Lithium ion batteries are indispensable for modern, mobile applications, offering high energy density, compact design and a multitude of technical advantages. However, the complexity of safety and approval procedures poses significant challenges for companies developing battery-powered devices. This is precisely where Jauch comes in, with its new test and certification center at the company headquarters

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Lithium batteries and battery cells are classified as dangerous goods class 9, just like liquid nitrogen, for example. The legal requirements for safe transport are correspondingly high. Whether by rail, road or air, the eligibility of lithium cell or battery shipments is regulated by the transport test 38.3 of the United Nations. A shipment is