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Guide to Adhesive Tapes & Automotive Electronics (Exterior)

All of us want safer transportation, and this extra vehicle safety usually comes at a cost - more electronics. Frequently on the exterior of the vehicle, rearview mirror displays, backup cameras, and even advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can all add weight and complexity to the vehicle. How do the automotive and transportation OEMs attach, bond, and seal these electronic devices without adding weight, noise, or even more safety concerns?

The Best Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes FAQ (Part 1)

PSAs. Peel-and-stick tapes. Sometimes pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, sometimes simply tapes. Adhesive tapes are designed to stick using surface contact and pressure, but we know you've got questions. In this post – Part 1 of what we hope will be a much more extensive pressure-sensitive adhesive tape FAQ – we'll try to provide short answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about PSA tape and its applications.

How to Select Adhesive Tapes for In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Devices

Diagnostic adhesives are tricky in that they must serve to effectively hold the device together without impacting the diagnostic result. And while JBC Technologies is an expert at converting these adhesives into functional parts, we are thrilled to have the extensive knowledge of our best-in-class suppliers at our disposal to get in-depth insight on the ins and outs of adhesive technology...

Guide to Adhesive Tapes & Automotive Electronics (Interior)

Automotive passenger comfort and convenience are both accelerating at a rapid pace, and consumers want their vehicles to provide more than just transportation. From complex infotainment systems to heated steering wheels, the evolution of interior automotive electronics from luxury items to expected standard equipment leads manufacturers to seek new ways to bond, seal, and attach them...

JBC Technologies to Exhibit at 2022 Battery Show North America

The 2022 Battery Show North America, co-located with the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, brings together engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and innovative thinkers to discover ground-breaking products and create powerful solutions for the future of battery power and electric vehicles. JBC Technologies will be showcasing our unique brand of precision materials converting and value-added solutions at this year's events which expect well over 10,000 participants and...

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.