Thomas Parker is North American automotive sales manager at INFICON Automotive. He is responsible for INFICON’s automotive sales in North America and is considered an industry expert on leak testing automotive parts, systems and final vehicle assembly processes.

He has been a featured speaker at numerous trade conferences on topics related to battery pack design and testing, battery-cell leak detection and leak testing of battery-pack thermal management systems.

Parker joined INFICON in 2006 and previously had been the company’s leak-detection segment manager for the eastern United States. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia, and a master’s degree in business administration from Syracuse University.

For more information, call (770) 704-9471, email thomas.parker@inficon.com or visit www.inficon.com.

Standardized Leak Testing for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells

It is Essential for Automakers.

Thomas Parker Daniel Wetzig, PhD

January 6, 2021

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Automakers in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and the United States are struggling with performance and safety issues associated with electric and hybrid-electric cars.

5 Important Reasons to Check for Leaks in Battery Manufacturing

For quality, durability and safety, leak testing is critical.

Thomas Parker

July 1, 2019

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Electromobility is currently one of the most significant trends worldwide, and it is destined to change the way people purchase vehicles, travel and enjoy their leisure time.

The Critical Importance of Final Assembly Line Leak-Detection Testing

Finding and fixing leaks at their source is not only crucial for initial vehicle quality, but also for overall product lifecycle quality and longevity.

Thomas Parker

December 1, 2017

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When it comes to the production of automobiles, trucks, heavy-duty equipment, off-road vehicles and farm equipment, early detection and resolution of even the smallest leaks are key to minimizing recall-related expenses.

The 10 Most Common Errors in Leak Testing

Each year manufacturers conduct more than a billion leak tests on critical components, but there are a number of factors in that process that can hamper successful outcomes

Thomas Parker

August 1, 2016

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The smallest leak in a component or sub-assembly can compromise a product’s performance and ultimately your company’s reputation.

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