Unplanned Obsolescence

Upal Sengupta, Staff Applications Engineer
Texas Instruments, Battery Management Solutions

Many of us (who have reached a certain age) may look back with nostalgia to the good old days.  It was a simpler time, life was not so hard, and so on.  Just the other day, one of my friends traded in his 21 year old pickup truck for a newer (12 year old) one and made the comment “they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.”  Well, maybe sometimes that can be a good thing too. Read more about Unplanned Obsolescence

Take Charge: Follow New Lithium Battery Regulations to Help Ensure Smooth Supply Chain

Bob Richard, Vice President of Regulatory and Government Services
Labelmaster

While lithium batteries deliver superior performance and reliability in numerous applications, the same technology that makes them so useful also presents unique hazards for shippers, carriers and receivers if not safely packed and handled when transported. As a result, regulations in the US and around the world are being significantly revised to better ensure the safe transportation of lithium batteries. Read more about Take Charge: Follow New Lithium Battery Regulations to Help Ensure Smooth Supply Chain