Dow Polyurethanes Systems House in Ahlen, Germany, has successfully implemented the VORATRON™ Polyurethanes Systems adhesive and gap filler manufacturing line. To meet the rising demand for these materials in battery assembly solutions for the e-mobility sector, the line's capacity will increase by a factor of ten.
Mechanical and thermal management performance in electric vehicle battery designs are reliant upon the utilisation of thermally conductive composites and high-strength adhesives. By delivering high-performance thermally conductive adhesives and gap fillers, enhanced processability, and low-density products, VORATRON™ Polyurethane Systems assist Tiers and OEMs in achieving their processing, sustainability, and performance objectives.
"By 2030, more than one in four new passenger cars sold will be electric vehicles. Dow's investment in this adhesive and gap filler production line is well-timed to capture this new demand," said Dr. Esther Quintanilla, Dow's global MobilityScience™ marketing director. "The battery is the key to the automotive evolution, and this advancement allows us to serve the current and future EV segment. Dow is committed to supplying our customers with a reliable supply of high-performance materials for the battery assemblies, which are among the most critical technologies enabling this growth."
In furtherance of Dow's global carbon emission reduction initiatives, the site's operations are entirely powered by renewable energy, and all process machines, forklifts, and movers are propelled by electrical motors.
Source : The Dow Chemical Company
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