Watt's New in Batteries: Battery Bits, White Papers, Podcasts and More

From white papers and publications to case studies and podcasts, each month Volta Foundation posts the latest thought leadership in the battery industry.

Bry-Air Inc. x Battery Bits Blog

The ‘Not-So-Dry’ Topic of Battery Dry Rooms

Dry rooms are a critical element of battery manufacturing. It is important for battery makers to know how dry rooms work and how they are designed. READ MORE ON BATTERY BITS.

TWAICE x Battery Bits Blog

Beyond Lithium: Unveiling the Potential of Sodium-Ion Batteries with Advanced Simulation Models

This white paper explores the growing demand for sodium-ion technology and explains how sodium-ion battery simulation models can help engineers gain initial insights into this new technology. READ MORE ON BATTERY BITS.

Strativ Group x Exum Instruments

Do You Know Where Your Lithium Is?

Do you know where your lithium is? This episode could provide a big relief for many battery scientists, as we talk about Laser Ablation Laser Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry and how it can revolutionize material characterization. Hear from Jeff Williams, the Founder & CEO of Exum Instruments as we take a deep dive into what this solution means for our industry. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

梅特勒 - 托利多

The Unsung Hero of Battery Production

In this fast-paced digital age, batteries power our daily lives, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles. As the world becomes increasingly digital, battery manufacturers are under significant pressure to deliver the demands of high-performing, safe products.?READ MORE.

NobleAI

Regulations, Product Risk, and AI: Driving Sustainable Innovation in Chemicals & Materials

Join Ethan Mirsky, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at NobleAI, in this insightful episode. Discover how AI can revolutionize product development and R&D by helping teams proactively assess and manage risks associated with PFAS. With increasing regulatory pressures and consumer demand for safer, sustainable chemicals, it’s crucial to understand how Science-Based AI can facilitate a strategic shift away from harmful substances and expedite the creation of new, compliant materials. LISTEN NOW.

TA Instruments

How and Why Rheology is Used in Battery Development & Scale-up

Rheology is the study of how materials flow and deform, which is especially important when dealing with semi-liquid substances like slurries. Rheology helps us understand how these slurries behave when they are being mixed, pumped, or coated onto battery electrodes. Formulating the proper mixture for your slurry will reduce manufacturing costs and waste. Read more on the three key ways rheology helps in battery development and research. READ MORE.

Beckhoff Automation USA

XTS and PC Control Accelerate Battery Cell Production by 150%

Lack of low-cost lithium-ion battery (LIB) cells could bring mass electromobility to a standstill. While EV advances continue to speed ahead, the battery manufacturing process has moved more slowly and driven cost – until now. Researchers at Technische Universit?t Berlin are using continuous Z-folding to replace the traditional pick-and-place movements, accelerating battery cell production. The eXtended Transport System (XTS) from Beckhoff has played a crucial role. LEARN MORE.

ACCURE Battery Intelligence

Estimating Solar Battery Storage Capacity - An 8-Year Study

Home storage systems are a pivotal component in driving the decentralized energy transition, and more so – empowering individuals to take part in it. The global market has grown significantly in recent years, with Germany alone being home to 1.5 million installed systems. Members of ACCURE Battery Intelligence have been spearheading the development of battery diagnostic solutions for over a decade. The journey began as scientists within a research project at RWTH Aachen University, involving 21 private households using first generation home storage systems. READ THE STUDY.

赛默飞世尔科技

Building Better Batteries

Explore the intricate process of battery development, from materials research to cell manufacturing, through a series aiming to identify unmet needs and prevent failures while maintaining high-quality assurance standards. Learn about essential topics that ensure the quality and longevity of batteries, gaining insights into advanced techniques and methodologies for diagnosing battery issues, understanding failure root causes, and implementing preventive strategies. LEARN MORE.

Exum Instruments

Simplifying Lithium Measurements for Battery Research & Development

This session offers a comprehensive look at how Exum's Massbox, powered by the cutting-edge LALI-TOF-MS technique, is revolutionizing lithium and elemental analysis in battery materials. It covers key topics such as trace-level detection of lithium and other critical elements, elemental mapping and depth profiling for detailed spatial insights, and real-world case studies showcasing its applications in developing new battery chemistries, improving battery products, and identifying defects. WATCH THE WEBINAR ON-DEMAND.

Electra Vehicles, Inc. .

Revolutionizing Battery Tech with Digital Twins

Discover how EnPower is transforming the battery industry with cutting-edge digital twin technology. This revolutionary suite of tools - Cell Design Studio, Cell Digital Twin, and Battery Digital Twin - is accelerating innovation in energy storage like never before. Watch now to see how Electra's software is becoming the brain behind the next generation of batteries. WATCH ON-DEMAND.

Impossible Metals Inc.

Deep Sea Mining: A Responsible Approach to Resource Extraction

Deep-sea mining has emerged as a promising solution to meet the growing demand for minerals and metals in various industries. With terrestrial resources becoming increasingly scarce, the vast reserves of minerals and metals lying beneath the ocean floor offer a potential solution to sustain our technological advancements. On the latest episode of Hardware to Save a Planet brought to you by Synapse, Dylan spoke with Oliver Gunasekara, Co-Founder and CEO of Impossible Metals Inc., a company focused on responsible seabed mining to drive a transition to circularity in mining.?LEARN MORE.

Dragonfly Energy Corporation

Technological Advancements in Battery Storage: What’s Next for the Power Grid?

The energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancements in battery storage technology. These innovations are reshaping how we generate, distribute, and consume electricity, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient power grid. As the energy storage industry continues to evolve, it’s essential to understand the current state of battery technology, trends that will shape its future, and its pivotal role in modernizing the power grid. In this article, we explore these key developments and what they mean for the energy landscape. READ MORE.

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