutions can address your specific assembly challenges.

The manufacturing industry has undergone a rapid digital transformation over the past decade, driving unprecedented growth, efficiency, and profitability. However, this shift has also made manufacturing the most targeted sector for cyberattacks, with one in four cyber incidents now affecting this sector, according to the World Economic Report. Manufacturing environments face unique cybersecurity challenges due to the convergence of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology), the prevalence of outdated systems, and overwhelmed OT staff managing complex workloads.

In this webinar, Kyndryl introduces the OT Security Journey—an integrative approach designed to tackle these challenges by aligning IT and OT security efforts. The session will cover best practices and case studies to guide manufacturing professionals in enhancing their OT security posture.

Technical Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Unique Cybersecurity Risks in Manufacturing:
   Gain insight into why the manufacturing sector is highly targeted by cyberattacks, including the specific vulnerabilities introduced by IT-OT integration, legacy systems, and OT device limitations.

2. Identify Key Challenges in Securing OT Environments:
   Learn about the main cybersecurity challenges faced by OT teams, from device communication limitations to staff capacity issues, and understand the foundational elements of an effective OT security strategy.

3. Explore Best Practices for Integrating IT and OT Security:
   Discover practical methods to align IT and OT security measures, with a focus on ensuring a cohesive approach that addresses the distinct needs of both environments.

4. Examine Real-World Case Studies of OT Security Implementations:
   Analyze case studies that demonstrate effective cybersecurity practices within manufacturing OT environments, highlighting success factors and lessons learned.

5. Develop a Seven-Step Roadmap for OT Security:
   Walk away with a structured, actionable roadmap provided by Kyndryl, offering clear steps to strengthen OT security and address common cybersecurity challenges in manufacturing.

Join this session to equip yourself with the tools and strategies needed to safeguard your manufacturing operations against evolving cyber threats.

As electric vehicles (EVs) evolve, so do the challenges and opportunities in designing batteries for performance, sustainability, and recyclability. This exclusive webinar will explore cutting-edge adhesive and sealant technologies that not only enhance the structural integrity, safety, and efficiency of next-generation batteries but also enable efficient debonding for recycling and second-life applications.

What You’ll Learn:

• How advanced adhesives balance strength and reversibility for durability and end-of-life disassembly.

• Innovative debonding processes that simplify recycling and support circular economy goals.

• The challenges and solutions for integrating debonding-ready adhesives into scalable, automated systems.

• Real-world insights into material compatibility, safety, and cost-effective adhesive design.

Whether you’re an engineer, designer, or sustainability advocate, this webinar offers critical insights into technologies shaping the future of EV batteries.

Why Attend?

• Live Q&A Session: Engage directly with experts and get your questions answered.

• Exclusive Content: Be among the first to access groundbreaking advancements in adhesive and debonding technologies.

• On-Demand Access: Can’t attend live? Register to receive the webinar recording and watch at your convenience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of innovation in EV battery design. Register now to secure your spot and unlock new possibilities for creating safer, more sustainable, and efficient electric vehicles!

AI is set to reshape the future of manufacturing, enhancing efficiency, precision, and scalability like never before. From predictive maintenance to process automation, AI technologies are transforming production lines, quality control, and operational strategies. But how can companies harness its potential effectively, and what should they be prepared to tackle along the way?

Join our webinar, Putting AI to Work in Manufacturing, as we dive into the transformative applications of AI across the industry. This session is designed for manufacturers aiming to stay competitive, reduce costs, and leverage real-time insights.

Key Takeaways:

Understand AI Applications in Manufacturing
Learn how AI elevates manufacturing with predictive maintenance, quality control, task automation, and process optimization, directly enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Recognize Key AI Implementation Challenges
Discover the primary hurdles in AI deployment, from managing data quality to addressing workforce training and ethical concerns, and explore strategic approaches to overcome these.

Analyze Real-World AI Implementation Examples
Examine case studies of AI-driven transformations, identifying best practices and insights to inspire innovation in your own manufacturing environment.

Assess the Competitive Advantages of AI
Uncover how AI technologies deliver competitive edge through cost savings, streamlined operations, and enhanced performance in today’s demanding market.

This session is ideal for industry professionals and manufacturing leaders committed to driving innovation, improving productivity, and gaining an edge in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and actionable strategies for putting AI to work in your organization!

First impressions count for a lot in the world’s automotive markets. A vehicle’s looks are a major driver in the decision to purchase, and manufacturers are under pressure to bring impactful styles quickly to market. But consumers, and regulators, also want a vehicle that performs well in terms of handling, comfort and, especially for electric vehicles, range. Designers are under pressure to innovate but also to get it right the first time. CATIA Design applications provide best-in-class tools to bring automotive stylists ideas to life. And since these tools are on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, connecting to SIMULIA simulation technology is a seamless way to leverage MODSIM and provide quick performance feedback to designers to provide the best combination of performance & aesthetics.

The pursuit of high-performance batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) has led to increased demand for more efficient, safer and reliable energy storage solutions. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables to achieve optimal battery performance providing insight into the complex interplay of multiple physical phenomena occurring within battery cells.

You will learn how to create a detailed parametric 3D jellyroll geometry with realistic offsets and transitions using Layered Product Design (LAY) application. This jellyroll is highly associated with FE mesh to perform design studies for electrochemical and mechanical behaviour . The variation in concentrations, potentials and temperature can be assessed by using fully coupled Multiscale Multiphysics model on platform. We explore how cell designers can get insights on the vital safety aspects by performing highly complex and nonlinear simulation like crash and internal short circuit which can lead to thermal runaway. These Multiphysics simulations with a unified computational framework MODSIM accelerated the battery cell development process.

As the drive toward electrification reduces tailpipe CO2 emissions, the focus on reducing the embodied carbon footprint of the materials used in cars will increase.

• Review market trends, regulation and automaker targets along the industry’s road to carbon neutrality

• Discuss the challenges involved with assessing, quantifying and communicating a product’s environmental performance, especially when using bio-based or recycled materials as feedstocks

• Explore options available to automakers and their suppliers looking to improve the sustainability of the polyurethane foams they employ for comfort applications without compromising performance

• Look ahead at the promises and challenges of advanced chemical recycling and the drive to create a circular infrastructure within automotive industry

On Wednesday 17th July, join Huntsman’s automotive experts for an online discussion about the latest polyurethane technologies available to help improve the performance and protection of batteries in electric vehicles. This webinar will explore Huntsman Polyurethanes’ innovative solutions for creating thermal and structural components for batteries and the role they are playing in helping to accelerate electrification in the automotive industry.

Key focus areas will include:

• Recent trends and challenges in the development of BEVs and multi energy vehicles

• Batteries as a structural element of electric vehicle architecture

• Huntsman Polyurethanes’ technology innovations for batteries

• The processing and performance of composites for battery enclosures

• Addressing the thermal and mechanical protection of batteries: from cells to packs

• Low Electrical Conductive Water-Glycol Cooling As A Solution to Safety-Driven Coolant Legislation Changes

• Understand the evolving regulatory landscape governing coolant use in automotive applications

• Navigating complex and varying international regulations to ensure compliance while maintaining performance standards

• Analyze the impact of coolant legislation changes on the design and functionality of battery cooling systems for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

• Adapting to new regulatory requirements without compromising the efficiency, safety, and longevity of battery systems

• Explore the broader implications of coolant legislation on OEMs and aftermarket suppliers, including supply chain adjustments and product offerings

• Balancing compliance with cost-effectiveness and market competitiveness in both OEM and aftermarket sectors

• Delve into the specific properties of water-glycol based coolants that offer low electrical conductivity and their implementation in modern cooling systems

• Integrating advanced coolant solutions that meet regulatory standards and enhance performance in electric vehicle battery systems

Adhesive technology for battery pack assembly continues to evolve bringing further benefits to manufacturers beyond strength, durability, crash resistance and thermal management.

This webinar explores further advantages in cost optimization and process simplification.

Topics will include:

• Reduction or elimination of fasteners during the assembly process

• Adhesive bonding to bare metal – reduction in cost and processes by enabling elimination of dielectric coatings and other pre-treatments on metal substrates

• New developments in both rigid and elastic adhesives

Innovative battery cell technologies require a tailored Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor, evaluate, and manage battery operation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and lifetime. AVL develops and implements flexible BMS applications that cater to a large variety of cell technologies. To adjust the BMS for the specific battery cells, RC maps are calibrated and used in Equivalent Circuit Models (ECM) directly within the BMS. ECM simulations are lightweight, and parameter identification is rather simple, however, accurate knowledge of cell performance characteristics is crucial. This includes understanding the battery cells’ voltage and temperature response under different transient loads and environmental conditions.

Up until now, ECM parameter identification relied on data from Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization (HPPC) tests. These tests exposed cells to different ambient temperatures and C-rates within climatic chambers, a process that can take several weeks, depending on how many sampling points.

AVL will present an innovative approach that significantly reduces this parameter identification process from weeks to hours. By virtualizing the entire process using digital twins of battery cells created based on high-precision physical models, the BMS calibration process can be significantly frontloaded achieving substantial time and cost savings.

Key topics and takeaways:

• Get to know AVLs flexible Battery Management System (BMS) hardware and software development and gain insight how the BMS calibration process can be frontloaded to achieve time and cost savings

• Recap Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization tests and Equivalent Circuit Models (ECM)

• Learn why accurate physical cell simulation models are the fastest solution to derive ECMs and generate input data from virtual pulse measurements

• Explore the automated process of parameterizing and fitting ECM simulations

• See how the simulation models get applied in AVLs BMS development

• Understand the importance of advanced sealing technologies in ensuring the safety and performance of electric vehicle (EV) batteries

• Explore the challenges and solutions related to on-demand debonding in battery maintenance and recycling

• Learn about the latest innovations and best practices in automated sealing and debonding technologies

• Various methods for achieving debonding on demand, including thermal, chemical, and mechanical techniques

• Criteria for selecting appropriate debonding methods based on application needs

• The future outlook of global automotive production

• The transition of ICE vehicles to BEVs and multi energy platforms

• Consumer perceptions of BEVs and value chain considerations

• Huntsman’s key areas of development for the automotive industry

• How polyurethane technology is addressing the value chain’s need for innovation

Structural adhesives have become an essential joining technology in vehicle manufacturing. This applies to complex and sensitive components within battery assemblies for electric vehicles.

Now, with EVs and their battery packs being mass manufactured, it is more important than ever to optimize assembly operations and specify advanced technologies for the best result.

Adhesives improve battery pack structural integrity, durability, and crash performance – as well as provide the design freedom and lightweighting that is enabled by the ability to bond dissimilar substrates.

This webinar presents advanced adhesive technologies and applications that optimize battery assembly. Topics include:

Crash durable bonding of battery compartments using toughened epoxy resin technologies

Flexible mid- and high-modulus polyurethane adhesives with differentiated curing kinetics for lean manufacturing and battery lid reinforcement bonding

Hybrid adhesives with extremely short curing times for load bearing fixation of battery modules

Cell-to-cell and cell-to-module bonding will also be discussed.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we address critical challenges in electric vehicle (EV) battery materials. We will delve into:

Innovative Sealing Solutions for Battery Systems: Explore advanced methods to enhance battery performance and durability through effective sealing techniques.

Thermal Interface Materials: Discover the latest developments in materials designed to maintain optimal operating temperatures, extend battery life, and prevent thermal runaway events.

Fire Resistant and Thermal Barrier Materials: Learn about advancements in materials that enhance safety by providing superior fire resistance and thermal management.

Immersion Cooling Technologies: Gain insights into the progress in immersion cooling solutions that significantly improve heat dissipation and battery efficiency.

The rapid adoption of electrification in transportation is urging engineers to actively pursue advancements in vehicle range, manufacturing cost reduction, and battery safety enhancement.

This fast-paced technological evolution forces the development of novel adhesives, sealants, and encapsulants to meet the unique demands of electric vehicle (EV) applications. Encapsulation materials tailored for EV batteries offer a dual advantage, providing enhanced safety features while maintaining essential performance requirements such as lightweight construction, efficient thermal management, and robust structural integrity.

This presentation aims to shed light on the ongoing efforts to address the multifaceted challenges associated with prevention of thermal propagation and highlights some innovative foam encapsulants which are enabling the success and viability of safer electric vehicles in the market.

•  Discover novel adhesive, sealing, and bonding materials engineered specifically for thermal management in EV batteries. Learn how these materials enhance heat dissipation, improve thermal conductivity, and ensure efficient thermal regulation within battery packs

• Explore tailored encapsulation solutions designed to prevent thermal propagation and enhance battery safety. Discover innovative foam encapsulants and sealing compounds that provide robust protection against thermal events while maintaining structural integrity

• Understand the integration of adhesive, sealing, and bonding solutions within battery assembly processes. Learn how these materials enable precise bonding of battery components, ensuring reliable performance and longevity under challenging operating conditions

• Gain insights into durability and reliability testing methodologies for adhesive, sealing, and bonding solutions in EV battery applications. Explore accelerated aging tests, thermal cycling tests, and environmental exposure tests to validate performance under real-world conditions

• Address key challenges in adhesive, sealing, and bonding for EV batteries, including compatibility with various substrates, thermal stability, and long-term durability. Discover innovative solutions and design considerations to overcome these challenges and optimize thermal management performance

• Ensuring compatibility and strong adhesion between adhesive/sealing materials and battery components is crucial for long-term performance and reliability

• EV batteries are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including moisture, chemicals, and vibration. Adhesive, sealing, and bonding solutions must withstand these challenges to maintain long-term reliability

In the dynamic landscape of automotive manufacturing, harnessing the power of analytics is paramount for staying ahead of the curve. Did you know that most OEMs utilize less than 1%* of their operational data? But fear not, analytics holds the key to unlocking solutions for today’s challenges and preparing for tomorrow’s obstacles.

Join us as we delve into how automotive manufacturers are revolutionizing their operations through Smart Factory innovation:

• Discover how domain experts are leveraging analytics and machine learning tools to tackle plant floor challenges with unprecedented efficiency and precision

• Learn how data democratization is transforming the automotive manufacturing landscape, making data accessible to all stakeholders and driving informed decision-making at every level

• Explore the benefits of hybrid cloud architecture in enabling condition-based monitoring and other critical applications. Uncover how this innovative approach ensures scalability, flexibility, and reliability in deploying analytics solutions at scale

• Gain insights into best practices for deploying analytics at scale within your organization, from data ingestion and processing to visualization and actionable insights

• What is Industrial DevOps? Learn how modern source control and quality control is transforming industrial automation

• Discover how to standardize and streamline the fragmented landscape of proprietary file types, bespoke protocols, physical file sharing, and other sources of friction

• Learn how these strategies help overcome economic challenges like labor shortages, increased demand, maintenance and downtime, and cybersecurity risks

• Discuss how Industrial DevOps encourages IT/OT convergence for greater operational efficiency and ownership across the organization

• Importance of  gap filler and adhesive solutions for battery assembly

• Importance of processing for gap filler and adhesive solutions

• Key challenges faced with high thermal conductivity materials

• Key application relevant properties of interest for gap fillers and adhesives

• Engineering the molecular network to optimize processing, handling, and long term performance

One of the most challenging aspects of module and pack design is mitigating or preventing thermal runaway propagation (TRP). This webinar will explore considerations engineers must address when developing a thermal runaway propagation strategy for Li-ion batteries.

Topics include:

• How to manage the different pathways energy can take during a thermal runaway event

• How aerogels integrate thermal and mechanical functions within a single part

• What design tools are available to help visualize the problem and its potential solutions

In this in-depth webinar, we delve into the profound influence of telematics on logistics management. We meticulously analyze the seamless integration of telematics with advanced driver assistance systems and cutting-edge smart infrastructure, showcasing remarkable advancements in safety and operational efficiency. Furthermore, we scrutinize the convergence of telematics with the latest technological frontiers, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous driving, offering a comprehensive view of potential synergistic opportunities and the intricate challenges that arise at this intersection. Join us as we navigate the intricate web of transformative logistics telematics.

Choosing a dielectric protection barrier during the design and construction of EV battery modules and packs is a critical engineering decision. With an optimized solution, engineers can maximize pack energy density, improve vehicle reliability, and enhance consumer safety.

In this session, Max VanRapporstand Steve DeMaagdof Avery Dennison Performance Tapes will discuss the comparative advantages of using pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes versus coatings to create dielectric barriers. They’ll explain how to choose a specific dielectric tape based on the application, including pack electrical insulation, cell wrapping, cooling plates, and insulation around flexible busbars. Max and Steve will also discuss how proper tape selection can help maximize scale-up and large-volume production. Finally, the team will highlight some of the potential pitfalls and failure modes that can occur when the wrong dielectric protection barriers are chosen.

Attendees’ takeaways will include:

• How the evolution of EV battery pack design presents challenges to engineers seeking electrical insulation solutions

• How and why PSA tapes are being incorporated into EV battery packs to create dielectric barriers

• How PSA tapes offer numerous advantages in EV battery pack design

• An overview of how to choose the right PSA tape for a specific application

Evolving Battery Technology Trends:
Technological development changes battery cell, module and pack integration

Emerging Coating and Wrapping Standards:
Cell insulation requirements challenge cell integration processes

Exploring Electrical Cell Insulation Technologies:
A technology comparison between UV coating and UV wrapping techniques in battery cell manufacturing

Explaining adhesive mounting solutions:
Adhesive tapes increase the structural strength of batteries and perform additional functions such as electrical insulation, tolerance compensation, thermal insulation, etc.

• Detail the total system approach in the design of e-mobility battery systems, integrating the requirements for bonding, sealing and thermal management

• Provide insight into the interdependence between adhesive properties, substrates, process parameters in specific applications, focusing on cold curing assembly with lightweight and mixed material substrates

• Product development focusing sustainability with attention on End-of-Life recycling and repairability requirements

This webinar will explore using MODSIM technology on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enabling accelerated product development using rapid conceptual design tools. After understanding the working principles of the MODSIM approach the focus will be on T&M applications in order to showcase how the ‘Concept Structure Engineering’ application allows companies to create and validate product variants swiftly and early in the design cycle thereby enhancing their ability to create products right the first time.

• Applications for thermal management solutions in EV battery packs

• Introduction to thermally conductive polymers

• Different types of thermally conductive fillers and impact on material characteristics

• How you can be successful with 3M™ Boron Nitride Cooling Fillers

• Battery technology for next-generation vehicles keeps evolving. A roadmap integrating energy density, functional and system needs with changing chemistries helps the supply chain make informed decisions on building a better battery.

• In this informative webinar, DuPont experts will talk about their latest offerings in mechanical, thermal, and electrical solutions that help meet energy density, functional and system needs.

• We’ll give you examples of material science applications that can help with your toughest challenges including fast charging, safety/fire protection, sustainability, thermal and electrical conductivity along with information about our in-house formulation, testing and design capabilities.

• Plastic grade materials that improve thermal management for temperature control and maintain electrical resistance for safety.

• TCEI (Thermal Conductive Electrically Isolating) grades offer significant improvements in temperature control in E-Mobility applications.

• FST advanced modeling techniques can evaluate application design and material impacts on temperatures to address critical hot spots that can occur.

• E-motor applications such as bobbins and slot liners have shown significant temperature reduction using these new TCEI materials.

• Reduced cycle times

• Low curing Temp Solutions with a reduced CO2 footprint in assembly operations

New Generation TIM’s

• Setting new state-of-the-art performance

• Low-Density solutions offering Higher-performance properties

• Enabling easy disassembly and recyclability

• Analysing the future role of compression pads and cell-to-cell barriers in managing mechanical and thermal energy inside a module and/or pack

• Reviewing the landscape of next-gen solutions; including foams, fibers, foils, and aerogels

• Understand how energy and material flows during a thermal event

• Case Study: Thermal propagation stopped cold in real-world testing of PyroThin, an aerogel-based thermal barrier

Discover the All-in-One AI-based vision system for measuring, inspecting surface damage and checking external components

• To understand the current needs of automotive quality control

• To know the current methods of inspection and their hazards

• To present a total system based on cameras and artificial intelligence

• To learn about the EINES technology to make your plant smart

• Metrology: measurement of flush and gap, parallelism and symmetry

• Detect Imperfections: paint defects on the car

• Part-to-spec correspondence: validating external components

• To learn the importance of big data

The success of an Electric Vehicle (EV) program heavily relies on getting the right battery material, cell design, and pack design. However, being confident about getting the design right the first time and fulfilling competing performance metrics is difficult. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how the SIMULIA digital design process provides insight into battery behavior such as electrochemistry, thermal, fluid, and structure to design the battery confidently. You will learn how to arrive at an informed decision on battery material selection events under limited information, just like what you typically have, how to optimize the cell design for performance and safety, and how to create the best-in-class battery pack design balancing safety, efficiency, durability, and cost. All of the above is done in an integrated ModSim framework with an accelerated design cycle, ease of use, and model traceability.

Advanced materials and new technologies are being developed faster than ever before to overcome the challenges in EV battery. Although much progress has been made to date, EV battery manufacturing is still faced with hurdles to overcome in order to increase safety, reduce costs and improve supply chain.

In this webinar, you will find out how leading global EV automakers are successfully leveraging new dispense technologies and application “know-how” to minimize adoption risks and increase ROI in EV battery manufacturing.

• Thermal finite element modeling with simplifying assumptions can be used to analyze a sudden high temperature thermal event from one cylindrical cell, and compute how heat is dissipated through the cured resins to neighboring cells

• Computational fluid dynamics can be used to assess the flow behavior of thermosetting potting resin between cylindrical battery cells, as well as between cells and the walls of the EV battery pack

• Mechanical finite element modeling shows how structural resonance frequencies change as a function of cured resin modulus, with implication on noise and vibration management

• These model calculations can be used to iterate through different polymeric resin designs at early stages of battery pack design, and is a valuable tool for new material developers

During this webinar we will follow the design of a new battery electric vehicle, and demonstrate how MODSIM can impact the smallest details of battery design, such as optimizing the electrochemistry or selecting the optimal pack configuration, all the way to the larger questions of test management, control strategies, and the certification for WLTP regulation. In addition, we will show a number of real-world examples from the Lifesciences, Marine, and Consumer Packaging industries where MODSIM has delivered significant business benefits.

We will demonstrate how MODSIM is a key enabler for transformation. MODSIM enabled process’ can now reduce the times of complex modeling & simulation tasks from weeks to days. By widespread deployment of such processes, MODSIM can compress development cycle times, and yet still allow for the cutting-edge optimization of complex systems, with advanced techniques such as machine learning.

This ability to do realistic virtual testing earlier allows more innovation and more efficient use of resources. The overall effect of these transformations is to deliver significant business benefits – a more desirable and cost-effective product, delivered more quickly.