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Tesla’s iPhone Moment: How the Powerwall will Change Global Energy Use

Josh Johnson May 18, 2015

Isidor Buchmann, CEO and Founder
Cadex Electronics Inc.

The Tesla battery that Elon Musk announced gets much media attention, and rightly so. The Powerwall, as the Tesla battery is called, can store energy from renewable sources from solar panels and wind turbines to supplement energy needs and reduce the electrical bill. According to Musk, “Our goal is to fundamentally change the way the world uses energy.” This is a noble endeavor at a time when humanity draws more resources than our mother earth can give. Read more about Tesla’s iPhone Moment: How the Powerwall will Change Global Energy Use …

What Everyone Should Know About Battery Chargers

Josh Johnson April 18, 2015

Isidor Buchmann, CEO & Founder
Cadex Electronics Inc.

A good charger provides the base for well-performing and durable batteries. In a price-competitive market chargers often receive low priority. The battery and charger must go together like horse and carriage, and this is not always the case. Engineers are often not fully aware of the complex power requirement of a portable device and the need to charge under adverse conditions. Read more about What Everyone Should Know About Battery Chargers …

Battery Diagnostics and Monitoring Advancements in Battery Test Technologies

Josh Johnson September 11, 2014

Isidor Buchmann, CEO and Founder, Cadex Electronics, Inc.

The leading health indicator of a battery is capacity; a measurement that represents energy storage. A new battery delivers (should deliver) 100 percent of the rated capacity. Lead acid starts at about 85 percent and increases in capacity through use before the long and gradual decrease begins. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) starts at peak capacity and begins its decline immediately, albeit very slowly. Read more about Battery Diagnostics and Monitoring Advancements in Battery Test Technologies …

When Rubber Stamping is Not Enough – How to Make Batteries in Critical Devices More Reliable

Josh Johnson December 30, 2013

Isidor Buchmann, CEO and Founder
Cadex Electronics, Inc.

The approval process to release a new product is getting tougher. New rules are added that increase manufacturing costs and complicate logistics. Once approved and released, few rules apply that oversee continued reliability of the device; the agencies have done their job and the responsibility falls on the user. Read more about When Rubber Stamping is Not Enough – How to Make Batteries in Critical Devices More Reliable …