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Robotics in Prosthetics
When you think of batteries and, more specifically, Arbin’s role in the research that is driving the battery industry forward, it’s likely you picture electric vehicles and other stalwarts of the industry that have gained momentum and become more visible over the past several years. However, Arbin’s role in the […]
Range Anxiety-Free Electric Vehicle
Weeks after a potential million-mile battery was announced, automotive company Lucid Motors has announced a new all-electric vehicle with a range of 517 miles. Most EVs currently on the market have a range of 200-300 miles. Currently, Tesla has the EV with the longest range at about 400 miles. The […]
What is a flow battery?
A flow battery, also known as a redox flow battery (from the words reduction and oxidation), is a liquid-based rechargeable cell. In a traditional battery, the electrolyte is the medium through which electrons can travel between the cathode and anode. In a flow battery, the anode and cathode themselves are […]
The Role of Grid Storage in Smart Grids and Smart Cities
Grid Storage What would the city of the future look like? With the advent of technology, people have been speculating for decades what a future fully integrated with technology would look like. Nowadays, a city of the future is expected to not only integrate technology and the Internet of Things […]
How Battery Materials Can Affect Battery Efficiency
The chemical composition of a battery can be very delicate. The active materials within the cell work together in the energy releasing process and the choice of materials can determine the efficiency of the battery. However, undesired chemical reactions can also occur, affecting the safety and longevity of the cell. […]
Game-changing Million Mile Electric Vehicle Battery
Chinese car battery manufacturers CALT announced that it is ready to produce a battery that can last for 1.2 million miles across the span of 16 years. This is double the lifespan and eight-times the mileage of current EV batteries, the best of which are typically warrantied for up to […]
Batteries for Critical Military Applications
defensenews.com The requirements of military equipment never change. Operation needs to be safe, performance needs to be assured, and it simply cannot fail. Now, as innovation in unmanned vehicles and other segments of defense technology booms, batteries are stepping up to keep pace with that growth and ensure that mission-critical […]
Using a Three-Electrode Cell in Battery Testing
Arbin’s new 3E Coin Cell provides users with an affordable, easy to use three-electrode cell holder that allows for long-term cycling, and provides consistent results between samples.
5 Features of Arbin’s Regenerative Battery Testing Series
Arbin’s Regenerative Battery Testing (RBT) series is designed specifically for high-power batteries used in applications such as electric vehicles, military and stationary grid storage.
Lithium Ion Battery Market Primed for More Exciting Growth
With climate change concerns increasing, the automotive and transportation industries are rapidly evolving to meet the needs of the environment. Electric vehicles (EVs) are continuing to innovate and evolve thanks to the revolutionary technology of lithium ion batteries, and this continued march toward more widespread utilization is driving unprecedented growth […]
Recyclable/Non-Toxic Batteries
IBM researchers work in the IBM Research Battery Lab to combine and test unique materials and formulations for more sustainable battery technologies. [source] Most commercial batteries have some metals inside of them. Common battery types like lithium-ion, lead-acid, or nickel-cadmium contain a range of heavy metals. While not all batteries […]
How Battery Test Equipment Innovations are Accelerating Battery Development
On this episode of MarketScale’s Software and Technology podcast, host Tyler Kern was joined by Arbin Instruments International Sales Manager, Richard Rogers.Arbin has provided testing equipment for energy storage applications large and small for over 29 years and, with a decade of experience, Rogers is uniquely qualified to highlight […]
Can we make batteries that can repair themselves?
Self healing batteries have been a notable area of battery research and development in the past few years, especially as research around the dendrites and how they affect performance has also grown. Since batteries run on chemical reactions, there are certain side effects that people may not have much control […]
An Electric Truck? Absolutely! It Might Be Your Perfect Fit
By now, you’re familiar with the wave of electric vehicles (EVs) sweeping across the globe – they’re a forward-thinking, environmentally conscious option that many have come to associate not only with sustainability, but with aesthetics and performance. But, when you close your eyes and envision the future of our shared […]
The Benefits of Arbin Instruments’ Three-Electrode Coincell Test Solution
By leveraging Arbin’s complete three-electrode testing solution, you can get clear, accurate and efficient results.
Batteries Provide Critical Support During COVID-19 Pandemic
The strain on the global economy and infrastructure as COVID-19, or coronavirus, continues to spread is enormous. Healthcare entities need to find ways to handle increased demand and the need for effective telemedicine, the United Nations predicts a potential $2-trillion dip in the world’s economy as a result of the […]
Do we have technology for smart clothing?
*https://new.whatmobile.net/Opinion/article/smart-clothing-changing-face-wearable-technology Upon arriving in 2015 in Back to the Future Part II, Marty Mcfly changes into the outfit of the future. His Nike sneakers lace themselves up, automatically adjusting to fit his feet perfectly. His jacket shrinks to fit his arms and even has a self-drying function that is activated […]
Leveraging Battery Storage Brings Benefits for the Electric Grid
Modern innovations have made all sorts of things achievable in the realm of power, and one of the most exciting developments is the potential benefits to be gained by leveraging storage integrated into electrical grids. Development in battery technology is making those integrations possible. With integrated storage, electrical grids can […]
3 Things You Need to Know About Solid-State Batteries
With the current push to integrate more environmentally-friendly practices into how we approach energy consumption, the need for sustainable energy solutions to evolve and keep up with the changing trends and developments in technology are more important now than they have ever been. One possible answer to this need is […]
Power Tools: What’s the difference between power and energy?
When it comes to batteries, often times energy and power density are thought to be one and the same – a battery with high energy density would be a powerful battery as well. In fact, energy density and power density are very different things. Energy density relates to the amount […]