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Henkel Provides Reliable Thermal, Protecting & Bonding Solutions

Reliable Thermal, Protecting, & Bonding Solutions for Power Conversion Applications

Access to affordable and sustainable energy is a fundamental requirement for human flourishing and economic development. While energy grids in developed countries can still be optimized, many regions around the world lack readily accessible energy sources. This is where alternative energy solutions, such as solar power, play a vital role. Solar energy, derived from the sun's abundant resources, offers practical and scalable options for both residential and commercial applications. However, to harness the full potential of solar power, efficient power conversion from direct current (DC) to alternate current (AC) and reliable energy storage systems are essential. This podcast session explores the significance of power conversion technologies, energy storage reliability, and the pursuit of sustainability in the field of solar energy. Additionally, advancements in materials science, such as the development of innovative formulations and sustainable practices, are crucial for improving...

Electric Motors Keep the World Spinning
Adhesives Make Them More Reliable and Efficient

They’re a powerful force for modern-day life. Electric motors are everywhere – in home appliances, standard office equipment, and high-tech smart factories. As the electric motor market grows – and its expansion projections are impressive – new designs that drive efficiency and reliability are required. Discover how innovations in bonding solutions are helping fuel progress in this important market space.

Listen to the podcast and/or read the article to learn about what’s enabling the efficiency, ruggedness, design flexibility, and sustainability of next-generation electric motors.

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has been a significant megatrend in the manufacturing world for over a decade. It has revolutionized modern-day manufacturing, bringing unprecedented efficiency and benefits such as reduced operational costs, improved output, sustainable production, data-driven quality control, and high-efficiency manufacturing. However, challenges such as data security concerns, lack of an IT-adept workforce, and inefficient integration of new systems remain hurdles to easy and widespread adoption. The pandemic has demonstrated the advantages of advanced automation, and investments in I4.0 have paid dividends. This article explores how materials can optimize the performance and reliability of electronics and complex mechanical systems, prolonging robust system performance to derive maximum benefit from I4.0.

Listen to the podcast and/or read the article to learn more.

Customer Challenges

• A new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) design required a robust thermal management solution with no outgassing risk.
• As the system can be used in a variety of machines and production environments, the thermal materials must be conducive to many conditions.
• The customer requested the use of a silicone-free thermal solution to avoid silicone contamination, but wanted to maintain the stress control and heat benefits generally consistent with silicone-based thermal interface materials (TIMs).

Customer Challenges

• A new electronic control unit (ECU) design incorporates a large processor IC that requires excellent heat dissipation for optimized function. 
• The system is sensitive and outgassing minimization is necessary to avoid interference with other components.