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Feature Article Tesla’s iPhone Moment: How the Powerwall will Change Global Energy Use Lithium Battery Shipments Face Challenges as Regulators and Airlines Impose Additional Restrictions Sponsored Announcements Expanding Technology for Advanced Battery Applications & Fuel Cells New Products Save 10 Percent on the Purchase of a New C8000 Advanced Battery Test System Industry News Event Listing Battery Power 2015 Brochure Available


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	May 2015


	Feature Article
	Tesla’s iPhone Moment: How the Powerwall will Change Global Energy Use Isidor Buchmann, CEO and Founder, Cadex Electronics Inc. The Tesla battery that Elon Musk announced gets much media attention, and rightly so. The Powerwall, as the Tesla battery is called, can store energy from renewable sources from solar panels and wind turbines to supplement energy needs and reduce the electrical bill. According to Musk, “Our goal is to fundamentally change the way the world uses energy.” This is a noble endeavor at a time when humanity draws more resources than our mother earth can give. <read more> Lithium Battery Shipments Face Challenges as Regulators and Airlines Impose Additional Restrictions Bob Richard, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Labelmaster There have been a number of recent news media accounts related to the transport of lithium batteries aboard aircraft. While the air transport of lithium cells and batteries is fundamentally safe, there have been occurrences that should raise concern. Almost all of the incidents lack conclusive evidence to suggest that compliant shipments of lithium batteries pose any more risk than other hazardous materials frequently carried aboard aircraft, including explosives, flammable gases, corrosive materials and many others. What they do reveal is that non-compliant and undeclared lithium battery shipments are offered to airlines all too frequently. In addition, there is a lack of safety oversight of shippers who either don’t take the time and effort to comply with safety regulations and best shipping practices or intentionally violate regulations. <read more>


	Sponsored Announcement
	Expanding Technology for Advanced Battery Applications & Fuel Cells Dexmet has taken the “Expanding Technology” to the next generation of advancements, the micro-mesh material manufactured by Dexmet is infinitely variable, and the proprietary equipment developed anddesigned at Dexmet produces expanded material with smaller holes than anyone else and produces material that is thinner than anyone else in our marketplace. The expansion process produces a very consistent product as far as open area, hole size and conductivity. Dexmet expanded materials are perfect for Advanced Batteries Applications and Fuel Cells, especially where you are using multi stacks of materials and you need consistent conductivity from stack to stack also the expansion process is more cost effective unlike perforated material. The expansion process allows you to yield higher amounts of material than what you put in, this is especially important when your application requires expensive materials like platinum, niobium, zirconium and titanium.

	New Products
	Save 10 Percent on the Purchase of a New C8000 Advanced Battery Test System Purchase a new C8000 battery test system before June 30, 2015 to save 10 percent($995) on C8000 system and qualifying accessories. Simply quote promo code "CDX-C800015". Deploy the C8000 as a powerful laboratory system. Monitor cell balance of battery packs, read SMBus, capture load signatures and use the simulated load as discharge protocol. Digital technology delivers stability and a large test range in a compact housing. Advanced algorithm provides redundant safety. By all imagination, the Cadex C8000 may well be the most advanced and complete battery testing system ever built. Contact Cadex to locate a dealer near you: 604-231-7777. Emerson Network Power Advances Battery Infrastructure Visibility and Power Availability with Alber Battery Management Software Platform Emerson Network Power has introduced the Alber Battery Xplorer software platform. This new software improves visibility and maximizes the availability of critical power systems dependent on stationary back-up batteries by translating data into actionable insights that enable smarter, faster decisions. <read more> New Saft Battery Approved for Bombardier Q400: Nine Times the Flight Maintenance Interval Saft continues to enable lower-cost power options for aircraft with the Saft 435CH6 ULM battery. The product design reduces airplane operational costs due to battery upkeep by extending the standard flight hour maintenance interval by more than nine times compared to previous options. <read more> Richardson RFPD Introduces Four SiC MOSFET-Based Power Modules for Solar, UPS and Battery Management from Vincotech Richardson RFPD, Inc. has released the availability from stock and full design support capabilities for four 1,200 V SiC MOSFET-based power modules from Vincotech. The devices represent a new generation of Vincotech’s 1,200 V SiC MOSFET-based power modules, and they are designed specifically for solar, UPS and battery management applications. <read more> New Prismatic Semi-Smart Standard Battery Pack with Charger RRC has enhanced its standard battery pack series to include a single-cell prismatic Li-Ion battery. It is characterized by a slim and compact design with high energy density. <read more> Thermally Conductive Adhesives and Materials for Module Assembly of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Batteries Responding to a strong and increasing demand in innovative manufacturing concepts for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries, Polytec PT provides adhesives, pottings and greases with high thermal conductivities that are customized with regard to processing parameters, thermal and mechanical properties and service durability. <read more> See More New Products Online Batteries • Charging • ICs & Semiconductors • Components • Testing
	Industry News
	Proven Compliance Solutions, Inc. and Eagle Eye Power Solutions Partner to Address NERC PRC-005 and Real Time Battery Maintenance Proven Compliance Solutions, Inc. (PCS) has announced a partnership with Eagle Eye Power Solutions, a provider in battery monitoring and testing solutions to meet NERC PRC-005 compliance. The current cost of battery maintenance, testing and record keeping at an entity’s substations, generating facilities and control centers can be overwhelming. <read more> Samsung SDI to Open SDIBS for Strengthening Battery Pack Business Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., a provider in energy storage solutions and electronic materials, has held the opening ceremony to officially commence operations of Samsung SDI Battery Systems(SDIBS) in Graz, Austria. <read more> BESSTECH Announces $250K Investment from Eastern New York Angels BESSTECH LLC, a developer of components that improve lithium-ion battery performance and storage, has received a $250,000 investment from the Eastern New York Angels (ENYA) to accelerate commercialization of its technology and further build its workforce in New York State. <read more> Johnson Controls and Lawrence Technological University Go Beyond the Battery Johnson Controls is partnering with Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to test and develop advanced battery systems in vehicles aimed at helping automakers meet increasing fuel economy and emissions standards. <read more>

	Event Listings
	Battery Power 2015 Digital Brochure Available Join hundreds of design engineer, OEMs, end-users and battery manufacturers at Battery Power 2015, August 5-6 in Denver, Colo. This years event will provide OEM and mobile device engineers the tools and technologies to get the most from their mobile devices: from new battery designs to wireless charging. The conference program has been finalized and the digital brochure is available. Click here to view the brochure, which details each session, workshops, exhibitor and the co-located event, Advancements in Thermal Management. Register Today for the Lowest Possible Rate - OEM and Team Discounts Available


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