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July 2013
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Feature Articles
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Rechargeable Battery Industry’s Global Regulatory Challenges Addressed
George Kerchner, Executive Director,
PRBA-The Rechargeable Battery Association
Four major battery associations met in Kyoto, Japan on May 21st and 22nd to discuss current global regulatory challenges facing the industry and to lay the groundwork for future cooperation on a number of issues. Representatives and members from the Korea Battery Industry Association (KBIA), Battery Association of Japan (BAJ), RECHARGE – The European Association for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries, and PRBA-The Rechargeable Battery Association participated in the meeting formally known as the World Rechargeable Battery Regulatory Forum (WRBRF). <read more>
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The Mergers & Acquisitions Environment
Scott Mulcahy, Managing Director, XMS Capital Partners
Acquisitions are optimistic undertakings. They involve risk. Business leaders feel more confidence when their companies are performing well. Strong operating performance is often coupled with high stock prices and attractive valuation metrics. It is no surprise that, in general, Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activity tends to rise and fall with the economy and equity markets. <read more>
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Flux Power's Lithium Battery Pack for Material Handling Equipment Now Available
Flux Power Holdings, Inc. has released the availability of its 24V LiFT Pack product line, an advanced lithium battery pack designed specifically for the large energy storage systems used in material handling lift equipment. <read more>
TI Boosts Battery Run-Time in Portable Medical and Industrial Devices
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a small and accurate Li-Ion battery fuel gauge integrated circuit, the bq27421, which boosts battery run-time in portable medical devices, such as wearable health monitors and industrial devices like inventory scanners and portable emergency lights and other consumer electronics. <read more>
Easier to Develop Li-Ion Battery Management Systems
dSPACE’s new offerings for developing in-vehicle battery management systems (BMS) simplify the development of critical battery management algorithms by enabling precise, fast measurement and control of cell voltages for modern Li-ion batteries. <read more>
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Industry News |
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3M and Reshine Complete NMC Cathode Patent License Agreement
3M and China-based Hunan Reshine New Material Company, Ltd have entered into a patent license agreement to expand the use of nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMC) used in lithium ion batteries. These batteries provide energy to a host of diverse applications ranging from the consumer electronics market to the automotive market. <read more>
Axion Power Receives Order to Supply PbC Batteries and Battery Management Systems
Axion Power International, Inc., the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems, has received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC. The order is for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to 'series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems' utilizing ePower's proprietary technology. <read more>
ABB to Build World’s Largest Network of EV Fast-Charging Stations in the Netherlands
ABB has been selected by Fastned to supply chargers to more than 200 electric vehicle fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, bringing an EV fast charger within 50 kilometers of all of the country’s 16.7 million inhabitants. <read more>
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Event Listings |
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Motion Control 2013 - Register by August 29th for Discounted Rates!
Motion Control 2013 will be held October 15th to 17th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, co-located with WESTEC 2013. The conference is focused on the latest trends and advancements in the design and operation of motion control systems for manufacturing and industrial applications.
The one day of interactive workshops and the two-day program will cover the best practices in designing motion control systems for ultimate output and performance utilizing the latest components and technologies the industry has to offer. Discover how new technologies are improving performance, energy efficiency and providing cost savings for OEMs and industrial operations.
Join design and system engineers and discover the latest mechatronic innovations, motion control solutions for
demanding applications, and ICs and sensors for enhanced control and feedback.
Explore the outlook for critical factors affecting the motion control supply chain and their impact on
future design considerations.
Target Audience
• Design and system engineers with OEMs, manufacturing and industrial organizations who utilize motion control
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• R&D, system design and product development professionals involved in developing motion control systems that integrate the latest advanced technologies.
Markets & Applications
Aerospace, Automated Manufacturing, Automotive, Semiconductor, Medical, Machine Design, Analytical Instrumentation, Laboratory Automation, Robotics, Process Industries, Plant Automation,
Electronics, Energy, Motor & Drive Systems
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