Nominations Open for Energy Storage North America Innovation Awards
July 18, 2018
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Pasadena
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California
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United States
Pasadena, Calif. – July 18, 2018 –Energy Storage North America(ESNA) today issued a call for nominations for the 2018 ESNA Innovation Awards, which are presented annually for innovation, excellence and impact in energy storage. Key evaluation criteria include project innovation, impact on transforming the storage ecosystem, opening new markets, tapping into multiple value streams, overcoming operational challenges, and increasing reliability, efficiency and resilience across the power grid. Eligible projects must be sited in North America, as well as installed and fully operational on or before September 1, 2018. Nominations will be accepted in three categories: In-Front-of-the-Meter …
Mercedes Benz-Daimler, Groupe Renault and Nissan Motor Corporation discuss their e-mobility strategies and the move towards electric vehicles
July 11, 2018
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London
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Other
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United Kingdom
Regarded as a leader for innovation in mobility, Daimler’s battery research and development expert, Benedikt Friess, will share battery development and Daimler’s e-mobility strategy at Argus Batteries in Automotives, which is being held on 18-19 September in Wiesbaden, Germany. The live on-stage interview will explore Daimler’s focus on the drive towards e-mobility. Benedikt will also examine current challenges in finding the optimal balance between energy density, operational stability and cost-efficiency for batteries and will discuss how this fits in with Daimler's strategy for reducing battery cost. The latest developments in electric vehicle technology, and how European car manufacturers are changing strategies …
Cementex Announces Insulating Rubber Apron
July 11, 2018
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Burlington
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New Jersey
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United States
Cementex Announces Insulating Rubber Apron Ideal for technicians working on or around battery storage systems Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of its insulating rubber apron, ideal for working on or around battery storage systems. The apron is a good choice for technicians who have to reach over energized conductors to perform standard maintenance. With a base material of Cementex Class 0 Roll Blanket, the apron is composed of high-strength fabric reinforced Type II rubber. Highly puncture- and tear-resistant, the Cementex insulating rubber apron is also flame-resistant (self-extinguishing) and oil- and ozone-resistant. Designed, manufactured, and …
Saft joins exclusive group of 100-year-old technology companies
June 29, 2018
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Paris
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France
Saft, the French industrial battery manufacturer, this year joins an exclusive list of technology companies that have existed for a century or more. Founded in 1918, Saft made its name providing highly specialized batteries for uses from transportation to energy storage and from space exploration to the Internet of Things. More than 3,000 customers worldwide rely on Saft batteries for their long life and ability to function in the most extreme conditions. "Saft has been a world leader in battery technology since its inception," said Ghislain Lescuyer, chief executive officer of Saft. "We are exceptionally proud of our history and …
Cementex Announces Fully Non-Conductive Fiberglass Measuring Tools
June 26, 2018
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Boston
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MASSACHUSETTS
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United States
Cementex Announces Fully Non-Conductive Fiberglass Measuring Tools Unaffected by environmental changes and retains shape when wet Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of fully non-conductive fiberglass measuring tools. Available are a 33-inch measuring tape and a 6-foot measuring stick. These 100 percent non-conductive measuring tools completely eliminate the potential for one of the most common causes of arc flash and contact with energized conductors – inadvertent contact with metal measuring tools. Because they are fiberglass and not wood, these measuring tools are not affected by environmental changes – even if they get wet, they will …
Techsil Launch Innovative Tapes Range for Electrical Vehicles
June 20, 2018
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Bidford-on-Avon
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Warks
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United Kingdom
There is no denying that electric and hybrid vehicles (EV) are growing in popularity, being cheap to run, quiet and smooth to drive. Automotive manufacturers are keen to improve the power to weight ratio by using lighter materials such as composites and weight saving bonding, joining and fixing solutions. Adhesive tapes offer an attractive alternative to traditional mechanical fastening methods and have a key role to play in the manufacture of electric cars, vans and public vehicles. From structural bonding tapes and anti-noise tapes to prevent rattles and squeaks through to closed cell foam tapes to provide waterproof seals …
Lithium Werks and Endrich agree pan-Asian battery distribution deal
June 19, 2018
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Austin
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TX
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United States
“Demand for lithium batteries from Asian customers has been strong for a long time, but even so, we’ve seen nothing yet. We expect an enormous uptick in demand in the years ahead,” said T. Joseph Fisher III, CEO and co-founder of Lithium Werks. “With its unrivalled knowledge of Asian markets, Endrich is a trusted supplier to a number of tier-one ODMs (original design manufacturers) and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). “Together, we will continue to develop ever closer relationships with customers in markets such as Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and, not least, China, where we are preparing to build a lithium …
BCMS-PRO Scalable Battery Charger & Management System with Data Storage, Analysis & Reporting
June 15, 2018
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Rathdrum
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Idahao
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United States
VPW introduces the Venom BCMS-PRO, a next-generation Battery Charging & Management System (BCMS). The 720 Watt / 4-Bay 6U / 19 inch rack-mount system provides one-touch charging and capture of historical battery data for actionable health statistics of your batteries. The BCMS-PRO houses four hot-swap battery trays capable of charging at 2.5-26.1 VDC and 0.1-22 AMPS (not to exceed 180 Watts) with an LED charging indicator. Each battery tray is thermally conductive with internal fan and can be configured to fit practically any battery package and chemistry. Over Temp / Over Voltage / Over Current / Cell Imbalance circuits with …
Join Greentech Media at Grid Edge Innovation Summit
June 7, 2018
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San Francisco
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CA
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United States
Five years ago, we came up with the term "Grid Edge" to describe the shift of the electric sector toward distributed energy and the technologies driving this change. We took a chance on creating an entire research sector of the company around this term and boy, we're glad we did. Through the years, we've seen a funnel of breakthrough or game changing technology and innovation that seeks to redefine how business gets conducted across the electricity value chain. This year, we're crafting an event to explore how frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing and Blockchain will impact the …
Exro Technologies Inc. and Lithium Werks Announce Collaboration
June 7, 2018
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Vancouver
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BC
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Canada
Energy management company Exro Technologies and battery and portable power solutions group Lithium Werks have agreed to collaborate to improve the way batteries are controlled under variable conditions. “We will combine our technologies to develop flexible battery voltage input and output solutions for applications ranging from large scale energy storage for the grid, to everyday consumer goods,” said Mark Godsy, CEO of Exro Technologies. Exro’s software technology allows for constant monitoring and manipulation of energy inflows and outflows, at rates of up to 100k manipulations per second. The goal is total control of the flow of energy, in effect allowing better, more …
CORE SWX BATTERIES INCREASE CYCLE RATINGS TO 2,000
May 30, 2018
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Plainview
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New York
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United States
PLAINVIEW, NY, MAY 30, 2018 ─ Core SWX, a leader in battery and charging solutions, announces the cycle ratings of its Nano98, Hypercore Slim 98 (HCS-98) and Hypercore 9 (HC9) Mini battery packs have all doubled, allowing for 2,000 cycles. Core is the only battery manufacturer in today’s market delivering results of this scale. Battery cells naturally age, which results in a gradual reduction in capacity over time. Core SWX’s proprietary battery management firmware assures the cells employed are always balanced and at an optimal state to withstand continuous operation for extended periods of time while maintaining service life. With …
Core SWX Launches "Core Driven" Microsite to Spotlight Leading Video Industry Professionals
May 23, 2018
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Plainview
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New York
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United States
PLAINVIEW, NY, MAY 23, 2018 - Core SWX, a leader in battery and charging solutions, announces the launch of its Core Driven microsite, dedicated to its Core Driven Ambassador Program, which is comprised of some of the most talented, leading professionals within the professional video industry. The microsite showcases Core's ambassador directors, cinematographers, filmmakers and camera operators with individual profile pages. Each page provides a banner, brief professional biography, a film reel of their latest work, a list of the gear they trust for each setup and what Core SWX battery packs they are "driven by" on set. In addition, …
Bolivia chooses ACI Systems as strategic partner to industrialize lithium deposits
May 23, 2018
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Zimmern o.R.
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Germany
Bolivia chooses ACI Systems as strategic partner to industrialize lithium deposits Salar de Uyuni in the Andes in southwestern Bolivia is currently the world’s largest known deposit of lithium. The Bolivian state is creating a value chain to use the deposits of this raw material for industrial purposes. After a long and intensive decision-making process, the state-owned company Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) selected the German company ACI-Systems as a strategic partner for this project. As an elementary component of lithium-ion batteries, currently the most promising alternative for implementing the electric vehicle offensive, lithium is one of the …
Saft launches new Xcelion 6T-E Li-ion battery for high energy applications
May 23, 2018
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Tampa
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Florida
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United States
Saft has launched a new product in the Xcelion product line, the Xcelion 6T-E, a high energy lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery capable of providing double the useful capacity of lead-acid batteries in the same footprint. The 24V battery is designed for applications such as military vehicles, rail, marine and hybrid gen sets that require higher levels of storage capacity and longer silent watch periods. The high energy capacity and cranking capability provide stationary and other power systems with a superior battery solution that need longer run times at lower rates. For example, the X6T-E provides the ideal light weight, high energy …
Cementex Announces Double-Insulated 9-inch Universal Pliers
May 15, 2018
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Boston
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MASSACHUSETTS
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United States
Cementex Announces Double-Insulated 9-inch Universal Pliers High quality insulated pliers ideal for a range of applications where safety is a priority Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of Cementex double-insulated 9-inch Universal Pliers, designed for safe use in Arc Flash environments. The 9-inch pliers are an integral part of any technician’s tool kit. Cementex 9-inch Universal Pliers feature innovative Cementex double insulation technology. The double insulated tools feature a yellow warning layer underneath the outer orange layer; if the outside insulation is damaged, posing a safety risk, the yellow layer begins to show, and technicians …
Targray to Present Li-ion Cell Manufacturing Materials at Battery Show Europe
May 2, 2018
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Hannover
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Lower Saxony
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Germany
Leading battery material supplier Targray will be showcasing its new line of high-performance materials for lithium-ion cell manufacturers at the 2018 edition of The Battery Show Europe, running May 15-17 in Hannover, Germany. Drawing on three decades of experience in high-tech industries and an international sourcing network, the Battery Division offers a comprehensive range of advanced materials aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of next-generation battery and energy storage technologies. The company’s product portfolio includes cathode and anode materials, current collectors, separators, electrolyte, binders, coated electrodes and packaging materials for various cell geometries. It also supplies production equipment for …
Level 3 Indirect Lightening Generator Rental
April 19, 2018
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7704 S grant street
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IL
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United States
Burr Ridge – April 12, 2018 Transient Specialists, a leader in electromagnetic compatibility rentals for over 30 years, announces that they will be offering a discount price on the AVI 3000 for the month of May. This all-in-one 6 waveform portable test unit allows easy on-site testing to full level 3 threat under all load conditions. This product is ideal for testing to DO 160 Sec. 22 Level 3 and Mil Std. 461 CS 117 Waveforms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, and 6. Transient Specialists, conveniently located in the mid-west, offers a variety of EMC test equipment rentals to accommodate …
SBS, LLC Breaks Ground on Battery Academy
April 18, 2018
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Menomonee Falls
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WI
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United States
Storage Battery Systems, LLC has broken ground on Battery Academy, a new training facility and program that will offer the utility and telecom industries a wide range of training solutions. Construction is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2018 with classes starting this Fall The course offering will include Battery Installation & Commissioning; Battery Maintenance & Testing; NERC Compliance; Battery Theory, Sizing around Design & Application Considerations. Courses for beginners as well as experienced technicians looking for continued education will be offered. The vision is to also deliver a curriculum that is compliant with the Institute of Electrical …
Cementex to Showcase Battery Acid Resistant Clothing at Battcon 2018
April 16, 2018
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Burlington
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New Jersey
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United States
Cementex to Showcase Battery Acid Resistant Clothing at Battcon 2018 Experts will demonstrate comfort- and safety-optimized fabric in Booth #201 Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces it will showcase the company’s Battery Acid Resistant Task Wear at Battcon 2018, taking place April 22-25, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Cementex experts will be available in Booth #210 to discuss the cutting-edge acid-resistant fabric technology. Cementex is a Gold sponsor of the conference. Cementex Battery Acid Resistant Fabric features a uniquely woven blend of fabrics that offer greater breathability and moisture management than any other products on the market. The …
UNIPOWER ANNOUNCES M42 GUARDIAN BULK 1200A DC POWER SYSTEM
April 4, 2018
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Coral Springs
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FL
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United States
UNIPOWER ANNOUNCES M42 GUARDIAN BULK 1200A DC POWER SYSTEM Rack-Mounted Power Solution Dedicated to Data Centers, Telecom and Cable Industry April 4, 2018 (Coral Springs, FL) – UNIPOWER, the leading provider in power for mission critical applications and high efficiency systems, announced the Guardian Bulk M42 DC power system today. The new mid-range rack-mounted system is dedicated to servicing data centers, cable and telecom markets worldwide. The Guardian Bulk M series is a 10RU high 19” rack-mounted DC power system that provides a bulk output of -48VDC. The configurable systems incorporate six rectifier shelves with up to 23 Guardian family …