Hong Kong innovation and technology expertise will be on vibrant display at CES 2021, with 22 of the region’s leading entrepreneurs and innovators exhibiting at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) 44th annual Hong Kong Pavilion at CES. Held virtually from January 11 – 14, this year’s exhibits will showcase why Hong Kong is the ideal incubator and launchpad for tech innovation and global business success. Hong Kong has long been a leading source of entrepreneurship and tech innovation, and despite global economic slowdowns in 2020, the city has continued to be a hotbed for business development across Asia …

AMADA WELD TECH, INC., a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces the release of the CD-A1000A, a 1000 watt-second advanced capacitive discharge welder, ideal for battery tab welding, honeycomb tacking, and welding of conductive terminals. This next generation CD welder is the latest in a long line of CD welders manufactured by AMADA WELD TECH.  The unit is automation-ready and features dual pulse output with control and monitoring of both pulses. The dual pulse function helps overcome surface inconsistencies –such as dirt and oil contamination - during the first pulse and makes consistent welds with …

MPINarada announces the new IP65 outdoor-rated, UL 1973 certified HELiION FEN Series 48V Lithium LFP battery system.  With innovation and advancements in online technology moving faster than ever, the demand for bandwidth increases exponentially, giving rise to the increased need for secure battery backup solutions.  The Narada IP65 rated HELiION FEN Series batteries are secure, quality batteries that can be used outside an existing structure, or on a pole, and provide multiple benefits anywhere outdoor power is needed.  The advanced intelligence of the lithium battery technology features a simple installation and load/charge system integration.  Its energy transfer patented technology provides …

Lithium Werks is pleased to announce that it has renewed its long-standing ISO 9001 certification, now valid through late 2023, and upgraded the prior TS 16949:2009 Automotive Quality Certification to the new IATF 16949:2016 certification, registered with BSI (British Standards Institute), for the Changzhou Electrode Coating and Cell Assembly plants. The International Automotive Task Force IATF 16949:2016 is the preferred Automotive Quality Management System and replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009 by integrating the many international Automotive Quality Management Systems like: VDA (Germany), AIAG and QS-9000 (North America), AVSQ (Italy), FIEV (France), and SMMT (UK). Marcus Higginbotham, Global Quality Director for Lithium Werks, …

MPINarada has recently released a technical paper highlighting the top design factors that come together to create the most reliable and cost-effective VRLA battery solution. Focusing on the HRXL Series data center battery, MPINarda has utilized data driven insight and science to demonstrate how the perfect mix of technology can best address performance and cost factors in critical battery storage needs. Highlighted in the paper are the four key elements that deliver a long-life, high-performance, reliable battery:  the UX16 alloy, a patented three-part catalyst vent, an advanced reformulated separator, and the NXP5 negative expander.   The benefits of the proprietary …

Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen printed products, announces an extensive selection of label solutions with the durability, performance, and value so critical for outdoor power equipment and power tool manufacturers. Empire labels are designed to perform well outdoors and can withstand the same tough conditions as the tools and equipment themselves. As a cutting-edge print supplier, Empire Screen Printing creates custom products that enrich brand and identity, printed using environmentally safe and sustainable production methods. Empire closely collaborates with customers to develop customized solutions that improve productivity and ensure quality. Application experts evaluate materials for stability and …

Phoenix Contact’s newest TRIO DC/DC converter accepts an extremely wide input range of 510 V DC to 1650 V DC and converts that voltage to a regulated 24 V DC. This high-voltage range makes it ideal for solar and railway applications, but the converter can be used anywhere that requires conversion of a high DC voltage to a stable 24 V DC output. An internal circuit within the robust metal housing provides resistance against electromagnetic interference. The DC/DC converter also features a high mean time between failure (MTBF), internal overvoltage protection circuitry, and a low output voltage ripple. To increase safety …

Falcon Electric, Inc., a leading manufacturer of award-winning Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), today issues a helpful guide on lithium-ion battery types and why lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) is the safer choice for a UPS battery backup system. The “LiFePO4 – Why is it Safer for a UPS?” guide clarifies the important differences between lithium-ion battery types. This informative brief explains which type is best suited for consumer electronics versus a UPS. LiFePO4 is a reliable and safe choice for a UPS due to its stable chemistry. Unlike a standard UPS, a LiFePO4 UPS provides three to four times longer battery …

Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of its T-Handle Driver Tools, including Hex Head Wrenches, 6-Point Socket Wrenches, and Drives. All of the T-Handle tools incorporate the superior Cementex 2-layer insulation system and solid core handle to distribute pressure evenly through the gloved hand. Made in the USA featuring hardened American steel, the T-Handle tools rigid construction prevents twisting and flexing while providing the quality customers rely on from Cementex as the industry leader. The T-Handle Hex Wrenches are available in multiple shaft lengths and a range of combinations in order to meet each application’s …

Outsmarting thermal runaway through predictive maintenance is within everybody’s benefit Just like gold, the battery industry has been around for a long time now, and the users are naturally questioning, “can there be a new, or better element fully replacing them?”, and just like for gold, for batteries as well we can answer with a question “is what we have now so bad, or did we never use them properly?”. To get relief from this agonizing question, let’s have a look into the battery industry as such. What are some of the general trends within “the batteries’’? why are people so afraid …

Prince International Appoints D. Michael Wilson as Chief Executive Officer NEWS PROVIDED BY Prince International Corporation  Prince International Corporation ("Prince") today announced the appointment of D. Michael Wilson as its Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.  Mr. Wilson will also serve as a director of Prince's parent entity ASP Prince Holdings, LLC. He replaces B. Christopher DiSantis, a Managing Director of American Securities LLC, who has been serving as interim CEO.  Prince is majority owned by affiliates of American Securities, a leading U. S private equity firm. "After a thorough search, we are pleased to welcome Michael as the next CEO …

JH Technologies, leading optical and digital imaging, metallography, sample preparation and metrology solutions provider, announces that it recently shipped the first units of the company’s new Optic-Clean UV Microscope Eyepiece Sanitizer. Until now, microscope eyepieces have typically been disinfected with a 70% alcohol solution using saturated wipes or liquid spray. JH Technologies’ new Optic-Clean™ UV Microscope Eyepiece Sanitizer uses Ultraviolet (UV) light technology. UV is a scientifically documented method of disrupting viruses, bacteria, and microorganisms to prevent transmission and spread. Optic-Clean sanitizes each microscope eyepiece in about 60 seconds. It is also chemical-free and environmentally sound, helping users reduce their …

TRB develops ground-breaking solution for high volume manufacture of composite components TRB Lightweight Structures (TRB) has created a new production process to deliver continuous-fibre thermoset composite parts at high volume. By combining innovations in materials science with robotic manufacturing, TRB is making advanced composites competitive for automotive and aviation markets. This automated manufacturing process is already being used to supply a global Tier 1 powertrain manufacturer with critical battery components destined for electric buses. Lightweight composites are a key element for the development of electric vehicles, and TRB’s mission is to support the world's successful transition to sustainable transportation. The …

UNIPOWER LLC, a world-leading supplier of industrial AC and DC power systems, announces a new corporate initiative to invest in resources that are decreasing lead times and providing an easier order process for its highly reliable AC/DC power solutions. Known industry-wide for its product quality and longevity, this new program is designed to assist customers with time-critical delivery needs. “We have recently invested in state-of-the-art testing equipment and process improvements to upgrade our manufacturing so that we can deliver our products more quickly to our customers – in as little as two weeks for many products and configurations,” said John …

Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of a new lift-front hood in their Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE. The lift-front hoods provide a larger viewing area through the updated clear gray color shield, and remain compatible with Cementex’s innovative hood ventilation system, for the greatest possible safety of personnel in environments in and around energized equipment. The ventilation system helps to reduce the risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather conditions. The new lift-front face shield of this hood provides a larger viewing area through which users can see the energized equipment. By enhancing …

Phoenix Contact has increased the efficiency and power density of its popular STEP POWER power supplies. The third generation of STEP POWER keeps the same footprints as the previous version, measuring just 55 millimeters deep and with widths starting at just 18 millimeters. The STEP 3 power supplies were designed primarily for the building automation industry and have EN 60355-1 certification. Nearly any application within a building – building control systems, lighting, heating, cooling, fan control, and many more – may require this approval. The STEP 3 also is also listed to UL 61010 and has Class I, Division 2 …

NEI Corporation (USA) and 3DBattery Company (Israel), recently announced that the BIRD Energy program has awarded the companies a $900,000 grant for the integration of an advanced anode material with a water-based electrode deposition process, leading to a new generation of high performance and low-cost Lithium-ion batteries. The eighteen-month project aims to first develop cathode materials that can be used with a water-based ion-conducting polymer binder, followed by pairing with a silicon-based anode. The performance of the new materials and associated processes will be demonstrated at the pouch-cell level. The grant was awarded by BIRD Energy, a program established by …

PXiSE Energy Solutions (PXiSE) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions (Toshiba) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides a framework for collaboration on developing new project opportunities for microgrids, initially in Japan and, ultimately, worldwide. Mitsui & Co., a PXiSE investor, will also participate in the venture. PXiSE and Toshiba intend to pursue joint marketing and project development activities incorporating PXiSE’s software-based microgrid control platform. PXiSE’s microgrid controller can remotely and locally coordinate and manage a group of interconnected Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and loads that make up a unified controllable entity within an electrical grid. The controller …

Houston, Texas (September 22, 2020) – Viking Cold Solutions, the leading thermal energy storage technology provider for the low-temperature cold storage and frozen food industries, announces the inclusion of its award-winning energy storage technology in Xcel Energy’s new Custom Thermal Storage Incentive Program, part of their Custom Efficiency programs in Colorado and Minnesota. As an industry leader in delivering clean energy solutions, Xcel Energy is currently offering significant funding for energy-saving technology upgrades, such as Viking Cold’s Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems which safely reduce demand and add temperature resiliency and efficiency to low-temperature facilities with large energy needs. The …

Lithium Werks is pleased to announce that effective immediately, they are now selling their patented and proprietary, world leading Nanophosphate® powder. This technology was originally developed by MIT, and then first commercialized by A123 Systems, Inc. Lithium Werks has acquired rights to the game-changing, cobalt-free cathode material and is now willing to sell this leading LFP powder to lithium ion battery producers. While other battery companies are currently trying to reduce the amount of cobalt in their lithium ion batteries, Lithium Werks has succeeded in eliminating not only cobalt, but the expensive and heavy metal nickel. Nanophosphate® has been used …