r battery separator coating, its Kynar Flex LBG 2600 offers improved manufacturing efficiency, allowing for lower temperature assembly. Arkema also introduced Incellion Sp 1252, an acrylic binder designed specifically for ceramic-coated separators, and Incellion Sp 450, a co-binder for PVDF for the adhesive layer. For electrical insulation, its Zenimid polyimides deliver exceptional thermal resistance and dielectric strength, supporting FPCB appl...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Henkel, Germany, introduces new adhesive for vibration damping and structural integrity On May 12, Henkel introduced the Teroson EP 52 Series, a structural adhesive for increased structural integrity, durability, and vibration-damping capability. Designed for seamless integration into automated Body-in-White (BIW) production, the Teroson EP 52 Series is fully compatible with existing standard pump dispensing systems used for structural and hem fl...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Henkel, Germany, launches gap filler and adhesive to improve EV battery thermal management On May 12, Henkel launched two new thermal interface materials for electric vehicle batteries: Bergquist TGF 2030APS, a silicone-free two-component thermal gap filler, and Loctite TLB 9270APS, a polyurethane-based two-component thermally conductive adhesive.  With a thermal conductivity of 1.7 W/m · K, Bergquist TGF 2030APS enables efficient heat dissipat...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

manufacturer SP Samhwa has unveiled its lineup of thermal control materials, which prevent battery thermal runaway, and said it will make a full-scale entry into the rechargeable battery materials business, according to several media reports. The company has developed three main products: a thermal adhesive material, a flame-retardant coating, and an insulating potting material. It will also offer non-combustible potting materials, insulating sil...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

AUMOVIO partners with tesa on debondable adhesive solution for displays AUMOVIO SE has collaborated with tesa SE to develop a debondable adhesive solution for automotive displays. The solution utilizes an adhesive tape that is applied robotically. The bond is instantly load-bearing and can be integrated into existing production lines. It also enables selective detachment during production or service, allowing individual display assemblies to be r...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

South Korea's KBI Dongkuk Industrial develops crash pad using new structural technology According to multiple South Korean media reports, South Korea's KBI Dongkuk Industrial has developed a crash pad using a new recyclable structural technology. Conventional crash pads are difficult to separate because the coating material and plastic core are bonded together with conventional adhesives. However, the company's new technology bonds thermoplastic ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

transition at Coiltech 2026 in Augsburg, Germany. Highlights include the powercore traction NGO 020 120Y420 grade, engineered for highly efficient electric drive systems in vehicles, offering very low core losses and a guaranteed yield strength of 420 megapascals. Another key solution was stabosol adhesive insulating varnish, developed for direct-cooled stator packs, increasing motor efficiency and providing high resistance to thermal stress and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Henkel, India opens electronics application center in Bengaluru to co-develop advanced materials On March 17, 2026, Henkel opened a Customer Application Center in Bengaluru to act as a co-innovation hub where its engineers and customers can co-develop, test, and validate adhesive and thermal management solutions for next-generation electronics. The 5,000 sq ft facility, with about 2,400 sq ft of lab and testing space, is designed to replicate rea...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Innox Group to join InterBattery 2026 in South Korea South Korea’s Innox Group will participate in InterBattery 2026 from March 11 to 13, 2026, in Seoul Special City to unveil its next-generation secondary battery material technologies. Innox Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. will demonstrate an electro-peelable adhesive. This adhesive maintains strong adhesion while reducing it by more than 95% within one minute of applying a specific electrical st...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

arrier material, Nexula, blocks thermal diffusion not only between battery cells but also between modules and within battery packs. LG Chem has established a safety system that both delays and blocks heat propagation by combining the SFB and the Nexula. In addition, the company will present several adhesive solutions, including thermally conductive adhesives that rapidly dissipate heat while securely fixing cells, structural adhesives that bond d...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

uct development facility. The new location at 1168 Oak Valley Drive in Ann Arbor will provide the much-needed space for manufacturing, software-development and customer service. "This move allows us to keep pace with growing customer demand for our products, speed the development of next-generation adhesive-dispensing technology and attract engineering talent," said Dwight Carlson, Coherix chairman and CEO. Coherix has pioneered the development o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Noritake develops new heat-resistant conductive adhesive for automotive electronic parts Noritake Co., Ltd. (Noritake) announced that it has developed a new conductive adhesive with an increased operating temperature limit of 175 degrees Celsius. Intended as an alternative to solder, the new conductive adhesive will be used to mount electronic parts, such as thermistors used in power semiconductor modules. The conductive adhesive, which uses Nori...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

kurit, and Hyundai Mobis Ltd. have joined forces in a "QuadAlliance” to develop and mass-produce holographic windshield display (HWD) technology, aiming for commercialization by 2029. The partnership leverages Hyundai Mobis’ systems integration expertise, ZEISS’ optical technologies, tesa’s adhesive film capabilities, and Saint-Gobain Sekurit’s automotive glass manufacturing. Together, they offer a new one-stop solution that spans conce...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Henkel, Germany, launches Loctite MS 9650 for bonding for automotive display On December 12, Henkel introduced Loctite MS 9650, a next-generation adhesive and sealant. Based on a silane-modified polymer, it cures through reaction with moisture, forming a soft, elastic product that is strong enough for elastic bonding. It can bond a wide variety of substrates, including glass, metal, painted surfaces, and plastics, with good UV resistance. The mat...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

s Fuel Cell Unit Assembly that powers the vehicle is produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC in Brownstown, Michigan, a joint-venture with General Motors. According to documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the leak can result from insufficient adhesive sealant following a process change, or burrs in the wobble joint O-ring groove due to a missing deburring process at the supplier. Owners wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

heduled to begin in 2027. The air heater with PTC technology enables separate temperature control of up to four zones in the interior through its multi-zone function. It delivers a power range of 3-8 kW. Its inherent self-regulating system provides reliable protection against overheating, while the adhesive-free construction minimizes the risk of unwanted emissions in the passenger compartment. The product will be available in Asia, Europe, and N...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

ester resin, at the Katata Site in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. The total investment in this project will be approximately JPY 2 billion. The company aims to complete the construction at the end of August 2026 and launch its operation in January 2027. VYLON is a copolymer polyester resin used as an adhesive for flexible printed wiring boards, as well as in paints, coating materials, and low-pressure sealing materials. It has superior heat resista...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

JFE Steel’s topology optimization technique adopted for large MPV On October 6, JFE Steel Corporation (JFE Steel) announced that its topology optimization technique for designing the placement of structural adhesives has been adopted for a large multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that will go on sale in and outside Japan. The topology optimization technique developed by the company is an analysis technology that enables stable handling and improved ri...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

km, the longest range of any Subaru to date. Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive remains at the heart of the Forester, with the engine, CVT, fuel tank, and battery aligned along the center for optimal balance. Built on a reinforced Subaru Global Platform featuring a full inner frame and expanded adhesive use, the SUV enjoys a 10% boost in torsional rigidity, while a dual-pinion steering setup inspired by the Subaru WRX enhances responsiveness....

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Henkel announces USD 30 million expansion of South Dakota facility for EV adhesives On September 25, Henkel celebrated the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately USD 30 million and additional government support, the site has doubled in size, from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet, enhancing its role as Henkel's North American flagship for thermal management and adhesives solutions. Henkel...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26