Rigaku Corporation, Japan, a global solutions partner in X-ray analytical systems, launched the CT Lab HR160, a high-resolution X-ray computed tomography system for battery, semiconductor devices, electronic components, and advanced materials analysis.
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Bruker Corporation, Billerica, Mass., launched its new timsMRMS system, designed to empower researchers in petroleomics, sustainable fuels, and advanced energy storage
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An interdisciplinary team at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Germany, has identified exactly how dendrites grow and pierce ceramic electrolytes to trigger fractures that ultimately lead to battery failure.
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Australian scientists at the University of Melbourne have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology by developing and testing the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery.
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Fraunhofer ICON Project “UltraGRAIN” demonstrates local microstructure control in metallic components during laser-based directed energy deposition, using pulsed-laser-induced melt pool excitation with potential for tailored products.
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University of Michigan engineers developed a modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries—using a stabilizing electrode coating and microscale channels—that could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away.
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Enovis Corporation, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, announced the publication of its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, underscoring the company’s ongoing dedication to ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
The report details Enovis’ initiatives aimed at fostering a positive global impact. Key highlights include the implementation of energy-efficient technologies across manufacturing facilities, resulting in a measurable reduction in the company’s carbon footprint. Additionally, Enovis has expanded its community outreach programs, partnering with local organizations to support health and education initiatives.
The CSR report also emphasizes Enovis’ commitment to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, showcasing programs designed to promote equitable opportunities and a supportive work environment for all employees. By aligning its business strategies with sustainable and socially responsible practices, Enovis aims to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of its stakeholders and the broader community.
For a comprehensive overview of Enovis’ CSR initiatives and achievements, the full 2024 report is available on the company’s website.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill., use Polybot, an AI-driven automated material laboratory, to produce high-conductivity, low-defect electronic polymer thin films.
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Integer, Plano, TX, announced that its Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors had the honor of ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
The event marks a significant moment for Integer as the company continues its growth trajectory, focused on better serving customers and improving patient outcomes worldwide. The recognition reflects Integer’s commitment to innovation and progress in the medical device industry.
The International Metallographic Society announced that the winner of the Buehler Best Paper Award for 2012 is “Full-Thickness Decarburization of the Steel Shell of an Annealing Furnace” by Amber M. Dalley. The article was published in the February 2012 issue of Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis. The award was officially announced at the IMS Awards Banquet in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 7, 2013. The award is sponsored by Buehler and includes a plaque and a check for $1,000.
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Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, Calif., developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.
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Allegheny Technologies Inc., Pittsburgh, will sponsor a four-day Corrosion Solutions Conference geared toward materials selection, fabrication issues, innovations, and solutions in the chemical processing, oil and gas, and energy industries. Presented Sept. 15-18 in San Diego, it will provide the latest information on working with advanced alloys such as stainless steels, nickel-base and specialty alloys, titanium, niobium, tantalum, and zirconium.
Continue readingInnovnano, Lisbon, Portugal, has invested in a high-tech, brand new facility for production of its nanostructured powders, including 3 and 4 mol % yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The new site is based in a dedicated technology park in Coimbra, Portugal, and has been designed to allow high capacity expansion and industrial-scale nanotechnology, enabling the production of up to 1000 metric tons per annum.
Continue readingState University of New York, Albany, N.Y., announces that the pioneering College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering will become a separate institution within the SUNY system by the 2014-15 academic year. The establishment of SUNY CNSE will further cement New York’s position as a global center for nanotechnology innovation, high tech industry and research, and unmatched educational opportunities.
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Intertek, England, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, unveiled its new Battery Xcellence Center in Mestre, Italy. Featuring the latest technologies for battery and energy storage systems testing, paired with unrivalled industry expertise, this new center of excellence will meet industry’s increasing need for fast and reliable testing, certification, and assurance services.
The 500 sqm facility is equipped with state-of-the-art battery cyclers, climatic and salt spray chambers, vibration plans, and mechanical testing equipment as well as two ATEX certified anti-fire containers and a dedicated altitude test chamber, enabling it to meet testing needs for transportation and storage safety, functional safety, and performance for a wide range of cells and battery packs.
As one of the world’s fastest growing industry sectors, the battery market is estimated to reach €135 billion globally and €35 billion in the EU by 2030. A pioneer in this space with specialist battery capabilities strategically located in the USA, China, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, and Europe, Intertek is working at the forefront of the industry, helping its customers to shape the future of energy storage and mobility.
This new state-of-the-art facility in Italy complements Intertek’s existing European battery centers of excellence in the Nordics, UK, and Germany, allowing the company to bring its expertise from more mature battery markets to Italy and the wider South Europe region. The Italian team will be supporting businesses across a range of sectors, including automotive, transportation, energy, and consumer goods, to successfully take their products from initial design phases through to compliance evaluation and global market access.
At the official opening of the Mestre Battery Xcellence Centre, André Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer of Intertek, said: “Sustainability is the movement of our time, and we at Intertek are pioneering the global Quality Assurance industry to help our clients on their sustainability journeys. On the road to Net Zero, we know energy storage is more critical than ever, and with the electrification of society moving at pace we are continuously investing in the future of electrification. This new state-of-the-art-facility enables our customers in this exciting region to benefit from our cutting-edge technology and industry-leading experts, helping them navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory environment for batteries and battery-operated products.”
Arianna Fogar, General Manager for Italy’s Electrical business, said: “Italy is the second largest market in the EU for domestic energy storage systems, as well as a key hub for the European automotive supply chain. We are delighted to be able to meet the industry’s need for local assurance, testing and certification services in this dynamic region with the opening of our pioneering battery and energy storage laboratory.”
As the energy density of battery packs for vehicles and grid energy storage increases, how can we make high-density energy systems less hazardous and more reliable? That’s the question explored by scientists at Exponent Inc., Menlo Park, Calif.
Their new technical paper, “Understanding the Fundamental Mechanisms of Battery Thermal Runaway Propagation and Mitigation” published by the Society of Automotive Engineers, explains how severe thermal runaway scenarios can occur and outlines the tenets of successful mitigation to reduce these hazards.
Thermal runaway events often begin with the failure of a single battery cell or group of cells, cascading to other neighboring cells, and increasing in severity as the stored energy of the battery pack is released. To reduce the likelihood and severity of these scenarios, the scientists discuss design strategies that can impede propagation of thermal runaway events between cells.
To implement these design strategies and moderation measures, the authors suggest that design engineers first develop a deep understanding of the mechanisms that drive battery thermal runaway propagation. To start, the authors outline a number of the factors that drive many cell failures and runaway events such as acute exposure of a cell to high temperatures, mechanical abuse, and flaws in the construction of either individual cells or the battery pack.
The paper then discusses the mechanisms by which thermal runaway propagation can occur between cells and provides details on the fundamentals of these methods. In addition, the authors provide an overview of potential mitigation approaches to prevent thermal runaway propagation that are currently used in industry and commentary on pathways for developing an effective protection strategy.
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An innovative polymer coating pioneered by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Calif., has been demonstrated to boost electric car battery life by up to 15 years.
Continue readingConfluent Medical Technologies, Scottsdale, Ariz., has announced the grand opening of the latest addition to their large scale manufacturing center of excellence in Alajuela, Costa Rica, expanding their capacity for Nitinol processing and catheter manufacturing.
This new facility will be co-located with the existing Confluent Costa Rica facility and will add an additional 66,000 square feet to this location. The new site greatly expands Confluent’s capacity to process Nitinol components, as well as produce complex catheters using a combination of clean rooms and white-space manufacturing.
“Confluent has experienced consistent and strong growth in recent years,” said Confluent president & CEO, Dean Schauer. “This expansion supports our new product pipeline which continues to grow at a rate greater than Confluent has previously experienced.”
Confluent supports some of the fastest growing medical device markets such as interventional neurovascular, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular. As a result of the double-digit growth of these currently served markets, a substantial number of new products are coming into production and will utilize this new facility space immediately. Additionally, Confluent is considering additional expansion options beyond this new facility.
Nanoscience Instruments, Phoenix, has strategically partnered with Ivium Technologies, a Dutch manufacturer of advanced potentiostats/galvanostats and battery cycling instrumentation to distribute their products across the United States and Canada.
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill., developed a new technique that accelerates the solving of material structures from patterns uncovered in x-ray experiments.
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The Cellforce Group, Germany, and Dürr, Germany, jointly commissioned a high-tech coating facility for high-performance battery cells in Bietigheim-Bissingen.
Continue readingResearchers at Nottingham Trent University, U.K., have invented textiles embedded with more than a thousand miniature solar cells that can charge a smart watch or mobile phone.
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Waters Corp., Milford, Mass., introduced new, innovative powder rheology tooling and software for its TA Instruments HR Rheometers allowing scientists to make precise, repeatable powder rheology measurements simpler and faster.
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Park Systems, Korea, a world-leading supplier of atomic force microscopes announced the opening of its new Eastern Regional Lab at Northeastern University’s 14-acre Innovation Campus in Burlington, Mass.
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill., made another lithium-ion battery breakthrough with the NMC cathode, finding a boundary-free electrode structure eliminates reactions that diminish battery life.
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Ametek Gatan Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., a global leader focused on enhancing and extending the operation and productivity of electron microscopes, launched the Metro, a cutting-edge counting camera for groundbreaking imaging, diffraction, and in-situ transmission electron microscopy below 200 kV.
Continue readingHitachi High-Tech Corp., Japan, announced the development of a remote service to diagnose the degradation status for on-board automotive lithium-ion batteries.
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Tescan Orsay Holding a.s., Czech Republic, announces the installation of the Amber X focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope at the Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems in Germany.
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In a new study that seeks to identify the reasons that cause the performance of fast charged lithium-ion batteries to degrade in electric vehicles, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill., found interesting chemical behavior in one of the battery’s two terminals as the battery is charged and discharged.
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A research team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, revealed the atmosphere-dependent relaxation and failure mechanisms of energy storage devices by in situ surface science methodology.
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