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Where are the electric planes and ships?
There is often much discussion around electric transportation replacing carbon-emitting vehicles but it is more often than not limited to road transportation such as motorcycles, passenger cars, buses, and trucks in mainstream conversations. Aircrafts and ships are usually not part of the conversation. However, when discussing strategies to reduce CO2 […]
How Comprehensive Battery Testing Can Help Decrease Battery Wastage in the Medical Field
Introduction: Batteries in Medical Equipment Various types of batteries are used in medical equipment. With its long life and high energy density, lithium batteries are the favored choice as both a primary source of energy in implanted and portable devices, and as a back-up in others. Equipment that use batteries […]
Electric Vehicle (EV) Revolution
As climate change becomes an increasingly pressing issue, the call for sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions continue to mount. One industry where this has been quickly gaining traction over the years is transportation. Electric vehicles used to be an infeasible, luxury solution to managing climate change. However, with the advancements in […]
India’s Creative Potential in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
Introduction India is one of the leading Asian countries in electric vehicle adoption. Currently, the country aims to have 30% of its road vehicles be electric by 2030. Not only is this a step toward a greener future, it is also to address one of the country’s top issues — […]
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Honors Lithium-ion Battery Researchers
By Katherine Howell John B. Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino are awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry by The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for their work on lithium-ion batteries. These scientists paved the way for rechargeable devices that we use in our everyday lives. Among the laureates […]
Lightsaber Battery Analysis
How recent electric vehicle battery research has created a battery suited for a lightsaber.By Richard Rogers Introduction to Lightsaber Lore Few objects have captured our imagination the way lightsabers have. The iconic weapon from a galaxy far, far away has become a symbol of battles between good and evil, light […]
Safe Testing for EV Batteries
Why researching Electric Vehicles batteries has never been safer Advancement in battery testing equipment has made the process of battery testing safer. With more precise and accurate testing equipment], the smallest changes in a battery can be detected before it becomes a critical issue. Improved equipment also allows for a […]
Batteries in Space
What makes batteries used in space different? Batteries used in space undergo extensive research, testing, and development to an even greater degree than batteries used on earth. In such high risk situations, the failure of batteries is extremely dangerous. The process of changing batteries can also be a taxing mission. […]
Where Are The Flying Cars
IntroductionNo longer things of science fiction, flying cars are slowly becoming possible as many companies are working to release the first commercial and affordable flying car. These vehicles aim to be alternatives to conventional cars, and through their adoption alleviate road traffic, make short-distance travel faster, and provide a more […]
Drones are flying further thanks to battery test equipment
Drone technology has come a long way since its first introduction into non-military consumer use in 2010, becoming lighter, faster, and more compact over the years. Improvement in battery technology and battery testing equipment has greatly contributed to the advancement in drones, allowing smaller batteries with higher volumetric and energy […]
Expansion in 2019
Arbin is expanding in 2019 to increase production line testing capability. Dozens of new input power lines have already been installed in our 65,000 sqft. headquarters in Texas. There has been extreme demand for our high-power battery testing systems and we are working hard to keep up.
NASA turns 60
Join Arbin in celebrating NASA’s 60 years of achievements! USA Today released a Special Edition publication looking back at NASA’s past 60 years, and looking forward at what is on the horizon. View this special edition publication for free and check out Arbin’s ad on page 33. Energy storage is […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Introduction
Batteries are a critical component of many products, and energy storage plays a very active role in our lives even outside of the research/industry setting. Therefore, selecting the right battery test equipment is an important decision for companies and the individual researchers who are responsible for producing results, whether they […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Part 6/12 – Software Usability & Features
All battery test equipment requires software to operate the instrument. The software interface can be one of the main differentiating points besides hardware performance. It is important to confirm the software communicates using a modern high-speed standard such as TCP/IP (Ethernet) protocol and whether high-performance microcontrollers are used internally. This […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Part 5/12 – Accuracy
Accuracy represents the trueness of test equipment measurement; the closeness of average sample to its true value. Specifying this metric requires comparison to a known source such as a high-performance meter. Accuracy should not be confused with noise. The relationship between “accuracy” and “precision” relates to the measurement noise. As […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Part 4/12 – Robustness
Robustness – the quality of materials and quality of construction have a major impact on how long the test equipment lasts and how long it will hold calibration. Resistance to corrosion and temperature fluctuations are significant attributes of high-quality test equipment. The instruments duty cycle and the maximum power rating also […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Part 3/12 – Temperature
Temperature variance of the test equipment and the device under test will always affect the measurement. This is a physical property that cannot be escaped, but it can be minimized. Knowing how temperature affects the measurement empowers the researcher when determining the experimental error. When test equipment resolution and precision […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Part 2/12 – Precision
Precision determines the level of noise/fluctuation present in the test equipment’s measurement. Precision also indicates the consistency and repeatability of the instrument’s measurement circuitry. A measurement with very little noise/fluctuation is considered to be precise. Measurement precision at “100ppm” indicates it will vary by no more than 0.01% (100/1,000,000). Many […]
Evaluating Battery Test Equipment – Part 1/12 – Resolution
Resolution indicates the smallest change in measurement that can be detected by the instrument’s sense and control circuitry. Typically referred to in “bits” of resolution or an absolute unit of measurement such as µV or µA. For battery test equipment, resolution is determined by the analog to digital and digital […]