Converter's Corner

JBC Technologies to Speak at 2023 Battery Thermal Management Innovation USA

CEO Todd Wright of JBC Technologies will present a paper about die-cut EV thermal management solutions at the 2023 EV Battery Thermal Management Innovations conference and exhibition being held on May 11, 2023, in Palo Alto, California

Is Materials Science the Answer to the EV Battery Thermal Runaway Question?

At JBC, we have experience converting materials used in EV battery applications. But, before any converting is possible, a great deal of research and development work is necessary to find the right material for your application. Our Q&A blog series is designed to help you better understand the performance materials available and how JBC and our vendor partners can assist you with the selection process. Today's post highlights Morgan Advanced Materials’ EST™ compression paper, designed to accommodate the cyclical expansion of pouch and prismatic cells.

JBC Technologies to Present at 2022 EV Battery Thermal Management Conference

CEO Todd Wright of JBC Technologies will be presenting a paper about die-cut EV thermal management solutions at the 2022 EV Battery Thermal Management Innovations conference and exhibition being held on May 25, 2022 in San Jose, California

6 Thermal Management Materials for EV Battery Applications

Li-ion batteries perform best when maintained within an optimal temperature range.   The challenge is exacerbated by the consumer’s desire for a rapid charge and discharge, both of which add to heat management issues.  Too hot or too cold and thermal instability can occur leading to thermal runaway that can at best destroy the cell and at worst start a vehicle fire.  Reducing this thermal instability is where many of the performance materials that we convert at JBC Technologies come into play. Die-cut performance materials such as those described in this post can be used at the cell level, the module level, and even the pack level.

Thermal Insulation Product Spotlight: Superwool®

Today we are here to shine the spotlight on a specialty insulation material that we have been converting into custom die-cut solutions for quite some time now –  Superwool, by Morgan Advanced Materials. Superwool is an engineered low biopersistent alkaline earth silicate (AES) insulation solution developed as an alternative to traditional refractory ceramic (RCF) or fiberglass materials.

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.