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IPC COMMUNITY 73 SPRING 2024 tions." The presentations were very professional and each did a wonderful job highlighting the applications where EVs are dependent on ther- mal management material technologies. December's Webinar: Lithium-ion Battery Technology In December, the second webinar brought awareness on lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery tech- nologies for EVs and other forms of e-mo- bility. We invited Dr. Frank Richtert, CEO of Greenectra, which provides coaching and consulting within the Li-ion battery industry, to lead a discussion on "Li-ion Battery Tech- nologies and Test Methods: EV Applications." Richter introduced different Li-ion battery technologies and package types and high- lighted the e-mobility applications where they are being used. He defined the general parameters of the battery cells monitored by the battery management system (BMS). He described the importance and challenges of managing the thermal environment of the bat- teries and how temperature can impact reliabil- ity and performance. Finally, Richter outlined how battery tests are performed individually and in the battery pack and vehicle. The infor- mation gave a better understanding and appre- ciation of the Li-ion battery construction, its operation, and why they are the batteries of choice for EV and other e-mobility applications. Richter also instructed a Li-ion battery Profes- sional Development Course at ECWC16 hosted by IPC APEX EXPO 2024 in April. These TLP activities are intended to generate awareness and insights for the IPC community in the areas of workforce development with technical paper writing, and in technology and innovation with EV thermal management mate- rials and Li-ion batteries know-how. Reference 1. "Thermal Interface Materials 2021-2031: Tech- nologies, Markets and Opportunities, IDTechEx.