May 2026 Henkel launched two new EV battery thermal interface materials—BERGQUIST TGF 2030APS (thermal gap filler) and LOCTITE TLB 9270APS (thermally conductive adhesive). The products are designed to improve EV battery thermal management, support high-energy-density battery packs, and enable high-volume manufacturing.
January 2026 Industry adoption of high-performance structural adhesives, thermal interface materials, and battery encapsulation solutions accelerated as EV manufacturers increased production of next-generation battery packs and lightweight vehicle architectures. Adhesives are increasingly replacing mechanical fasteners to improve structural integrity and reduce vehicle weight.
December 2025 BASF and Welion jointly unveiled a solid-state battery pack concept, highlighting advanced battery-pack integration technologies that rely on high-performance bonding, sealing, and thermal management materials for next-generation electric vehicles.
November 2025 Henkel expanded its LOCTITE e-mobility portfolio by introducing new thermal potting solutions designed to improve the protection, durability, and reliability of EV electronic components and battery systems.