Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices The worldwide electric vehicle (EV) market is exploding in demand and mainstream adoption as governments push for fuel economy improvements and automotive companies look for new market opportunities. According to Forbes, “by 2020, EVs are likely to cost the same as conventional fuel powered equivalents.” Major manufacturers – like General Motors, Toyota,… Read more »
Sponsored by Dymax Corporation By Dr. Aysegul Kascatan Nebioglu and Chris Morrissey Components on printed circuit boards or electronic modules in electric vehicles are often required to be covered with polymeric encapsulants to protect them against environmental conditions such as moisture, chemicals, and rapid and extreme temperature changes, while providing mechanical support and electrical insulation…. Read more »
Sponsored by HBM Test and Measurement Mechanical power measurements of an electric machine are very important to help understand what the motor is doing at any given time and operating point. Mechanical measurements help characterize the motor, build up models for the machine, ensure confidence in controllers, and understand the limits of the system. Measuring torque with high accuracy, bandwidth, and… Read more »
Sponsored by EBG Resistors Professional resistors for electric vehicles Since 1993, EBG Resistors has been working on the cutting-edge development of resistor technology. Leading manufacturers of electric motors, medical equipment and frequency converters use our power resistors because of their impact on performance and long-term operating reliability. High power resistors are used in a variety of… Read more »
Sponsored by Nordson SEALANT EQUIPMENT As businesses and consumers evolve in 2020, the world is left wondering how their footprint impacts the Earth as a whole. Every day businesses are implementing eco-friendly habits. Whether it’s recycling paper waste, encouraging the use of a water fountain or even purchasing energy efficient lighting, the way businesses operate… Read more »
Sponsored by HBM Test and Measurement In-vehicle testing provides engineers with a method to benchmark competitors’ vehicles, calibrate drivetrains, and validate the performance of the product. In the emerging electric vehicle market, electrical power measurements on motors and inverters are becoming necessary to evaluate the powertrain of the vehicle. Previously, mobile power measurements were difficult due… Read more »
Sponsored by Chroma System Solutions On rare occasions, an electrical short can develop inside a cell after passing production tests. This is due to burrs or particles on the positive electrode reaching the negative electrode after inflation occurs. If these cells that are susceptible to failure pass through to the end user, the results could be… Read more »
Sponsored by Hesse Mechatronics By Mike McKeown and Dr. Dirk Siepe, Hesse Mechatronics Wire bonding cylindrical battery packs is becoming more mainstream in the alternative energy market these days. This article will review the design guidelines for how to successfully implement a wire or ribbon bonding process for battery packs using cylindrical lithium-ion cells. It… Read more »
Sponsored by Nordson Sealant Equipment Nordson Sealant Equipment is identified as one of the leading precision dispensing manufacturers in the industry. We partner with most of the top 10 EV battery manufacturers to help build more than one million electric vehicles on the road today. While Nordson may know a thing or two about EV… Read more »
Sponsored by Heraeus The electrification of the powertrain requires the massive use of power electronics and places new demands on the power semiconductor industry. For electromobility to become established, it must be cost-effective and reliable – to achieve this, power semiconductors must have a higher power density, increased efficiency and improved temperature resistance. This requires… Read more »
