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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 […]
Customer Spotlight – Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas provides battery testing services on behalf of retailers who need to make confident decisions when selecting a battery manufacturer for their product. Retailers are faced with questions related to battery quality and performance, as well as analyzing how different types of battery may affect the performance of their […]
Marketing Opportunity
Arbin invites all of you who use Arbin test equipment to tell us about your recent or upcoming achievements, results, products, and successes! We want to celebrate your success and share across the industry through our e-newsletter, or other possible co-marketing opportunity. These “customer spotlights” are the most commonly requested […]
Snow!
Pardon our excitement, but it snowed in central Texas, y’all! It melted less than 18 hours later, but it was beautiful while it lasted. All of us here at Arbin wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
See Arbin at 2017 The Battery Show (Booth 2010)
Arbin Instruments is exhibiting at The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan (Tuesday-Thursday, September 12-14). Come check out our great demo and visit with us to learn more about our new High Precision testing instruments capable of meaningful coulombic efficiency measurements. Helpful PDF Event Resources Download The Battery Show Event Schedule […]
High Current Cylindrical Battery Holder
Tesla and Panasonic’s recent announcement of the new 2170 format cell has sparked renewed interest for an easy-to-use cell holder intended for high energy density and high capacity cells. Most industry available battery solutions cannot handle the high current delivered from the cylindrical format cells. Arbin’s recently redesigned High Current […]
Innovation, Reliability & Support
Arbin celebrated our 25 year anniversary in 2016 by introducing a new generation of test equipment, including our new High Precision Tester that is quickly changing the way customers identify and develop new technologies. In 2017, Arbin will build upon the success of our Laboratory Battery Test Series (LBT) and continue to […]