Thermal Management Systems and Materials 2022
Program Complete – Register Now to Attend
Date: June 16, 2022
Venue: Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel. 21111 Haggerty Rd., Novi, MI 48375 USA
Format: In-Person
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ITB’s next in-person automotive thermal conference for 2022 showcases innovations in thermal solutions including electrified drive and battery systems, passenger cabin comfort and safety systems, and conventional powertrain heating and cooling technologies. In one day you will meet OEMs with engineering challenges, and companies throughout the supply chain with improved technologies and solutions. This annual conference promotes exchanging ideas and setting the stage for future meetings, discussions, and business collaborations.
Register now to attend to take part in valuable business discussions, hear 18 leading presentations including a keynote address by Visteco, connect with customers, and discover key technologies and developments shaping the future for thermal management components and systems in the exhibit hall.
Scroll below to view the agenda and click the links on the right to secure your ticket to attend.
For questions or to reserve your space and confirm your participation at our upcoming conferences, please contact Mr. Bryan Eldredge, Senior Program Manager, The ITB Group.
Tel: +1 (248) 380-6310 • Email: beldredge@itbgroup.com
Note: The safety of our clients is The ITB Group’s number one priority. ITB will continue to monitor the global pandemic and adhere to state and government guidelines to provide a safe meeting environment at our 2022 conferences. Plans to meet in person are subject to change.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA - June 16, 2022
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast
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8:10 a.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Sean Osborne, Vice President – The ITB Group |
Vehicle Thermal Systems
8:25 a.m. |
Introduction of a Lightweight and Compact Exhaust Heat Recovery System
Matt Longsdorf, Manager, Sales/NM Purchasing/Engineering – YUTAKA GIKEN |
8:55 a.m. |
Heating Technologies and Systems for Vehicle Applications
Stefano Zanella Global Technical Director – Zoppas Industries |
9:25 a.m. |
The Future of Vehicle Thermal Management Systems
Marco Barbolini, Product Manager Thermal Management & AIS Global – Röchling Automotive |
9:55 a.m. |
Networking Break
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10:40 a.m. |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Effective BEV Thermal Management with Flow Control Modules
Darren Berger, Head of Sensing & Actuation, Fluid Control Systems, and Paul Siciliano, Head of Product Line Actuators – Vitesco |
11:10 a.m. |
High-Power-Density Thermal Management for Electric Vehicles
Issam Mudawar, Professor, Lab Director and Devahdhanush V.S., Ph.D. candidate – Purdue University |
Materials for Electrified Vehicle Thermal Systems and Components
11:40 a.m. |
Friction Stir Welded Liquid Cooled Heatsinks: A High Efficiency, Low-Cost Solution
Laurent Dubourg CEO – Stirweld |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch
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1:00 p.m. |
Thermoplastic Refrigerant Lines for A/C & Heat Pump Applications
Matt Stieber, Advanced Technology Manager – TI Fluid Systems |
1:30 p.m. |
New Cost-Efficient Plastic Multilayer Tubing Solutions for XEV Thermal Management
Jennifer Haßelberg, Marketing Manager Thermal Management – Evonik |
1:50 p.m. |
World-Class Materials for Complex Thermal Management Systems
Doug Thornhill, Application Development Engineer – EMS-GRIVORY |
2:10 p.m. |
Performance of DIC.PPS for ICE and Electric Drive System Thermal Management
Richard Stanley, Commercial Director, Advanced Materials and Furkan Akdemir, Business Development Manager – PPS, Advanced Materials – Sun Chemical Corporation |
2:30 p.m. |
PPS Development for Laser Welding in Thermal Management and HVAC Applications
Greg Poterala, Transportation Marketing Manager – Solvay Materials |
2:50 p.m. |
Networking Break
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3:20 p.m. |
Improving a HVAC Duct's Thermal Performance
Chris Durand, Engineering Manager and Karthik Jayakumar, Project Leader – Grammer |
3:40 p.m. |
Advanced Bio-Circular Materials for EV Thermal Management and Power Distribution
Desiree Maurer, Business Development Engineer – Arkema |
Battery Thermal Solutions
4:00 p.m. |
How Cell Monitoring with Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Extends Battery Life and Prevents Thermal Runaway
Florian Hammerschmidt, Exec. Director, Product Line Management, Battery Performance Solutions – Gentherm |
4:30 p.m. |
Battery Thermal Propagation Control Strategies and their Impact on Battery Performance
Bret Trimmer, Applications Engineering Manager – NeoGraf Solutions |
4:50 p.m. |
Compatibility of Elastomer Sealing Materials in Dielectric e-Fluids
Andrew Mittermiller, Senior Applications Development Chemist – Zeon Chemicals |
5:10 p.m. |
Two-phase High-Performance Thermal Management : Direct Evaporative Immersion Technology
Eldad Caspi, Vice President Business Development – Carrar |
5:40 p.m. |
Closing Remarks and Cocktail Reception
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