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Battery Safety Standards Update: IEC 62133 Undergoes Major Changes

Editorial Staff May 10, 2018

Commentary Contributed by John C. Copeland, Co-Owner and Technical Manager, Energy Assurance LLC

The IEC 62133 family of standards has enabled international harmonization of safety testing for small-format cells and batteries since its initial release in 2002 followed by a major revision in 2012.  Recognizing the substantial shifts in the rechargeable battery market from nickel to lithium chemistries, the standard underwent its most dramatic change in 2017.  This article will familiarize the reader with those latest changes and their impact on attaining cell and battery pack compliance. Read more about Battery Safety Standards Update: IEC 62133 Undergoes Major Changes …

Gridtential Powers into the Future with Help from Tried-and-True Testing

Editorial Staff May 2, 2018

Commentary contributed by Brian Hammerschmidt, Applications Specialist, Megger  

May 2, 2018 | In today’s world, everyone from the automotive industry to the grid energy storage sector are searching for low-cost, sustainable power solutions to meet their ever-changing and increasingly diverse energy needs. Companies are always looking for ways to combine the traditional benefits of lead-acid chemistry with the improved life cycle and power performance characteristics of Li-ion batteries. Read more about Gridtential Powers into the Future with Help from Tried-and-True Testing …

Honey, I Shrunk the Battery!

Editorial Staff April 30, 2018

Commentary contributed by J.D. DiGiacomandrea, Applications Engineering Manager, Ultralife Corp.

April 30, 2018 | In 2011, Chinese engineers claimed to have made the world’s first shrinking device. While it may sound like it came from a film, the device only creates the illusion of a smaller object, rather than actually shrinking it. Illusions aside, it is clear that devices in the electronics sector are continuing to get smaller. Read more about Honey, I Shrunk the Battery! …







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