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 introduce innovative technology to the market by heavily investing in research and development. We are constantly driven by our goal to provide researchers with a tool to deliver low-cost energy storage devices to consumers.
A few of our achievements in 2016:
- R&D 100 Award Winner - Special Recognition Green Tech, Merit Award
- Successful launch of our new Laboratory Battery Test Series (LBT)
- EIS Integration with Gamry Instruments
- Life Cycle Chamber for constant temperature cycling
- Redundant Safety Monitoring System
- New European Sales Office located in Munich, Germany
New Two-Year Standard Warranty
Built upon the success and feedback of the new Laboratory Battery Test Series (LBT) hardware, Arbin will now be providing a Standard Two-Year Warranty on all new hardware purchases. Arbin's new LBT hardware is in full production and has received terrific feedback from customers for the ability to provide a reliable test environment with high precision measurements for cell, module, and pack testing.
Arbin's engineering team has always been confident in the reliability and longevity of our products, with some of the first manufactured test stations still in use. Since 1991 our customers have received responsive support through our network of offices around the world, and the new Two Year Standard Warranty will provide customers with continued access to our support team, paired with a life-time of phone and email support for as long as you own your Arbin test station.
High Power Battery Tester, developed in conjunction with Ford Motor Company and Sandia National Labs, has received the Special Recognition: Green Tech, Merit Award from the R&D 100 Organization. For more than 50 years, the R&D 100 Awards have served to recognize industry breakthroughs for new ideas and product developments.
Cell and materials researchers are always seeking methods to better utilize their testing equipment. For years, Arbin Instruments has provided high-performance, multi-channel testing systems solutions to researchers— price to offer maximum value for cycling experiments.
Arbin recently showcased our new technology at the ARPA-E meeting, where Dr. Ellen Williams, the Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E), stopped by our booth to discuss the status of the project. Dr. Williams congratulated Arbin on the commercialization of the Precision Power Battery Tester and is excited to hear the impact of our new equipment on the market. A brief summary of our project with Ford Motor Company and Sandia National Lab can be found on the 
Arbin is proud to announce the opening of a new European sales office located in Munich, Germany. Our existing German support office has provided Arbin's customers with local support and service for the past fifteen years, and this new Sales office will help to develop closer relationships with existing customers and reach new markets. Arbin's expansion in the region is driven by the exciting growth and potential of the European market. As our market continues to grow in Europe and the Middle East, the new sales office in Germany will provide customers with improved sales responsiveness and quick support.