WHO Caltech engineers have developed a prototype for a high-tech paper mask that can be used to assess metabolic and respiratory conditions ..read more

Battery and battery electric vehicle manufacturers across the automotive industry have significant carbon reduction targets in place, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality or even carbon negativity in the coming years. Meeting those targets means reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions put in place by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. At this year’s 2024 Battery Show North America, Henkel is showcasing material solutions that enable its OEM and battery manufacturer customers to reduce impact across all emissions categories, while improving battery performance, safety, cost, and process efficien ..read more

SandboxAQ announced at the Battery Show North America that its Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) reduced the time needed to predict lithium-ion battery end-of-life (EOL) by 95 percent, with an unprecedented 35x greater accuracy and 50x less data than traditional approaches — reducing the time for cell testing from months or years to just days. This breakthrough was achieved by training SandboxAQ’s LQMs on more than 4 millions hours of Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) cycle data collected by leading battery materials and technology company NOVONIX Limited (NOVONIX). The two companies discu ..read more

This white paper explores how the EtherNet/IP protocol is transforming industrial automation by combining the high-speed capabilities of Ethernet with the specific requirements of manufacturing systems. It highlights the protocol's role in enabling seamless communication between devices, improving real-time data monitoring, and supporting predictive maintenance, all of which contribute to optimized production efficiency and smarter, data-driven decision-making. The document also discusses the integration of EtherNet/IP with brushless motors (BLDC), demonstrating how this synergy enhances preci ..read more

Engineers are tasked with designing products that prioritize both performance and reliability. As these technologies continue to advance, they are often required to perform in increasingly harsh operating conditions ..read more

One of the drawbacks of fitness trackers and other wearable devices is that their batteries eventually run out of juice. But what if, in the future, wearable technology could use body heat to power itself ..read more

Rinco Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has expanded its position in ultrasonic metal welding with the launch of the Ultrasonic Servo Driven Splicer (USDS). Rinco is unveiling the high-performance wire splicing system at The Battery Show this week ..read more

Global sealing supplier Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is showcasing its automotive battery life cycle solutions — including three new innovations — at the 2024 Battery Show. At its booth, company will demonstrate its innovative solutions aimed at addressing several crucial areas in the life cycle of a battery, including cell manufacturing, module and battery systems development, and battery system vehicle integration. During the show, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will introduce three unique new products in its battery product family – advanced thermal barriers, prismatic battery cell ca ..read more

Managing the heating and cooling of electric vehicle propulsion systems may seem to be an easy task compared with combustion engines. After all, ICEs run much hotter — the thermal optimum for a gasoline engine is around 100 °C (212 °F). By comparison, EV batteries normally generate, as a function of current during charge/discharge cycles, a relatively cool 15-to-30 °C (59-86 °F). And while motors and power electronics operate hotter, typically 60-to-80 °C (140-176 °F), they still run cooler than ICEs ..read more

There is a not-so-hidden message in the venue change The Battery Show North America needed to make for its 2024 event. The show is moving to a larger location — Detroit’s Huntington Place — from the cozier confines of the previous conference center in Novi, MI, and the list of exhibitors has grown to over 1,150. Show organizers say more than 19,000 people are expected to attend this year ..read more