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Battery-pack failure modes
NDT | Test & Inspection

Best Practice Nondestructive Testing for EV Battery Packs, the Equivalent Channel Method

SAE International’s Battery Standards Testing Committee recently issued a recommended practice that established nondestructive in-line production test methods for evaluating water leak tightness for propulsion battery packs.
Thomas Parker
Thomas Parker
June 27, 2025

In 2023, SAE International’s Battery Standards Testing Committee, consisting of over 20 companies in EV battery manufacturing and testing, was tasked with recommending practices for evaluating liquid leak-tightness in battery packs.


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Test & Inspection

The Energy is Worth the Effort - the Catalyst to Automate

Automation in physical properties testing is a strategic investment that enables higher precision, greater throughput, and more actionable data.
Robert Egginton
June 18, 2025

This article discusses automation in quality assurance, with a focus on physical properties testing and metrology, and highlights automated crush strength testing for catalyst pellets in the energy sector.


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Test & Inspection

Metrology Automation and Industry 4.0

Enabling smart manufacturing with reliable data.
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Leo Park
June 2, 2025

Recently, I ordered gym clothes online using an AI's size recommendation based on my past purchases, which suggested a "medium." Trusting the technology, I placed the order, but the clothes didn’t fit. While this was a minor inconvenience for me, it sparked a thought: What if such inaccuracies occurred in manufacturing?


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DAA 4466
Test & Inspection

Highly Acclaimed Bedtime Story Offers a Look Into Intricate World of Materials Testing

Goodnight, Materials Testing
Tyler Laravuso Jennifer Redmond
May 31, 2025

It’s 8 p.m., story time before bed, and you sigh as your child picks “Goodnight Moon” again. At first glance, it seems like a simple tale of saying goodnight to objects in the “great green room.” However, a closer look reveals it as a complex world of materials testing.


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Smart Inspection: AI, Automation, and AR in Manufacturing Quality Control Processes

May 27, 2025

Coy Limon from 3D Infotech highlights how innovations like metrology automation, machine learning, and augmented reality (AR) are transforming quality control in manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and accuracy while integrating with Industry 4.0.


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PICO MES

MES Helps Battery Maker Achieve ISO 9001 Certification

May 22, 2025

Digital ecosystem provides systematic controls for work instructions, change management and data collection.


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On the road to vehicle battery materials quality testing.
Automotive

EV Batteries: Materials Quality Testing to Avoid Bumps in the Road

Each component must withstand mechanical, thermal, and environmental stresses throughout its lifecycle.
Carl Bramley
May 21, 2025

As demand for electric vehicles rises, the automotive industry must prioritize battery component quality. This article explores the critical role of how materials used in automotive battery manufacturing undergo rigorous mechanical testing to verify their quality and to maintain industry standards.


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Product Testing Goes Digital

Knut Zimmer
May 7, 2025

ZF Lifetec employs both physical and virtual testing to ensure reliability and performance of seat belts, air bags and steering wheels.


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Test & Inspection

How Much Does That Calibration Test Really Cost?

The true cost of calibration testing often stays hidden, escaping scrutiny in operational and maintenance metrics.
Greg Cenker
April 30, 2025

Calibration lab quotes are often based on ideal conditions, but the true costs of calibration testing can remain hidden from metrics. When these costs appear, managers may blame the lab. By using risk control tools and investing in quality equipment, labs can reduce these hidden expenses.


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Test & Inspection

Circuiting Progress: Academics to Analog Design Engineer

Analog design creates a seamless connection between the analog world and modern digital technology.
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Preethi Ashwath MS
April 29, 2025

How do sounds like birds chirping or your favorite song make you feel? They represent analog information. Analog design captures this data through electronic circuits, linking the analog world to digital technology. This article explores the analog circuit design cycle, opportunities, and the future of circuit design.


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