Author: Josh Johnson
Marking and Labeling Batteries for Transport Operations
Paul Burgess, DGSA, CDGP
Labelmaster
Given the sensational media coverage last year of the problems affecting the Boeing 787 aircraft’s introduction into service, and the variety of transport incidents over the last decade that appear to be at least potentially related to batteries of one sort or another, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the proper and safe classification, packaging, marking and labeling of these important commodities has assumed greater prominence in the transport industry. Read more about Marking and Labeling Batteries for Transport Operations …
Tesla is the Name on the Industry’s Lips at Battery Japan
Robert Gibbison, Global Director of Marketing
Ashland Specialty Ingredients
When British pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) sang of ‘Tesla Girls’ in 1984, the Toyota Prius was still some 13 years away and the automotive world seemingly in no hurry to move from the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). Read more about Tesla is the Name on the Industry’s Lips at Battery Japan …
Power System Protection Through Monitoring and Remote Services Improves Availability
Frank Bibens, President
Emerson Network Power, Global Services
For five of the past seven years, availability has been one of the top three infrastructure concerns for data center, IT and facility managers according to biannual surveys of the Data Center Users’ Group (DCUG), and that concern is likely to remain. Read more about Power System Protection Through Monitoring and Remote Services Improves Availability …
Demand Increases Worldwide for US-Made Batteries in Emerging Markets
Elke Hirschman, Vice President of Marketing
Trojan Battery Co., LLC
Trojan Battery and its team of engineers continually research and develop enhanced deep-cycle battery technologies to best serve a variety of markets. In 2014, Trojan will focus its efforts on expanding our US-based manufacturing activities, and incorporating a proprietary carbon additive to its renewable energy battery lines. Read more about Demand Increases Worldwide for US-Made Batteries in Emerging Markets …
Changing Focus of Battery Chargers for Differing Battery Chemistries
Bob Wylie, Director
Advanced Charger Technology
Since its incorporation in the late 1990s, Advanced Charger Technology (ACT) has maintained its focus on the charging and maintenance of rechargeable batteries used on portable two-way radios and thermal imaging devices. Throughout this time there has been a trade-off at the user level in terms of overall weight considerations, battery costs and energy demands of the battery from enhancements in radio features. Read more about Changing Focus of Battery Chargers for Differing Battery Chemistries …
Overcoming the Challenges in the Power Electronics Industry
Edward McMahon, CEO
Epec Engineered Technologies
Every industry has its challenges, ours is no different. In a technology industry like power electronics, the strength of your technical expertise will be most important in differentiating you from your competitors. Read more about Overcoming the Challenges in the Power Electronics Industry …
