Automated and resource-efficient: AUMOVIO and tesa develop debondable adhesive solution for automotive displays

• Rework and repair: debondable adhesive solution between display assembly and housing – for rapid corrections in production and repairs throughout product life cycle
• Precise automation: adhesive bonds for a stable, accurate and efficient display production process
• Strong partnership: AUMOVIO’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities combines with tesa’s expertise in adhesive processes, materials and automation

Babenhausen / Norderstedt, Germany, April 21, 2026. Technology company AUMOVIO and tesa, an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, will work more closely together going forward. Together, the partners are introducing a new solution for the mechanical integration of automotive displays.  

In automotive display manufacturing, adhesive solutions are the primary technology used to meet growing demand for sleek and ultra-thin frames. In cooperation with tesa, AUMOVIO is now taking the next step. The new solution combines state-of-the-art bonding technology with optimized material usage and pioneering concepts – enabling a controlled, detachable adhesive bond that simplifies corrections during production and repairs throughout the entire product life cycle.

The new process uses an adhesive tape applied robotically. The bond is instantly load-bearing and can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines. At the same time, it can be detached as required, allowing display assemblies to be selectively replaced or reworked during production or service – without having to replace the entire display module.

The new system is a significant step toward the future, combining the proven advantages of viscoelastic adhesive bonds with properties that support circularity. The bond requires no curing time and reliably compensates for material expansion across the full temperature range typically encountered in automotive environments. Thanks to its fully automated application, it can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines. With a tape width of only 2 mm, it enables exceptionally narrow display bezels similar to those seen in smartphones.  

At the same time, the bond can be detached as required. Display assemblies can be selectively replaced or reworked during production or service without replacing the entire display module.  

AUMOVIO and tesa use adhesive tapes featuring debonding-on-demand technology, which allows the bond to be selectively detached with little effort.

This facilitates the replacement of individual display units during the product’s life cycle as well as recycling at the end of the vehicle’s service life. AUMOVIO is already in discussions with automotive manufacturers on the implementation of recycling and repair programs for selected components. The solution supports the circular economy, making a tangible contribution to AUMOVIO’s sustainability strategy by creating long-term economic, social, and environmental value through innovative mobility solutions.

With the official launch of the partnership, AUMOVIO and tesa are now preparing integration of this new solution into volume production for the second quarter of 2026.