The JBC Blog for Converters Corner Precision Die-Cutting, Materials Converting, & Industry Applications

Stronger Together: Key Multi-Laminate Materials for Improving Battery Lifespan and Durability

When it comes to battery materials, there is no one "silver bullet" for solving a given challenge. This, paired with the weight and space constraints of ever-shrinking battery packs, makes multi-faceted solutions more valuable than ever. In this blog, we're taking a look at three high-performance multi-laminate material combinations that help improve battery lifespan and durability in an efficient form factor, as well as the innovative converting technology behind them.

Faces of JBC: Daniel Condrich

In this installment of Faces of JBC, our Digital Marketing Coordinator, Daniel Condrich, gets his turn to answer the questions rather than ask them. Daniel has been with JBC for over a year now, helping support both the marketing and sales teams. Learn how Daniel's passion for creativity fuels his approach to marketing and even hear about his awkward celebrity encounters!

Optimizing the Design of Die-Cut Battery Components to Reduce Waste and Manufacturing Costs

With costly redesigns, delayed EV adoption, and dangerous product failures on the line, balancing product performance and manufacturing costs can sometimes feel like a losing game. Luckily, with the strategic implementation of a few key design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles, you can optimize the design of your part to help reduce waste without affecting part performance. The goal of this blog is to arm you with some actionable DFMA tips that you can leverage the next time you are designing a die-cut EV battery or energy storage component to help reduce waste and manufacturing costs.

Faces of JBC: Colton Duff

In this edition of Faces of JBC, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Colton Duff. Colton is a Quality Technician at our Northglenn, Colorado Center of Excellence with years of quality-related expertise. Learn more about what Colton brings to the table, and why he is such a valuable member of the JBC Team!

Achieving Aerospace-Grade Precision: 5 Tips for Tight Tolerance Die-Cutting You Need to Know

For the aerospace industry, holding tight tolerances can mean the difference between successful product launches and costly production setbacks, component redesigns, and dangerous failures. A converter's capability to hold tight tolerances is more complex than a machine's "on-paper" tolerance capabilities. Dynamic material properties like material thickness, density, rigidity, and elasticity all affect the tolerances that a converter is able to hold. In this blog, we've put together five helpful tight tolerance material tips to keep you on the right track for your next aerospace die-cutting project.

The Role of Electrical Insulation in High-Voltage Battery Energy Storage Systems

Grid-level energy storage applications handle massive amounts of electricity that many communities rely on day in and day out. In these high-voltage applications, proper electrical insulation is paramount for battery safety, performance, and longevity. In this blog, we're taking a look at the critical role die-cut electrical insulation materials play in preventing electrical arcs, short circuits, and dangerous thermal runaway events, as well as a high-level overview of some important industry standards and material testing methods.