By Battery Power Online Staff
December 2, 2024 | Battery Power Online is pleased to announce nine finalists in the inaugural Best of Show People’s Choice Awards new products competition at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference held December 9-12 in Las Vegas. Finalists come from BattGenie, Chroma Systems Solutions, Dragonfly Energy Corp, ENEOS Materials Corporation, Keysight, MTI Corporation, OnTo Technology, Saint-Gobain, and Tsing Bosch.
The Best of Show People’s Choice Awards recognize new products in the automotive battery space. The awards competition is open to all the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference exhibitors, and exhibiting companies entered their products for consideration in advance of the event. Nine new products have been chosen as finalists. They will be recognized at the event and attendees are encouraged to explore the novel technologies and solutions firsthand in the exhibit hall and vote for the People’s Choice Award once the conference has begun. Please note, selection is not based on level of sponsorship or exhibit participation.
Finalists were chosen from all of the entries into the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Best of Show People’s Choice Awards by the Battery Power Online editorial team. Products must have been newly released or significantly improved since December 2023, and they must be available for purchase at the event.
Winners will be chosen by the on-site community voting during the event. Voting links will be available at finalists’ booths and throughout the event. Voting will open when the exhibit hall opens on Tuesday, December 10.
Winners will be announced live at the event on the exhibit hall floor on Wednesday, December 11, during the 1:15 Dessert Break.
In addition to the inaugural Best of Show People’s Choice Awards, highlights of the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference include plenary keynote presentations from General Motors, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Redwood Materials, plus more than 225 other speakers including 30+ OEMs & battery developers, 200 sponsors & exhibitors from industry, 35 research posters, and 2,000 participants. Registration is still open, and Battery Power Online readers can save $150 with Discount Code 2414-BPO.
BattGenie Inc. | Booth 420
BattStudio
https://www.battgenie.life
BattStudio is BattGenie’s most comprehensive industrial battery R&D platform geared towards unifying the needs of battery data management, analytics, modeling & simulation as well as parameter estimation of physics-based battery models, unified under a single platform. BattGenie also provides the software for battery management systems (BMS) of Li-ion batteries. The platform can be used for in-hose data management, modeling and simulation as well as also developing adaptive charge/discharge profiles. BattGenie enables faster and safer charging (<20mins from 0-100%) and provides an improvement in cycle life in excess of 100% for electric vehicles, consumer electronics including robotics and drones, as well as grid storage battery applications. BattGenie’s technology was developed using a $5M US DOE ARPA-E grant and independently tested and validated at a reputed third-party national lab (NREL). BattGenie is already working with multiple electric vehicles (EVs), Tier-1s, consumer electronics as well as battery manufacturing OEMs, and BMS hardware providers based out of the US, Europe as well as Southeast Asia.
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. | Booth 721
Battery Reliability Test System – 17010H
https://www.chromausa.com/product/battery-reliability-test-system/
Chroma’s new 17010H Battery Reliability Test System is a high-precision testing solution engineered for advanced performance evaluation of high-current and high-power battery applications. It supports testing for large lithium-ion battery cells, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), and lithium-ion capacitors (LICs). Key features include ±0.015% full-scale accuracy and ±0.005% precision, ensuring reliable data for charge/discharge cycles and capacity evaluations. This system offers multiple current ranges (300A/150A/30A), enabling dynamic power tests and compliance with international standards, particularly for vehicle batteries such as BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs. Its energy recovery circuit significantly reduces waste heat and feeds 75% of discharged energy back to the grid, optimizing energy use and lowering operational costs. With fast current response times (<1.5ms) and zero-crossover charge/discharge conversion, it provides precise control and high-speed operation. The 17010H’s software supports advanced test plan creation, allowing users to define and execute custom recipes with flexible logic and real-time monitoring. Test data can be visualized in real time, exported automatically, or adjusted with up to nine decimal places of precision. This system meets various IEC testing standards, making it suitable for rigorous industry requirements. The system’s modular design, compact footprint, and energy-efficient operation make it a versatile choice for R&D and quality assurance labs focused on next-generation battery technologies
Dragonfly Energy Corp | Booth 828
Dragonfly Energy Dry Electrode Cell Manufacturing
Dragonfly Energy’s proprietary dry electrode battery cell manufacturing technology is revolutionizing lithium-ion battery production with its patented dual-sided dry deposition method. This advanced approach sprays electrodes directly onto the foil, bypassing conventional slurry-based techniques and eliminating the need for toxic solvents and energy-intensive drying processes. The result is a significant reduction in energy consumption during manufacturing as well as environmental impact. This innovative approach leverages a chemistry-agnostic platform, enabling the production of a wide range of battery chemistries, including LFP, NMC, LCO, NCA, graphite, and silicon. This solvent-free process ensures superior electrode uniformity and enhanced cell durability. The dual-sided deposition technique further optimizes production efficiency and enables compact factory footprints, supporting modular scalability and flexible site selection. With the capability to produce PFAS-free electrodes, Dragonfly Energy’s technology aligns with stringent environmental and safety standards. The streamlined process results in cost-effective, high-performance cell production, enabling faster time to market and increased access to the battery market.
ENEOS Materials Corporation | Booth 331
BINDER
https://www.eneos-materials.com/
ENEOS Materials Corporation is a manufacturer of binder materials for lithium ion battery. Though the role of binder material is originally to work as the adhesive agent between active material and current collector, many battery suppliers have recently requested us to actively contribute to improve the battery performance such as fast charging and reduce the environmental impact. For example, our latest Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) binder can drastically decrease cell resistance and improve fast charging performance as an anode binder. Since the fast charging is considered as one of most important items to expand battery electric vehicles, this SBR binder is drawing strong attention from the battery and car manufactures. Also, we have newly developed the eco-friendly acrylate binder which is water based emulsion for cathode electrode and does not include a fluorine group in its polymer structure. This PFAS free binder is expected to be a promising candidate to accelerate the eco-friendly electrode production. We have already started providing binders for all-solid-state batteries, and we are also researching further improvements. And we have been developing binders for dry processes and other innovative batteries. We will continue to play a leading role in CONNECTING THE FUTURE. Even an inactive material in the electrode like binder can be strongly involved with battery performance. The amount of binder in the electrode is very limited, but binder material can give a large influence on battery performance. We believe that our binder material can be helpful for further improvement in the battery technology.
Keysight | Booth 231
SL1770A Scienlab Power Allocation Management Solution for Battery Testing
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/home.html
In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, the demand for efficient and reliable battery testing solutions has never been greater. The increasing adoption of EVs and new technologies necessitates rigorous testing. Introducing our cutting-edge centralized battery pack lab solution, designed to revolutionize the way large labs operate. By centralizing power electronics and distributing power throughout the lab, we offer unparalleled efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Our solution addresses the challenge of out-scaling the grid supply when focusing exclusively on peak power demand. It leverages the fact that most test profiles do not require maximum power continuously, allowing unused power to be allocated to other test benches and shifting the emphasis on the average power. Driven by the latest industry trends, our solution offers the highest flexibility in shaping test benches, including flexibility in channel count, maximum power, voltage options, switching, and lower power integration. While power is centralized and our Power Allocation Manager handles the allocation, test execution and channels remain independent, ensuring the highest reliability. Whether you are developing new battery technologies or optimizing existing ones, our solution empowers you to achieve your goals with confidence and efficiency. Experience the future of battery testing and allocate excellence to your lab.
MTI Corporation | Booth 812
Automatic Autonomous Equipment For AI Materials Science
https://www.mtixtl.com/MTI-AI-Lab.aspx
Automatic and autonomous equipment is critical for a self-driven lab (SDL) development. Reliable data collection and analysis with high throughput is most important for AI-driven material discovery. MTI Corporation offers precise dosing of multi-source liquid/solid, uniform mixing, densifying press, and single-phase formation sintering by solid-state reaction for ceramic, metallic, and renewable energy applications, such as solid-state electrolyte, high-entropy alloy, catalysis, and battery R&D.
OnTo Technology | Booth 430
Battery Neutralization 1
http:/www.onto-technology.com
Transportation and storage of lithium-ion batteries at end-of-life is a pain. OnTo’s Battery Neutralization process (US Patent 12,021,202) is the first way to remove hazardous characteristics from batteries to produce “co-product” (material formerly known as batteries). The process recently received positive analysis through a Department of Transportation Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration letter of interpretation (PHMSA-LOI). OnTo’s post process co-product no longer meets the definition of a battery for the purpose of commercial transportation in the public way. This is a very significant LOI, that, combined with Dr. Sloop’s technology could up-end the entire lithium battery recycling industry saving untold millions in commercial transportation cost. That is no exaggeration. This opens the door for other model means of transporting co-product by means other than trucking. Which is the only authorized transportation for Damaged, Defective, or Recalled (DDR) lithium chemistry batteries to be moved in the United States and many other countries. OnTo’s co-product can remove half the cost of battery recycling, helping to make electric vehicles and energy storage more affordable for everyone.
Saint-Gobain | Booth 126
Norseal PS-V0
https://www.tapesolutions.saint-gobain.com/na/en/ev-battery
Micro-cellular Polyurethane Foam Saint-Gobain® Norseal PS-V0 is a high-performance micro-cellular polyurethane foam, specially designed to offer UL94 V-0 properties for EV and HEV battery applications. This product is ideal for applications where flame and fire protection are of highest importance. By passing the vertical burn test, PS-V0 meets the safety standards for the most challenging environments and applications. It features excellent water-sealing properties and compression set. Key features of Norseal PS-V0 include: excellent Compression Set Resistance; UL94 V-0 rated from 3.5 mm (0.14 in) up to 12 mm (0.47 in) thicknesses, flame retardant and halogen free; excellent water-sealing properties; conformable and soft with ability to conform to uneven surfaces.
Tsing Bosch (Zhuhai) Technology Co.,Ltd | Booth 613
Lithium Battery Safety Detection Intelligent Workstation
http://www.tsingbosch.com
With high and low temperature cycle capacity, modular, temperature controllable; Detection capability: Suitable for soft pack battery, hard shell battery, blade battery and other types of battery detection, while with gas production process, infiltration quality, electrolyte stability test, aging degree, edge sealing quality and other detection capabilities; Three-axis mechanical scan, automatic focus; The device supports 3CH.
