6 and 7 June 2023 (Munich, Germany)

pinfa sponsored the “Plastics in Electric Vehicles” conference, organised by AMI, Munich on 6 and 7 June 2023. This even gathered the whole automotive materials supply chain including OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, focussing on cutting-edge technologies for weight reduction, safety improvements, cost savings, stylish designs, and more efficient manufacturing. This includes innovative applications in electrical systems, powertrains, exterior parts, and interiors. The speakers addressed strategic changes to the industry’s structure and ways of operating, including the emergence of new players and the reduction of product development times. pinfa discussed how PIN flame retardants can provide safe routes to address the specific new fire risks related to batteries, charging and high current power trains. pinfa members presented custom-designed PIN FR solutions for different EV materials and applications.

Speakers presentations can be downloaded below :

• How phosphorus flame retardants can enhance the fire safety of electric vehicles, Dr. Sebastian Hoerold, Head of Technical Business Development Flame Retardants, CLARIANT, Germany
• Plastics in electromobility: challenges and opportunities, Antonio Nerone, EE Market Expert, RADICI NOVACIPS, Italy
• Strong heat barriers by ceramifying flame retardants for EV battery housings, Dr. Reiner Sauerwein, Head of Division / R&D / Technical, Service, NABALTEC, Germany
• Actual and future requirements for connectors in electromobility,  Franz Janson, Senior Principal Engineering, Global Platform Engineering, TE CONNECTIVITY