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Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo is the largest, free-to-attend trade fair and conference for foam and adhesive products and manufacturing in North America, taking place from June 25-27, 2024, in Novi, MI. Visit to find a diverse range of foam and adhesive products, raw materials, manufacturing machinery, and service providers. Turbocharge your network, connect with industry leaders, and explore cutting-edge technology – all under one roof. The automotive industry represents Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo’s largest attending sector, with a focus on addressing significant challenges, particularly within Electric Vehicles (EVs). Over 450 exhibitors , including JSP, Sekisui, Zotefoams, Adaptive3D, Henkle, Bostik (Arkema), Tesa Tapes, L&L Products, Evonik, Parker Lord and more offer attendees the opportunity to source automotive innovations. Drive your business forward with innovations from these exhibitors: • Carbon: Explore Carbon's groundbreaking use of 3D printed elastomer lattice structures for seating applications, a disruptive technology they will showcase at their booth. This innovation offers intriguing possibilities for the automotive sector. • Carpenter: As a major foam producer with a wide-ranging portfolio, Carpenter plays a pivotal role in various industries, including automotive interiors and seating. Visit their exhibit to discover their latest contributions in foam technology for automotive applications. • H.B. Fuller: Explore resealable adhesives tailored for automotive use with H.B. Fuller. These adhesives allow for easy removal, improving material recyclability. They also support temporary bonding and secure positioning during work, ensuring hassle-free removal afterward and minimizing mess and fuss. • United Soybean Board: A producer of biomaterials for use as fillers in both foam and adhesives. These materials play a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and advancing sustainability initiatives. Here's how Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo benefits automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers: • Lightweighting for EVs: Foam materials offer a solution by lightening vehicle components, which extends range and improves energy efficiency of EVs. • Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Control: Although EVs feature quieter engines compared to traditional vehicles, this amplifies other sources of noise. Foam materials offer effective solutions for NVH, addressing squeaks, rattles, and road noise to enhance the driving experience, especially at high speeds. • Battery Thermal Regulation: EVs rely on battery systems, which generate significant heat during operation. Effective thermal management is crucial to prevent safety concerns, maintain battery efficiency, and extend lifespan. Foam and adhesive materials serve for insulation, heat dissipation, and temperature control in battery packs. • Durability in Vehicle Body-in-White: Vehicle bodies, particularly for EVs, require lightweight durability. Adhesives are essential in achieving this balance, offering solutions that enhance endurance and energy efficiency. • High Safety Standards: Automotive materials must meet rigorous safety standards. large hot glue gun
Find adhesive solutions that adhere to these standards, ensuring reliability and peace of mind. While Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo covers a broad spectrum of topics and industries, there's been a notable absence of a dedicated event focusing on physical comfort in North America—until now. Recognizing the pivotal role of comfort in various industries, especially automotive, Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo proudly introduces the Comfort Zone, launching at the 2024 edition. This dedicated space promises to be a game-changer, providing attendees with a focused platform to explore the latest comfort-related innovations and solutions. 🔗 REGISTER FOR FREE Registration for Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo are FREE to attend . Please follow this link to secure your free pass , it only takes two minutes and provides access to both shows. Attend Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo 2024 and experience the future of foam and adhesive innovation.
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