May 14, 2019

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Portland

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Oregon

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United States

ESS Inc., a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration energy storage systems, announced that it has deployed an Energy Warehouse (EW) long-duration flow battery system at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. The 50 kW / 400 kWh battery is integrated into a microgrid with a CleanSpark microgrid controller, and provides up to eight hours of storage to enable back-up capabilities for critical loads; operational energy cost savings through on-site generation with storage; and full islanding capabilities for resilience. The project is being completed in partnership with the project’s prime contractor, Bethel-Webcor JV. “We are pleased to commission our second Energy …

May 13, 2019

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Burlington

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New Jersey

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United States

Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces that the company has hired Dwayne Somers as the new Regional Manager for the Western U.S. Somers, based out of Phoenix, AZ, will help to provide customers with critical information about the company’s industry-leading safety tools. Somers has an extensive background in sales and customer service, including in the telecommunications industry. Working alongside Franko Gregory, the Cementex marketing manager for the Eastern U.S., Somers will work with Cementex experts, representatives, and customers to provide detailed product knowledge, technical support, and specialty assistance for customers within the Western Regions. He will also …

May 10, 2019

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MIDLAND

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Mich

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United States

MIDLAND, Mich. – May 8, 2019 – Dow introduced here today at The Battery Show Europe 2019 (Hall 1, Stand 349) new DOWSIL™ EC-6601 Electrically Conductive Adhesive, a next-generation material engineered for reliable performance and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in demanding electrical and electronics applications in the transportation, communications and consumer markets. This novel adhesive combines strong electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding capabilities across a wide range of frequencies with durable mechanical and conductive properties over time, underscoring how Dow is further growing its highly differentiated EMI shielding solutions portfolio. “Today’s most innovative electrical and electronics technologies need a strong adhesive with …

May 10, 2019

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Dayton

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OH

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United States

Consumers are clamoring for next generation electric vehicles and smart devices but limited battery life has continued to hamper growth. To help solve the problem, Global Graphene Group (G³) and its subsidiary, Angstron Energy Co. (AEC) have developed GCA-II-N. The new graphene/silicon composite anode material has been designed to give lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries the capacity for higher energy storage while reducing size and weight. In November 2018 R&D Magazine acknowledged the achievement by presenting G³ and AEC with the R&D 100 Award. “Smartphone users will be able to use their phones longer before they have to charge them,” says Dr. …

May 6, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

Florham Park, N.J., May 6, 2019 — ASCO Power Technologies, the world’s leading provider of critical power solutions, has expanded the capabilities of its ASCO 7000 SERIES Power Control System (PCS). ASCO has added Schneider Electric’s Modicon PLCs and Masterpact MTZ Circuit Breakers to its portfolio of switchgear control options. Modicon PLCs offer the following capabilities: Clock synchronization between PLCs and peripheral components that enables users to construct detailed timelines for evaluating power events and diagnosing power issues. Advanced diagnostics that can trace faults to specific I/O components and ports to speed troubleshooting. Standard Managed Ethernet Switches in Remote I/O Modules for establishing redundant PCS control rings without purchasing additional components. Connectivity to the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure environment   All …

May 1, 2019

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Costa Mesa

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California

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United States

Ice Energy, the leading provider of distributed thermal energy storage solutions, announced that it has signed an international distribution agreement with leading global electrical and engineering company, Fuji Bridex Pte Ltd. Under the agreement, Fuji Bridex will market, install and service Ice Energy’s commercial and residential Ice Bear systems across Singapore, Japan, Australia and Southeast Asia. “We are pleased to partner with Fuji Bridex to extend the benefits of our Ice Bear thermal battery technology to a highly promising market,” said Marcel Christians, co-COO of Ice Energy. “We’ve had continuous interest from Southeast Asia and Australia about our systems, which is understandable given the needs of …

May 1, 2019

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Milwaukee

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Wisconsin

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United States

MILWAUKEE (May 1, 2019) – Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions, today launches as a new entity and world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. Clarios was acquired by Brookfield Business Partners and will operate as a global energy storage business generating $8 billion in revenues with more than 16,000 employees, 56 facilities worldwide and 130 years of expertise. Clarios will build on its leading position in vehicle battery technologies – producing one-third of the industry’s total output per year – while more aggressively exploring ways to meet the fast-growing energy storage needs of tomorrow. “At Clarios our vision is …

April 30, 2019

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Menomonee Falls

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Wisconsin

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United States

Storage Battery Systems, LLC (SBS) has announced the opening of a new full-service stocking branch in Dallas, TX. For over 100 years, customers have looked to SBS for innovative material handling and transportation “Power Solutions”. Effective April, 2019, the branch is serving the greater Dallas area, including Ft Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, Plano, Richardson and Garland. The Dallas branch designs and builds custom motive power batteries.  It also stocks battery chargers, test equipment and many of the most common battery sizes. In addition to an extensive selection of used equipment and reconditioned batteries and chargers, it offers a full menu of …

April 24, 2019

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United States

Electrode Plant Offered by Hilco Industrial and The Branford Group   News provided by Hilco Industrial Mar 18, 2019, 12:37 ET Share this article NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Industrial, in partnership with The Branford Group, have announced today the turnkey offering of one of the largest electrode plants in North America. This Michigan-based manufacturing facility has a production capacity of 4,000,000 battery cells per year. The plant is strategically located just 20 miles from Detroit. The assets include complete anode and cathode processing lines, including material mixing, coating, drying, roll slitting, packaging and solvent recovery systems. The …

April 23, 2019

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Santa Clara

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CA

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United States

Santa Clara, Calif. ­– April 23, 2019 ­– Natron Energy, a provider of battery products using Prussian blue electrode chemistry, announces the appointment of two well-established energy storage veterans, Dr. Robert Rogan and Jack Pouchet. Rogan will serve as Chief Business Officer, and Pouchet will lead Natron’s sales team as Vice President of Sales. “Natron Energy is raising the bar in performance, reliability, safety and environmental friendliness of energy storage based on our patented Prussian blue technology,” said Colin Wessells, CEO of Natron Energy. “We are excited to bring Robert and Jack to the Natron team as their vast technical …

April 22, 2019

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Bordentown

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NJ

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United States

Sidhu Laboratories, a new start-up technology company focused on developing advanced energy storage systems, introduces a class of 100% solid-state, high-performance polymer electrolytic membranes called SiLyte™ that offer numerous advantages over standard liquid electrolytes used in traditional batteries. Void of any ionic liquids, low-boiling point solvents or low-viscous oils and gels, the SiLyte™ platform of electrolytic membranes are safe, high-performance and mechanically-strong polymer electrolytes that promise to revolutionize lithium-ion batteries known to explode when overheated or overcharged.  Li-ion batteries also are expensive to manufacture, sensitive to temperature and become unusable if the voltage falls below a certain level. “Our energy …

April 18, 2019

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Boston

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MASSACHUSETTS

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United States

 Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces that the company has a new Manufacturer’s Representative for the Southeast Region. With this new partnership, Cementex looks forward to continued growth in the Southeast region of the U.S. SouthCon, a highly respected representative within the safety tool industry, began representing Cementex in August of 2018. SouthCon will represent Cementex to all customers in the Southeast region, which includes all of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia as well as Florida west of and bounded by the Apalachicola River. Customers can contact SouthCon’s general offices in Alabama at (205) 324-8656 or in Georgia at …

April 17, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

ASCO Power Technologies, the world’s leading provider of critical power solutions, debuts the ASCO 5702 Power Management Gateway. This device offers an advanced power management platform for hospitals and medical facilities in a single, stand-alone, industrial-grade product that is easy to deploy. The 5702 Gateway provides state-of-the-art capabilities for monitoring and testing critical power equipment, evaluating power conditions, notifying key personnel, and streamlining Joint Commission and NFPA compliance. Scalable to a Wide Range of Applications The ASCO 5702 can monitor and control up to 256 power devices in small and large critical power systems alike. The device is especially suited …

April 12, 2019

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Costa Mesa

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California

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United States

Ice Energy, the leading provider of distributed thermal energy storage solutions, has executed product distribution agreements with four leading regional companies to sell, install, and maintain its intelligent residential air conditioning system, the Ice Bear 20. Distribution partners are now actively engaged and working with architects, builders, and homeowners in California. They are specifically targeting those who wish to pair the Ice Bear air conditioner with a solar PV system, in order to create net-zero homes that automatically bypass the state’s new time-of-use peak rates. “This distribution network will enable us to further expand our footprint in the residential market …

April 12, 2019

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Guangzhou

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Guangdong

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China

On Feb 27th 2019, GBF ASIA 2019 Committee visited Battery Japan 2019, and had very productive conversations with global enterprises, including Japanese enterprises like Furukawa, FDK, PRIMIX, ZEON, BOURNS, MUNTERS, as well as Chinese enterprises like Tianqi, lingood, Wuxi Lead, NUODE, and many others from South Korea and Germany.     Through communication, we found that with the expansion of China's EV market, the number of Japanese exhibitors interested in exploring the Chinese market increased year by year.   This trip served as a great chance for us to introduce GBF ASIA 2019 to the exhibitors and media from all over the world, most of whom gave us their high …

April 11, 2019

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Longmont

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Colorado

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United States

  CONTACT: Lisa Metzger lisametzger@avocetcommunications.com 720-771-4238     SOLID POWER RECEIVES INVESTMENT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY Partners To Develop Solid-State Batteries For Future Electric Vehicles LOUISVILLE, CO (April 11, 2019) – Solid Power is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to develop all solid-state batteries (ASSB) for next-generation electric vehicles. Solid-state batteries offer improved energy and safety as compared to current industry-standard lithium-ion batteries. The announced partnership will focus on further developing ASSBs toward automotive requirements. This partnership will heavily leverage Solid Power’s first fully automated, roll-to-roll production facility, which is anticipated to be fully operational in Q2 2019.   …

April 3, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

ASCO 5101 Engine Start Modules Offer NEC®-Compliant Monitoring for Engine Start Circuits The 5101 Generator and ATS Modules indicate start circuit availability to avoid potential outages   Florham Park, N.J., April 3, 2019 — ASCO Power Technologies, the world’s leading provider of critical power solutions, debuts its new ASCO 5101 Engine Start Modules. These devices continually monitor the operability of Engine Start Signal Circuits to ensure that engine-generators will receive start signals when emergency power is needed. They also start engine-generators as soon as start circuit faults are detected. An emergency engine-generator must start automatically when it receives a signal …

March 29, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

ASCO Offers Low Voltage Surge Protector with Self-Resetting Fuses The Model 175 Offers 3-Stage Suppression for Superior Protection   Florham Park, N.J., March 29, 2019 — ASCO Power Technologies, the world's leading provider of critical power solutions, is offering its Model 175 surge protective device for data transmission applications that use two pairs of wires. Especially suited for protecting equipment in security, access control, alarm, and video systems, the Model 175 mitigates transient overvoltages using a combination of a gas discharge tube (GDTs) and silicon avalanche diodes (SADs). ASCO Product Manager, Bob Behl states, "The GDTs have low capacitance and …

March 26, 2019

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LAS VEGAS, MARCH 26, 2019 – Indipro Tools, manufacturers of premium power solutions for digital and professional video applications, will unveil its new Porta-Pak battery at NAB 2019 (Central Hall, Booth 11145). This versatile 98Wh battery is specifically tailored to integrate seamlessly with DSLR camera monitors, LED lighting and audio/video converters. With its small footprint (3x5x1.5-inches), the Porta-Pak 98Wh battery enables users to power up their camera and accessories conveniently using one compact power source. The battery incorporates a 2.5mm outputting connector at 12V, a 2.1mm outputting connector at 7.4V and a 5V USB to charge multiple devices at once. …

March 21, 2019

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Middletown

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PA

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United States

Phoenix Contact’s premium QUINT POWER line now includes a single-device solution that meets functional safety applications up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3. The new QUINT 20+ power supply has an integrated decoupling MOSFET and double overvoltage protection circuitry to meet rigorous SIL 3 safety regulations without the need for external redundancy. The QUINT 20+ power supply introduces a single conformally coated device solution with ATEX, IECEx and Class I, Division 2 approvals, which allows the power supply to be mounted within potentially explosive areas (Zone 2). The functional safety approval allows the QUINT 20+ power supply to be used …