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Articles Tagged with ''electric vehicle (EV)''

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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Labthink’s brand new automated vial batch leak tester.
Test & Inspection

Energy Costs, EV Growth Drive Changes in Leak Testing Methods

The scope of leak testing applications continues to expand beyond traditional industries.
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Genevieve Diesing
January 27, 2025

Leak testing applications are evolving rapidly as manufacturers adapt to challenges in electric vehicle production, sustainability, and automation.


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Gears for electric drives need to be designed with tighter manufacturing tolerances, especially in terms of profile and lead characteristics.
Test & Inspection

Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Quality Inspection

To meet the new torque and rpm requirements, the gears for electric drives must be designed with tighter manufacturing tolerances, especially in terms of lead and profile characteristics.
Scott Lukomski
January 2, 2025

The shift to electrification in the automotive industry demands tighter manufacturing tolerances and increased NVH testing for electric drive gears. This proactive approach helps identify potential noise issues early, enhancing quality and efficiency while reducing costs.


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multi-axis shaker table

Testing High-Voltage EV Components

Austin Weber
December 16, 2024

As electric vehicles become more popular on land, sea and air, high-voltage testing, analysis and validation is more important than ever.


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Battery Pack Assembly
Automotive

Robotic Automation Helps Auto OEMs Navigate EV Market Uncertainty

In addition to designing and engineering an entirely new class of vehicle, manufacturers have had to figure out a way of building them, and to do so in a way that achieves optimum quality levels.
Alex Miller
December 5, 2024

Robotic automation is key for automakers adapting to the evolving EV market, allowing for flexible production and efficient operations amidst uncertainty in regulations and demand.


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Automated Battery Testing
Test & Inspection

Leak Testing EV Battery Cells and Modules Is Critical to Avoiding Defects

The leak testing industry has progressed to where electrolyte leak testing of every cell can be performed at production line speeds.
Thomas Parker
Thomas Parker
November 19, 2024

Leak testing of EV battery cells and modules is vital for safety and defect prevention in North America's growing mobility industry. Early detection of leaks, especially during module assembly, saves time and money while ensuring quality control.


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Robot assembly line with electric car battery cells module on platform
Automotive

The Impact of Electric Vehicles on Automotive Manufacturing: The Role of First-Time Quality, Digital Twins, and Dimensional Engineering

Unlike internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs rely on complex battery systems, electric powertrains, and sophisticated software that must work seamlessly together.
Steve Bannasch
November 3, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) reshape the automotive industry, manufacturers are pressured to enhance processes and achieve first-time quality. The demand for sustainable transportation requires a rethink of production strategies, with a focus on establishing a one-piece flow—ensuring each unit moves through the line without interruptions. This efficiency is vital for meeting consumer expectations and setting industry benchmarks.




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Electric car lithium battery pack. Blue toned. Car maintenance.
NDT | Trends

Superior Battery Quality: How Automated Defect Recognition Supports Battery Manufacturers On Their Road To Excellence

Electrification will drastically change our energy consumption in the coming years, and with it our everyday lives.
Michael Ulbricht
October 13, 2024

Batteries are key to electrification, demanding high-quality control and efficient production. The use of Automated Defect Recognition (ADR) and other technologies is critical as the industry aims to scale up to meet the rising demand from electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage sectors, while also minimizing environmental impacts.


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Porosity detection in the weld seam of a battery.
Test & Inspection

How CT Quality Analysis of EV Batteries Can Help Address Demand and Performance

Higher volumes of new batteries and faster turnaround of recycled materials from those batteries—along with testing of used and repurposed ones—demand the most efficient quality-inspection approaches possible.
Dr. Daniela Handl
September 27, 2024

EVs could represent 45 to 58 percent of all vehicles by 2030, with the lithium-ion battery market expected to grow over 30 percent annually. The question is whether battery quality can keep up with this surge.


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View of contrasting landscape – (left) dry desert landscape with dusty clouds and (right) green grass and a blue sky with clouds.
Management

What an 1894 Crisis Has in Common with the Climate Change Crisis

Just as the development of the automobile and the shift towards electricity helped alleviate problems of the past, modern innovations like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and carbon capture technologies are essential in combating climate change.
Robert Ferrone
August 24, 2024

The 1894 Horse Manure Crisis revealed the negative effects of rapid industrialization. Today, we can learn from past strategies to address the current climate crisis and promote a sustainable future.




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