Many subsea engineers accustomed to mechanical hydraulics and/or tethered umbilicals have a concern that "You Cannot Reliably Use Batteries Under Water", so convincing them otherwise is a daily task for battery manufacturer Southwest Electronic Energy (SWE). The company manufacture five standard SeaSafe® battery packs that can be used at an ocean depth of over 6,000m.
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MedTech OEMs often approach Ultralife to ask if they should choose one of our pre-engineered (off-the-shelf) batteries or have a custom solution developed. The truth is that, with over 15 years' experience in manufacturing batteries for medical devices, there are many advantages to choosing Ultralife for either option.
Ultralife manufacture Thin Cells® for CGM sensors and rechargeable batteries for handheld receivers, plus Thin Cells® can be used in insulin pump patches
March 8th is International Women's Day, so what better day to celebrate the contribution that women have made to the battery and charger industries?
The first smart meter was developed and produced in the late 70s and, by the mid-80s, manufacturers of these devices found Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li/SOCl2) cells to be an extremely well-suited source of power due to their long service life that reduces the need for replacement. Ultralife has recently introduced a new line of Li/SOCl2 cells, called ER Generation X, that are a great option for those who consider performance, price and lead time.
In hotels over Christmas, there is an increase in the use of electrical items (such as light up decorations), which may pose a risk of fires developing. Therefore, smoke alarm battery manufacturer Ultralife Corporation has put together an infographic offering a few fire safety tips to hoteliers, while emphasising the importance of installing proper smoke alarm batteries.
When OEMs are undertaking new product development, asking the right questions and having a competitive advantage can mean the difference between success or failure. For instance, can improvements be made to ensure the products operate more effectively in their intended environments (particularly in industries such as medical and military)? Plus, with over 20 new laws and legislations being passed in the UK every year, there is the challenge to stay compliant in the process.
Tom Hanks' 2021 film, Finch, tells of a man who is terminally ill and must teach his robot how to look after his dog when he's gone. The film conveys a possible family unit of tomorrow (a man, his dog and his robot – named Jeff – living in harmony).
