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From Automotive to ESS: Evolving Thermal Interface Material Requirements for Battery Systems

9 Jun 2026

Speaker: Wolfgang Höfer, KERAFOL

This presentation explores the evolving requirements for Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) in battery systems by comparing automotive applications with stationary Energy Storage Systems (ESS). It will also address the industry trend from Cell-to-Pack to Cell-to-Module concepts and the resulting implications for TIM selection and design. In addition, the presentation will provide a brief overview of Battery Management Systems (BMS), comparing TIM requirements in automotive and stationary energy storage applications.

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Wolfgang Höfer

Wolfgang Höfer

KERAFOL

Wolfgang Höfer is Business Unit Leader Thermal Management at Kerafol, a leading manufacturer of Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) for electronic applications. With more than eight years of experience in industries such as automotive and semiconductors, he has led various projects, including the development of KERAMOLD, an innovative thermally conductive injection molding material for overmolding electron.

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