Converter's Corner

On-Demand Webinar: Tackling Electrical Insulation and Thermal Runaway in BESS

Join JBC’s lead engineer, Dominic Bowlin, as he discusses various thermal management solutions for BESS applications with 3M Senior Product Development Specialist James Ma and 3M Global Products Manager Kurt Siebert in this on-demand webinar.

The Role of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in Automotive Assembly

PSAs can be used in a wide breadth of applications in automotive assembly. From joining and fastening exterior parts like side-view mirrors, to more complex interior components like display screens and electronic rear-view mirrors, PSAs are literally the glue that holds many components of our modern-day vehicles together. In addition to their structural necessity, they also help deliver a quieter, lighter product to the consumer, playing an important role in buzz, squeak, and rattle prevention for a quieter, smoother ride.

Battery Material Spotlight: 3M™ FRB-NT Insulating Paper

3M™ FRB is a family of high-performance insulation material engineered for a range of different applications. The lower density and laminated variants of the FRB-NT family offer solutions to various issues within the E-Mobility sector, mainly providing electrical insulation and cell-to-cell propagation protection for battery packs.

Material Spotlight - Avery Dennison Volt Tough™ Portfolio

As manufacturers explore EV battery pack solutions that can accomplish large-scale manufacturing goals, they are confronted with common challenges, including the risk of electrical arcing. that can result in shorting, damaged cells, and even fire.  To that end, today, as part of our material spotlight series, we are highlighting Volt Tough™ tapes,  a new product line that is being introduced at the September 2023 Battery Show by one of our strategic suppliers, Avery Dennison.

6 Ways to Die-Cut Your Way to a Lighter Electric Vehicle Battery

The heart and soul of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is, not surprisingly, its battery. Unfortunately, it's the weight of these bulky portable power plants - often topping 1,500 pounds - that creates numerous challenges that drive the demand for the use of lightweight materials in their construction. Here are 6 ways that custom die-cut parts can help lower the weight of an EV battery.

4 Gasket Materials for Mid-Range Temperature Sealing

Die-cut gaskets can play a critical role in the overall performance and safety of a part or product. They can endure harsh environments and provide long-lasting, tight seals against air, moisture,