ICMRA & PCEE Wuhan 2024: Flexible Vacuum Insulation for EV Batteries
Events: International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation (ICMRA 2024) & International Conference on Power, Control and Electrical Engineering (PCEE 2024)
Dates: 20–22 September 2024
Location: Wuhan, China
Roles: Keynote speaker and session chair — Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London
Host institutions: Wuhan Institute of Technology; IEEE Robotics & Automation Society; IEEE
What happened?
Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London, delivered a keynote on “Application of Flexible Vacuum Insulation Panels in the Thermal Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries.” The talk explained how flexible vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) can reduce parasitic heat gain or loss around battery modules and packs, supporting stable temperature windows during charge, discharge and standby. Thanks were extended to the organising committee and the host institutions for an excellently managed programme. Professor Memon also chaired the session “Modern Intelligent Systems and Control Technology,” facilitating a lively discussion across mechatronics, control and automation.
Why does it matter?
EV batteries perform best within a narrow temperature band. Excess heat accelerates ageing; low temperatures limit power and range. Improving the passive thermal envelope with flexible VIPs can:
- Reduce active cooling/heating load, easing compressor and pump duty;
- Support uniform cell temperatures, improving performance consistency;
- Enhance safety margins, complementing active thermal and control strategies;
- Protect range and lifetime, contributing to lower total cost of ownership.
Key technical points from the keynote
- Conformable insulation: flexible VIPs can line curved or tight geometries that rigid panels struggle to cover.
- Low-thickness, high resistance: slim assemblies provide strong thermal resistance where space is limited.
- Integration routes: pack-level lining, module separators, duct lagging and thermal bridges mitigation.
- System view: passive insulation complements active cooling, BMS control, and power-electronics efficiency.
What else stood out in Wuhan?
The conferences highlighted rapid integration of AI and large language models across mechatronics and robotics—perception, planning, optimisation and predictive control—pointing to faster development cycles and more adaptive machines.
Appreciation
Sincere thanks to the Wuhan Institute of Technology (China) and to IEEE/IEEE Robotics & Automation Society for their firm support and contributions to a high-quality technical programme.
Work with Sanyou London
- EV thermal projects: flexible VIP concepts for module, pack and enclosure applications.
- Collaboration: universities, vehicle OEMs, integrators and tier suppliers exploring passive + active thermal strategies.
Contact: Visit www.sanyoulondon.com or reach Sanyou London Customer Service.
Media & speaking enquiries: Professor Saim Memon
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