There are unexpected parallels between diamonds and batteries. Diamond is formed under extremely high pressure and is the world's most valuable gemstone. Likewise, battery technology is developing under increased pressure from end users and manufacturers, while remaining one of the most valuable components in electronic devices. Here, professional battery manufacturer Accutronics explores how this pressure is shaping the future of battery design.
If you have been putting up with substandard batteries that do not give you the specifications you need, what better time to upgrade than the present? Ultralife manufacture both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries that utilize modern chemistries and designs to offer significant advantages over other portable power solutions in the marketplace.
Developments such as portable devices have restructured how many healthcare professionals operate and, crucially, driven a necessity for device manufacturers to deeply consider the lifespan and effectiveness of their products.
Robot technologies are emerging that allow these amazing devices to impact our lives in ways we never thought possible. When you examine the market as a whole, you see that robots require a multitude of different battery solutions depending on their required task.
Since April 2016, Lithium ion batteries which are offered for transport by air and which are packed by themselves (i.e. not contained in or packed with equipment) are required to be shipped at a state of charge (SoC) not exceeding 30% of their rated design capacity. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to a fine or imprisonment.
Applications are changing so why aren't batteries?
Human beings are nothing if not creatures of habit. This is especially the case when it comes to buying consumables like batteries. We know batteries are important but we continue to buy cheap, subpar batteries that run out too quickly and simply cannot handle the heat. Here we explain the demands that three essential applications place on the humble 9V battery.
The worldwide battery market is expected to reach a value of $100 billion by 2025. To help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) better understand this fast-growing market, professional battery manufacturer Accutronics has released a whitepaper explaining the features of the worldwide, UK, French and German battery market. The guide can be downloaded here.
If you had to name a safe pair of hands, healthcare and medical practitioners would probably rank at the top. However, the medical technology (MedTech) they use is in a vulnerable state. Recent years have proven this extensively, with an unprecedented number of cyberattacks targeting critical medical equipment in hospitals. Here, Neil Oliver, technical marketing manager at professional battery manufacturer Accutronics, explains what this means for MedTech manufacturers.
In early 2016, UK-based professional battery manufacturer Accutronics was acquired for £7.5m by global battery and communications systems specialist Ultralife Corporation. Here, Michele Windsor, global marketing manager of Accutronics, discusses how the acquisition has benefited the company and its customers across Europe.
The Entellion CC1150 mini credit card battery, launched at the end of 2015, is the perfect solution when a small, compact but highly functional battery solution is required. The CC1150 a 3.7V, 1.15h (4.2Wh) Lithium-ion 2.0A battery measuring just 54mm square and 9.5mm high, occupying half the footprint of a standard credit card.
