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Material Spotlight: Avery Dennison Volt Tough Electrical Insulation Solution

The Avery Dennison Volt Tough line is a line of specialty dielectric pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that was introduced to the market at the 2023 Battery Show North America. With its high-dielectric strength, instant bond, and durability, the Volt Tough line has many applications in electrical battery insulation. In today's material spotlight, we're focusing on a new addition to the Volt Tough Line: Volt Tough Stretch.

Faces of JBC: Cynthia Mendoza

In this edition of Faces of JBC, we got to talk to a member of our Denver team who has been with us since 2000! Cynthia Mendoza has been a committed team member for almost 25 years and loves sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience as a production associate with her fellow team members. Read below to hear what Cynthia has learned from her time at JBC and how she shares those experiences with her fellow JBC family!

Faces of JBC: Eleni Pantelias

It's time for another installment of our Faces of JBC Series, where we take the time to shine a spotlight on those special individuals who have become integral to our success as an organization. For this month's edition, we're thrilled to introduce Eleni Pantelias, a Buyer who has been such a versatile member of our Elk Grove team.

Faces of JBC: Yamile Diaz

Welcome to another exciting edition of our Faces of JBC Series, where we spotlight the exceptional individuals who form the backbone of our organization's success. Today, we are delighted to introduce Yamile Diaz, a dedicated Production Associate on our first shift at the Madison, Wisconsin facility. Since joining Team JBC in May 2023, Yamile has consistently contributed to our shared goals and values.

Material Spotlight: Construction Layer Tapes for Medical Wearables

While not new to the market, differential double-sided tapes are playing an increasing role in fabricating wearable technology devices – as construction layer (tie-layer) tapes that bond one component to the next and as skin contact tapes that affix the device to the skin.  Today’s material spotlight focuses on several such products offered by Avery Dennison Medical and features insights and information provided by Avery Dennison marketing manager and adhesives expert, Miguel Solivan.

Performance Materials for Thermal Management in Battery Applications

OEMs are hard at work hunting for the EV battery thermal management unicorn. But no single material or process has emerged as the clear leader.  Thermal Management materials are typically produced in large rolls or sheets and must be transformed into custom solutions by a specialized converter that can combine base materials, then cut and package the material to be ready for use by the battery module and pack manufacturers. This paper highlights several key thermal management materials and discusses how JBC Technologies fits within the EV battery manufacturing value chain.