# Material Science in Motion: How 3M is Powering EV and Grid Advancements

- Show: [Moore's Lobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby)
- Published: 2025-07-22
- Length: 50m
- Episode: 7
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements
- Listen: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/podcast/material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements

## Summary

Mike Stroman, 3M's global R&D director for the electrical markets division, explains how the company's material science innovations are addressing critical challenges in electric vehicle (EV) motors and battery packs. He details specific technologies such as high-temperature adhesives for thermal runaway safety, expandable slot liners for motor cooling, and adhesively bonded laminates to reduce eddy currents. Stroman also discusses 3M's use of digital twins to accelerate R&D cycles and the company's '15% time' philosophy that fosters breakthrough products like ACCR cables and passive radiative cooling films.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=0) Introduction and 3M's Role in Power
- [8:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=527) Battery Safety and Thermal Runaway Solutions
- [12:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=739) Innovations in Electric Motor Design and Cooling
- [14:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=841) Digital Twins and Simulation in R&D
- [19:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=1159) Wind Energy and Cross-Industry Technology Transfer
- [22:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=1350) Education, Leadership, and the McKnight Principle
- [33:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=2027) 15% Time and Passive Radiative Cooling
- [40:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2025-07-22-material-science-in-motion-how-3m-is-powering-ev-and-grid-advancements#t=2455) VHB Tape and Stationary Energy Storage Trends

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- 3M (company)
- ACCR (product)
- VHB (product)
- University of North Carolina (other)
- American Chemical Society (other)
- Starlink (other)
- Con Academy (other)
- Etsy (other)
- Nike (company)
- F150 Lightning (product)

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