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! …
By Allison Proffitt, Editorial Director, Battery Power Online
April 26, 2018 | Chris Campbell almost missed his Battcon keynote address because he was “adventure motorcycling” on the Blue Ridge Parkway and ran into some trouble. Thankfully, the VP of business development for Vertiv Critical Energy arrived in time to kick off the 2018 Stationary Battery Conference & Trade Show earlier this week in Nashville, Tennessee, and set the stage for three days of discussion. Read more about Battcon 2018: Predictions for Stationary Energy Storage …
April 25, 2018 | The 18th Annual Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC), June 4-7 in San Diego, is quickly approaching. With the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado as the backdrop, AABC 2018 will highlight the technical and business issues that will impact the pace and path of vehicle electrification worldwide. Whether you are most interested in xEV expansion, raw material development, partnering, or R&D, the event will address some of the fundamental questions facing the industry and roadmaps for the future. The full agenda is available online; here are a few topics that caught our eye. – The Editors Read more about Expansion of xEVs, Advanced Materials and More: AABC 2018 Preview …
Shannon Given, Editor, Battery Power Online
April 24, 2018 | At the 35th International Battery Seminar last month there were presentations of new battery technologies, exploration of battery chemistries, and assessments of the battery market. But everything wasn’t focused on the new. Attendees and speakers also dug into what to do with the old. Read more about Li-Ion Battery Shipping, Regulations and Refurbishment …
