Bosch Rexroth will exhibit a diverse portfolio of factory automation solutions for battery and EV manufacturing in booth 3416 at the NA Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, taking place at Huntington Place in Detroit from October 7-10. Among the technology that will be seen at Bosch Rexroth’s booth will be its…

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced it has joined the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a collaboration platform that brings together leading international organizations, NGOs, industry actors, academics and multiple governments to align collectively in a pre-competitive approach, to drive systemic change along the entire battery manufacturing value chain. “Joining the Global Battery Alliance is a critical…

From pacemakers to smartphones to EVs, the electric battery has become undeniably essential to modern life. Battery manufacturers are seeking smart, adaptable manufacturing solutions to help solve complex process challenges and stay flexible as battery technology develops and demand surges. Bosch Rexroth is ready to meet those challenges, combining deep battery manufacturing expertise with complete…

A few months ago, I received an email reminding me that my vehicle’s lease would be ending in July. So, this month, I’ll spelunk through my basement for the original car mats, assess the astounding damage my 4-year-old has managed in only 36 months, and I’ll attempt to get the car ready before I turn…

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is expanding its battery materials testing capabilities with a new purpose-built 6,600-square-foot laboratory in Sunnyvale, CA. The company is also expanding facilities at its Syracuse, New York laboratory — adding 6,500 square feet of new laboratory space. Both labs complement Eurofins EAG Laboratories’ extensive testing techniques and capabilities covering over 150 material…

Battery storage systems and electric vehicle charging units are rapidly being woven into the infrastructure of today’s world. EV charging stations are being installed in many locations, including parking lots and garages, and renewable wind and solar power systems are driving the growth of industrial-sized grid battery storage systems to capture excess energy and make…

NFI Industries, founded in 1932, is one of the oldest and largest privately held and family-owned 3PLs in North America. The company serves a variety of segments, including food and beverage, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods, offering everything from transportation, distribution, brokerage, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate. To accommodate…

OKW’s stylish DIATEC plastic enclosures for wall-mount and table-top electronics are now available in two standard colors: off-white (RAL 9002) and lava. These highly attractive enclosures are ideal for communications and network equipment, IoT/IIoT, gateways, peripherals, data systems engineering, security and access control, measurement and control, medical/wellness, and laboratory technology. DIATEC’s modern, flat design suits…

OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL industrial electronic enclosures are now available in two versions, offering the choice of a closed or open top. These sealed plastic enclosures (IP 65 optional) are designed specifically for heavy-duty handheld devices. Applications include machine control, mobile terminals, measurement, programmers, and data collection. Ergonomic HAND-TERMINAL offers plenty of space for operating elements, displays,…

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Voltaiq combine their strengths to offer unparalleled capabilities for battery manufacturing-focused companies. This collaboration aims to bring together the production-proven capabilities of both Siemens’ Insights Hub and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI), customers can gain access to unparalleled capability specific to battery-domain companies to help rapidly scale operations smoothly, from…

I love learning about engineering colleagues who are innovating in new ways — people who are rethinking problems that seem to be up against the proverbial brick wall. Take the current issues with renewable energy. While strides have been made in many areas of solar and wind, the daily (or hourly) variability of these technologies…

The Tab-Ex 03 tablet from the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ECOM Instruments is the third generation of Samsung devices in variants for industrial use in harsh environments. The DZ1 version of the Tab-Ex 03 is certified for use in Class I, Division 1. This makes it suitable for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere can…

Max VanRaaphorst Business Development Manager – E-mobility and Automotive Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America In the electric-vehicle (EV) battery industry, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes are becoming increasingly popular as a multi-functional technology with several applications. From enhancing battery efficiency and ensuring safety to optimizing production, these tapes address some of the most critical challenges…

OKW’s robust DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld plastic enclosures are now available in seven versions. They are rated IP 65 (optional) for use in harsh environments. High-performance DATEC-MOBIL-BOX is ideal for mobile data recording and transfer, measuring and control, and stock and sales logging. Six versions of DATEC-MOBIL-BOX are designed to house a wide range of standard LCD…

Jabil announced the findings of its 2023 global survey of energy storage and battery solution providers. The results reveal a steady expansion in the production of energy storage systems (ESS) to ensure a consistent energy supply while increasing power grid stability. Amid intensifying global energy demands, 88% of the survey participants are struggling to scale…

Anyone who’s visited Niagara Falls in the summer has surely watched the famed Maid of the Mist boats ply the waters of the Niagara Gorge. These sightseeing tour vessels, which appear tiny from above, seem to get perilously close to the thundering water from both the American and Canadian falls, crashing down roughly 180 feet.…

Growth industries like electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems and next-generation semiconductors require higher-purity graphite. The global demand for graphite is surging and expected to continue for decades, driven by the broad use of graphite for a range of products such as batteries for EV cars and energy storage systems, LEDs, solar equipment, high-performance semiconductors,…

HMS Networks is now presenting several communication solutions for the rapidly expanding battery market. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) require communication capabilities to connect to batteries and peripheral components, communicate with the power grid, monitor systems remotely, and much more. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) may be one of the keys to solving the energy…

Automotive component manufacturers face several production challenges. The most vital is maintaining product quality supported by consistent production throughput with systems that ensure profitability. A key function in this process is assembly; the need to manufacture more complex assemblies poses challenges for process engineers in their manufacturing and assembly functions. Fluid Dispensing Critical to meeting…

The winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced in a digital ceremony this week with products across several categories, including Mechanical. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. WTWH Media was not involved in the selection of the winners. Instead, this year’s winners were chosen…

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized global distributor for Molex, has expanded its selection of electronic component solutions with the company’s disposable thin-film battery. The thin-film batteries are zinc-carbon primary cells (Zn anode/MnO2 cathode) that nominally deliver either 1.5 or 3.0 volts. Typical applications include single-use or disposable sensing and…

DELO now offers a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. Already being used by an automotive supplier in the ramp-up phase of production, this new adhesive is suitable for low-voltage batteries found in mild hybrid and conventional hybrid vehicles, as well…

Patent-pending MultiVoltage technology enables the battery to charge at double its output voltage, which cuts charging time in half and makes opportunity charging a more accessible option with simplicity and ease of use for the operator. Patent-pending MultiVoltage technology enables charging at double the batteries’ output voltage, halving the charge time and increasing productivity. Applicable…

Backup power systems provide crucial emergency power to critical components whenever there’s a failure in a facility’s main power supply. These backup systems are indispensable at facilities involved in essential life-saving services, automated manufacturing of expensive product, and other critical operations where they help protect vital equipment and prevent expensive downtime, data loss, and time-consuming…

Electronics distributor Sager Electronics is now stocking Power Sonic’s PSL-SC Series lithium batteries. The Power Sonic PSL-SC range delivers a lithium battery that lasts longer, weighs less, and charges quicker than the equivalent lead-acid battery. The PSL-SC series features an intelligent battery management system that monitors and reacts to multiple voltage, current, and temperature events…