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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, …

August 3, 2021

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Wilsonville

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Oregon

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United States

ESS Inc., a manufacturer of long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications, was selected by TerraSol Energies, Inc., a developer and manager of turnkey solar and storage solutions for commercial customers, to deliver an ESS Energy Warehouse™ flow battery at a commercial facility in Pennsylvania. The Energy Warehouse™ system will be integrated with solar PV as part of a microgrid to reduce electricity demand charges and provide safe, sustainable backup power to Sycamore International, an Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) company with a focus on data security. “Sycamore International is a highly discerning, environmentally conscious customer …

July 29, 2021

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Philadelphia

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PA

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United States

Stockwell Elastomerics announces the availability of a new brochure with sample packets demonstrating the performance properties of its closed cell silicone sponge products with T62 conductive coating for ESD protection. Test engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians seeking a soft, resilient sponge gasket material that performs well in temperatures from -70°F to 300°F with ESD grounding properties benefit from these closed cell silicone sponge products. Until recently, closed cell silicone sponge was only available in a non-conductive condition, with electrical insulating properties that would hold a static charge and potentially damage sensitive electronics. Stockwell Elastomerics developed its T62 conductive surface coating …

July 27, 2021

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Honolulu

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HI

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United States

HONOLULU, HI (July 27, 2021) – The Electric Power Research Institute's (EPRI) Incubatenergy Labs program announced that Shifted Energy was selected as one of 20 startup companies that will conduct accelerated demonstrations of their technologies with utilities and EPRI as part of Incubatenergy Labs’ 2021 Cohort. The company will collaborate with Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to install intelligent load control switches on residential water heaters, leveraging machine learning to provide the utility with better load forecasting and load shaping. Shifted Energy was chosen from among more than 250 international startups by a panel of global utility and EPRI …

July 26, 2021

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Middletown

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PA

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United States

The newest QUINT DC/DC converters from Phoenix Contact feature conformal coating for protection in harsh environments. The converters have been approved for use in ATEX, IECEx, and Class I, Division 2 locations, so they can be used in hazardous locations around the globe. The conformal coating protects against dust and conductive debris, corrosive gases, and humidity, and it prevents failures due to creepage currents and electromechanical corrosion. It also reduces the risk of failure due to vibration and thermal shock. The DC/DC converters can amplify, isolate, and convert voltage, and they also allow for the creation of an independent supply …

July 21, 2021

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Menomonee Falls

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Wisconsin

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United States

Exponential Power, Inc., a leading provider of stored power solutions, named Ms. Cindy Leist as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cindy will lead an operations staff focused on delivering reliability, advancing technology and providing an unmatched experience to customers. Before joining Exponential Power, Cindy managed the global operations team at United Wheels (Huffy Bicycles), achieving record-setting revenue, growth and volumes.  She has also held operational leadership roles at Revere Electric, Arrow Electronics and Richardson Electronics. Leveraging her accomplishments and deep experience, Cindy will guide the company in its commitment to delivering excellence while expanding its markets, service reach and …

July 21, 2021

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Louisville

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Kentucky

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United States

Virtual Peaker and Enel X Partner to Provide Smart Home Energy Solutions SnoPUD and MMWEC Among First Utility Customers Virtual Peaker, a cloud-based energy management platform, has partnered with Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy services business line, to offer smart home energy solutions to utilities and their customers from coast to coast. The Virtual Peaker and Enel X teams have signed multi-device agreements to provide software and energy services for two innovative public utilities, Snohomish County PUD (SnoPUD) and Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC). “Software plays a critical and increasingly urgent role in transforming how we as …

July 20, 2021

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This addition to the product line pushes BSLBATT Lithium above 950 different models offered, making BSL Batteries the leading maker of lithium motive power solutions for material handling equipment in China. Huizhou, China – July 18, 2021 – Wisdom Industrial Power Co., Ltd. ("BSL Battery"), a developer, manufacturer and integrator of advanced lithium-ion industrial batteries for the material handling industry and industrial equipment, today Announced the launch of the next generation PALLET JACK Series lithium-ion battery pack. A standard lithium battery that gets you extraordinary results, said BSLBATT Battery Chief Engineer Hugo Chen. “designed to power end riders and center …

July 15, 2021

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San Leandro

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California

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United States

Electriq Power, Inc. (“Electriq”), a leading provider of intelligent and integrated home energy storage, management, and monitoring solutions, announces a major expansion of its executive team. Six new hires are joining the senior management team, with skills from a variety of sectors that will be integral to Electriq’s expansion. The new senior management team comes from major renewable energy companies, leading tech and consumer-facing companies, influential nonprofits, consulting firms, and the public sector. Five of the six new senior staff members are women, demonstrating Electriq’s commitment to diversity at the highest levels of the company. The hires include: Ozlem Fonda, …

July 8, 2021

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Tokyo

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Japan

Toyocolor Co., Ltd., the colorants and functional materials division of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, today announced that it was tapped to supply the North American and European operations of SK Innovation, a South Korean lithium-ion (li-ion) battery manufacturer, with Toyocolor’s Lioaccum™ series of conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions. Lioaccum dispersions are used as the conductive additive in li-ion cathodes to help expand li-ion battery capacity of electric vehicles (EVs), for increased driving distances and faster charging performance. They will help power SK Innovation’s li-ion batteries installed in EVs manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and the Ford Motor Company. In recent …

July 1, 2021

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HuiZhou

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HuiZhou

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China

This week we had the opportunity to learn more about what is a solar battery or a battery to store solar energy. Today we want to dedicate this space to know a little more in-depth what types of solar batteries exist and what are the variables. Although today there are many ways to store energy, one of the most common is through a lead-acid battery also called a lead-acid battery, very common in conventional and electric vehicles. There are also other types of batteries such as lithium-ion (Li-Ion) of larger sizes that can replace lead in renewable energy systems. These …