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January 5th, 2016 |
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Guest Blog
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“Continuous Battery Monitoring is not Cost Effective.” – Pshaw!
Tom Shannon, Director Business Development, BatteryDAQ Monitoring Solutions
Overheard in 1987 – “The problem with Fax machines is that the guy on the other end needs one too.”
Overheard in 1994 – “Paying for a cell phone is a waste. If you need to make a call, find a pay phone.”
Overheard in 2010 – “Continuous battery monitoring costs too much as compared to my battery string.”
Innovation creates change. Those who create it are said to be visionaries. Those who embrace it are said to be ahead of the curve. Those who resist it are - normal? <read more>
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Sponsored Announcement |
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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.
How to Improve Battery Safety? Find Out in the Free Online Seminar
 Light-weight, high power density cells have dramatically changed the technology landscape over the last 20 years. In particular, Li-Ion cells have taken a leading role in providing the portable power necessary for these technologies. These same Li-ion cells have also been a source of many well documented “thermal runaway” events. The cost of these events have been dramatic for both cell manufacturer and their added-value partners. Adiabatic calorimetry has been the tool most often used to characterize cells and measure thermal runaway. The online seminar will focus on adiabatic calorimetry, its strengths and limitations, and its application to small and large cells and packs.
Register Now
Bloggers Needed for 2016
Battery Power is looking for knowledgeable professionals in the industry who’d like to contribute to our online community. Blogs will be featured on the Battery Power website and in the bi-weekly eNewsletter. Contributors can submit as often as they choose; just once, once a month, or anywhere in between. Bloggers will receive a free button ad (125×125) in newsletter in which the blog appears.
Space is limited so contact Shannon Given today to secure your spot.
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New Products |
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Paper Battery Company Announces UL Certification and RoHS Compliance of its PowerResponder Hybrid Supercapacitor Product Line
Paper Battery Company, developer of supercapacitor-based energy storage and battery enhancement technology, has completed UL certification for its PowerResponder product line. PowerResponder is a line of hybrid supercapacitors with technology enhancements that aim to replace traditional lithium ion batteries in select applications. <read more>
See More New Products Online
Batteries • Charging • ICs & Semiconductors • Components • Testing
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Industry News |
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New Flow Battery Offers Lower-Cost Energy Storage
Energy storage system owners could see significant savings from a new flow battery technology that is projected to cost 60 percent less than today's standard flow batteries. <read more>
Toyocolor Supplies Battery Electrode Material for New Toyota Prius
Toyocolor Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toyo Ink Group, has announced that its Lioaccum Oneshot Wanisu series of electrode materials for lithium batteries has been adopted in Toyota Motor Corp.’s new Prius hybrid vehicle, which was launched to the Japanese market on December 9, 2015. <read more>
Tango, Position-Free, Multi-Device Wireless Charger, Surpasses Funding Goal on Kickstarter
PowerSquare’s Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for Tango has raised more than $16,000, surpassing their $10,000 funding goal. Tango is a position-free wireless charger that allows users to charge up to two devices with wireless Qi charging functionality. <read more>
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Event Listings |
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Critical Power 2016
April 13-14
Schaumburg, Ill.
Critical Power 2016 has announced the preliminary program for its 2nd annual event, April 13-14 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The conference addresses needs of managers and technical professionals involved in operations where reliable and continuous power is a critical factor, including data centers, industrial and manufacturing facilities, military, laboratories, healthcare, financial institutes, telecom and disaster recovery.
Critical Power 2016 has a limited number of speaking slots available. Abstracts are now being reviewed a first-come basis. Submit an abstract today.
Join the Keynote panel. Seeking critical power managers to discuss needs at their facilities: power systems used, monitoring, energy efficiency, lessons learned. Contact Shannon Given for details.
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The Role IoT will play in the Facility of the Future • Blue Pillar
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Intelligent Power Distribution in the Data Center • Enlogic Systems
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Replacing Uninterruptible Power Supplies with Automatic Transfer Switches • TSi Power Corp.
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Clean Energy Back-Up Power Solutions: The Role of Advanced Fuel Cell Technology in Protecting 21st Century Critical Facilities and Networks • Altergy Systems
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Designing for Critical Power Reliability • ASCO Power Technologies
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Harnessing IoT and Predictive Analytics for Uninterrupted Service and Superior Energy Management • Ontegrity
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Protecting Your Business Efficiently With Rotary UPS • Hitec Power Protection, Inc.
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Increasing Data Center Resilience While Lowering PUE • FieldView Solutions
 Battery Power 2016 Call for Presentations
August 3-4
Denver, Colo.
Battery Power 2016 is currently accepting abstracts. The international event is focused on latest developments and technologies in the battery industry, including mobile, wearable, stationary, critical power and EV battery technology, as well as battery manufacturing, materials and research & development. Topics will include new battery designs, improving power management, predicting battery life and regulation and safety issues. Other topics include OEM/end user requirements, battery authentication and market trends.
The conference provides an excellent forum to discuss new developments in technology, market conditions and end-user requirements that are driving innovation, capabilities and features, application trends and performance improvements.
End-users presenting about any innovative project they may be involved in will be given priority on the show program.
Click here for additional information.
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 Plan to Attend APEC 2016
March 20-24
Long Beach, Calif.
APEC 2016 continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer.
- The best power electronics exposition
- Professional development courses taught by world-class experts
- Presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers covering a wide range of topics
- One of the lowest registration costs of any IEEE conference
International Battery Seminar & Exhibit
 March 21-24
Fort Lauderdale
Since its debut in 1983, the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit has established itself as the premier event showcasing the state of the art of worldwide energy storage technology developments for consumer, automotive, military, and industrial applications. Key thought leaders will assemble to not only provide broad perspectives, but also informed insights into significant advances in materials, product development, manufacturing, and application for all battery systems and enabling technologies. As the longest-running annual battery industry event in the world, this meeting has always been the preferred venue to announce significant new developments, announce new product announcements, and showcase the most advanced battery technology.
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