ENNOVI Secures German Patent Approval for Adhesive-Free Lamination in Battery Cell Contacting Systems

Offering a new, validated CCS design pathway, reducing uncertainty for cautious battery engineers

NECKARSULM, Germany, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENNOVI, a global leader in e-mobility interconnects and an engineering partner to the automotive industry, today announced the approval of a German patent for its innovative adhesive-free lamination technology for battery cell contacting systems (CCS). The laser lamination technology eliminates the need for adhesive used in conventional hot and cold lamination processes, enabling battery designers to develop a more sustainable CCS, faster.

"The patented intellectual property (IP) underscores ENNOVI's continued research investment in advancing battery CCS technology," says Randy Tan, Product Portfolio Director for Energy Systems, ENNOVI. "Automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers can design in the unique features of adhesive-free lamination, reduce engineering risk by using a technology that is already validated, rather than reinventing it."

The continuous introduction of such innovations enables ENNOVI to help OEMs overcome the economic and technological pressures of global competition. Patented technologies provide a safe, fast, and cost-effective route to delivering high-performance automotive solutions. OEMs benefit from pre-validation and the connected reduced risk, lower overall costs, and accelerated development timelines. ENNOVI supports flexible engagement models, including co-development and tailored engineering support, ensuring that partners maintain control over their product roadmaps and technical decisions.

This latest patent confirms ENNOVI's strategy to provide high added value and specialized expertise in complex solutions. The company's extensive technical CCS design offering, which includes hot and cold lamination as well as its adhesive-free lamination, ensures that engineers have a 'menu of selection' for their chosen battery architecture, whether cylindrical, prismatic, or soft pouch cells.

ENNOVI's Advanced Solutions Engineering Center in Neckarsulm, with prototyping and testing capabilities and an R&D laboratory, plays a key role in accelerating product development. This local proximity, coupled with ISO 9001:2015 and TISAX certifications, enables engineers to collaborate closely and ensures compliance with demanding quality standards and automotive supply chain data protection requirements.

For more information, please visit: https://ennovi.com/capabilities/adhesive-free-lamination-technology/ 

About ENNOVI

At ENNOVI, we design and manufacture products and solutions for electrical battery platform developments, power components, and signal interconnect design solutions. Using our decades of experience in electro-mechanical engineering and high-precision manufacturing, we work with OEMs and suppliers to bring their ideas to life. As an interconnect solutions partner, we accelerate the process for our customers by offering complete end-to-end manufacturing capabilities from R&D, design, and tooling to production. Learn more at www.ennovi.com.

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ENNOVI Secures German Patent Approval for Adhesive-Free Lamination in Battery Cell Contacting Systems

BANGKOK, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23, the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show officially opened. Centered on "service upgrading", GAC INTERNATIONAL launched GAC CARE – its first overseas service brand – at the show, fully unveiled its upgrade "Thailand Action 2.0" strategy, and debuted the new AION V 500KM variant. These milestones – from service system enhancement and localized strategy upgrading to product renewal – marking GAC's entry into a leading phase in the Thai market.

As a key pillar of GAC's global strategy, the Thai market continues to show srong growth potential. Under the guidance of "ONE GAC 2.0" and "Thailand Action 1.0", GAC has achieved a critical leap from product introduction to ecosystem deployment. In 2025, GAC sold 15,301 units in Thailand, representing a 305% year-on-year increase, securing its position among the top tier of new energy vehicle (NEV) brands. Building on this foundation, officially announced the comprehensive launch of the "Thailand Action 2.0" strategic upgrade at the Bangkok International Motor Show.

Fully unveiling "Thailand Action 2.0", GAC's localization development is shifting from "putting down roots" to "taking the lead". By leveraging systemic capabilities across product layout, channel & mobility ecosystem, energy ecosystem and manufacturing & industrial chain, GAC is building a long-term competitive advantage. Through multi-dimensional collaboration, GAC is evolving into an ecosystem builder covering products, services, energy and manufacturing, upholding its commitment "In Thailand, For Thailand" and delivering care to users through superior products and comprehensive services.

While advancing its localization strategy, Wang Haoyong, General Manager of GAC INTERNATIONAL Thailand Sales Company, announced on-site the launch of GAC's first overseas service brand — GAC CARE. He stated, "In Thailand, for Thailand. What GAC brings is not just advanced vehicles, but a complete, reliable, and heartfelt mobility ecosystem. Centered on users' full-lifecycle needs, GAC CARE is built on Four Core Pillars: customer centric, advanced assurance, rapid responsiveness and exclusive experience.

The all-new AION V 500km variant brought by GAC became the highlight of the booth, attracting numerous visitors to experience and inquire.

Going forward, GAC will continue to take Thailand as a critical hub, stay user-centric, deepen localization, advance the NEV industry ecosystem, and achieve long-term win-win development with local society.

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GAC's First Overseas Service Brand Launches at Bangkok Motor Show, Thailand Action 2.0 Commences