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Battery Safety – The CE Mark
Thursday, 23 June 2022
In the development of battery packs, the focus is often only on technical development. However, this alone does not go far enough. After all, new batteries require various certifications so that they can be placed on the market in compliance with the law. Worldwide, there is a multitude of different rules and regulations concerning the
- Published in Battery Technology
Insights into the daily tasks of a project manager: The first steps in battery development projects
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
In the consumer sector, the decision for the right battery is made quickly. There are standard batteries which fit in consumer applications. However, in the industrial or medical technology sector, the situation is different. For these applications, “off-the-shelf” batteries are often not suitable. There are special requirements concerning safety or space. The solution: individually developed
- Published in Battery Technology
What is the difference between a Protection Circuit Module (PCM) and a Battery Management System (BMS)?
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
When developing battery packs, the question arises as to which safety system the pack should be equipped with. Is a Protection Circuit Module (PCM) sufficient? Or should a Battery Management System (BMS) be integrated? What are the differences between the mechanisms? And what advantages and functions does which protection mechanism offer? The answer here, as
- Published in Battery Technology
What special features are there to consider when designing-in a lithium polymer cell?
Thursday, 02 September 2021
What special features are there to consider when designing-in a lithium polymer cell? An important point, according to battery expert Dr Jürgen Heydecke, is certainly the so-called “swelling”, the natural swelling of a lithium polymer cell in a fully charged state and over cycles. A fully charged cell is thicker than a discharged one. During
- Published in Battery Technology
Customer Success Story: Why Millo Appliances Rely on Jauch – Twice
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
“If Apple made a blender, this would be it” – the British-American online news portal Mashable nailed it. When it comes to aesthetics and product design, the blender “Millo”, created by the Lithuanian start-up Millo Appliances, is very close to the great idol from Cupertino. Besides its award-winning design, the technology behind “Millo” is particularly
- Published in Battery Technology, Customer Success Stories, Frequency Control Products
No Sign of Saturation – Even After 65 Years
Wednesday, 11 December 2019
The Jauch Group has grown alongside their frequency control products and – with their early entry into the battery technology market – they are now working in two promising growth areas. “On the 65th anniversary of the company, the signs still point to further expansion,” said Managing Director Thomas Jauch. 65 years ago, Herbert Christian
- Published in The Company
Amendment to UN 38.3: Test Report for Lithium Batteries Becomes Mandatory
Tuesday, 03 December 2019
January 1st, 2020 was an important date for anyone shipping lithium cells or batteries. From that date forward, all shippers must be able to provide a test summary proving the products shipping have passed the UN 38.3 test for the transport of lithium batteries. This regulation applies to all modes of transport and it applies
- Published in Battery Technology