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Engineering Webinar: Advanced Thermal Management of Li-Ion Batteries for Electrified Vehicles
As car electrification accelerates due to stricter governmental regulations, cost reduction (cost per KWh) and intensification in customer interest, car manufacturers are facing the biggest industry mutation in years. (Details)
 
This webinar will take a look at different levels of simulation being undertaken (1D and 3D systems) today to guide virtual product design in Li-ion batteries and cooling system management for battery packs. (Details)
 
Specialists will highlight the state-of-the-art technology and barriers preventing progress in development. Presentations and demonstrations will specifically focus on solutions for cooling the battery pack to ensure high performance and longevity, while balancing other relevant concerns of overall weight which can reduce the vehicle range. (Details)
 
Finally, the webinar will be closed by a live Q&A session with the industry speakers. (Details)
 
Presenters:
Frederick J. Ross – Siemens PLM Software
Robert Spotnitz – Battery Design LLC
Gaetan Damblanc – Siemens PLM Software

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.

The following features are supported by BT 1000 Series:

1. High accuracy: the output and measurement accuracy plays an important role in determining battery performances. With 0.02% F.S. accuracy for each current range, the data obtained from BT 1000 Series allows researchers to precisely estimate battery cycle life and aging behavior.
2. Rapid data recording: with minimum 1ms data recording frequency, every detail change on battery parameters during charging and discharging cycles can be captured and then analyzed. It helps researchers understand the characteristics of tested battery materials during different working conditions well.
3. 4 customizable current ranges: since equipment output accuracy is critical, to reach its best performance, the 4 current ranges of BT 1000 Series are customizable. Clients assign current ranges based on their research requirements, so the accuracy remains the same within all research phases.

Chen Tech Electric is the worldwide battery test expert, which aims to satisfy various advanced and customized battery test requirements from worldwide clients with affordable cost. For more information about Chen Tech Electric, please visit the following website: www.chentech.com.tw/eindex.

Semtech Adds Ultra-Low RDS(on) Load Switch Family to FemtoSwitch Platform
Semtech Corp. has announced the latest family of load switches in its FemtoSwitch product platform. The new, ultra-low RDS(on) load switches are well suited for 5 V, 15 W USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) type-C port controller applications and other power rail switching applications, such as battery-powered portable electronics.<read more>

RFS Announces Lithium-Ion Battery for Mobile Network Industry
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), a global designer and manufacturer of cable, antenna and tower systems providing total-package solutions for wireless and broadcast infrastructure, has announced the availability of its new lithium-ion battery solution using NMC technology.<read more>

New Kyocera 7129 Series Board to Board Connector Helps Reduce Charging Times for Mobile Devices
Kyocera Connector Products Corp. has developed a board to board battery connector, the 7129 series, for use with portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and wearables.<read more>

Eaton Expands 9PX UPS Family with New 700 to 1,500 VA Models
Power management company Eaton has enhanced its line of 9PX uninterruptible power system (UPS) products with addition of new 700 to 1,500 volt-ampere (VA) models. The new models feature the 9PX UPS’s industry-leading energy efficiency and reliability to help information technology (IT) professionals and data center managers organize, protect and manage their critical infrastructure.<read more>

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Romeo Power Expands to New EV Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Southern California
Romeo Power is a southern California company that designs and manufactures electric vehicle battery packs. Launched last year by tech innovators Michael Patterson and Porter Harris, the demand for its EV Battery packs continues to grow.<read more>

Johnson Controls and Aqua Metals Sign Battery Recycling Technology Partnership
Johnson Controls finalized an agreement covering North America, China and Europe for an electrochemical battery recycling technology. Under terms of a multi-faceted deal, the company is investing in Aqua Metals. <read more>