ABLE to Showcase Advanced Converting Solutions at The Battery Show North America 2026
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The battery and electric vehicle industry continues to evolve rapidly, with manufacturers looking for new ways to improve thermal management, electrical insulation, EMI shielding, sealing, cushioning, and overall battery system performance.
This October, ABLE Industrial Products will be at The Battery Show North America 2026 in Detroit, connecting with battery, EV, and advanced manufacturing professionals and showcasing how precision converting can help turn advanced materials into application-ready components.
For more than 50 years, ABLE has provided custom converting solutions for demanding industries including automotive, electric vehicles, aerospace, medical, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.
At The Battery Show North America, ABLE will be highlighting its capabilities for battery and EV applications, including precision die cutting, laminating, slitting, prototyping, and custom material converting.
ABLE at The Battery Show North America 2026
The Battery Show North America brings together manufacturers, engineers, suppliers, and other professionals to explore technologies, materials, and solutions shaping the future of batteries and electric vehicles. Attendees can learn about battery materials, cell and pack manufacturing, electrical systems, thermal management, testing, charging technologies, and other innovations supporting electrification. ABLE will showcase its expertise in precision converting and advanced material solutions for specialized applications.
Event Details
Event: The Battery Show North America 2026
Dates: October 12–15, 2026
Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan
ABLE Booth: P-34
Attendees can visit ABLE’s booth to learn more about its capabilities and discuss potential material converting requirements with the team.
Understanding the Importance of Custom Converting for Battery and EV Applications
Battery and EV components are made using materials that need special cushioning, insulation, protection, adhesion, thermal properties, and more to perform their functions. Custom converting involves the processing of these materials to produce components that are tailored to specific designs, including die cutting, laminating, slitting, and shaping. Precision converted materials can offer uniform size, clean edges, good handling properties, and repeatable production. An experienced converting company can help manufacturers incorporate specialized materials into their designs while ensuring they meet the requirements of the application.
Precision Die Cutting
Precision die cutting converts materials into specific shapes and dimensions for repeatable components, custom profiles, and specialized protective, insulating, cushioning, or sealing applications. ABLE helps customers explore die-cutting solutions suited to their material and component requirements.
Laminating and Material Bonding
Laminating is the process of joining together layers of material to form functional components such as insulation, protection, cushioning, adhesive bond, and other functional assemblies. ABLE helps customers explore material combinations and converting approaches based on their application and performance requirements.
Slitting and Spooling
Slitting and spooling processes narrow the width of wider material rolls or format them for production and assembly. These processes enhance the handling of materials and consistency in manufacturing, while meeting specific roll requirements.
Custom Material Solutions
Specialized foams, films, tapes, adhesives, or other engineered materials are often needed for battery and EV applications. ABLE assists customers in selecting appropriate materials and converting techniques for component design and applications.
Exploring Battery and EV Applications
The battery and EV industries continue to create demand for innovative materials and components as vehicle electrification expands. Custom-converted materials may support battery systems and related technologies by providing protection, insulation, cushioning, separation, adhesion, and other application-specific functions.
Battery Component Protection
In battery systems, there are sensitive components that can be harmed by physical contact, handling, vibration, or external influences. Precision converting can facilitate the creation of components designed to fit certain spaces and battery assembly designs,s and specialized foams, films, tapes, and other converted materials can offer cushioning, insulation, or controlled placement.
Electrical Insulation and Component Separation
Materials for insulation or separation between components in electrical systems and battery assemblies are required. Films, tapes, and other insulating materials can be accurately cut to facilitate reliable incorporation into electrical/electronic assemblies.
Thermal Management Support
Battery and EV technology also involves managing heat, with them having to be used with materials that can handle thermal performance but also safeguard other components. Specialized materials may be processed into custom components for thermal interface, insulating, cushioning, or protection applications depending on their properties and system designs.
EV Electronics and Advanced Components
Electric vehicles rely on electronic systems, sensors, control units, wiring, and other components that may require precision-converted materials for protection, insulation, cushioning, adhesion, or assembly. ABLE’s experience with engineered materials and precision processing can help manufacturers explore custom converting solutions for advanced EV electronics and technology applications.
Advanced Materials for Battery and EV Applications
ABLE also works with leading material manufacturers, giving customers access to a broad range of engineered materials for demanding applications.
ABLE’s preferred converter relationships include manufacturers such as:
- 3M
- Rogers Corporation
- Laird
- Saint-Gobain
These relationships are particularly relevant to battery and EV applications where material performance can be just as important as the converting process.
Depending on the application, engineers may be evaluating materials for thermal management, electrical insulation, EMI shielding, cushioning, sealing, bonding, or other functions.
ABLE’s role is to help convert those materials into precise, application-specific components.
Why Visit ABLE at The Battery Show?
The Battery Show brings together different parts of the battery supply chain, from materials and components to battery manufacturing and EV technologies.
For engineers and manufacturers visiting the show, speaking directly with a converter can help answer a practical question:
How do we turn the material we have selected into the component our battery system actually needs?
ABLE can discuss:
- Material converting
- Custom battery components
- Prototype development
- Die-cut components
- Thermal interface materials
- Electrical insulation
- EMI shielding
- Battery gaskets and seals
- Adhesive-backed components
- Laminated constructions
- Production converting
- Assembly and kitting
Rather than simply supplying raw materials, ABLE works with manufacturers to develop and produce converted components that fit the design and manufacturing requirements of the application.
Meet ABLE at The Battery Show North America 2026
The Battery Show North America 2026 connects battery and EV professionals with new technologies and industry solutions. Visit ABLE at Booth P-34 to explore custom converting capabilities and material solutions for your next project.
As battery and EV technology advances, manufacturers need specialized materials, precision components, and innovative solutions. Custom converting helps transform engineered materials into components for specific applications. At The Battery Show North America 2026, ABLE will showcase its advanced converting capabilities and connect with professionals across the battery, EV, and advanced technology industries.
Visit ABLE at Booth P-34 in Huntington Place, Detroit, from October 12–15, 2026, and discover how our advanced converting capabilities can support your next battery or EV project.
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