September 15, 2021

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Bethlehem

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PA

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United States

Bosch Rexroth’s new Factory Automation Battery Manufacturing brochure provides a detailed look at key challenges in every major battery manufacturing process and the advanced range of Rexroth solutions to meet those challenges. Bosch Rexroth is a globally established provider of automation solutions for battery production in various formats and technologies. The brochure reviews critical throughput, process control, productivity and quality control challenges for the major battery manufacturing process steps. Addressing these challenges, the brochure details a range of advanced, cross-technology Rexroth solutions for electrode production, cell production and battery module and pack assembly stations. Electrode production: Cross-technology solutions for web …

September 14, 2021

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Phoenixville

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PA

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United States

NeoGraf Solutions, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance natural and synthetic graphite sheets, rolls and powders, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the development of graphite bipolar plates for heavy-duty fuel cell applications. The NeoGraf proposal was among 31 projects which received a total of $52.5 million to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies and support DOE’s recently announced Hydrogen Energy Earthshot initiative. The grant will fund the technology advancement of low-cost, flexible graphite bipolar plates for heavy-duty fuel cell applications for the U.S. trucking and mass transportation industries. Bipolar plates are a key …

September 9, 2021

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Burlington

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NJ

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United States

Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights its wide selection of industry-leading Double-Insulated Torque Wrenches and Screwdrivers for the power generation and distribution industry. The expanded product line allows the user to select the proper tool for the job. With a proprietary two layer insulation, Cementex offers the greatest possible personal safety for environments in and around energized equipment. These premium-quality tools are rated for applications to 1000 VAC and 1500 VDC and meet or exceed the requirements of OSHA, NFPA 70E and CSA Z462. Cementex has more than 50 years of experience perfecting the insulation of hand tools …

September 9, 2021

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Swindom

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United Kingdom

Sensata Technologies to Debut New Battery Management Systems at the Battery Show North America   The new i-BMS from Sensata’s recently acquired BMS provider, Lithium Balance, will be featured in booth #2617 at the upcoming Battery Show North America from September 14 – 16 in Novi, Michigan. Sensata will highlight its sensing and control solutions that help make energy systems safer, cleaner, more efficient and connected at the show.   Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST), today announced it will debut new Battery Management Systems at the upcoming Battery Show North America in Novi, Michigan from September 14th to 16th in booth …

September 8, 2021

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Bethlehem

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PA

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United States

Bosch Rexroth will present its latest automation, material transport and assembly technology products and solutions for battery manufacturing and assembly in booth 2920 at The Battery Show North America, September 14-16, in Novi, MI. Special technology demonstrations will detail a range of capabilities the company offers to help battery manufacturers improve quality and enhance assembly line throughput and flexibility. The booth exhibits will also show how Rexroth solutions help enable maximum use of i4.0 technologies to support real-time performance data capture and analytics. The Battery Show North America and Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo is North America’s largest and …

September 3, 2021

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Huizhou

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Guangdong

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China

BSLBATT lithium batteries have full communications integration with the whole line of Combilift electric lift trucks. Combilift is revolutionizing the way companies handle and store goods. March Huang, our senior Sales Specialist, explained what makes BSLBATT Combilift Forklift lithium batteries special. If you’re ready for improved power efficiency and the longest charge retention of any other battery type, now is the time to switch to Combilift Lithium-Ion batteries. Watch to learn more! BSL Batteries is the most advanced lithium material handling battery for all-electric material handling (MHE) Classes 1-3, including small pallet jacks, end riders, center riders, narrow aisle forklifts, …

September 2, 2021

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London

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London

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United Kingdom

SUNLIGHT expands world’s largest manufacturing unit for motive power batteries Additional €50m investment boosts production capacity to 7GWh by Q3 2022 SUNLIGHT invests an additional €50m at its Xanthi, Verona and North Carolina plants that will increase battery manufacturing output capacity to 7GWh annually: €30m will be invested in the production of lead-acid batteries, increasing the Xanthi unit’s capacity from 4GWh to 5.3GWh, the largest output in the world for motive power lead-acid flooded products. €20m will be invested in the production of lithium-ion batteries, adding 1.7GhW in annualised assembly capacity. This is in addition to a €105m investment towards …

August 31, 2021

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Lebanon

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OR

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United States

ENTEK International today disclosed that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of NSG’s Battery Separator Division (BSD). Larry Keith, CEO of ENTEK International, said "Today is an important milestone in the growth and evolution of ENTEK’s global business as we welcome BSD’s talented team to ENTEK, while also taking the next step forward in our growth and value creation strategy.” The complementary combination of manufacturing footprints and product portfolios will enable ENTEK to support customers around the world with outstanding service as well as the industry’s premier offering of separator products for energy storage.  With this strategic acquisition, ENTEK …

August 31, 2021

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Melbourne

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Victoria

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Australia

Australian power conversion technology specialist Rectifier Technologies (ASX: RFT) announces successful integration with SAFT FLEX’ION™ Lithium-ion batteries for industrial battery charging. Lithium batteries are all the rage now especially since the rise of electric vehicles. The power density of these cells also makes it attractive in industrial applications such as utilities, power generation and oil & gas where voltages between 110 - 125VDC are commonly found in substations. Pairing these batteries with a suitable charger determines whether or not your asset (the lithium battery) is properly utilised and looked after so that they last as long as they were designed …

August 31, 2021

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Coeur D'Alene

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ID

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United States

electroVolt to Showcase Innovative PRISLogic™ Lithium-Ion Battery Modules During The Battery Show electroVolt, a developer of application-specific lithium-ion batteries and modules, announces it will showcase its state-of-the-art Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) PRISLogic series of modules and LiONCore™ series of batteries during The Battery Show in booth #1531, September 14-16 in Novi, Mich. As North America's largest and most comprehensive advanced battery manufacturing trade show, The Battery Show is a forum for advanced battery technology for electric and hybrid vehicles, utility and renewable energy support, portable electronics, medical technology, military, and telecommunications. During the three-day conference, electroVolt executives will discuss how its …

August 26, 2021

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Zurich

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Switzerland

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials AG (MCAM), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance materials, is proud to announce its goal to achieve climate positivity in its own operations by 2030. To achieve this, MCAM has set ambitious targets and actions to reduce its emissions and environmental impact, compensate for unavoidable emissions with high-quality carbon credits, and invest in carbon removal projects. MCAM’s goals build on an in-depth gap analysis of its progress across all existing climate action carried out in 2020, which enabled the company to set the first essential milestone of becoming climate neutral by 2023.  Half of MCAM’s 32 …

August 25, 2021

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Bluffton

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Ohio

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United States

Bluffton, OH – GROB Systems, a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announces the availability of its new G550 5-axis Universal Machining Center, featuring a unique milling concept that guarantees the best milling technology and extremely stable and precise cutting of practically all materials.  The G550’s unique machine concept includes a horizontal spindle position that permits the longest possible Z-travel path and optimum chip fall. The arrangement of the three linear axes offers maximum stability by minimizing the distance between the guides and the machining point (TCP). The G550’s tunnel concept allows the largest possible component …

August 17, 2021

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Fountain Valley

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CA

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United States

Custom Power, a premier designer and manufacturer of customized battery pack and energy solutions, announced that it has become certified to AS9100D, the aerospace and defense industries’ most stringent quality management system accreditation. The AS9100D certification demonstrates that Custom Power upholds the complex and unique practices demanded for the engineering and production of its customized battery solutions for defense and commercial aerospace customers, and further enhances the company’s reputation as an innovative and reliable US-based manufacturer and industry leader. "This accreditation builds on our ISO9001 certification and further validates our already strong 55-year commitment to quality and safety,” said Mel …

August 17, 2021

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Owosso

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Michigan

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United States

  By Randal Beattie, SAKOR Technologies Inc. Over the past decade, most transportation markets, from automotive, to military, aircraft, and even space systems have seen a tremendous surge of interest in hybrid and electric vehicle technology. To gain the promised efficiency benefits and green profile of these vehicles, it is important to conduct driveline and component testing during design and manufacturing that is specially adapted to the particular nature of hybrid and electric vehicles. Hybrid and electric drivetrains have several features that make testing them very different from the standard testing conducted on internal combustion (IC) only systems. Hybrid and …

August 17, 2021

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Puchheim

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Germany

AMADA WELD TECH announces the availability of the Jupiter series of modular systems for precision joining, available for laser welding, laser marking, resistance welding, micro arc welding, and hot bar bonding applications in the battery industry. Jupiter modular systems can be equipped with all joining process modules available from AMADA WELD TECH to provide solutions to customers within the battery industry.    With the Jupiter series, customers purchase an automation platform from a global joining equipment leader and receive intensive process development support in AMADA WELD TECH application development centers. Joint early stage process development in AMADA WELD TECH labs …

August 16, 2021

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JENA

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JENA

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Germany

Two new reconstruction technologies introduced today by ZEISS use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve data collection and analysis, and speed up decision-making significantly. Now available for the Advanced Reconstruction Toolkit (ART) on ZEISS Xradia 3D X-ray platforms, ZEISS DeepRecon Pro and ZEISS PhaseEvolve modules increase throughput by up to 10x while producing better than ever image quality. They’re designed for research fields including geosciences, pharmaceuticals, electronics, battery and engineering materials as well as for semiconductor failure analysis.   ZEISS ART gives researchers continuous access to the latest technologies for reconstruction, providing flexible workflow strategies as their imaging needs evolve. The …

August 13, 2021

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Bally

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Pennsylvania

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United States

Bally Ribbon Mills, an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces its newest line of advanced textile products to increase part functionality and utility. As companies demand higher durability and product differentiation, BRM has innovated with its E-WEBBINGS® and TPCM™ thermoplastic materials. Both products offer superior features, including lighter weight, specific strength, durability, stability, abrasion resistance, and sustainability.   BRM’s advanced textile products are ideal for electronic transmission data, energy storage, and manufacturing automation. Working with companies that include NASA, Tier 1 Defense suppliers, as well as directly with the Department of …

August 10, 2021

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Huntersville

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NC

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United States

August 10, 2021 (Chicago, IL) – Labelmaster, the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), today announced the results of its sixth annual 2021 Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook. Sponsored by Labelmaster, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin, the survey of 465 DG pros from around the world examined how organizations managed the pandemic and the ability of their DG management operations to meet supply chain needs. The survey found the need for greater awareness among senior leadership and further investment in DG …

August 5, 2021

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Andover

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Massachusetts

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United States

ACEINNA Names Wade Appelman as President & COO   Responsible for worldwide operations and strategy   Andover, Massachusetts- August 5, 2021   ACEINNA, (https://www.aceinna.com/about) a market leading, inertial sensor company, today named Wade Appelman as the company’s President & COO, responsible for developing and implementing strategy for the company’s worldwide operations.   “ACEINNA is part of two exciting market trends, autonomous driving and vehicle electrification. Used in autonomous vehicles to ensure both accuracy and safety, high precision Inertial Measurement Unit Sensors (IMU) complement perception sensors such as imaging, radar and LiDAR,” says Mr. Appelman. “Current sensing is another strength for ACEINNA …

August 4, 2021

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Round Rock

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Texas

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United States

Lithium Werks, Inc. announces the largest North American based Cathode Powder and Electrode production facility for lithium batteries. The new facility will produce Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode powders, as well as the Lithium Werks’ patented Nanophosphate® powder, which was developed by MIT, known for its Power.Safety.Life™. The facility will also produce finished electrodes for sale and use by lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers. The plant is projected to have a starting annual production capacity of 4 GWh of cathode powders as well as an equivalent amount of finished electrodes. Responding to the urgent national need for US-based lithium battery capacity, …