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ITB’s next automotive thermal conference on June 13, 2024 showcases thermal solutions for electrified drive, battery, passenger cabin comfort and safety systems, plus conventional/hybrid powertrain technologies. A major theme is innovations to reduce cost while improving thermal performance of electrified vehicles. The event includes excellent face-to-face networking with industry experts and attendees will be able to hear 13 presentations over three sessions, including a keynote address by TI Fluid Systems. ITB's annual conference promotes exchanging ideas and helps set the stage for future meetings and business collaborations.
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Interested in gaining maximum exposure and and increase the benefits of your participation before, during and after the event? Join the conference as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor and drive business to your engineering developments and expand your network.
In conjunction to this event, ITB is hosting its first Automotive Battery Pack Integration conference on June 12th (same venue). Opportunities to participate in both events are available and package pricing is offered.
CONFERENCE AGENDA (subject to change) - June 13, 2024
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast
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8:30 a.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Sean Osborne, Vice President - The ITB Group
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Thermal System Developments
8:45 a.m. |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Johannes Helmich, CTO - TI Fluid Systems
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9:25 a.m. |
Trends and Novel Solutions for Efficient EV Glycol Thermal Management
Dr. Brian Cardwell, Senior Director of Advanced Fluid Handling - Cooper Standard
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9:55 a.m. |
A Centralized Secondary Loop Thermal Module for Electric Vehicles
Nicholas Jordan, Product Line Director, Thermal Management - Forvia Hella
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10:25 a.m. |
Networking Break
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11:00 a.m. |
Integrated Pump/Valve Solution for Thermal Management Systems
Anthony Carman, Engineering Director - Tengam Engineering
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Surfaces and Heat Exchangers
11:30 a.m. |
Interior Thermal Surfaces to Improve EV Energy Management and Occupant Comfort
Jillian Cooper, Marketing & Business Strategy Director - Forvia Faurecia
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12:00 p.m. |
3D Printing High Performance Heat Exchangers
Mark Norfolk, President - Fabrisonic
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Cooling Plates for Batteries and Power Electronics
Marco Barbolini, Product Manager Thermal - Roechling
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Thermal System Materials
2:00 p.m. |
Battery Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems – Material Optionality
Dr. Jeffrey Helms, Automotive Director, Engineered Materials - Celanese
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2:30 p.m. |
Engineering Plastics Developed for Hybrid and EV Thermal Management Systems
Russell Bloomfield, Application Development Manager - Envalior
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3:00 p.m. |
Networking Break
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3:20 p.m. |
Powering the Shift: Thermal Management Challenges in the Transition from ICE to BEV
Scott Nakon, Global Automotive Market Manager - Teknor Apex Company
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3:50 p.m. |
Adhesive Resin Enabling Technology for Multilayer Thermoplastic Coolant Tubes
Dennis Que, Manager of Business Development - Mitsui Chemicals America
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4:20 p.m. |
Influence of Relative Thermal Index on Long- Term Mechanical Performance of Engineering Polyamides
Stephen Denny, Application Development Engineer, Automotive - EMS-CHEMIE
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4:50 p.m. |
Silicone-free Thermal Interface Materials
Manuel Heidrich, Global Director of Thermal Interface Material - Bostik
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5:20 p.m. |
Closing Remarks
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For questions or to reserve your space and confirm your participation at our upcoming conference, please contact Mr. Bryan Eldredge, Program Director, The ITB Group. Email: beldredge@itbgroup.com – Phone: +1 (248) 380-6310.
Note: ITB will photograph the conference for promotional purposes. By participating in the conference you grant ITB permission to use your likeness in any/all conference related promotions.
Sean Osborne
Vice President - The ITB Group
Mr. Osborne leads vehicle efficiency, thermal and fluid management initiatives at The ITB Group. He has been developing and implementing strategic visions as a executive in several organizations for 25 years. Over the past 35 years he has accumulated extensive experience in automotive development, including experience working in Europe and China as well as the United States. Areas of his automotive specialization are vehicle efficiency, thermal and fluid management, fuel systems, and communications networks. Mr. Osborne holds Master’s degrees in Engineering and Management from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from General Motors Institute.
